Match report

Cesena and Cittadella Draw 0-0 in Serie B Clash

Cesena
Cesena
0–0
FT
Cittadella
Cittadella
Jan 12, 2025

In a defensive battle at the Stadio Dino Manuzzi, Cesena and Cittadella battled to a goalless stalemate. Both teams fought hard but could not break through their opponents' defenses despite numerous chances. Key moments included yellow cards for G. Calo and Massimiliano Mangraviti of Cesena early in the match, as well as several substitutions that did not alter the game's outcome.

Key Facts

  • • Cesena vs Cittadella ended 0-0 at Stadio Dino Manuzzi.
  • • G. Calo and Massimiliano Mangraviti received yellow cards for Cesena in the early minutes.
  • • S. Branca from Cittadella was also shown a yellow card.
  • • Cesena made five substitutions throughout the match.
  • • The game featured intense defensive play with no goal scorers.

Lineups

Cesena

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 33 J. Klinsmann (G)
  • 15 A. Ciofi (D)
  • 19 G. Prestia (D)
  • 24 M. Mangraviti (D)
  • 17 E. Adamo (M)
  • 35 G. Calò (M)
  • 30 S. Bastoni (M)
  • 7 D. Donnarumma (M)
  • 14 T. Berti (F)
  • 10 A. Kargbo (F)
  • 9 C. Shpendi (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 E. Tavşan
  • 27 A. La Gumina
  • 11 J. Ceesay
  • 23 M. Antonucci
  • 5 L. Mendicino
  • 13 R. Celia
  • 1 M. Pisseri
  • 70 M. Francesconi
  • 26 M. Piacentini
  • 4 R. Chiarello
  • 73 S. Pieraccini
  • 3 M. Curto

Cittadella

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 36 E. Kastrati (G)
  • 2 A. Salvi (D)
  • 26 N. Pavan (D)
  • 24 L. Carissoni (D)
  • 19 F. D'Alessio (M)
  • 8 F. Amatucci (M)
  • 23 S. Branca (M)
  • 17 S. Tronchin (M)
  • 32 E. Masciangelo (M)
  • 16 A. Vita (F)
  • 7 L. Pandolfi (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 A. Tessiore
  • 21 S. Rabbi
  • 91 M. Ravasio
  • 64 A. Cecchetto
  • 11 J. Desogus
  • 20 D. Voltan
  • 13 E. Capradossi
  • 28 A. Rizza
  • 35 S. Piccinini
  • 78 L. Maniero
  • 22 E. Scquizzato
  • 10 C. Cassano

Timeline

  1. Cesena
    15' Cesena Card · Yellow Card
    G. Calo

    Foul

  2. Cesena
    22' Cesena Card · Yellow Card
    Massimiliano Mangraviti

    Foul

  3. Cittadella
    52' Cittadella Card · Yellow Card
    S. Branca

    Foul

  4. Cesena
    61' Cesena subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Kargbo · On: E. Tavsan
  5. Cesena
    61' Cesena subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Berti · On: A. La Gumina
  6. Cesena
    66' Cesena subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Adamo · On: J. Ceesay
  7. Cittadella
    69' Cittadella subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Tronchin · On: A. Tessiore
  8. Cesena
    80' Cesena subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Shpendi · On: M. Antonucci
  9. Cesena
    81' Cesena subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Calo · On: L. Mendicino
  10. Cittadella
    82' Cittadella subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Amatucci · On: S. Rabbi
  11. Cesena
    85' Cesena Card · Yellow Card
    L. Mendicino

    Foul

  12. Cittadella
    90'+3 Cittadella subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Pandolfi · On: M. Ravasio

Match Stats

Stat Cesena Cittadella
Fouls 12 11
Pass Accuracy 80% 75%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 7
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 544 431
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 3 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 433 325
Shots Inside Box 7 7
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 3 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Two early yellow cards to Cesena's players, G. Calo and Massimiliano Mangraviti, set a cautionary tone for the match.
  • ▸ Multiple substitutions by Cesena in the second half did not lead to a goal despite changing the team dynamics.