# Italian football pre-season friendly matches

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-football-pre-season-friendly-matches
> Updated: 2026-08-14T17:28:46.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Italian football clubs engaged in pre-season friendly matches during August 2026. 

On 1 August, Cesena defeated Forsempronese 3-0 at the Orogel Stadio. Pagano and Bertaccini scored for the home side. The match, played in hot and humid conditions, saw midfielder Piacentini leave the field due to respiratory problems. Coach Gabriele Diamanti used the fixture to prepare for an upcoming Serie A match against Sampdoria, noting that the roster requires further signings.

On 14 August, the Primavera teams of Spezia and Sampdoria played to a 1-1 draw. Spezia took an early lead through Longhi, but Sampdoria equalized via Greco. The second half saw a slower pace due to high temperatures and frequent substitutions.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Spezia and Sampdoria Primavera draw 1-1 in friendly

Spezia Primavera and Sampdoria Primavera played to a 1-1 draw in a pre-season friendly match, with goals from Longhi and Greco.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spezia-and-sampdoria-primavera-draw-1-1-in-friendly

### 2026-08-01: Cesena defeats Forsempronese 3-0 in pre‑season friendly ahead of Sampdoria clash

Cesena beat Forsempronese 3‑0 in a hot‑weather friendly on 1 Aug 2026, with Pagano and Bertaccini scoring; coach Diamanti said more signings are needed before the 22 Aug match versus Sampdoria.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cesena-defeats-forsempronese-3-0-in-preseason-friendly-ahead-of-sampdoria-clash

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