Match report

Cesena Defeats Modena 1-0 in Serie B Clash

Modena
Modena
0–1
FT
Cesena
Cesena
May 13, 2025

In an intense encounter at the Stadio Enzo Bearzot, Cesena managed to secure a vital 1-0 win over Modena. Despite numerous substitutions and yellow cards on both sides, it was a well-timed goal from Matteo Antonucci that gave Cesena the upper hand in their quest for promotion in Serie B.

Key Facts

  • • Matteo Antonucci scored the only goal of the game at 89 minutes.
  • • Modena's L. Magnino received a yellow card at minute 23.
  • • Cesena made multiple substitutions, including G. Prestia (40'), J. Ceesay (46'), and M. Francesconi (84').
  • • E. Adamo of Cesena was cautioned with a yellow card at the 50th minute.
  • • S. Santoro of Modena received a late yellow card in stoppage time.

Lineups

Modena

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 26 R. Gagno (G)
  • 2 G. Beyuku (D)
  • 25 A. Dellavalle (D)
  • 14 S. Vulikić (D)
  • 3 F. Ponsi (M)
  • 6 L. Magnino (M)
  • 8 S. Santoro (M)
  • 29 M. Cotali (M)
  • 93 I. Kamate (F)
  • 20 G. Caso (F)
  • 92 G. Defrel (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 F. Gerli
  • 19 G. Zaro
  • 10 A. Palumbo
  • 11 Pedro Mendes
  • 9 E. Gliozzi
  • 12 M. Castelnuovo
  • 31 Eric Botteghin
  • 4 A. Pergreffi
  • 18 A. Di Pardo
  • 78 F. Bagheria
  • 21 K. Bozhanaj
  • 33 C. Cauz

Cesena

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 33 J. Klinsmann (G)
  • 15 A. Ciofi (D)
  • 19 G. Prestia (D)
  • 24 M. Mangraviti (D)
  • 11 J. Ceesay (M)
  • 70 M. Francesconi (M)
  • 35 G. Calò (M)
  • 13 R. Celia (M)
  • 23 M. Antonucci (F)
  • 8 D. Šarić (F)
  • 9 C. Shpendi (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 M. Piacentini
  • 17 E. Adamo
  • 91 F. Russo
  • 20 E. Tavşan
  • 30 S. Bastoni
  • 93 A. Siano
  • 1 M. Pisseri
  • 73 S. Pieraccini
  • 5 L. Mendicino
  • 7 D. Donnarumma
  • 14 T. Berti

Timeline

  1. Modena
    23' Modena Card · Yellow Card
    L. Magnino

    Foul

  2. Cesena
    40' Cesena subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Prestia · On: M. Piacentini
  3. Cesena
    46' Cesena subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Ceesay · On: E. Adamo
  4. Cesena
    50' Cesena Card · Yellow Card
    E. Adamo

    Foul

  5. Modena
    61' Modena subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Ponsi · On: F. Gerli
  6. Cesena
    67' Cesena subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Shpendi · On: F. Russo
  7. Cesena
    67' Cesena subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Šarić · On: E. Tavsan
  8. Modena
    75' Modena subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Alessandro Dellavalle · On: G. Zaro
  9. Modena
    76' Modena subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Magnino · On: A. Palumbo
  10. Modena
    76' Modena subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Grégoire Defrel · On: P. Mendes
  11. Cesena
    84' Cesena subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Francesconi · On: S. Bastoni
  12. Cesena
    89' Cesena Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Antonucci · Assist: E. Tavsan
  13. Modena
    90'+5 Modena Card · Yellow Card
    S. Santoro

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Modena Cesena
Fouls 12 15
Pass Accuracy 89% 78%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 5
Corners 5 1
Total Passes 641 346
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 2 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 65% 35%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 570 270
Shots Inside Box 8 4
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 2 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The substitution of Matteo Antonucci for E. Tavsan seemed to energize Cesena's attack, eventually leading to the winning goal.
  • ▸ Matteo Antonucci's 89th-minute goal was a crucial moment that solidified Cesena's lead and secured their victory in this important Serie B match.