Match report

Bari Defeats Cesena 2-1 in Serie B Clash

Cesena
Cesena
1–2
FT
Bari
Bari
Jan 24, 2026

Bari edged out Cesena in a tense encounter at the Stadio Dino Mannini, securing their place higher up in Serie B with a 2-1 victory. Edoardo Rao and Guglielmo Moncini found the back of the net for Bari, while Roberto Ciervo reduced the deficit from the hosts' side.

Key Facts

  • • E. Rao (Bari) opened the scoring at 51'
  • • R. Ciervo (Cesena) equalized with a goal at 60'
  • • G. Moncini (Bari) secured victory for Bari at 76'
  • • A. Cistana and G. De Pieri received yellow cards for Bari
  • • V. Magni and M. Mangraviti from Cesena were also cautioned

Lineups

Cesena

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 33 J. Klinsmann (G)
  • 15 A. Ciofi (D)
  • 19 G. Zaro (D)
  • 24 M. Mangraviti (D)
  • 11 R. Ciervo (M)
  • 25 D. Bisoli (M)
  • 4 M. Castagnetti (M)
  • 14 T. Berti (M)
  • 99 G. Frabotta (M)
  • 7 J. Blesa (F)
  • 9 C. Shpendi (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Siano
  • 40 L. Ferretti
  • 6 T. Arrigoni
  • 13 R. Celia
  • 16 P. Amoran
  • 18 M. Guidi
  • 23 V. Magni
  • 26 M. Piacentini
  • 32 M. Olivieri
  • 35 D. Zamagni
  • 70 M. Francesconi
  • 75 F. Galvagno

Bari

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 31 M. Cerofolini (G)
  • 51 A. Cistana (D)
  • 25 R. Pucino (D)
  • 43 D. Nikolaou (D)
  • 30 M. Mane
  • 27 M. Braunoder (M)
  • 29 M. Verreth (M)
  • 93 M. Dorval (M)
  • 49 G. De Pieri (F)
  • 17 E. Rao
  • 9 C. Gytkjaer (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 D. Marfella
  • 1 M. Pissardo
  • 24 L. Dickmann
  • 15 S. Kassama
  • 13 A. Meroni
  • 37 G. Stabile
  • 10 N. Bellomo
  • 3 R. Burgio
  • 32 V. Colangiuli
  • 8 R. Pagano
  • 99 L. Cerri
  • 11 G. Moncini

Timeline

  1. Bari
    37' Bari Card · Yellow Card
    A. Cistana

    Foul

  2. Bari
    51' Bari Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Rao · Assist: M. Dorval
  3. Cesena
    60' Cesena Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Ciervo · Assist: C. Shpendi
  4. Bari
    63' Bari subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Gytkjaer · On: L. Dickmann
  5. Bari
    63' Bari subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Rao · On: G. Moncini
  6. Bari
    69' Bari subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Mane · On: R. Pagano
  7. Bari
    72' Bari Card · Yellow Card
    G. De Pieri

    Argument

  8. Cesena
    73' Cesena subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Bisoli · On: V. Magni
  9. Cesena
    74' Cesena Card · Yellow Card
    V. Magni

    Foul

  10. Bari
    76' Bari Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Moncini · Assist: Dimitrios Nikolaou
  11. Cesena
    80' Cesena Card · Yellow Card
    Massimiliano Mangraviti

    Foul

  12. Cesena
    81' Cesena subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Massimiliano Mangraviti · On: R. Celia
  13. Cesena
    81' Cesena subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Ciofi · On: M. Guidi
  14. Bari
    81' Bari subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Matthias Verreth · On: N. Bellomo
  15. Bari
    82' Bari Card · Yellow Card
    G. Moncini

    Argument

  16. Bari
    82' Bari subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. De Pieri · On: V. Colangiuli

Match Stats

Stat Cesena Bari
Fouls 10 11
Pass Accuracy 86% 78%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 6
Corners 16 1
Total Passes 516 319
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 8 4
xG 2.20 0.61
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 442 250
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 8 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bari's early goal by Edoardo Rao at 51' gave them the lead, setting a strong tone for the match.
  • ▸ The game was evened up when Roberto Ciervo scored for Cesena at 60', reigniting hopes of a comeback.
  • ▸ Guglielmo Moncini's decisive goal at 76' restored Bari's advantage and sealed their victory.