the Yellow-red maintain their lead with a deserved victory signed by Manuzzi and Onofr

The Ravenna FC continues its winning streak, successfully defeating Sasso Marconi 1-2 away. The match highlighted the determination of the yellow-reds, who, thanks to this victory, maintain their top position in the standings, sharing it with Forlì.

The Marchionni team starts off strong, keeping Sasso Marconi pinned in their own area but failing to break the deadlock in the early minutes. The constant pressure pays off in the 16th minute: Rrapaj delivers a precise cross that is intercepted by Balleello with his arm. The referee, well-positioned and close to the action, awards a clear penalty without hesitation. Manuzzi, ice-cold from the spot, deceives Celeste, putting Ravenna in the lead and reaching double figures in the league with his tenth goal of the season.

Paradoxically, after conceding a goal, the home team gains confidence. In the 31st minute, Geroni takes a dangerous free kick from the left that crosses the area without any deflections, ending up behind Fresia for the equalizer at 1-1. The teams go into halftime perfectly tied, with Ravenna lamenting having lowered their pace too much after taking the lead.

In the second half, the giallorossi enter the field determined to regain control of the match and quickly find a new advantage. In the 52nd minute, a key incident changes the course of the game: Mambelli hits Lo Bosco with a slap in the penalty area, receiving a straight red card. The referee awards a second penalty for Ravenna. Manuzzi this time is hypnotized by Celeste, but Onofri is the quickest to react to the rebound, scoring the final goal for a 1-2 lead.

Despite being outnumbered, Sasso Marconi tries to react by raising their line of play. However, Ravenna’s defense holds firm without any particular difficulties. The home team, aside from the free kick that equalized, never truly manages to threaten Fresia. In fact, it is Ravenna that comes close to scoring a third goal several times on the counterattack: Calandrini hits the post with a header, Di Renzo hits the crossbar from a cross by D’Orsi, and in stoppage time, Zagre, after getting past the goalkeeper, sees his shot cleared off the line by a defender.

The final whistle marks a well-deserved victory for the giallorossi, who demonstrated solidity and the ability to capitalize on decisive moments. With this success, Ravenna keeps pace with Forlì, who triumphed against Tau Altopascio. Next Sunday, the giallorossi will return to Benelli to face Imolese in a match that promises to be crucial for the top spot.


SCORELINE:SASSO MARCONI - RAVENNA FC 1-2SCORERS: 16’ Manuzzi (penalty), 31’ Geroni, 54’ OnofriSASSO MARCONI: Celeste, Mambelli, Montanaro, Geroni (75’ Pampaloni), Tarozzi (40’ Barattini), Cinquegrana, Armaroli (85’ Pelloni), Galassi, Baietti (70’ Mancini), Balleello, Michael. Substitutes: Albieri, Testoni, Marcaletti, Bonfiglioli, Pirazzoli. Coach: Paolo MainiRAVENNA FC: Fresia, Venturini (65’ Agnelli), Rossetti, Biagi (75’ Calandrini), Lo Bosco (65’ Zagre), Rrapaj (70’ D’Orsi), Manuzzi (80’ Di Renzo), Esposto, Onofri, Ilari, Milan. Substitutes: Galassi, Mandorlini, Mauthe, Crosariol. Coach: Marco MarchionniYELLOW CARDS: Esposito, Venturini, Baietti, Galassi, CinquegranaRED CARD: Mambelli in the 52’ for violent conductINJURY TIME: 2’ and 5’