Serie B: Frosinone, Monza and Venezia do well. Modena knocked out, Palermo and Cesena slow down.

Fifth consecutive victory for Frosinone, which confirmed its position at the top of the Serie B standings after Saturday’s matches on the 17th day of the cadet championship. The ciociari overcame Spezia 2-1 thanks to goals by Bracaglia and Ghedjemis, Beruatto’s goal in the final being useless. Keeping pace was Monza, which returned to success after three games by overcoming Carrarese at home with a clear 4-1: Birindelli with a brace, Delli Carri and Petagna led the brianzoli’s redemption, second at -3 from Frosinone.

Third two points behind Monza is Venezia, which scored a valuable away win against Modena, which slipped to sixth in the standings. The lagunari got their fourth win in five matches, winning 2-1 with goals from Yeboah and Casas. Braking for Palermo in Avellino, the Rosaneri in Irpinia drew 2-2 and interrupted the series of three consecutive victories. Stop also for Cesena at home against Juve Stabia.

Sampdoria drew 1-1 in Padova (Coda opened for the Blucerchiati, Fusi replied for the Patavins) and is 17th in the standings, while Pescara got its second league win by imposing 2-1 at home over Reggiana: the Delfino rises to 13 points and moves closer to the playout zone.

Serie B, the results of the seventeenth day
Cesena-Juve Stabia 1-1
Frosinone-Spezia 2-1
Modena-Venice 1-2
Monza-Carrarese 4-1
Padova-Sampdoria 1-1
Avellino-Palermo 2-2
Pescara-Reggiana 2-1