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Catanzaro Advances to Serie B Semifinals with Iemmello's Decisive Header

A penalty save by Pigliacelli and a second-half goal by Iemmello secured a 1-0 victory over Cesena at a packed Stadio Ceravolo.

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Catanzaro in semifinale: il Cesena sbaglia un rigore, Iemmello letale
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Overview

  • Catanzaro defeated Cesena 1-0 in the Serie B quarterfinals, earning a place in the playoff semifinals against Spezia next week.
  • Pietro Iemmello scored the match-winning goal with a header early in the second half, bringing his season total to 17 goals.
  • Goalkeeper Francesco Pigliacelli saved a penalty from Cesena's Shpendi, keeping the score level before Iemmello's goal.
  • The penalty was awarded after a VAR review confirmed a foul by Pompetti on Bastoni in the Catanzaro penalty area.
  • Over 10,000 fans filled the sold-out Stadio Ceravolo, showcasing strong local support for Catanzaro’s push for promotion.