The Ravenna FC returns from Ponte a Egola with a precious point, resulting from a 1-1 draw against Tuttocuoio. This result allows the yellow-reds to catch up with the top of the standings, sharing the lead with Forlì and Tau Altopascio, and to look forward with confidence to the big match next Sunday against Pistoiese, which is trailing by 5 points.

Mister Marchionni decides to change something in the starting eleven, putting his trust in the forward duo Di Renzo-Lo Bosco and bringing Mandorlini back into midfield in place of Rossetti. The match starts off evenly, with Tuttocuoio imposing great aggression in tackles. Ravenna suffers but tries to respond in an organized manner until the 35th minute, when an incident complicates the plans for the giallorossi: Lordkipanidze is sent off for a foul on Fino, stemming from provocation. Despite being a player down, Ravenna manages to create danger, especially through Biagi, who tries from distance but without luck.
In the second half, Tuttocuoio gains confidence and comes close to taking the lead, hitting the post with Lorenzini. In the 66th minute, the match returns to equal numbers due to the expulsion of Benericetti for a second yellow card. Mister Marchionni seeks to shake things up from the bench, and the substitutions bring new energy.
The match is unlocked in the 88th minute: Ilari, after narrowly missing a header goal, is brought down in the box. The referee has no doubts and awards a penalty. Manuzzi takes the kick and converts it coolly, putting Ravenna in the lead. However, the joy is short-lived: in the 92nd minute, a contact between Biagi and Chiti in the Ravenna box convinces the referee to award a penalty to Tuttocuoio as well. Fino converts from the spot and levels the score.
This incident leaves a bitter taste, exacerbated by Fino’s provocative celebration under the stand occupied by the giallorossi fans, a gesture that has nothing to do with sporting spirit.

Ravenna starts again from this valuable point to consolidate its leadership and prepare in the best way for the challenge against Pistoiese at the Benelli.

Tomorrow afternoon, at the ‘Leporaia’ in Ponte a Egola, Ravenna FC will face Tuttocuoio in a match that promises to be full of challenges.

The giallorossi, second in the standings with 44 points, just 1 point behind the leaders Forlì, come into this match riding a remarkable wave of form: under the guidance of Marco Marchionni, Ravenna has achieved 11 wins and 1 draw in 12 league matches. The goal is to extend this positive streak and keep the pressure on their rivals at the top. However, the upcoming opponent is far from an easy challenge.

Il Tuttocuoio, a team that had a notable period around 2015, with three consecutive seasons in Lega Pro, is currently seventh in the standings with 29 points and has proven to be one of the most unpredictable teams in Group D. The team, coached by Firicano, comes off three wins and three draws in the last six matches and aims to gain ground towards the playoff zone, which is seven points away.

The first leg match, played at the Benelli, was decided in the final minutes and saw Ravenna prevail 2-1 thanks to two penalties converted by Nappello and Manuzzi, both set up by an inspired Rrapaj. For Nappello, who has been sidelined since mid-November due to a calf injury, tomorrow’s match will mark his return to the squad, adding a valuable option to the giallorosso’s attacking line.

After the hard-fought victory against Sammaurese, in which Ravenna showed solidity but not brilliance, Marchionni’s team will want to get back to playing their game and demonstrate a more convincing style of football.

To keep an eye on in the Tuttocuoio lineup will be strikers Massaro and Di Natale, both sons of two forwards who have made history in Italian football. In the yellow and red camp, coach Marchionni will be able to rely on almost the entire squad, although a couple of players are dealing with minor injuries that will need to be assessed until the last moment.

The kickoff at ‘Leporaia’ is scheduled for 2:30 PM. Ravenna will try to impose its game to secure three crucial points in the race for the top of the standings.

The Ravenna FC kicks off 2025 at home with an important victory, defeating Sammaurese 1-0 at the Benelli thanks to a goal from Lordkipanidze in the first half. It was a hard-fought match that was not particularly spectacular, partly due to the heavy condition of the playing field. However, the pitch was in better condition compared to recent appearances, a sign that the interventions made by the club are starting to bear fruit. The Giallorossi performed better in the first half, where they came close to scoring on several occasions before taking the lead, but in the second half, they faced a resurgence from Sammaurese, who nearly equalized at the end.

The match immediately opens with a thrill for Ravenna: in the 2nd minute, Sammaurese creates a dangerous opportunity with a deep ball for Gningue, whose diagonal shot grazes the post. After overcoming the scare, the home team takes control of the game and responds in the 12th minute with Manuzzi, but his shot from inside the area goes high. Shortly after, in the 13th minute, Rossetti tries his luck with a shot from outside the box that goes just wide, with Pozzer unable to intervene. A similar situation occurs in the 15th minute when a backheel flick in a scramble by Esposito, set up by Guida’s corner, fails to hit the target.

The decisive goal arrives in the 19th minute: Lordkipanidze, with his fifth goal of the season, collects a ball at the edge of the penalty area and runs towards the box, launching a precise diagonal shot, albeit not powerful, that beats the visiting goalkeeper.

