Match report

Virtus Entella Defeats Reggiana 3-0 in Serie B

Virtus Entella
Virtus Entella
3–0
FT
Reggiana
Reggiana
Mar 22, 2026

Virtus Entella held their ground and dominated Reggiana with a decisive 3-0 victory in their Serie B clash, thanks to goals from A. Franzoni, I. Marconi, and L. Cuppone. The match turned in favor of Virtus Entella early on when Reggiana's A. Novakovich was sent off for violent conduct after a VAR review, leaving the visitors to struggle with a man disadvantage.

Key Facts

  • • Virtus Entella 3-0 Reggiana
  • • A. Franzoni opened the scoring at 5' with an assist from S. Di Mario
  • • I. Marconi added to the lead at 65'
  • • L. Cuppone secured the win at 82' with an assist from N. Karic
  • • Reggiana's A. Novakovich was sent off at 57' after a VAR review

Lineups

Virtus Entella

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 22 F. Del Frate (G)
  • 23 L. Parodi (D)
  • 6 A. Tiritiello (D)
  • 15 I. Marconi (D)
  • 7 D. Bariti (M)
  • 24 A. Franzoni (M)
  • 5 N. Squizzato (M)
  • 32 L. Benedetti (M)
  • 26 S. Di Mario (M)
  • 17 M. Tirelli
  • 10 L. Cuppone (F)

Substitutes

  • 99 O. Siaulys
  • 80 R. Rinaldini
  • 4 M. Nichetti
  • 77 A. Boccadamo
  • 46 R. Turicchia
  • 9 D. P. Stabile
  • 27 M. Dalla Vecchia
  • 8 N. Karic
  • 11 B. Guiu
  • 3 M. Alborghetti
  • 57 T. Del Lungo
  • 19 A. Debenedetti

Reggiana

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Micai (G)
  • 2 A. Papetti (D)
  • 14 D. Quaranta (D)
  • 47 Mateus Lusuardi (D)
  • 23 M. Rover (M)
  • 16 T. Reinhart (M)
  • 26 M. Bertagnoli (M)
  • 90 M. Portanova (M)
  • 17 L. Libutti (M)
  • 80 N. Girma (F)
  • 9 A. Novakovich (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 A. Seculin
  • 45 M. Cardinali
  • 34 F. Vicari
  • 10 K. Bozhanaj
  • 57 L. Belardinelli
  • 77 T. Fumagalli
  • 93 M. Lambourde
  • 43 S. Bonetti
  • 8 Charlys
  • 44 L. Mendicino
  • 6 F. Vallarelli
  • 55 Pasquoto Lucas

Timeline

  1. Virtus Entella
    5' Virtus Entella Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Franzoni · Assist: S. Di Mario
  2. Reggiana
    23' Reggiana Card · Yellow Card
    L. Libutti

    Foul

  3. Reggiana
    48' Reggiana Card · Yellow Card
    Andrea Papetti

    Foul

  4. Reggiana
    56' Reggiana Var · Card upgrade
    A. Novakovich
  5. Reggiana
    57' Reggiana Card · Red Card
    A. Novakovich

    Violent conduct

  6. Virtus Entella
    61' Virtus Entella Card · Yellow Card
    I. Marconi

    Foul

  7. Reggiana
    65' Reggiana Card · Yellow Card
    Alessandro Micai

    Argument

  8. Virtus Entella
    65' Virtus Entella Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Marconi
  9. Reggiana
    68' Reggiana subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Libutti · On: K. Bozhanaj
  10. Reggiana
    68' Reggiana subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Bertagnoli · On: Charlys
  11. Reggiana
    70' Reggiana Card · Yellow Card
    Mateus Lusuardi

    Foul

  12. Reggiana
    76' Reggiana Card · Yellow Card
    M. Rover

    Foul

  13. Virtus Entella
    77' Virtus Entella Card · Yellow Card
    L. Benedetti

    Foul

  14. Virtus Entella
    78' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Marconi · On: Mattia Alborghetti
  15. Reggiana
    78' Reggiana subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Rover · On: F. Vicari
  16. Reggiana
    78' Reggiana subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Girma · On: T. Fumagalli
  17. Virtus Entella
    79' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Benedetti · On: N. Karic
  18. Virtus Entella
    82' Virtus Entella Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Cuppone · Assist: N. Karic
  19. Reggiana
    84' Reggiana subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Reinhart · On: M. Lambourde
  20. Virtus Entella
    85' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Franzoni · On: M. Dalla Vecchia
  21. Virtus Entella
    85' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Bariti · On: T. Del Lungo
  22. Reggiana
    86' Reggiana Card · Yellow Card
    T. Fumagalli

    Foul

  23. Virtus Entella
    89' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Tirelli · On: D. P. Stabile

Match Stats

Stat Virtus Entella Reggiana
Fouls 20 18
Pass Accuracy 79% 77%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 19 11
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 373 326
Yellow Cards 2 6
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 9 3
xG 1.64 0.67
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 295 252
Shots Inside Box 14 6
Saves 3 6
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by A. Franzoni at 5' set the tone for Virtus Entella's dominance
  • ▸ A. Novakovich's red card at 57' marked a significant turning point, leaving Reggiana a man down
  • ▸ I. Marconi's goal at 65' further demoralized Reggiana and solidified Virtus Entella's lead
  • ▸ L. Cuppone's third goal at 82' sealed the victory for Virtus Entella, ensuring a comprehensive win