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.

Tomorrow, at the Bruno Benelli Stadium, Ravenna FC will host Cittadella Vis Modena in the match valid for the 15th round of the Serie D championship. The Giallorossi, fresh from their midweek Coppa Italia victory in Castelfidardo, aim for a home win to continue their push to the top of the standings and put pressure on Tau Altopascio and Forlì, who currently lead the way.

Under the guidance of Marco Marchionni, Ravenna has shown its ability to effectively manage the dual commitment of league and cup, thanks to the depth of the squad that allows the coach to make rotations without a drop in quality. This characteristic helps maintain high competitiveness and keeps all players ready to contribute to the cause, a crucial aspect in a long and demanding season. However, the team will still have to deal with some absences: Nappello remains unavailable due to a calf issue, and Di Martino and Mauthe are also out.

On the other side, the visitors are eager to bounce back after a slight dip in form and aim to claim another prestigious result, as they did against Piacenza and Pistoiese. Cittadella Vis Modena, coached by Francesco Salmi, is a newly promoted team that is showing character in their Serie D campaign, currently sitting in ninth place. Despite some squad issues, including the suspension of Formato and several midfield injuries, they remain a formidable opponent. Their attack boasts experienced and skilled players such as Federico Sala, Romeo Bertani, and Marco Guidone.

One point of interest will be the return of Marco Guidone to Benelli, who wore the yellow and red jersey for two seasons, leaving his mark with 34 goals. In this season, the striker has already scored 7 times, confirming his role as a key player for Cittadella Vis Modena.

Whistle for kick-off set for 14:30: a match that promises to be full of interesting moments, with Ravenna eager to establish itself as a contender in front of its home crowd, and Cittadella Vis Modena ready to play its cards to shine again.

The Marchionni team opens the scoring in the 20th minute when Lo Bosco is the quickest to pounce on Manuzzi’s flick from a corner taken by Rrapaj, making it 1-0. Ravenna continues to press and doubles their lead in the 32nd minute with Mandorlini, who scores with a precise diagonal shot that surprises the opposing goalkeeper. Shortly after, the yellow-reds come close to a third goal: Milan finds himself in front of Gilli, but the Fiorenzuola goalkeeper makes an extraordinary save, keeping his team in the game.
The second half begins with a determined approach from the home side, who narrow the gap in the 52nd minute with Oboe, who heads in from a cross from the right. For about twenty minutes, Fiorenzuola relentlessly seeks the equalizer, but Ravenna’s defense holds firm, conceding little to nothing despite some struggles. In the final minutes, the yellow-reds manage the game better and defend their precious lead, coming close to a security goal with a nice play that frees up Rrapaj for a shot.
A tense episode in stoppage time involves the benches: after a heated exchange of words, both team managers are sent off by the referee.
With this victory, Ravenna remains in touch with Tau Altopascio and Forlì, both of whom won their matches today, keeping the pursuit of the top positions alive. The next home game against Cittadella Vis Modena will be crucial for continuing this chase, but first, the yellow-reds will be busy in the Coppa Italia in Castelfidardo.

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.