In the second half, Sammaurese raises the defensive line and tries to trouble the yellow-red defense. At the 61st minute, Manuzzi (brother of the Ravenna player) tests Fresia with a dangerous diagonal shot. The yellow-reds attempt to seal the deal in the 66th minute with Guida, who is served on the counterattack by Lordkipanidze, but the opposing defense manages to deflect the shot.

In the 85th minute, captain Rrapaj narrowly misses doubling the score with a curling shot that goes just wide, while in the 90th minute, Sammaurese has a huge opportunity with Maltoni, who, diving from the small area, sends the ball over the crossbar. The excitement continues in stoppage time: in the 94th minute, the visiting team protests vigorously for an alleged foul by Amoabeng in the penalty area, but the referee allows play to continue, deeming the challenge to be fair.

It wasn’t the best Ravenna of the season, but Marchionni’s boys showed great solidity and the ability to endure, keeping pace with the top teams, all of whom are winning.

Next Sunday, the giallorossi will be on the road again in Tuscany, to face Tuttocuoio in a new chapter of their quest for the top of the standings.

Ravenna FC is preparing to face its first home match of 2025, hosting Sammaurese at the Benelli in a clash between two teams with very different objectives.

The giallorossi, fresh from a clear and unquestioned away win against Prato, arrive at this match in high spirits. After overcoming some flu-related issues earlier in the week, the team is almost at full strength, with only long-term absentees Nappello and Drapelli sidelined. There’s also curiosity surrounding the new signing Carlo Ilari, a key addition in the Ravenna’s winter transfer market who is immediately vying for a starting spot to show his worth to his new fans.

Their opponents will be a Sammaurese side determined to collect points and move away from the lower regions of the standings. The San Mauro Pascoli team has recently changed its coach, bringing back Stefano Protti, under whom they enjoyed great results in the past. The club has also strengthened its squad during the winter transfer window, adding experienced players like Merlonghi, Ferrani, and Forte. Daniele Forte, in particular, is a notable ex-player with a significant past: he helped Ravenna win Serie D in the 2016/2017 season, contributing with 11 goals.

Ravenna, buoyed by a ranking that sees them just one point from the top, wants to maintain the stellar performance shown under the guidance of Marchionni. In the league, in fact, the yellow-reds have only dropped points to Tau, the then-leader, in a goalless draw. Otherwise, the team has only collected victories in the 11 matches played, a record that confirms the excellent work of the coach and the team.

On the Benelli field, freshly maintained to address long-standing drainage issues, Marchionni’s yellow and red team wants to make the best start to their 2025 home season and deliver a performance that will excite the yellow and red fans. The appointment is set for 2:30 PM.

Ravenna FC 1913 is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Lecco for the temporary transfer of player Carlo Ilari, who will wear the yellow-and-red shirt until the end of the season.

Carlo Ilari was born in Ascoli Piceno in 1992 and grew up in the Juventus youth system. He made his Serie B debut with Ascoli at just 18 years old, marking the start of a long career in professional football. His outstanding sporting resume includes stints with Teramo, Catanzaro, Sambenedettese, and Lecco, with whom he achieved promotion to Serie B just two seasons ago.

The yellow-and-red player will take part in his first training session under coach Marco Marchionni this afternoon and is ready to bring a wealth of experience to the team, with 420 appearances in professional football and 55 goals scored in his career

A warm good luck to Carlo Ilari, welcome to the yellow-and-red.

Ravenna FC starts the new year with a standout performance, beating Prato 3-0 at the Lungobisenzio. The giallorossi dominated the game against a tough opponent, proving superior in every area, as acknowledged by Prato’s coach in the post-match.

The first half saw Ravenna immediately take control of the game, deservedly scoring twice. On the first goal, following a corner from the right, Guida outjumped his man and delivered a cross that Venturini, completely unmarked, headed in for his first goal of the season. For the second goal, after a well-executed first-touch play down the right wing, Lordkipanidze crossed for Manuzzi’s run, who beat everyone to the ball and reaffirmed his position as the team’s top scorer with 8 goals. Marco Marchionni’s side dominated possession and created numerous chances, showcasing an organization and fluidity in their play that troubled the home team.

In the second half, Ravenna continued to push forward and sealed the game with a goal from Guida, who was the best player on the field. The giallorosso midfielder enhanced a superb performance by orchestrating all of the team’s offensive plays with intelligence and quality. Shortly after, substitute Di Renzo came close to scoring a fourth with a shot just over the crossbar.

Among the key figures of the day, the giallorossi supporters stood out as well. A total of 250 fans followed the team on the road, cheering for the players throughout the full 90 minutes and returning home satisfied with what they saw on the field. This sense of unity between the team and the fans represents another strength of Ravenna, growing ever more cohesive both on the pitch and in the stands.

With this victory, Ravenna FC continues its pursuit of the league leaders Forlì, keeping the pressure high at the top of the standings. Next Sunday, the giallorossi will return to the Benelli for their first home game of 2025 against Sammaurese, a team fighting for survival. It will be another opportunity to demonstrate the strength of a team in great form and to deliver more emotions to their supporters.