Match report

Cosenza Defeats Reggina 2-1 in Serie B Clash

Cosenza
Cosenza
2–1
FT
Reggina
Reggina
Feb 28, 2023

Cosenza emerged victorious in their Serie B encounter with Reggina on Tuesday, defeating the visitors by a narrow margin of 2-1. The match was characterized by intense action and key turning points that ultimately decided the outcome.

Key Facts

  • • Reggina took an early lead in the 44th minute via G. Gori's goal.
  • • Cosenza equalized in injury time of the match with a crucial strike from M. Nasti, assisted by C. DUrso.
  • • M. Nasti scored again in stoppage time to clinch victory for Cosenza.
  • • Reggina received three yellow cards during the game: J. Ménez (2nd minute), G. Gori (37th minute), and L. Crisetig (49th minute).
  • • Cosenza had two key substitutions made in the 61st minute with I. Voca coming on for G. Calo.

Lineups

Cosenza

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Micai (G)
  • 3 A. Rispoli (D)
  • 13 A. Meroni (D)
  • 5 M. Rigione (D)
  • 11 T. D'Orazio (D)
  • 32 M. Marras (M)
  • 42 I. Voca (M)
  • 4 M. Brescianini (M)
  • 34 A. Florenzi (M)
  • 40 M. Zilli (F)
  • 72 A. Cortinovis (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 G. Calò
  • 10 C. D'Urso
  • 20 M. Nasti
  • 19 I. Delić
  • 15 S. Väisänen
  • 77 L. Marson
  • 7 E. Kornvig
  • 18 V. Agostinelli
  • 14 N. Salihamidžić
  • 33 S. La Vardera
  • 23 M. Venturi
  • 27 P. Martino

Reggina

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 S. Colombi (G)
  • 27 N. Pierozzi (D)
  • 3 T. Cionek (D)
  • 24 E. Terranova (D)
  • 94 D. Liotti (D)
  • 14 G. Fabbian (M)
  • 37 Ž. Majer (M)
  • 20 Hernani (M)
  • 31 L. Canotto (F)
  • 9 G. Gori (F)
  • 11 E. Cicerelli (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 L. Crisetig
  • 99 R. Rivas
  • 19 D. Strelec
  • 23 M. Camporese
  • 13 D. Bouah
  • 38 W. Bondo
  • 16 A. Galabinov
  • 1 N. Contini
  • 25 A. Lombardi
  • 7 J. Ménez
  • 15 A. Lagonigro
  • 6 G. Loiacono

Timeline

  1. Reggina
    ?' Reggina Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ménez

    Unallowed field entering

  2. Cosenza
    2' Cosenza Card · Yellow Card
    A. Cortinovis

    Foul

  3. Reggina
    37' Reggina Card · Yellow Card
    G. Gori

    Foul

  4. Reggina
    44' Reggina Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Gori
  5. Reggina
    46' Reggina subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Hernani · On: L. Crisetig
  6. Reggina
    49' Reggina Card · Yellow Card
    L. Crisetig

    Foul

  7. Cosenza
    61' Cosenza subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Voca · On: G. Calo
  8. Reggina
    61' Reggina subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Canotto · On: R. Rivas
  9. Reggina
    61' Reggina subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Gori · On: D. Strelec
  10. Cosenza
    69' Cosenza subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Aldo Florenzi · On: C. DUrso
  11. Cosenza
    69' Cosenza subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Zilli · On: M. Nasti
  12. Reggina
    73' Reggina subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Cicerelli · On: M. Camporese
  13. Cosenza
    81' Cosenza subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Cortinovis · On: I. Delić
  14. Reggina
    81' Reggina subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Daniele Liotti · On: D. Bouah
  15. Cosenza
    82' Cosenza Card · Yellow Card
    A. Meroni

    Foul

  16. Cosenza
    89' Cosenza Card · Yellow Card
    G. Calo

    Argument

  17. Cosenza
    90'+2 Cosenza Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Nasti · Assist: C. DUrso
  18. Cosenza
    90'+4 Cosenza Card · Yellow Card
    M. Nasti

Match Stats

Stat Cosenza Reggina
Fouls 16 13
Pass Accuracy 77% 79%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 7
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 389 450
Yellow Cards 5 3
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 5 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 300 356
Shots Inside Box 8 3
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Reggina's early goal by G. Gori in the 44th minute gave them a crucial lead but was short-lived as Cosenza mounted a fierce comeback.
  • ▸ Cosenza's equalizer from M. Nasti in stoppage time of regular play marked a significant shift in momentum, leading to their victory.