Match report

Carpi and Virtus Entella Battle to a 0-0 Draw in Serie B

Carpi
Carpi
0–0
FT
Virtus Entella
Virtus Entella
Feb 24, 2018

In a competitive Serie B encounter, Carpi and Virtus Entella fought to a 0-0 draw, showcasing defensive resilience and tactical precision. Despite several chances for both sides, the game remained goalless, marred by multiple yellow cards and several substitutions that altered the game's momentum without breaking the deadlock.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Carpi 0–0 Virtus Entella
  • • Three yellow cards issued to Virtus Entella players Luca Ceccarelli, G. De Luca, and F. Ardizzone
  • • Carpi’s A. Sabbione and Alessandro Ligi also received yellow cards
  • • Five substitutions made throughout the match, with notable changes including Carpi’s F. Concas and Virtus Entella’s E. De Santis

Lineups

Carpi

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 22 S. Colombi (G)
  • 14 A. Ligi (D)
  • 13 F. Poli (D)
  • 17 G. Di Chiara (D)
  • 25 T. Pachonik (D)
  • 4 A. Sabbione (D)
  • 7 F. Concas (M)
  • 19 L. Pasciuti (M)
  • 5 L. Verna (M)
  • 11 F. Melchiorri (F)
  • 10 J. Mbakogu (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 L. Garritano
  • 24 M. M'Baye
  • 9 G. Malcore
  • 1 F. Serraiocco
  • 3 Aníbal Capela
  • 8 D. Giorico
  • 20 L. Bittante
  • 21 D. Šarić
  • 26 L. Calapai
  • 27 E. Jelenič
  • 29 M. N'Zola
  • 30 S. Hraiech

Virtus Entella

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 22 A. Iacobucci (G)
  • 5 L. Ceccarelli (D)
  • 6 M. Cremonesi (D)
  • 13 S. Benedetti (D)
  • 3 N. Aliji (D)
  • 4 F. Belli (D)
  • 23 M. Crimi (M)
  • 17 F. Ardizzone (M)
  • 25 G. Acampora (M)
  • 10 G. De Luca (F)
  • 30 M. Aramu (M)

Substitutes

  • 2 E. De Santis
  • 21 M. Di Paola
  • 19 A. La Mantia
  • 11 S. Icardi
  • 1 A. Paroni
  • 12 S. Massolo
  • 15 M. Pellizzer
  • 16 L. Gatto
  • 18 A. Llullaku
  • 24 T. Petrović
  • 26 M. Currarino
  • 29 D. Brivio

Timeline

  1. Virtus Entella
    29' Virtus Entella Card · Yellow Card
    Luca Ceccarelli
  2. Virtus Entella
    38' Virtus Entella Card · Yellow Card
    G. De Luca
  3. Virtus Entella
    45' Virtus Entella Card · Yellow Card
    F. Ardizzone
  4. Carpi
    56' Carpi subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Concas · On: L. Garritano
  5. Carpi
    64' Carpi subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Pachonik · On: Malick Mbaye
  6. Virtus Entella
    65' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Belli · On: E. De Santis
  7. Carpi
    66' Carpi Card · Yellow Card
    A. Sabbione
  8. Virtus Entella
    69' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Acampora · On: M. Di Paola
  9. Carpi
    70' Carpi Card · Yellow Card
    Alessandro Ligi
  10. Carpi
    79' Carpi subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Melchiorri · On: G. Malcore
  11. Virtus Entella
    81' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Aramu · On: A. La Mantia

Match Stats

Stat Carpi Virtus Entella
Fouls 17 15
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 5 7
Corners 4 10
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 4 3
Shots off Target 1 4
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Virtus Entella’s early accumulation of yellow cards, with three players cautioned within the first 45 minutes, potentially shifted the game's momentum towards Carpi
  • ▸ Substitutions in the second half by both teams, such as Carpi’s introduction of Malick Mbaye and Virtus Entella’s E. De Santis, aimed to alter the game's direction, though the deadlock remained unbroken