Match report

Catanzaro Defeats Cesena 1-0 in Crucial Serie B Clash

Catanzaro
Catanzaro
1–0
FT
Cesena
Cesena
May 17, 2025

Catanzaro held off a resilient Cesena side to secure a crucial 1-0 win at home. The victory was largely thanks to P. Iemmello's goal in the second half, which followed a missed penalty from Cesena’s C. Shpendi. Catanzaro maintained their defensive solidity and capitalized on their limited chances.

Key Facts

  • • Catanzaro 1-0 Cesena (Serie B match)
  • • P. Iemmello scored the winning goal for Catanzaro at 54 minutes.
  • • Cesena’s C. Shpendi missed a penalty opportunity at 50 minutes.
  • • Federico Bonini and P. Iemmello received yellow cards for Catanzaro.
  • • E. Adamo and G. Calo were also booked for Cesena.

Lineups

Catanzaro

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 22 M. Pigliacelli (G)
  • 23 N. Brighenti (D)
  • 14 S. Scognamillo (D)
  • 6 F. Bonini (D)
  • 84 T. Cassandro (M)
  • 21 M. Pompetti (M)
  • 10 J. Petriccione (M)
  • 20 S. Pontisso (M)
  • 3 G. Quagliata (M)
  • 28 T. Biasci (F)
  • 9 P. Iemmello (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 R. Ilie
  • 90 F. Pittarello
  • 80 M. Coulibaly
  • 25 L. Gelmi
  • 82 C. Corradi
  • 19 A. La Mantia
  • 99 E. Borrelli
  • 24 R. Pagano
  • 70 M. D'Alessandro
  • 29 D. Seck
  • 45 N. Buso

Cesena

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 33 J. Klinsmann (G)
  • 15 A. Ciofi (D)
  • 26 M. Piacentini (D)
  • 24 M. Mangraviti (D)
  • 17 E. Adamo (M)
  • 8 D. Šarić (M)
  • 35 G. Calò (M)
  • 30 S. Bastoni (M)
  • 13 R. Celia (M)
  • 23 M. Antonucci (F)
  • 9 C. Shpendi (F)

Substitutes

  • 91 F. Russo
  • 27 A. La Gumina
  • 11 J. Ceesay
  • 20 E. Tavşan
  • 14 T. Berti
  • 73 S. Pieraccini
  • 1 M. Pisseri
  • 70 M. Francesconi
  • 5 L. Mendicino
  • 79 E. Pitti
  • 7 D. Donnarumma
  • 93 A. Siano

Timeline

  1. Catanzaro
    44' Catanzaro Card · Yellow Card
    Federico Bonini

    Foul

  2. Cesena
    48' Cesena Var · Penalty confirmed
    S. Bastoni
  3. Cesena
    50' Cesena Goal · Missed Penalty
    C. Shpendi
  4. Catanzaro
    54' Catanzaro Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Iemmello · Assist: S. Pontisso
  5. Catanzaro
    55' Catanzaro Card · Yellow Card
    P. Iemmello
  6. Cesena
    59' Cesena subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Shpendi · On: F. Russo
  7. Cesena
    59' Cesena subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Bastoni · On: A. La Gumina
  8. Catanzaro
    65' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Petriccione · On: R. Ilie
  9. Catanzaro
    66' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Tommaso Biasci · On: Filippo Pittarello
  10. Cesena
    66' Cesena subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Celia · On: J. Ceesay
  11. Cesena
    66' Cesena subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Antonucci · On: E. Tavsan
  12. Catanzaro
    74' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Pontisso · On: Mamadou Coulibaly
  13. Cesena
    80' Cesena Card · Yellow Card
    E. Adamo

    Foul

  14. Cesena
    85' Cesena subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Šarić · On: T. Berti
  15. Cesena
    90'+1 Cesena Card · Yellow Card
    G. Calo

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Catanzaro Cesena
Fouls 9 17
Pass Accuracy 83% 87%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 16
Corners 2 6
Total Passes 387 476
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 1 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 320 416
Shots Inside Box 4 7
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 3 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cesena's missed penalty at 50 minutes changed the momentum of the match, allowing Catanzaro to gain confidence.
  • ▸ P. Iemmello’s goal at 54 minutes sealed Catanzaro's victory and put pressure on Cesena, who struggled to create clear scoring opportunities thereafter.