# Italian football match results and developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-football-match-results-and-developments
> Updated: 2026-08-18T21:23:20.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Recent developments in Italian football include results from various levels of competition.

In the Coppa Italia Serie C, Crotone was eliminated following a 0-2 defeat against Cosenza. Crotone coach Leandro Greco remarked that the squad is “still under construction” and requires better “mental equilibrium and emotional stability.” In a separate match, Cesena lost their debut under new manager Alino Diamanti against Sassuolo, with Diamanti pointing to a “lack of clinical finishing” as a key factor.

At the regional and amateur levels, Nocciole Marchisio Cortemilia won their Serie A Banca d’Alba play-out match with a 9-3 victory over Roero Isolamenti Canalese. Additionally, in Eccellenza football, Cuneo secured a 5-1 pre-season win against Pedona while testing a high defensive line in preparation for their Coppa Italia debut.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Nocciole Marchisio Cortemilia wins play-out match

Nocciole Marchisio Cortemilia defeated Roero Isolamenti Canalese 9-3 in the Serie A Banca d’Alba play-outs, while Cuneo won a pre-season friendly 5-1 against Pedona.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nocciole-marchisio-cortemilia-wins-play-out-match

### 2026-08-17: Italian football: Crotone eliminated and Cesena suffer debut losses

Crotone was eliminated from the Coppa Italia Serie C after a 0-2 loss to Cosenza, while Cesena faced a difficult debut under new manager Alino Diamanti in a match against Sassuolo.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-football-crotone-eliminated-and-cesena-suffer-debut-losses

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