Match report

Carrarese Stalemates Cesena in Serie B Draw 0-0

Carrarese
Carrarese
0–0
FT
Cesena
Cesena
May 1, 2026

Carrarese and Cesena were unable to find the back of the net in a closely fought Serie B encounter that ended in a goalless draw. The match saw several substitutions and yellow cards, with neither team able to capitalize on their chances. Despite the lack of goals, both teams displayed strong defensive resolve, ensuring the stalemate.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Carrarese 0–0 Cesena
  • • Two yellow cards issued to Carrarese players: G. Parlanti (24') and F. Abiuso (55')
  • • Five substitutions made by Carrarese: E. Torregrossa, T. Rubino, E. Zuelli, Nicolas Schiavi, and M. Finotto
  • • Five substitutions made by Cesena: G. Castrovilli, T. Corazza, T. Vrioni, M. Piacentini, and C. Shpendi

Lineups

Carrarese

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Bleve (G)
  • 37 N. Calabrese (D)
  • 4 J. Illanes (D)
  • 6 F. Oliana (D)
  • 72 S. Zanon (M)
  • 77 G. Parlanti (M)
  • 18 N. Schiavi (M)
  • 70 L. Hasa (M)
  • 7 N. Belloni (M)
  • 9 F. Abiuso (F)
  • 92 E. Torregrossa (F)

Substitutes

  • 99 V. Fiorillo
  • 32 M. Finotto
  • 28 F. Di Stefano
  • 78 T. Guercio
  • 25 D. Lordkipanidze
  • 21 T. Rubino
  • 8 F. Melegoni
  • 44 N. Sekulov
  • 17 E. Zuelli
  • 73 J. Rouhi
  • 26 F. Ruggeri
  • 13 D. Bouah

Cesena

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Siano (G)
  • 15 A. Ciofi (D)
  • 19 G. Zaro (D)
  • 24 M. Mangraviti (D)
  • 99 G. Frabotta (D)
  • 14 T. Berti (M)
  • 25 D. Bisoli (M)
  • 11 R. Ciervo (M)
  • 9 C. Shpendi (M)
  • 32 M. Olivieri (M)
  • 7 A. Cerri (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 L. Ferretti
  • 6 T. Arrigoni
  • 4 M. Castagnetti
  • 8 G. Castrovilli
  • 22 G. Vrioni
  • 26 M. Piacentini
  • 27 T. Corazza
  • 18 M. Guidi
  • 77 F. Tosku
  • 10 S. Bastoni
  • 70 M. Francesconi
  • 23 V. Magni

Timeline

  1. Carrarese
    24' Carrarese Card · Yellow Card
    G. Parlanti

    Foul

  2. Carrarese
    46' Carrarese subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Torregrossa · On: T. Rubino
  3. Carrarese
    46' Carrarese subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Parlanti · On: E. Zuelli
  4. Carrarese
    55' Carrarese Card · Yellow Card
    F. Abiuso

    Foul

  5. Cesena
    58' Cesena subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Ciervo · On: G. Castrovilli
  6. Cesena
    58' Cesena subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gianluca Frabotta · On: T. Corazza
  7. Carrarese
    65' Carrarese subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Nicolas Schiavi · On: F. Melegoni
  8. Carrarese
    72' Carrarese Card · Yellow Card
    N. Calabrese

    Argument

  9. Carrarese
    76' Carrarese subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Zanon · On: D. Bouah
  10. Cesena
    78' Cesena subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Shpendi · On: M. Castagnetti
  11. Carrarese
    83' Carrarese subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Abiuso · On: M. Finotto
  12. Cesena
    85' Cesena subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Cerri · On: G. Vrioni
  13. Cesena
    85' Cesena subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Massimiliano Mangraviti · On: M. Piacentini

Match Stats

Stat Carrarese Cesena
Fouls 18 8
Pass Accuracy 84% 75%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 6
Corners 10 4
Total Passes 477 348
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 11 2
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 1.13 0.45
Shots off Target 9 2
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented 0.77 0.77
Accurate Passes 403 261
Shots Inside Box 11 4
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 12 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match remained scoreless despite several opportunities, as Carrarese's defensive line, bolstered by key substitutions like Nicolas Schiavi and M. Finotto, held Cesena at bay.
  • ▸ Cesena's substitutions, including G. Castrovilli and T. Corazza, failed to break down Carrarese's defense, maintaining the deadlock.