Match report

Cesena Defeats Pescara 2-0 in Serie B Clash

Cesena
Cesena
2–0
FT
Pescara
Pescara
Feb 6, 2026

Cesena secured a crucial 2-0 win against Pescara in their Serie B encounter. The match was marked by two key goals from T. Berti and M. Francesconi, underlining Cesena's tactical superiority and control over the game.

Key Facts

  • • Cesena won 2-0 against Pescara in Serie B.
  • • T. Berti scored the first goal for Cesena at minute 25 with an assist from C. Shpendi.
  • • M. Francesconi netted the second goal at minute 77, assisted by R. Ciervo.
  • • Cesena received multiple yellow cards throughout the match including T. Berti and M. Piacentini.

Lineups

Cesena

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 33 J. Klinsmann (G)
  • 18 M. Guidi
  • 19 G. Zaro (D)
  • 24 M. Mangraviti (D)
  • 11 R. Ciervo (M)
  • 14 T. Berti (M)
  • 4 M. Castagnetti (M)
  • 70 M. Francesconi (M)
  • 23 V. Magni (M)
  • 32 M. Olivieri (F)
  • 9 C. Shpendi (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Siano
  • 40 L. Ferretti
  • 6 T. Arrigoni
  • 7 A. Cerri
  • 8 G. Castrovilli
  • 10 S. Bastoni
  • 15 A. Ciofi
  • 16 P. Amoran
  • 22 G. Vrioni
  • 25 D. Bisoli
  • 26 M. Piacentini
  • 27 T. Corazza

Pescara

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Desplanches (G)
  • 26 A. Gravillon (D)
  • 2 R. Capellini (D)
  • 6 D. Bettella (D)
  • 33 A. Oliveri (M)
  • 8 G. Brugman (M)
  • 14 L. Valzania (M)
  • 3 G. Letizia (M)
  • 27 G. Olzer (F)
  • 9 A. Di Nardo (F)
  • 21 F. Caligara (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 N. Profeta
  • 22 I. Saio
  • 5 J. Brandes
  • 7 L. Meazzi
  • 13 G. Acampora
  • 15 G. Altare
  • 18 L. Fanne
  • 19 D. Faraoni
  • 31 F. Russo
  • 32 A. Cagnano
  • 36 L. Berardi
  • 95 G. Corbo

Timeline

  1. Cesena
    11' Cesena Card · Yellow Card
    M. Castagnetti

    Foul

  2. Cesena
    25' Cesena Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Berti · Assist: C. Shpendi
  3. Cesena
    29' Cesena Card · Yellow Card
    Massimiliano Mangraviti

    Foul

  4. Cesena
    45' Cesena Card · Yellow Card
    T. Berti

    Time wasting

  5. Pescara
    46' Pescara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Di Nardo · On: F. Russo
  6. Cesena
    61' Cesena subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Castagnetti · On: G. Castrovilli
  7. Pescara
    62' Pescara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Andrea Oliveri · On: L. Fanne
  8. Pescara
    62' Pescara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Brugman · On: L. Meazzi
  9. Cesena
    71' Cesena Card · Yellow Card
    M. Piacentini

    Foul

  10. Cesena
    76' Cesena subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Guidi · On: A. Ciofi
  11. Pescara
    77' Pescara subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Gravillon · On: D. Faraoni
  12. Cesena
    77' Cesena Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Francesconi · Assist: R. Ciervo
  13. Cesena
    80' Cesena subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Berti · On: A. Cerri
  14. Cesena
    87' Cesena Var · Penalty confirmed
    C. Shpendi
  15. Pescara
    88' Pescara Card · Yellow Card
    D. Bettella

    Argument

  16. Cesena
    90'+6 Cesena Card · Yellow Card
    Jonathan Klinsmann

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Cesena Pescara
Fouls 15 11
Pass Accuracy 77% 87%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 20
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 317 571
Yellow Cards 5 1
Blocked Shots 4 8
Shots on Target 5 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 8
Possession 36% 64%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 243 494
Shots Inside Box 10 11
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 5 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ T. Berti's goal in the 25th minute gave Cesena a crucial lead, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ The second half saw M. Francesconi score at 77 minutes, effectively closing out Pescara’s chances and securing Cesena's win.