Match report
Modena Defeats Reggiana 2–1 in Serie B Clash
Modena
2–1
FT
Reggiana
May 1, 2026
Modena edged out Reggiana with a well-fought 2-1 victory in a competitive Serie B encounter. Francesco Zampano and G. Ambrosino provided the early goals for Modena, despite a late fightback from Reggiana through F. Vicari. The win solidifies Modena's position in the league table, while Reggiana's persistence nearly paid off but fell short.
Key Facts
- • Modena scored two first-half goals through Francesco Zampano and G. Ambrosino.
- • Reggiana managed to pull one back with a goal from F. Vicari in the 65th minute.
- • G. Ambrosino was sent off in the 69th minute for a red card.
- • Modena made several substitutions to manage the game, including bringing on P. Mendes and A. Sersanti.
Lineups
Modena
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 22 M. Pezzolato (G)
- 77 D. Tonoli (D)
- 19 S. Nador (D)
- 20 B. Nieling
- 98 L. Zanimacchia (M)
- 17 Y. Massolin (M)
- 16 F. Gerli (M)
- 18 N. Pyyhtia (M)
- 7 F. Zampano (M)
- 10 G. Ambrosino (F)
- 99 M. De Luca (F)
Substitutes
- 78 F. Bagheria
- 28 D. Adorni
- 8 S. Santoro
- 11 P. Mendes
- 29 M. Cotali
- 33 C. Cauz
- 5 A. Sersanti
- 25 A. Dellavalle
- 90 A. Imputato
- 2 G. Beyuku
- 71 S. Wiafe
- 24 E. Colpo
Reggiana
Formation: 4-3-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. Micai (G)
- 17 L. Libutti (D)
- 34 F. Vicari (D)
- 47 Mateus Lusuardi (D)
- 43 S. Bonetti (D)
- 26 M. Bertagnoli (M)
- 57 L. Belardinelli (M)
- 90 M. Portanova (M)
- 93 M. Lambourde (M)
- 80 N. Girma (M)
- 11 C. Gondo (F)
Substitutes
- 12 A. Seculin
- 45 M. Cardinali
- 31 M. Sampirisi
- 14 D. Quaranta
- 10 K. Bozhanaj
- 77 T. Fumagalli
- 9 A. Novakovich
- 33 A. Tripaldelli
- 16 T. Reinhart
- 3 A. Bozzolan
- 8 Charlys
- 6 F. Vallarelli
Timeline
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2' Modena Var · Penalty cancelledM. De Luca
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6' Modena subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Gerli · On: S. Santoro
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13' Modena Goal · Normal GoalFrancesco Zampano · Assist: L. Zanimacchia
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14' Modena Card · Yellow CardFrancesco Zampano
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35' Reggiana Card · Yellow CardS. Bonetti
Foul
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46' Reggiana subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Bonetti · On: A. Tripaldelli
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56' Reggiana Card · Yellow CardLuca Belardinelli
Foul
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56' Modena Goal · Normal GoalG. Ambrosino · Assist: Y. Massolin
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57' Modena Card · Yellow CardG. Ambrosino
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57' Reggiana subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Girma · On: K. Bozhanaj
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58' Reggiana subst · Substitution 3Off: Luca Belardinelli · On: A. Novakovich
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65' Reggiana Goal · Normal GoalF. Vicari · Assist: K. Bozhanaj
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69' Modena Card · Yellow CardG. Ambrosino
Foul
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69' Modena Card · Red CardG. Ambrosino
Foul
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72' Modena subst · Substitution 2Off: M. De Luca · On: P. Mendes
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72' Modena subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Pyyhtia · On: A. Sersanti
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74' Reggiana subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Libutti · On: T. Reinhart
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76' Modena Card · Yellow CardS. Santoro
Foul
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83' Modena subst · Substitution 4Off: Francesco Zampano · On: M. Cotali
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83' Modena subst · Substitution 5Off: Y. Massolin · On: S. Wiafe
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84' Reggiana subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Bertagnoli · On: T. Fumagalli
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85' Reggiana Card · Yellow CardM. Portanova
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Modena | Reggiana |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 21 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 77% |
| Offsides | 2 | 4 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 9 | 16 |
| Corners | 2 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 351 | 298 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 8 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 5 |
| xG | 0.53 | 1.76 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 3 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Goals Prevented | -0.98 | -0.98 |
| Accurate Passes | 282 | 230 |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 11 |
| Saves | 4 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Francesco Zampano's early goal and subsequent yellow card set the tone for Modena's dominant start.
- ▸ The introduction of P. Mendes and A. Sersanti by Modena after G. Ambrosino's red card helped maintain their lead despite being down a man.
- ▸ F. Vicari's goal for Reggiana in the 65th minute was a turning point as it ignited a comeback attempt, but could not completely turn the match around.