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Thrilling Draw at Stadio Dino Manuzzi: Cesena and Juve Stabia Split Points in Heated Match
Cesena, Italy – In a match filled with emotion and controversy, Cesena and Juve Stabia drew at the Stadio Dino Manuzzi on matchday 17 of Serie B. Juve Stabia took the lead in the 29th minute thanks to a goal by M. Bellich, assisted by F. Maistro. The goal sparked euphoria on the visitors’ bench and forced Cesena to react.
Cesena’s response was not long in coming. In the 42nd minute, S. Bastoni equalized the score with a precise shot after a cross from J. Blesa. However, the local joy was short-lived, as a goal by J. Blesa was disallowed by VAR for offside in the 44th minute.
The second half was marked by intensity and cards. Cesena’s S. Bastoni saw a red card in the 61st minute after receiving his second yellow card. Despite playing with ten men, Cesena defended tooth and nail to maintain the draw.
Regarding statistics, Juve Stabia dominated ball possession with 57%, while Cesena had 43%. Both teams had the same number of shots on goal (4), although Juve Stabia attempted more total shots (9 compared to Cesena’s 8). Juve Stabia also had more corners (5 against Cesena’s 0). The referee showed 3 yellow cards to Cesena and one red, and 2 yellow cards to Juve Stabia.
The match, officiated by Niccolo Turrini, left a bittersweet taste for both teams. Juve Stabia will regret not taking advantage of their numerical superiority in the second half, while Cesena will celebrate adding a valuable point at home despite the adversity.
Substitutions cesena: at minute 26 M. Castagnetti came in and S. Bastoni went out., at minute 68 J. Blesa came in and D. Bisoli went out., at minute 79 M. Guidi came in and A. Ciofi went out., at minute 79 T. Berti came in and V. Magni went out.
Substitutions juve stabia: at minute 68 C. Pierobon came in and R. Burnete went out., at minute 73 M. Bellich came in and G. Stabile went out., at minute 74 F. Maistro came in and K. Piscopo went out., at minute 88 L. Carissoni came in and E. Duca went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cesena
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Juve Stabia
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