Match report

Venezia Stuns Cesena 4-0 in Serie B Clash

Cesena
Cesena
0–4
FT
Venezia
Venezia
Feb 14, 2026

Venezia secured a commanding victory over Cesena with a 4-0 scoreline, asserting their dominance in the early stages of the game. The goals from G. Busio, A. Adorante, A. Hainaut, and L. Lauberbach were pivotal in this emphatic win for Venezia.

Key Facts

  • • Venezia scored four goals against Cesena without conceding any.
  • • Gianluca Busio opened the scoring for Venezia at minute 38.
  • • A. Adorante added a second goal just minutes before halftime, assisted by J. Yeboah.
  • • Issa Doumbia provided an assist for A. Hainaut's third goal in the 62nd minute.
  • • L. Lauberbach scored from the penalty spot to seal Venezia's victory at the end of the match.

Lineups

Cesena

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 33 J. Klinsmann (G)
  • 15 A. Ciofi (D)
  • 19 G. Zaro (D)
  • 24 M. Mangraviti (D)
  • 11 R. Ciervo (M)
  • 14 T. Berti (M)
  • 4 M. Castagnetti (M)
  • 25 D. Bisoli (M)
  • 99 G. Frabotta (M)
  • 8 G. Castrovilli (F)
  • 7 A. Cerri (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Siano
  • 40 L. Ferretti
  • 6 T. Arrigoni
  • 10 S. Bastoni
  • 16 P. Amoran
  • 18 M. Guidi
  • 22 G. Vrioni
  • 23 V. Magni
  • 26 M. Piacentini
  • 27 T. Corazza
  • 35 D. Zamagni

Venezia

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Stankovic (G)
  • 3 J. Schingtienne (D)
  • 30 M. Svoboda (D)
  • 33 M. Sverko (D)
  • 18 A. Hainaut (M)
  • 8 I. Doumbia (M)
  • 32 A. Duncan (M)
  • 6 G. Busio (M)
  • 20 R. Sagrado (M)
  • 10 J. Yeboah (F)
  • 9 A. Adorante (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 A. Plizzari
  • 2 S. Korac
  • 4 B. Franjic
  • 5 R. Haps
  • 11 M. Farji
  • 16 M. Venturi
  • 21 M. Compagnon
  • 24 N. Lella
  • 28 M. Dagasso
  • 29 L. Lauberbach
  • 37 E. Bohinen
  • 71 K. Perez

Timeline

  1. Cesena
    17' Cesena subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Castrovilli · On: V. Magni
  2. Cesena
    36' Cesena Card · Yellow Card
    Massimiliano Mangraviti

    Foul

  3. Venezia
    38' Venezia Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Busio
  4. Venezia
    45' Venezia Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Adorante · Assist: J. Yeboah
  5. Venezia
    62' Venezia Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Hainaut · Assist: Issa Doumbia
  6. Venezia
    64' Venezia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Duncan · On: N. Lella
  7. Venezia
    64' Venezia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Adorante · On: L. Lauberbach
  8. Cesena
    67' Cesena subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Berti · On: G. Vrioni
  9. Venezia
    70' Venezia Card · Yellow Card
    Issa Doumbia

    Argument

  10. Cesena
    75' Cesena subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gianluca Frabotta · On: S. Bastoni
  11. Venezia
    76' Venezia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Yeboah · On: K. Perez
  12. Cesena
    76' Cesena subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Massimiliano Mangraviti · On: M. Piacentini
  13. Venezia
    76' Venezia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Issa Doumbia · On: M. Dagasso
  14. Venezia
    85' Venezia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Sagrado · On: R. Haps
  15. Cesena
    86' Cesena Card · Yellow Card
    G. Zaro

    Foul

  16. Venezia
    90' Venezia Goal · Penalty
    L. Lauberbach

Match Stats

Stat Cesena Venezia
Fouls 11 14
Pass Accuracy 78% 92%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 14
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 297 619
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 4 7
xG 0.90 2.91
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 33% 67%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 232 569
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Venezia took control early with a goal by G. Busio in the 38th minute, breaking Cesena’s defensive line.
  • ▸ The second goal just before halftime from A. Adorante solidified Venezia's advantage and boosted their morale, setting the tone for the remainder of the match.