Match report

Cosenza Defeats Reggiana 1–0 in Serie B Clash

Cosenza
Cosenza
1–0
FT
Reggiana
Reggiana
Mar 7, 2025

Cosenza held off a determined Reggiana side to secure a vital 1-0 win in their Serie B encounter on Sunday. The match was decided by an early goal from G. Artistico in the 26th minute, which proved decisive despite several key substitutions and yellow cards handed out throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Cosenza 1–0 Reggiana
  • • Goal: G. Artistico (Cosenza) in the 26th minute, assisted by M. Gargiulo
  • • Yellow Cards for Cosenza: G. Artistico (41'), M. Gargiulo (51'), J. Cruz (88')
  • • Reggiana Substitutions: T. Reinhart off, M. Maggio on (46'), M. Portanova off, S. Pettinari on (62'), M. Marras off, A. Vergara on (62'), Joaquín Sosa yellow card (71')

Lineups

Cosenza

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Micai (G)
  • 23 M. Venturi (D)
  • 15 C. Dalle Mura (D)
  • 17 A. Caporale (D)
  • 5 M. Gargiulo (M)
  • 16 M. Ricciardi (M)
  • 28 C. Kouan (M)
  • 7 L. Garritano (M)
  • 19 R. Ciervo (M)
  • 9 G. Artistico (F)
  • 10 T. Fumagalli (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 T. D'Orazio
  • 6 Charlys
  • 20 A. Rizzo Pinna
  • 18 J. Cruz
  • 2 B. Cimino
  • 55 A. Hristov
  • 22 T. Vettorel
  • 21 M. Zilli
  • 29 F. Sgarbi
  • 39 C. Kourfalidis
  • 30 S. Mazzocchi
  • 31 G. Ricci

Reggiana

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 F. Bardi (G)
  • 31 M. Sampirisi (D)
  • 13 A. Meroni (D)
  • 3 J. Sosa (D)
  • 17 L. Libutti (D)
  • 5 A. Sersanti (M)
  • 16 T. Reinhart (M)
  • 25 L. Ignacchiti (M)
  • 7 M. Marras (F)
  • 10 L. Vido (F)
  • 90 M. Portanova (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 M. Maggio
  • 23 S. Pettinari
  • 30 A. Vergara
  • 8 L. Cigarini
  • 80 N. Girma
  • 15 R. Fiamozzi
  • 87 Y. Nahounou
  • 29 O. Urso
  • 77 E. Kabashi
  • 44 L. Lucchesi
  • 99 A. Sposito
  • 55 J. Kumi

Timeline

  1. Cosenza
    26' Cosenza Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Artistico · Assist: M. Gargiulo
  2. Cosenza
    41' Cosenza Card · Yellow Card
    G. Artistico

    Foul

  3. Reggiana
    46' Reggiana subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Reinhart · On: M. Maggio
  4. Cosenza
    51' Cosenza Card · Yellow Card
    M. Gargiulo

    Foul

  5. Reggiana
    62' Reggiana subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Portanova · On: S. Pettinari
  6. Reggiana
    62' Reggiana subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Marras · On: A. Vergara
  7. Cosenza
    63' Cosenza subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Ciervo · On: Tommaso D'Orazio
  8. Cosenza
    69' Cosenza subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Fumagalli · On: Charlys
  9. Cosenza
    70' Cosenza subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Garritano · On: A. Rizzo Pinna
  10. Reggiana
    71' Reggiana Card · Yellow Card
    Joaquín Sosa

    Foul

  11. Reggiana
    73' Reggiana subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Libutti · On: L. Cigarini
  12. Cosenza
    81' Cosenza subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Ricciardi · On: J. Cruz
  13. Cosenza
    81' Cosenza subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Artistico · On: B. Cimino
  14. Reggiana
    82' Reggiana subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Ignacchiti · On: N. Girma
  15. Cosenza
    88' Cosenza Card · Yellow Card
    J. Cruz

    Foul

  16. Reggiana
    89' Reggiana Card · Yellow Card
    A. Sersanti

    Foul

  17. Reggiana
    90'+5 Reggiana Card · Yellow Card
    M. Sampirisi

Match Stats

Stat Cosenza Reggiana
Fouls 14 19
Pass Accuracy 74% 83%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 12
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 333 452
Yellow Cards 5 3
Blocked Shots 0 5
Shots on Target 5 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 6
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 247 373
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 1 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cosenza's early goal from G. Artistico in the 26th minute set the tone for their victory, providing a crucial lead that they defended throughout the match.
  • ▸ Reggiana made several substitutions and fought hard to equalize but could not break through Cosenza’s determined defense.