Match report

Cesena Defeats Modena 1-0 in Serie B Clash

Cesena
Cesena
1–0
FT
Modena
Modena
Nov 28, 2025

Cesena secured a crucial win over Modena by the narrowest margin in their Serie B encounter. The only goal came from J. Blesa at the 43rd minute, assisted by Jonathan Klinsmann, which held up to secure Cesena's victory.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Cesena 1–0 Modena
  • • Goal: J. Blesa (Cesena) at 43'
  • • Assist for the goal: Jonathan Klinsmann (Cesena)
  • • Yellow card: Massimiliano Mangraviti (Cesena) at 32'
  • • Modena made multiple substitutions in the second half but couldn't find an equalizer

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)
  • 70 M. Francesconi (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
  • 10 S. Bastoni
  • 13 R. Celia
  • 16 P. Amoran
  • 17 E. Adamo
  • 18 M. Guidi
  • 23 V. Magni
  • 29 S. Balde
  • 32 M. Olivieri
  • 43 F. Bertaccini

Modena

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Chichizola (G)
  • 77 D. Tonoli (D)
  • 28 D. Adorni (D)
  • 20 B. Nieling
  • 98 L. Zanimacchia (M)
  • 5 A. Sersanti (M)
  • 8 S. Santoro (M)
  • 16 F. Gerli (M)
  • 7 F. Zampano (M)
  • 92 G. Defrel (F)
  • 9 E. Gliozzi (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 M. Pezzolato
  • 78 F. Bagheria
  • 2 G. Beyuku
  • 3 F. Ponsi
  • 4 A. Pergreffi
  • 6 L. Magnino
  • 10 G. Caso
  • 11 P. Mendes
  • 17 Y. Massolin
  • 18 N. Pyyhtia
  • 19 S. Nador
  • 33 C. Cauz

Timeline

  1. Cesena
    32' Cesena Card · Yellow Card
    Massimiliano Mangraviti

    Foul

  2. Cesena
    43' Cesena Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Blesa · Assist: Jonathan Klinsmann
  3. Modena
    55' Modena subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Grégoire Defrel · On: Y. Massolin
  4. Modena
    55' Modena subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Sersanti · On: N. Pyyhtia
  5. Cesena
    62' Cesena subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Blesa · On: M. Olivieri
  6. Modena
    74' Modena subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Santoro · On: Gady Beyuku
  7. Modena
    74' Modena subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Zanimacchia · On: G. Caso
  8. Modena
    74' Modena subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Gliozzi · On: P. Mendes
  9. Cesena
    79' Cesena subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Shpendi · On: S. Bastoni
  10. Cesena
    79' Cesena subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Berti · On: E. Adamo
  11. Modena
    89' Modena Card · Yellow Card
    Bryant Nieling

    Foul

  12. Cesena
    90' Cesena subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Castagnetti · On: M. Guidi
  13. Cesena
    90' Cesena subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Ciervo · On: S. Balde

Match Stats

Stat Cesena Modena
Fouls 15 8
Pass Accuracy 83% 88%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 18
Corners 7 8
Total Passes 378 514
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 5 7
Shots on Target 2 6
xG 1.84 2.01
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 42% 58%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 313 450
Shots Inside Box 7 11
Saves 6 1
Shots Outside Box 7 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Blesa's goal at the 43rd minute gave Cesena a crucial lead going into halftime.
  • ▸ Modena made multiple substitutions, including Grégoire Defrel and A. Sersanti coming on in the 55th minute, but couldn't capitalize.