Castellammare di Stabia, September 18, 2026 – For Cesena a complicated away game at the Juve Stabia field. A stadium, the Romeo Menti, famous for the passionate fans very close to the pitch. Besides the atmosphere, the playing field itself is one of the smallest in the category in terms of width. A championship, so far, uphill for Juve Stabia. In 18th place with 4 points, the Campanians have collected so far 2 defeats, 1 draw, and only 1 victory. Compared to the last seasonal outing, De Giorgio changes only one man. Instead of Scuderi, on the left, he opts for Douglas Terence. Cesena, on the other hand, comes from a start to the championship with half enthusiasm. On one hand, the unbeaten record (1 win and 3 draws) is a fact that makes the Bianconeri smile, but there remains great regret for the points lost in matches dominated for most of the 90 minutes against Sampdoria and Cremonese. Also Diamanti makes only one change compared to the last league match. Frabotta finds the first start of the season, making Druiventak sit on the bench.
First half
The first buzz of the match comes at the 6th minute with a long-distance attempt by Ciofi, still goalless after 9 years in Bianconero, deflected for a corner kick. Immediate response from the Wasps, a few minutes later, with Karci from the edge of the area, blocked by the visiting defense. The match in the first minutes was very lively and dynamic, especially from Cesena who from the start adopted the usual way of playing with the suffocating pressure that has characterized all the seasonal outings so far. At the 25th minute another chance for the Bianconeri. Good opening by Fiori who finds Bisoli, but his right shot is off target and goes very high above Boer’s crossbar. At the half-hour mark the score changes, thanks to the usual goal by Shpendi.
Goal identical to the one scored against Cremonese. Relentless in front of goal, he capitalizes on a perfect through ball from Bisoli. Sixth consecutive seasonal goal, second in Italy only to Malen of Roma. Five minutes later he comes very close to a brace with a shot that narrowly goes wide of Boer’s goal. The timid response, after the disadvantage, from Juve Stabia comes at the 40th minute, with Pierobon’s header stopped without hesitation by Siano.
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Second half
The second half opens with a huge chance for Cesena. From close range Fiori comes very close to his second seasonal goal, shooting shockingly wide. A few minutes later he tries again to make amends, but chooses the more difficult path having both Bisoli and Frabotta well positioned. At the 15th minute Guidi comes close to a big shot with a nice long-distance shot that narrowly misses the post of the goal defended by Boer. As in the first half, also in the second the pace is very high, with chances on both sides. The disadvantage motivates Juve Stabia, very dangerous on several occasions. The attitude of De Giorgio’s men is rewarded at the 19th minute with a great goal by Di Nardo curling, which leaves Siano no chance. After conceding the goal, Cesena does not give up and immediately seeks the lead. At the 25th minute Druiventak tries, but his attempt does not trouble Boer. The specter of previous outings also emerges in the Castellammare away game. The first hour of play saw a very high level from Cesena, in total control of the game’s rhythm. Then, like a switch turning off, the Cavalluccio declines, conceding more and more chances to the yellow-blues. At 2 minutes from the 90th Sibilli calls Siano into action who deflects for a corner; from the same corner’s developments, Battistelli misses the 2-1 goal by heading wide. From close range. Two chances that reflect a match in which the home team gradually gained ground and deserved the draw, also highlighting all the shortcomings of Diamanti’s men.
Scoreboard JUVE STABIA 1
CESENA 1 Juve Stabia (4-3-3): Boer; Maggioni, Pietrangeli, Bellich, Douglas; Pierobon, Buglio (1’ st Buglio), Karic (1’ st Battistella); Patanè (10’st Sibilli), Di Nardo, Candellone (10’st Maistro). Coach: Pietro De Giorgio. Subs: Vismara, Ricciardi, Bettella, Baldi, Kumi, Piscopo, Caccavo, Sandrucci. Cesena (4-3-3): Siano; Ciofi, Ilic, Gelli, Mangraviti; Bisoli (39’ st Bohinen), Pagano, Guidi (20’st Francesconi); Frabotta (14’ st Magni), Shpendi, Fiori (20’st Druiventak). Coach: Alessandro Diamanti Subs: Fontana, Natta, David, Piacentini, Schirone, Dalla Vecchia, D’Andrea, Debenedetti. Referee: Perri (Rome); Assistants: Miniutti (Mariago) and Yokoshiwa (Rome); Fourth official: Castellone (Naples); VAR: Volpi (Arezzo); AVAR: Maggioni (Lecco) Goals: 30’pt Shpendi, 20’ st Di Nardo Booked: 24’ pt Shpendi, 22’ st Bisoli, Corners: 6-2 Injury time: 1’ pt, 4’ st Attendance: 4500
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