The Tau presents itself with an unprecedented setup: Venturi fields a cautious formation, designed solely to contain the opponents, leaving Motti isolated in attack to fight against Esposito. For his part, the Giallorossi coach opts for the usual starting lineup, with Di Renzo starting in place of Manuzzi. In front of a Benelli stadium once again crowded, with attendance close to 4,000, the match begins with a phase of study. It’s the Tau that creates the first dangerous opportunity in the 5th minute: Motti, cutting in at the near post, challenges Fresia, who is ready to respond. The response from Ravenna doesn’t take long to arrive: Di Renzo attempts a shot from a tight angle, Cabella fails to hold it, and Lo Bosco nearly scores a successful tap-in. Di Renzo again becomes the protagonist midway through the first half, first with a header from an excellent cross by Lordkipanidze that goes just wide, then with a central shot from a short clearance by the defense. Ravenna takes control of the game, but Tau defends with great attention, systematically doubling up on the Giallorossi ball carriers and trying to strike with set pieces. Lombardo attempts to surprise Fresia with a free kick to his near post, but to no avail. The second half offers even fewer thrills. Ravenna continues to seek spaces to break through the visiting defense, but the high density in midfield, a result of Simone Venturi’s tactical work, complicates the Giallorossi’s maneuvers. The best opportunity comes from a play orchestrated by the duo Rrapaj-Manuzzi, who try to replicate the winning scheme seen against Forlì: however, the Giallorossi center forward, returning from injury, misses the ball’s impact for a fraction of a second. In the final minutes, Ravenna creates one last opportunity with a dangerous cross-shot from Calandrini, deflected at the last moment by Cabella, not without difficulty. The Giallorossi leave the field feeling bitter for not being able to achieve their eighth consecutive victory under Marchionni’s guidance. However, they can take comfort in a performance that saw them more proactive than the league leaders and confirms the defensive solidity of the “new” Ravenna: just two goals conceded in the last eight matches. The pursuit of Tau Altopascio will resume next Sunday in the away match against Fiorenzuola.