Manuzzi leads the Giallorossi with an early brace. The race for the top stays tight


A victory of character for Ravenna, who triumphs at Lentigione and sends a strong message to the league. Despite a pitch made heavy by the heavy rain, Marchionni’s men continue to rack up points and put pressure on the top two.
The match is decided in the first fifteen minutes, with Ravenna scoring twice in quick succession. In the 5th minute, Rrapaj delivers a brilliant assist to Manuzzi, who is fouled just outside the box. The referee has no hesitation and awards the penalty: from the spot, Manuzzi is clinical and gives the yellow-and-reds the lead. Just two minutes later, the Rrapaj-Manuzzi combination strikes again. The captain plays a through ball to number 19, who skips past Gasperini and slots the ball into the empty net for the second goal.
However, Lentigione doesn’t give up and pulls one back in the 12th minute. From a lateral free kick, the ball ricochets to Lombardi, who finds the corner of the net and reduces the deficit. Ravenna, driven by their attacking initiative, continues to be dangerous, especially on the side of the pitch less affected by the mud. Biagi and Venturini come close to scoring the third goal on several occasions.
In the second half, Lentigione tries to take control of the match but struggles to create dangerous opportunities. The yellow-and-reds exploit the spaces on the counterattack and create several chances to seal the win, with Lordkipanidze, Onofri, and Di Renzo, who just misses the final blow. The home side’s late pressure yields no results, and Ravenna manages their lead comfortably until the final whistle.
Another excellent performance from Marchionni’s team, who have now collected 7 out of 9 points against the league’s top contenders, keeping their title hopes alive. Focus now shifts to the upcoming matches: Wednesday at the Benelli for the Coppa Italia semifinal against Cjarlins Muzane, and Sunday against Progresso for the final league fixture of 2024.
TABELLINO
LENTIGIONE - RAVENNA FC 1-2MARCATORI: 6’, 8’ Manuzzi, 12’ LombardiLENTIGIONE: Gasperini, Sabba, Capiluppi, Babbi (66’ Pastore), Nanni, Battistello, Alessandrini (84’Pari), Bonetti (84’ Martini), Grieco (46’ Cavicchioli), Nappo (75’ Mordini). A disposizione: Delti, Cortesi, Manco, Ferrari. Allenatore: Stefano CassaniRAVENNA FC: Fresia, Venturini (83’ Amoabeng), Rossetti, Biagi, Lo Bosco (60’ Di Renzo), Rrapaj (83’ D’Orsi), Lordkipanidze (88’ Guida), Manuzzi (75’ Mandorlini), Esposito, Onofri, Milan.
Substitutes: Galassi, Crosariol, Calandrini, Agnelli.
Coach: Marco MarchionniADDITIONAL TIME: 2' and 5'YELLOW CARDS: Rossetti, Gasperini, Milan
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