English
Tense Match at Stadio Nicola Ceravolo: Catanzaro and Sampdoria Draw in Hard-Fought Encounter
Catanzaro, Italy – In a match held at the Stadio Nicola Ceravolo, Catanzaro and Sampdoria faced off in a duel marked by intensity and physical play. The match, corresponding to the 21st matchday of Serie B, 2025 season, concluded with a result that reflects the parity seen on the field.
Catanzaro dominated ball possession with 54%, seeking to impose their rhythm and control the game in midfield. However, Sampdoria proved to be a dangerous opponent, generating a greater number of goal opportunities, with 14 total shots compared to Catanzaro’s 12. Of these, 6 were directed at the goal, while the home side only managed 3 shots on target.
The match was marked by a high number of fouls, with 15 committed by Catanzaro and 20 by Sampdoria, which translated into several yellow cards. Referee Simone Sozza cautioned three Catanzaro players (T. Cassandro, J. Petriccione and R. Frosinini) and two Sampdoria players (L. Henderson and O. Abildgaard). Despite the intensity, neither team suffered any expulsions.
Regarding attacking opportunities, Sampdoria obtained a slight advantage in corner kicks, with 4 in their favor, while Catanzaro only managed 3. While both teams showed their determination on the field, neither managed to convert their opportunities, resulting in a draw that leaves both with the need to add points in the upcoming matches.
Substitutions sampdoria: at minute 46 M. Viti came in and S. Vulikic went out., at minute 56 M. Coda came in and M. Brunori went out., at minute 69 L. Cherubini came in and T. Begic went out., at minute 83 S. Pafundi came in and A. Bellemo went out.
Substitutions catanzaro: at minute 66 F. Pittarello came in and L. Pandolfi went out., at minute 66 P. Iemmello came in and M. Liberali went out., at minute 75 F. Rispoli came in and F. Di Francesco went out., at minute 75 M. D’Alessandro came in and D. Buglio went out., at minute 82 R. Frosinini came in and E. Bashi went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Catanzaro
Titulares:
Sampdoria
Titulares:
class=”wg_loader”>
