Juve Stabia-Cremonese 2-1
- CASTELLAMMARE DI STABIA, Italy – Juve Stabia secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Cremonese in the first leg of their Serie B playoff semifinal at stadio Romeo Menti...
- The match, played in front of a boisterous crowd in Castellammare di Stabia, saw Juve Stabia coach Pagliuca stick with the defensive formation that proved accomplished against Palermo.
- Cremonese lined up in a 3-5-2 formation, with Fulignati in goal, protected by Folino, Ceccherini, and Bianchetti.
Juve Stabia Edges Cremonese in serie B Playoff Semifinal First Leg
CASTELLAMMARE DI STABIA, Italy – Juve Stabia secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Cremonese in the first leg of their Serie B playoff semifinal at stadio Romeo Menti on Tuesday. A first-half goal from Piscopo adn a second-half strike from Adorante put the home side in a commanding position, but Cremonese pulled one back late on, setting up a tense finish and a crucial second leg.
The match, played in front of a boisterous crowd in Castellammare di Stabia, saw Juve Stabia coach Pagliuca stick with the defensive formation that proved accomplished against Palermo. Thiam started in goal, behind a defensive line of Ruggero, Peda, and Bellich. Andreoni, Mosi, and Pierobon anchored the midfield, while Piscopo supported Candellone and Adorante in attack.
Cremonese lined up in a 3-5-2 formation, with Fulignati in goal, protected by Folino, Ceccherini, and Bianchetti. Barbieri, Place, Castagnetti, Vandeputte, and azzi formed the midfield, supporting the forward pairing of Johnsen and De Luca.
First Half: Piscopo’s Strike Gives Juve Stabia the Lead
The game began with both teams battling for control, though neither managed to establish a firm grip in the opening minutes. Cremonese threatened first, with Johnsen’s effort blocked by the Juve Stabia defense in the 12th minute.
Juve Stabia responded, and Piscopo fired a shot wide in the 19th minute.The home side grew in confidence, with Adorante and Piscopo testing Fulignati in quick succession. Adorante then had a golden prospect in the 30th minute, but his close-range shot was saved by Fulignati.
The breakthrough came in the 34th minute. A cross from Adorante was only partially cleared, and Pierobon arrived to fire a powerful shot into the far corner, sending the home fans into raptures. Juve Stabia nearly doubled their lead four minutes later when Floriani’s shot struck the crossbar.
Mosi received a yellow card in the 38th minute as Juve Stabia maintained their pressure. The first half ended with Juve Stabia leading 1-0.
Second Half: Adorante Extends Lead, Cremonese Pulls One Back
cremonese made a change at the start of the second half, bringing on Moretto for Bianchetti. Juve Stabia almost extended their lead immediately, with Piscopo’s cross narrowly evading Fulignati and the far post.
Ruggero was cautioned in the 55th minute. In the 58th minute, Adorante pounced on a rebound after Fulignati saved from Candellone to make it 2-0.
Cremonese where awarded a penalty in the 61st minute after Floriani fouled folino, but De Luca blazed his spot-kick over the bar. Cremonese then made a double substitution, with Vandeputte and Vazquez replaced. De luca was also replaced shortly after by Bonazzoli.
Juve Stabia made their own changes in the 74th minute, with Rocchetti replacing the injured Floriani and Meli coming on for Mosi. Cremonese reduced the deficit in the 77th minute when Johnsen converted Barbieri’s assist, beating Thiam from close range.
Sgarbi replaced Adorante for Juve Stabia in the 81st minute, and Gelli came on for Castagnetti for Cremonese in the 83rd.
Sgarbi tried his luck from distance in the 86th minute, but his shot sailed high. Juve Stabia weathered late pressure from cremonese, who were searching for an equalizer.
Late substitutions saw Maistro and Louati replace Candellone and piscopo for Juve Stabia in the 90th minute. The referee added four minutes of stoppage time,extended due to an injury to Peda.
Juve Stabia held on for a 2-1 victory, taking a slender advantage into the second leg, which will be played in Cremona on May 25.
Juve Stabia Edges Cremonese in Serie B Playoff Semifinal First Leg: Your Questions Answered
What happened in the Serie B playoff semifinal first leg between Juve Stabia and Cremonese?
Juve Stabia defeated Cremonese 2-1 in the first leg of their serie B playoff semifinal. The match was played at Stadio Romeo Menti in Castellammare di Stabia on Tuesday.
What were the key moments of the match?
Juve Stabia Goals: Piscopo scored in the first half, and Adorante added a second goal in the second half.
Cremonese Goal: Johnsen scored late in the second half, pulling one back for Cremonese.
Penalty Miss: Cremonese missed a penalty in the second half.
Who scored the goals for Juve Stabia?
Piscopo and Adorante scored the goals for Juve stabia.
When did the goals occur?
Piscopo scored in the first half (34th minute)
Adorante scored in the second half (58th minute)
Cremonese pulled one back in the 77th minute when Johnsen scored.
How did Juve Stabia and Cremonese line up?
Juve Stabia:
Formation: The coach, Pagliuca, used a defensive formation similar to the one that was accomplished against Palermo.
Starting XI:
Goalkeeper: Thiam
Defenders: Ruggero, Peda, Bellich
Midfielders: Andreoni, Mosi, Pierobon, Piscopo
Forwards: Candellone, Adorante
Cremonese:
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI:
Goalkeeper: Fulignati
Defenders: Folino, Ceccherini, Bianchetti
Midfielders: Barbieri, Place, Castagnetti, Vandeputte, Azzi
Forwards: Johnsen, De Luca
Were there any significant substitutions during the match?
Yes, there were several substitutions for both teams:
Cremonese: Made changes at the start of the second half, bringing on Moretto for Bianchetti. Also, Vandeputte and Vazquez were replaced, and De Luca was replaced by Bonazzoli.
Juve Stabia: made changes in the 74th minute (Rocchetti for Floriani, Meli for Mosi), and later in the 81st and 90th minute (Sgarbi for Adorante, Maistro and Louati for Candellone and Piscopo respectively).
What was the significance of the first leg result?
Juve Stabia won the first leg 2-1, giving them a narrow advantage heading into the second leg. this means that they will take this small advantage with them into the next match.
When and where will the second leg be played?
The second leg will be played in Cremona on May 25.
Summary of Key Match Events
Here’s a summary of the key events from the first leg:
| Event | Team | Minute | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goal | Juve Stabia | 34′ | Piscopo scores |
| Yellow Card | Juve Stabia | 38′ | Mosi |
| Substitution | Cremonese | 46′ | Moretto in for Bianchetti |
| Yellow Card | Juve Stabia | 55′ | Ruggero |
| goal | Juve Stabia | 58′ | Adorante scores. |
| Penalty Missed | Cremonese | 61′ | De Luca |
| Substitution | juve Stabia | 74′ | rocchetti for Floriani, Meli for Mosi |
| Goal | Cremonese | 77′ | Johnsen scores |
| Substitution | Juve Stabia | 81′ | Sgarbi for Adorante |
| Substitution | Cremonese | 83′ | Gelli for Castagnetti |
| Substitution | Juve Stabia | 90′ | Maistro and Louati replace candellone and Piscopo |