Match report

Cesena Defeats Carrarese 2-1 in Serie B

Cesena
Cesena
2–1
FT
Carrarese
Carrarese
Oct 28, 2025

Cesena emerged victorious in their hard-fought Serie B encounter against Carrarese on Saturday night at the Stadio Dino Manuzzi. The home side, led by C. Shpendi and T. Berti, secured a 2-1 win, maintaining their strong push for promotion.

Key Facts

  • • Cesena scored first through a penalty from C. Shpendi at the 35th minute.
  • • T. Berti doubled Cesena's lead with an assist from S. Balde, scoring in the 53rd minute.
  • • M. Finotto pulled one back for Carrarese in the 74th minute, but it wasn't enough to secure a draw.
  • • Fabio Ruggeri received a yellow card for Carrarese at the 9th minute and was substituted off at the 58th minute.

Lineups

Cesena

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 33 J. Klinsmann (G)
  • 15 A. Ciofi (D)
  • 19 G. Zaro (D)
  • 26 M. Piacentini (D)
  • 17 E. Adamo (M)
  • 10 S. Bastoni (M)
  • 14 T. Berti (M)
  • 70 M. Francesconi (M)
  • 99 G. Frabotta (M)
  • 29 S. Balde (F)
  • 9 C. Shpendi (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 L. Ferretti
  • 39 N. Fontana
  • 16 P. Amoran
  • 13 R. Celia
  • 24 M. Mangraviti
  • 6 T. Arrigoni
  • 4 M. Castagnetti
  • 18 M. Guidi
  • 43 F. Bertaccini
  • 11 R. Ciervo
  • 7 J. Blesa
  • 32 M. Olivieri

Carrarese

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Bleve (G)
  • 26 F. Ruggeri (D)
  • 4 J. Illanes (D)
  • 3 M. Imperiale (D)
  • 13 D. Bouah (M)
  • 17 E. Zuelli (M)
  • 18 N. Schiavi (M)
  • 8 F. Melegoni (M)
  • 7 N. Belloni (M)
  • 28 F. Di Stefano (F)
  • 9 F. Abiuso (F)

Substitutes

  • 99 V. Fiorillo
  • 6 F. Oliana
  • 5 B. Salamon
  • 80 F. Accornero
  • 10 K. Bozhanaj
  • 11 M. Cicconi
  • 72 S. Zanon
  • 30 A. Arena
  • 32 M. Finotto
  • 21 T. Rubino
  • 44 N. Sekulov
  • 92 E. Torregrossa

Timeline

  1. Carrarese
    9' Carrarese Card · Yellow Card
    Fabio Ruggeri

    Foul

  2. Cesena
    35' Cesena Goal · Penalty
    C. Shpendi
  3. Carrarese
    46' Carrarese subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Abiuso · On: M. Finotto
  4. Cesena
    53' Cesena Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Berti · Assist: S. Balde
  5. Carrarese
    58' Carrarese subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Fabio Ruggeri · On: S. Zanon
  6. Carrarese
    58' Carrarese subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Di Stefano · On: E. Torregrossa
  7. Cesena
    63' Cesena subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Bastoni · On: M. Castagnetti
  8. Cesena
    63' Cesena subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Balde · On: J. Blesa
  9. Cesena
    68' Cesena Card · Yellow Card
    E. Adamo

    Time wasting

  10. Carrarese
    71' Carrarese subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Belloni · On: M. Cicconi
  11. Carrarese
    74' Carrarese Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Finotto · Assist: F. Melegoni
  12. Cesena
    75' Cesena subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Adamo · On: M. Guidi
  13. Carrarese
    80' Carrarese subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Nicolas Schiavi · On: T. Rubino
  14. Cesena
    86' Cesena subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Berti · On: T. Arrigoni
  15. Cesena
    86' Cesena subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Shpendi · On: M. Olivieri

Match Stats

Stat Cesena Carrarese
Fouls 13 8
Pass Accuracy 83% 86%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 9
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 426 604
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 3 3
xG 1.66 0.87
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 42% 58%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 355 522
Shots Inside Box 9 6
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early penalty conversion by C. Shpendi set the tone for Cesena, giving them a crucial lead in the first half.
  • ▸ T. Berti's goal at the 53rd minute effectively sealed the win for Cesena and put Carrarese under immense pressure.