Final result: Catanzaro-Cremonese 2-2
CATANZARO
Fulignati 6 – He can do little about Tsadjout’s tapin, who arrived after a crossbar hit by Vazuqez. The same thing happened at the beginning of the second half, on the great header made by Ciofani.
Oliveri 5.5 – Definitely in difficulty on the right wing, where he suffers against Quagliata. Tsadjout also lost on the goal, but in the second half he partially made up for it with the cross that brought the score to 2-2.
Brighenti 5.5 – Between the two Calabrian central defenders, he is certainly the one who guarantees greater solidity. At least in the first half, given that at the beginning of the second he lost the duel with Ciofani when he scored the 0-2.
Antonini 6 – Worth noting more for his forward presence on set pieces than for important defensive closures. Better after the break anyway.
Scognamillo 5.5 – He has a lot to do in the duel with Zanimacchia, thinking very little about pushing. From 56′ Veroli 6 – In the two phases, it is more effective than the partner it detects.
Sounds 5.5 – The first half of the game was absolutely anonymous, both in containing Quagliata and in moving forward. However, he has the merit of serving Biasci the ball for the goal. From 56′ Brignola 7 – Devastating impact on the match, giving liveliness to the offensive maneuver and above all scoring the 2-2 goal.
Pontisso 5.5 – His approach is stifled by Vazquez and sometimes also by Pickel. He is therefore unable to emerge in the crucial area of the pitch. From 79′ Pompetti sv.
Petriccione 6 – A little more than Pontisso, but still an initially subdued performance for him too. He grows a lot in the second half of the game.
Vandeputte 6 – In the first half he was among the best in Vivarini’s eleven. Less impactful in the second and final part of the race.
Biasci 6.5 – In the first half of the game, it is mainly seen for a protest about a possible penalty. After the break, he has the merit of starting the comeback. From 79′ Donnarumma 6 – Final as a great protagonist, with an opportunity thwarted by a super Saro and a post hit.
Iemmello 6 – Poorly provided by his teammates and well limited by the opposing defense, he had a decidedly complicated evening. However, his commitment and work for the team is not lacking. From 90′ Stoppa sv.
Vincenzo Vivarini 6 – Initially his team seemed to have played the wrong game, but then they had the merit of reacting strongly. On the return leg, victory is mandatory.
CREMONESE
Saro 6.5 – A couple of outings to anticipate the opposing attackers and little else for him during the first half. He is not responsible for the goals and, in the final, he keeps the score at 2-2 with a save on Donnarumma.
Antov 6 – Contains well in its area. When he can, he also shows up in the opposing area. He never loses concentration.
Radishes 6.5 – In the area he rarely loses a duel, guaranteeing solidity in front of Saro with excellent continuity.
Whitebait 6 – He contributes to ensuring that few balls arrive in Saro’s direction, especially during the first half of the game.
Zanimacchia 6 – At the start he is very proactive, giving way to the action of the advantage. As the minutes pass, he is called upon more in the defensive phase and also performs this task well. He also stands out with the assist for Ciofani’s second goal. From 67′ Sernicola 6 – Fresh forces are needed on the right in the final part of the match and, in this sense, he does his duty.
Pickel 6 – The least highlighted in the grey-red midline. However, he makes his presence felt in the crucial area of the pitch.
Chestnuts 6.5 – Excellent at directing. In fact, balls often fly from his feet, inviting his teammates to come forward in the final metres.
Vazquez 6.5 – Surprise move from Stroppa, who moves him back to the midfield to prevent Pontisso from breathing. A task carried out in the best possible way by the former Palermo player, who also showed up in the opponent’s area as in the 0-1 goal. From 67′ Abrego 6 – He gives freshness to the midfielder, in view of a difficult end to the match.
Quail 6 – A tireless train on the left, where it gallops relentlessly, launching some interesting crosses. He has more to do when Brignola enters the field. From 80′ Ghiglione sv.
Tsadjout 6.5 – Not many opportunities available for the former Cittadella, but he did well to exploit one of these with the winning tapin after Vazquez’s crossbar. From 80′ Coda sv.
Ciofani 7 – Lots of dirty work for the centre-forward, who even positions himself shortly after midfield just to pass some intelligent balls for his teammates. He puts the icing on the cake at the start of the second half, scoring the second goal with a great header. From 59′ Johnsen 5.5 – A high shot just over the crossbar and not much else from the former Venezia player.
Giovanni Stroppa 6.5 – His move to place Vazquez in the midfield to suffocate Pontisso was guessed. The first half is full of personality and recovery in which his strength drops, but in the end he also knows how to suffer.