In late April 1466, Vettore Cappello, the champion and advocate of war against the Ottomans, replaced Iacopo Lorendano from his post as captain-general of the sea.

[1][2] In August 1466, Iacopo Barbarigo, the Provveditore of Morea, took over the command of land forces after Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta departure.

Almost at their success, the Ottoman general, Turahanoğlu Ömer Bey, suddenly appeared with a force of 12,000 cavalry.

Wishing to avenge the Venetian defeat, Cappelo landed his forces and attacked Ömer Bey.

The following bloody battle ended with Ottoman victory and the route of the Venetians, allegedly losing 1,200 men.