Match report

Reggiana Stuns Monza with Late Comeback in Coppa Italia

Monza
Monza
1–2
FT
Reggiana
Reggiana
Aug 13, 2023

Reggiana pulled off a remarkable comeback to stun Monza and advance in the Coppa Italia. D'Ambrosio put Monza ahead early on with a goal at the 22nd minute, but Reggiana mounted an impressive response, equalizing through Nardi's goal in the 64th minute followed by Cigarini’s penalty in the 84th to secure a 2-1 victory.

Key Facts

  • • D. D'Ambrosio scored for Monza at the 22nd minute
  • • N. Girma received a yellow card for Reggiana in the 20th minute
  • • F. Nardi equalized for Reggiana at the 64th minute
  • • L. Cigarini scored the winning penalty for Reggiana at the 84th minute

Lineups

Monza

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 16 M. Di Gregorio (G)
  • 33 D. D'Ambrosio (D)
  • 22 Pablo Marí (D)
  • 5 L. Caldirola (D)
  • 84 P. Ciurria (M)
  • 6 R. Gagliardini (M)
  • 32 M. Pessina (M)
  • 77 G. Kyriakopoulos (M)
  • 28 A. Colpani (F)
  • 10 G. Caprari (F)
  • 47 Dany Mota (F)

Substitutes

  • 80 S. Vignato
  • 11 F. Carboni
  • 4 A. Izzo
  • 21 V. Carboni
  • 44 A. Carboni
  • 66 S. Gori
  • 13 Pedro Pereira
  • 24 M. Marić
  • 38 W. Bondo
  • 7 José Machín
  • 46 G. Cittadini
  • 23 A. Sorrentino
  • 19 S. Birindelli
  • 37 A. Petagna

Reggiana

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 22 F. Bardi (G)
  • 15 R. Fiamozzi (D)
  • 19 F. Romagna (D)
  • 27 A. Marcandalli (D)
  • 3 E. Pieragnolo (D)
  • 90 M. Portanova (M)
  • 8 L. Cigarini (M)
  • 42 A. Bianco (M)
  • 80 N. Girma (M)
  • 7 Muhamed Djamanca (F)
  • 10 E. Lanini (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 F. Nardi
  • 9 L. Vido
  • 23 S. Pettinari
  • 30 A. Vergara
  • 77 E. Kabashi
  • 13 E. Motta
  • 5 André Duarte
  • 44 D. Guglielmotti
  • 14 S. Nuhu
  • 39 G. Cavallini
  • 12 G. Satalino
  • 17 L. Libutti
  • 4 P. Rozzio

Timeline

  1. Reggiana
    20' Reggiana Card · Yellow Card
    N. Girma

    Foul

  2. Monza
    22' Monza Goal · Normal Goal
    D. D'Ambrosio
  3. Monza
    58' Monza subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Caprari · On: S. Vignato
  4. Monza
    58' Monza subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Georgios Kyriakopoulos · On: F. Carboni
  5. Reggiana
    63' Reggiana subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Girma · On: F. Nardi
  6. Reggiana
    63' Reggiana subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Muhamed Djamanca · On: L. Vido
  7. Reggiana
    63' Reggiana subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Lanini · On: S. Pettinari
  8. Reggiana
    64' Reggiana Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Nardi · Assist: L. Cigarini
  9. Monza
    69' Monza Card · Yellow Card
    P. Mari

    Foul

  10. Monza
    71' Monza subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. D'Ambrosio · On: A. Izzo
  11. Monza
    72' Monza subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Colpani · On: V. Carboni
  12. Monza
    77' Monza subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Mari · On: A. Carboni
  13. Reggiana
    84' Reggiana Goal · Penalty
    L. Cigarini
  14. Reggiana
    87' Reggiana subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Portanova · On: A. Vergara
  15. Reggiana
    88' Reggiana subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Cigarini · On: E. Kabashi

Match Stats

Stat Monza Reggiana
Fouls 16 10
Pass Accuracy 88% 84%
Offsides 5 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 13
Corners 9 5
Total Passes 564 351
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 9 5
Shots on Target 4 7
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 1
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 496 296
Shots Inside Box 14 6
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 7 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Monza took an early lead through D'Ambrosio's goal in the 22nd minute, seemingly setting a comfortable tone.
  • ▸ The momentum shifted drastically as Reggiana found their rhythm and equalized with Nardi’s goal at the 64th minute. This sparked a revival that culminated in Cigarini scoring from the penalty spot to secure victory for Reggiana.