Match report

Catanzaro and Cremonese Draw 2-2 in Serie B Clash

Catanzaro
Catanzaro
2–2
FT
Cremonese
Cremonese
May 21, 2024

Catanzaro secured a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Cremonese in the Serie B match, thanks to two second-half goals by Tommaso Biasci and E. Brignola. Despite an early lead for Cremonese with goals from F. Tsadjout and D. Ciofani, Catanzaro's resilience saw them level the scores before the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • Cremonese led twice through F. Tsadjout (14') and D. Ciofani (50'), with assists from L. Zanimacchia.
  • • Catanzaro's Tommaso Biasci found the net in the 51st minute, assisted by D. Sounas.
  • • E. Brignola equalized for Catanzaro in the 68th minute, setting up a dramatic finish.
  • • Foul play saw F. Vazquez and G. Quagliata of Cremonese receive yellow cards.

Lineups

Catanzaro

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Fulignati (G)
  • 33 A. Oliveri (D)
  • 23 N. Brighenti (D)
  • 4 Matias Antonini (D)
  • 14 S. Scognamillo (D)
  • 10 J. Petriccione (M)
  • 20 S. Pontisso (M)
  • 24 D. Sounas (M)
  • 28 T. Biasci (M)
  • 27 J. Vandeputte (M)
  • 9 P. Iemmello (F)

Substitutes

  • 72 D. Veroli
  • 17 E. Brignola
  • 99 A. Donnarumma
  • 21 M. Pompetti
  • 19 M. Stoppa
  • 44 K. Miranda
  • 40 G. Rafele
  • 41 A. Viotti
  • 32 L. Krajnc
  • 16 A. Sala
  • 8 L. Verna
  • 22 E. Borrelli

Cremonese

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 21 G. Saro (G)
  • 26 V. Antov (D)
  • 5 L. Ravanelli (D)
  • 15 M. Bianchetti (D)
  • 98 L. Zanimacchia (M)
  • 20 F. Vázquez (M)
  • 19 M. Castagnetti (M)
  • 6 C. Pickel (M)
  • 33 G. Quagliata (M)
  • 74 F. Tsadjout (F)
  • 9 D. Ciofani (F)

Substitutes

  • 71 D. Johnsen
  • 17 L. Sernicola
  • 32 G. Abrego
  • 90 M. Coda
  • 18 P. Ghiglione
  • 10 C. Buonaiuto
  • 44 L. Lochoshvili
  • 22 A. Jungdal
  • 13 A. Tuia
  • 4 L. Marrone
  • 7 C. Falletti
  • 37 Ž. Majer

Timeline

  1. Cremonese
    14' Cremonese Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Tsadjout
  2. Cremonese
    37' Cremonese Card · Yellow Card
    F. Vazquez

    Foul

  3. Cremonese
    50' Cremonese Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Ciofani · Assist: L. Zanimacchia
  4. Catanzaro
    51' Catanzaro Goal · Normal Goal
    Tommaso Biasci · Assist: D. Sounas
  5. Catanzaro
    56' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Stefano Scognamillo · On: D. Veroli
  6. Catanzaro
    56' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Sounas · On: E. Brignola
  7. Cremonese
    59' Cremonese subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Ciofani · On: D. Johnsen
  8. Cremonese
    60' Cremonese Card · Yellow Card
    G. Quagliata

    Foul

  9. Cremonese
    67' Cremonese subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Zanimacchia · On: L. Sernicola
  10. Cremonese
    67' Cremonese subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Vazquez · On: G. Abrego
  11. Catanzaro
    68' Catanzaro Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Brignola · Assist: P. Iemmello
  12. Catanzaro
    79' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Tommaso Biasci · On: A. Donnarumma
  13. Cremonese
    80' Cremonese subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Tsadjout · On: M. Coda
  14. Cremonese
    80' Cremonese subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Quagliata · On: P. Ghiglione
  15. Catanzaro
    90' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Iemmello · On: M. Stoppa

Match Stats

Stat Catanzaro Cremonese
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 83% 81%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 11
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 563 415
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 5 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 8
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 468 337
Shots Inside Box 15 10
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 1 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Catanzaro's quick response with Tommaso Biasci's goal in the 51st minute after D. Ciofani put Cremonese up 2-0, shifted momentum back towards home.
  • ▸ E. Brignola's equalizer in the 68th minute gave Catanzaro a crucial late push and showcased their fighting spirit.