Under relentless rain and challenging pitch conditions, the Giallorossi secure three crucial points with a display of grit
Ravenna asserts dominance over Cittadella Vis Modena despite the heavy rainfall turning the Benelli pitch into a quagmire, unfit for football. Rrapaj and his teammates delivered a spirited performance, overturning an early deficit and claiming three hard-fought points. A victory that goes beyond the final score.
The match started poorly for the Giallorossi. On a lateral free kick from Martey, Ravenna’s defense froze, allowing Mora to head the ball into the net. Ravenna immediately found itself on the back foot. However, Marchionni’s men quickly showcased their resolve, as Mora’s goal would remain the visitors’ only real chance of the game.
The Giallorossi retaliated vigorously. Lo Bosco nearly equalized, only to see his shot blocked on the goal line. Soon after, Manuzzi narrowly missed with a diagonal strike. The most dramatic chance came from Onofri, whose header in a crowded box struck the post. Despite worsening field conditions, Ravenna kept pressing. Venturini and Milan both attempted dangerous shots, with Milan’s narrowly missing the target. Before halftime, Biagi’s header fell short of the mark, leaving Ravenna trailing at the break despite their dominance.
The second half marked a turning point. Marchionni introduced Di Renzo and Amoabeng, raising the team’s attacking line. In just five minutes, Ravenna turned the tide: from a Rrapaj corner, Onofri directed the ball to Esposito, who equalized. Minutes later, Di Renzo crafted a chance for Rrapaj, whose deflected shot was capitalized on by Lo Bosco, putting Ravenna ahead.
Cittadella attempted to mount a comeback, but Ravenna’s defense held firm. Rrapaj nearly scored directly from a corner, challenging goalkeeper Leonardi. As the rain intensified, the match turned into more of a heroic struggle than a sporting event. D’Orsi’s spirited incursion and Amoabeng’s long-distance effort couldn’t increase the tally, leaving the score unchanged.
The final whistle sealed a vital victory for Ravenna, a testament to their determination and character. Now just one point off the top of the table, the Giallorossi are set to face Lentigione, a team hot on their heels, in a top-tier clash.
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RAVENNA FC - CITTADELLA VIS MODENA 2-1 MARCATORI: 2’ Mora, Esposito 47’, Lo Bosco 52’ RAVENNA FC: Fresia, Venturini (46’ Amoabeng), Rossetti, Biagi, Lo Bosco (79’ Mandorlini), Rrapaj (79’D’Orsi), Lordkipanidze (46’ Di Renzo), Manuzzi (85’ Guida), Esposito, Onofri, Milan. A disposizione: Galassi, Crosariol, Calandrini, Agnelli, Amoabeng. Allenatore: Marco Marchionni CITTADELLA VIS MODENA: Leonardi, Gandolfi (79’ Carretti), Truffelli (76’ Orlandi), Sabotic, Aldrovandi, Teresi (58’ Sala), Guidone, Mora, Caesar Tesa, Bertani, Martey (55’ Sardella). A disposizione: Piga, Andreoti, Rovatti, Borsari, Mata. Allenaotre: Francesco Selmi AMMONITI: Bertani, Venturini, Mora, Milan, Sardella, Orlandi RECUPERO: 3’ e 4’
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