Padova wins pre‑season friendly 2‑0 over Cittadella as Italian lower‑league clubs gear up

Several Italian lower‑division clubs staged pre‑season friendlies in July and August. Padova defeated Cittadella 2‑0 at the Tombolato stadium, with goals from Caprari and Carissoni, while the match also honored former president Angelo Gabrieli. Teramo recorded a convincing 3‑0 win over Torrese at the Bonolis stadium, highlighted by a penalty conversion by Borgarello and a double from Pierfederici. Strega drew 2‑2 with Serie A side Frosinone in Rieti, with Lamesta scoring both for the home side and a late equaliser from Jacopo Gelli. Cesena overcame Forsempronese 3‑0 in a hot‑weather test, the decisive goal coming from a penalty by Shpendi. Picerno fell 0‑1 to Francavilla, the sole goal scored by Pellegrini. Other matches included a 0‑1 loss for Union Brescia against Pro Palazzolo and a 0‑2 defeat of Cittadella by Padova. The fixtures served as preparation for the upcoming Serie C and Serie D campaigns.