Match report
Cosenza and Catanzaro Draw 1-1 in Serie B
Cosenza
1–1
FT
Catanzaro
Dec 26, 2024
Cosenza secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against visiting Catanzaro in Serie B action. Despite going down to ten men early on due to Alessandro Caporale's red card, Cosenza showed resilience and managed to equalize from the penalty spot late in extra time through R. Ciervo.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Cosenza 1-1 Catanzaro
- • Alessandro Caporale (Cosenza) received a red card at minute 21
- • M. Pompetti (Catanzaro) scored the opening goal in the 80th minute
- • R. Ciervo (Cosenza) equalized from the penalty spot in the 90+16
Lineups
Cosenza
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 A. Micai (G)
- 29 F. Sgarbi (D)
- 23 M. Venturi (D)
- 17 A. Caporale (D)
- 16 M. Ricciardi (M)
- 28 C. Kouan (M)
- 6 Charlys (M)
- 11 T. D'Orazio (M)
- 39 C. Kourfalidis (F)
- 30 S. Mazzocchi (F)
- 20 A. Rizzo Pinna (F)
Substitutes
- 32 L. Strizzolo
- 2 B. Cimino
- 21 M. Zilli
- 19 R. Ciervo
- 24 J. Mauri
- 55 A. Hristov
- 4 P. Martino
- 9 M. Sankoh
- 22 T. Vettorel
- 10 T. Fumagalli
- 15 C. Dalle Mura
- 31 G. Ricci
Catanzaro
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 22 M. Pigliacelli (G)
- 23 N. Brighenti (D)
- 14 S. Scognamillo (D)
- 6 F. Bonini (D)
- 7 M. Compagnon (M)
- 20 S. Pontisso (M)
- 10 J. Petriccione (M)
- 45 N. Buso (M)
- 92 M. Šitum (M)
- 9 P. Iemmello (F)
- 90 F. Pittarello (F)
Substitutes
- 21 M. Pompetti
- 84 T. Cassandro
- 29 D. Seck
- 19 A. La Mantia
- 17 E. Brignola
- 27 A. Ceresoli
- 28 T. Biasci
- 24 R. Pagano
- 99 E. Borrelli
- 1 A. Dini
- 4 Matias Antonini
- 3 R. Turicchia
Timeline
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21' Cosenza Card · Red CardAlessandro Caporale
Professional foul last man
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38' Cosenza Card · Yellow CardTommaso D'Orazio
Foul
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54' Cosenza Card · Yellow CardCharlys
Foul
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60' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Pontisso · On: M. Pompetti
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61' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Šitum · On: T. Cassandro
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65' Catanzaro Card · Yellow CardNicolò Brighenti
Foul
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66' Cosenza Card · Yellow CardS. Mazzocchi
Foul
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70' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Compagnon · On: Demba Seck
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73' Cosenza subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Mazzocchi · On: L. Strizzolo
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76' Cosenza subst · Substitution 2Off: Tommaso D'Orazio · On: B. Cimino
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77' Catanzaro Card · Yellow CardStefano Scognamillo
Foul
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80' Catanzaro Goal · Normal GoalM. Pompetti
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84' Cosenza subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Kourfalidis · On: M. Zilli
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84' Cosenza subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Rizzo Pinna · On: R. Ciervo
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84' Cosenza subst · Substitution 5Off: Charlys · On: J. Mauri
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85' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 4Off: Filippo Pittarello · On: A. La Mantia
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85' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Buso · On: E. Brignola
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90'+3 Cosenza Var · Goal cancelledChristian Kouan
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90'+14 Cosenza Var · Penalty confirmedM. Venturi
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90'+16 Cosenza Goal · PenaltyR. Ciervo
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90'+17 Cosenza Card · Yellow CardR. Ciervo
Match Stats
| Stat | Cosenza | Catanzaro |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 18 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 90% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 15 | 21 |
| Corners | 1 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 307 | 492 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 12 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 5 |
| Possession | 38% | 62% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 242 | 444 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 14 |
| Saves | 3 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The game took a decisive turn when Alessandro Caporale was sent off for Cosenza, putting them under pressure to defend their goal
- ▸ Late in extra time, R. Ciervo converted the penalty kick, securing a crucial point for Cosenza and evening the score against Catanzaro