Final result: Cesena-Catanzaro 2-0
CESENA
Pisseri 6.5 – In a first half that was largely inactive, he emerged with a great save on Ceresoli that kept the score at 1-0. A save that weighed heavily on the development of the match.
Short 6 – In addition to making few or no mistakes in defense, he also sometimes breaks away going forward.
Ciofi 6.5 – Gladiator performance by the defense, unbeatable in his area. Furthermore, from his recovery on Iemmello comes the action of the goal that unlocks the match.
Mangravites 6 – Less prominent than his teammates, but still the author of a tidy performance.
Adam 7 – After a first half of the game without any great flashes, he emerges splendidly in the second half, making it 2-0 and then coming close to scoring a brace. From 93′ Ceesay sv.
Dropped 6.5 – The mind of the Cesena midfield, which thinks about setting up but also about going forward and trying to shoot. From 67′ Francis 6 – Positive final part of the match for him, especially in the non-possession phase.
Sticks 6 – He recovers an industrial quantity of balls and, with one of these, starts the maneuver that could have been worth 2-0 just before the interval.
Donnarumma 6 – Good push on the left from her, with also some interesting balls put in the middle. From 96′ Celia sv.
Berti 6.5 – The most applied of the two attacking midfielders, who especially at the start also helps in the battle in midfield. He also emerges in the finishing touches, providing Kargbo with the assist for the 1-0.
Kargbo 7.5 – The loose cannon of the Cesena attack, which when it starts is difficult to contain. He unlocks the match by taking advantage of a golden ball from Berti. He adds another cherry on top with the assist for Adamo’s 2-0. From 67′ Antonucci 6 – Sufficient test, with some restart attempts entrusted to him.
Shpendi 6 – More of a centre-forward than a finisher, he actively participates in the lead-up play and even has a couple of chances.
Michael Mignani 7 – His Cesena is beautiful to watch and, if it continues like this, it can have legitimate ambitions. It scores a goal per half and suffers just enough.
CATANZARO
Pigliacelli 6 – He can do little about Kargbo’s goal, which he then stops on a second occasion, allowing his team to go to the break 1-0 down. The doubling, however, comes shortly after.
Scognamillo 5 – It was certainly not an exciting evening, with errors including a lost ball that could have led to a 2-goal disadvantage in the first half.
Antonini 6 – In a largely hard-fought match, he is the man who tries most to limit Mignani’s attack.
Good 5.5 – In his area of expertise, Cesena is very visible and he doesn’t always contain properly.
Cassander 5 – In defense he has more than one difficulty against Donnarumma. He doesn’t do better in the push phase, which he doesn’t take much care of. From 55′ Turkey 6 – Much better than his teammate, especially in coming forward and in the crossing phase.
Pumps 6 – Some offensive insertions for him, but also many kilometers covered in service of the team.
Petriccione 5 – He should give geometry to the maneuver, but he struggles to emerge in the nerve center of the field. From 55′ Bridge 6 – With him on the pitch, the direction doesn’t improve but at least the midfield has fresh energy.
Pagan 5 – A couple of balls served into the box and little else. Doesn’t improve as the match goes on. From 55′ Fox 6 – He brings freshness and some solutions to the left side of the attack.
Ceresoli 6 – One of the few who are saved in the Caserta team in the first 45 minutes. His is the best chance, in a match where he is often seen on the left. From 60′ Dry 5.5 – Not a great entrance considering that, with just over half an hour to play, he risks leaving his team with 10 men.
Pittarello 5.5 – He acts as an advanced reference for the Giallorossi, but has a tough time against the Romagnola defensive trio. From 74′ Biasci 5.5 – In the end, the Calabrian attack does not become more dangerous with him entering the green rectangle.
Iemmello 5.5 – Compared to Pittarello, he drops deeper to win some balls, but he doesn’t have much luck in this. A little more dangerous in the second half.
Fabio Caserta 5 – A big chance in the first half and an angry but confused ending. Little else to report, in a performance to be quickly archived.