Match report
Cesena Reverses Early Deficit, Beats Spezia 2-1 in Serie B
Spezia
1–2
FT
Cesena
Oct 18, 2025
Cesena stunned the home crowd at Stadio Alberto Picco as they rallied from behind to defeat Spezia 2-1. G. Lapadula put Spezia ahead early on, but two quick goals by Gianluca Frabotta turned the match in favor of Cesena.
Key Facts
- • G. Lapadula scored for Spezia at minute 4.
- • Gianluca Frabotta equalized and then scored again for Cesena at minutes 38 and 45, respectively.
- • Spezia made several substitutions throughout the game: Rachid Kouda replaced Luca Vignali in the 46th minute, G. Aurelio came off for P. Beruatto and F. Cassata was substituted by P. Candelari at minute 63.
- • Cesena also brought on E. Adamo for M. Francesconi and R. Ciervo replaced Jonathan Klinsmann in the 73rd minute.
Lineups
Spezia
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 M. Sarr (G)
- 37 A. Mateju (D)
- 55 P. Hristov (D)
- 2 P. Wisniewski (D)
- 31 G. Aurelio (D)
- 80 R. Kouda (M)
- 8 A. Nagy (M)
- 29 F. Cassata (M)
- 5 S. Esposito (M)
- 10 G. Lapadula (F)
- 27 E. Soleri (F)
Substitutes
- 12 D. Mascardi
- 16 L. Loria
- 6 Fellipe Jack
- 11 P. Beruatto
- 15 A. Cistana
- 20 G. Di Serio
- 23 A. Candela
- 26 M. Onofri
- 32 L. Vignali
- 36 P. Candelari
- 77 E. Lorenzelli
- 99 V. Vlahovic
Cesena
Formation: 3-5-2
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)
- 70 M. Francesconi (M)
- 99 G. Frabotta (M)
- 9 C. Shpendi (F)
- 7 J. Blesa (F)
Substitutes
- 39 N. Fontana
- 40 L. Ferretti
- 6 T. Arrigoni
- 13 R. Celia
- 16 P. Amoran
- 17 E. Adamo
- 18 M. Guidi
- 26 M. Piacentini
- 29 S. Balde
- 43 F. Bertaccini
- 77 F. Tosku
Timeline
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4' Spezia Goal · Normal GoalG. Lapadula · Assist: G. Aurelio
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17' Cesena Card · Yellow CardM. Francesconi
Foul
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38' Cesena Goal · Normal GoalGianluca Frabotta · Assist: A. Ciofi
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45' Cesena Goal · Normal GoalGianluca Frabotta · Assist: M. Castagnetti
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46' Spezia subst · Substitution 1Off: Rachid Kouda · On: Luca Vignali
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48' Cesena Card · Yellow CardM. Castagnetti
Foul
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63' Spezia subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Aurelio · On: P. Beruatto
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63' Spezia subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Cassata · On: P. Candelari
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71' Spezia subst · Substitution 4Off: E. Soleri · On: V. Vlahovic
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73' Cesena subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Francesconi · On: E. Adamo
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77' Cesena Card · Yellow CardJonathan Klinsmann
Argument
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79' Cesena Card · Yellow CardMassimiliano Mangraviti
Foul
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83' Spezia subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Nagy · On: Giuseppe Di Serio
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83' Cesena subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Ciervo · On: M. Guidi
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83' Cesena subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Shpendi · On: S. Balde
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90'+5 Spezia Card · Yellow CardSalvatore Esposito
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | Spezia | Cesena |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 19 | 20 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 74% |
| Offsides | 4 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 12 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 481 | 356 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 4 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 382 | 265 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 7 |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The turning point came when Gianluca Frabotta scored twice within a span of seven minutes, completely reversing Spezia's early lead.
- ▸ Multiple yellow cards for Cesena players and the subsequent substitutions may have impacted their defensive strategy.