Match report

Catanzaro Defeats Avellino 1-0 in Serie B

Catanzaro
Catanzaro
1–0
FT
Avellino
Avellino
Dec 13, 2025

Catanzaro narrowly edged out Avellino with a single goal from A. Cisse to secure all three points in the crucial Serie B match at Stadio Adriano Zanichelli. Despite early yellow cards for both sides, Catanzaro demonstrated strong defensive organization and capitalized on their opportunities.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Catanzaro 1–0 Avellino
  • • Goal by A. Cisse (52') assisted by M. D'Alessandro
  • • Yellow cards for J. Petriccione and Filippo Pittarello from Catanzaro, F. Missori and Michele Besaggio from Avellino

Lineups

Catanzaro

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 22 M. Pigliacelli (G)
  • 84 T. Cassandro (D)
  • 4 Matias Antonini (D)
  • 23 N. Brighenti (D)
  • 27 C. Favasuli (M)
  • 20 S. Pontisso (M)
  • 10 J. Petriccione (M)
  • 77 M. D'Alessandro (M)
  • 9 P. Iemmello (F)
  • 80 A. Cisse (F)
  • 8 F. Pittarello (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 C. Marietta
  • 7 L. Pandolfi
  • 14 M. Liberali
  • 17 G. Di Chiara
  • 18 D. Bettella
  • 19 P. Nuamah
  • 26 B. Verrengia
  • 28 R. Oudin
  • 30 G. Alesi
  • 32 F. Rispoli
  • 45 N. Buso
  • 62 R. Frosinini

Avellino

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 30 G. Daffara (G)
  • 56 P. Enrici (D)
  • 44 L. Simic (D)
  • 63 A. Fontanarosa (D)
  • 20 M. Palumbo (M)
  • 2 F. Missori (M)
  • 16 J. Kumi (M)
  • 24 D. Sounas (M)
  • 29 T. Cancellotti (M)
  • 7 G. Tutino (F)
  • 14 T. Biasci (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Iannarilli
  • 6 L. Palmiero
  • 8 M. Gyabuaa
  • 9 C. Patierno
  • 10 R. Russo
  • 17 V. Crespi
  • 23 A. Cagnano
  • 32 F. Lescano
  • 33 G. Panico
  • 39 M. Besaggio
  • 79 C. Manzi

Timeline

  1. Catanzaro
    20' Catanzaro Card · Yellow Card
    J. Petriccione

    Foul

  2. Avellino
    26' Avellino Card · Yellow Card
    F. Missori

    Foul

  3. Catanzaro
    27' Catanzaro Card · Yellow Card
    Filippo Pittarello

    Simulation

  4. Catanzaro
    52' Catanzaro Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Cisse · Assist: M. D'Alessandro
  5. Avellino
    57' Avellino subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Kumi · On: Michele Besaggio
  6. Avellino
    63' Avellino subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Tutino · On: Francesco Patierno
  7. Avellino
    63' Avellino subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Missori · On: R. Russo
  8. Catanzaro
    68' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Filippo Pittarello · On: F. Rispoli
  9. Catanzaro
    69' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Cisse · On: L. Pandolfi
  10. Catanzaro
    77' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. D'Alessandro · On: R. Frosinini
  11. Avellino
    82' Avellino subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Palumbo · On: V. Crespi
  12. Catanzaro
    88' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Iemmello · On: P. Nuamah
  13. Catanzaro
    88' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Pontisso · On: G. Alesi
  14. Avellino
    90'+2 Avellino Card · Yellow Card
    Michele Besaggio

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Catanzaro Avellino
Fouls 13 15
Pass Accuracy 87% 82%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 6
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 480 373
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 1.48 0.74
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 418 304
Shots Inside Box 10 4
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Cisse's goal at 52' provided the decisive momentum shift for Catanzaro to secure the victory.
  • ▸ Multiple substitutions by both teams in the second half failed to alter the course of the game, with Avellino unable to break through.