Match report

Cesena Defeats Cosenza 1-0 in Serie B Clash

Cosenza
Cosenza
0–1
FT
Cesena
Cesena
May 9, 2025

Cesena held off Cosenza's determined efforts to secure a crucial win in the Serie B competition. S. Bastoni's early goal (12') proved decisive as Cesena managed their lead throughout despite multiple substitutions and yellow cards.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Cosenza 0–1 Cesena
  • • S. Bastoni scored the only goal at minute 12'
  • • D. Šarić received a yellow card for Cesena (51')
  • • Filippo Sgarbi was cautioned for Cosenza (77')

Lineups

Cosenza

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Micai (G)
  • 29 F. Sgarbi (D)
  • 55 A. Hristov (D)
  • 15 C. Dalle Mura (D)
  • 2 B. Cimino (M)
  • 39 C. Kourfalidis (M)
  • 5 M. Gargiulo (M)
  • 31 G. Ricci (M)
  • 28 C. Kouan (F)
  • 20 A. Rizzo Pinna (F)
  • 9 G. Artistico (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 R. Ciervo
  • 22 T. Vettorel
  • 36 J. Novello
  • 11 T. D'Orazio
  • 18 J. Cruz
  • 16 M. Ricciardi
  • 41 L. Contiero
  • 6 Charlys
  • 17 A. Caporale
  • 12 G. Baldi
  • 10 T. Fumagalli
  • 23 M. Venturi

Cesena

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 33 J. Klinsmann (G)
  • 15 A. Ciofi (D)
  • 19 G. Prestia (D)
  • 24 M. Mangraviti (D)
  • 11 J. Ceesay (M)
  • 70 M. Francesconi (M)
  • 35 G. Calò (M)
  • 13 R. Celia (M)
  • 8 D. Šarić (F)
  • 30 S. Bastoni (F)
  • 9 C. Shpendi (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 M. Antonucci
  • 14 T. Berti
  • 5 L. Mendicino
  • 17 E. Adamo
  • 7 D. Donnarumma
  • 1 M. Pisseri
  • 26 M. Piacentini
  • 20 E. Tavşan
  • 27 A. La Gumina
  • 93 A. Siano
  • 73 S. Pieraccini
  • 92 V. Coveri

Timeline

  1. Cesena
    12' Cesena Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Bastoni
  2. Cesena
    46' Cesena subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Bastoni · On: M. Antonucci
  3. Cesena
    51' Cesena Card · Yellow Card
    D. Šarić

    Foul

  4. Cosenza
    57' Cosenza subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Cimino · On: R. Ciervo
  5. Cosenza
    57' Cosenza subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Alessandro Micai · On: T. Vettorel
  6. Cosenza
    57' Cosenza subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Artistico · On: J. Novello
  7. Cesena
    65' Cesena subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Šarić · On: T. Berti
  8. Cosenza
    67' Cosenza subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Ricci · On: Tommaso D'Orazio
  9. Cesena
    73' Cesena subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Calo · On: L. Mendicino
  10. Cosenza
    77' Cosenza Card · Yellow Card
    Filippo Sgarbi

    Foul

  11. Cosenza
    78' Cosenza subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Kourfalidis · On: J. Cruz
  12. Cesena
    89' Cesena subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Ceesay · On: E. Adamo
  13. Cesena
    89' Cesena subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Shpendi · On: D. Donnarumma
  14. Cesena
    90'+3 Cesena Card · Yellow Card
    M. Francesconi

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Cosenza Cesena
Fouls 15 15
Pass Accuracy 85% 77%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 6
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 419 419
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 2 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 357 323
Shots Inside Box 5 5
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 7 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ S. Bastoni's goal in the 12th minute set the tone for Cesena’s victory over Cosenza, who struggled to find an equalizer despite numerous chances.
  • ▸ The yellow card received by Filippo Sgarbi of Cosenza at minute 77' hindered their late-game push for a comeback.