Match report

Cesena Defeats Reggiana 2-1 in Serie B Clash

Reggiana
Reggiana
1–2
FT
Cesena
Cesena
Jan 17, 2026

Cesena stunned Reggiana in a thrilling Serie B encounter at the Stadio Alberto Braghetti on Tuesday night. Despite taking an early lead through M. Portanova, Reggiana could not hold off Cesena's relentless attack as C. Shpendi scored twice to secure the victory for Cesena.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Reggiana 1–2 Cesena
  • • Goal scorers: M. Portanova (Reggiana), C. Shpendi (Cesena)
  • • Yellow cards: A. Ciofi, Charlys (Reggiana), G. Zaro, V. Magni (Cesena)

Lineups

Reggiana

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Motta (G)
  • 2 A. Papetti (D)
  • 4 P. Rozzio (D)
  • 14 D. Quaranta (D)
  • 23 M. Rover (M)
  • 8 Charlys (M)
  • 16 T. Reinhart (M)
  • 3 A. Bozzolan (M)
  • 80 N. Girma (F)
  • 90 M. Portanova (F)
  • 11 C. Gondo (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 A. Seculin
  • 17 L. Libutti
  • 31 M. Sampirisi
  • 33 A. Tripaldelli
  • 57 L. Belardinelli
  • 10 K. Bozhanaj
  • 44 L. Mendicino
  • 6 F. Vallarelli
  • 15 M. Suarez
  • 91 O. Conte
  • 93 M. Lambourde
  • 9 A. Novakovich

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

  • 40 L. Ferretti
  • 1 A. Siano
  • 16 P. Amoran
  • 13 R. Celia
  • 23 V. Magni
  • 26 M. Piacentini
  • 6 T. Arrigoni
  • 10 S. Bastoni
  • 70 M. Francesconi
  • 29 S. Balde
  • 18 M. Guidi
  • 32 M. Olivieri

Timeline

  1. Cesena
    21' Cesena Card · Yellow Card
    A. Ciofi

    Foul

  2. Reggiana
    27' Reggiana Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Portanova · Assist: Charlys
  3. Reggiana
    29' Reggiana Card · Yellow Card
    Charlys

    Foul

  4. Cesena
    30' Cesena Goal · Penalty
    C. Shpendi
  5. Cesena
    42' Cesena Card · Yellow Card
    G. Zaro

    Foul

  6. Cesena
    45'+2 Cesena Var · Goal cancelled
    R. Ciervo
  7. Cesena
    57' Cesena subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Bisoli · On: M. Francesconi
  8. Cesena
    57' Cesena subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Ciofi · On: M. Guidi
  9. Reggiana
    59' Reggiana subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Charlys · On: Luca Belardinelli
  10. Cesena
    63' Cesena Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Shpendi · Assist: M. Castagnetti
  11. Reggiana
    73' Reggiana subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Girma · On: M. Lambourde
  12. Reggiana
    79' Reggiana subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Andrea Papetti · On: M. Sampirisi
  13. Reggiana
    79' Reggiana subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Rover · On: K. Bozhanaj
  14. Reggiana
    79' Reggiana subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Gondo · On: A. Novakovich
  15. Cesena
    80' Cesena subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gianluca Frabotta · On: V. Magni
  16. Cesena
    80' Cesena subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Berti · On: S. Bastoni
  17. Cesena
    83' Cesena subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Shpendi · On: M. Olivieri
  18. Cesena
    90'+1 Cesena Card · Yellow Card
    V. Magni

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Reggiana Cesena
Fouls 12 14
Pass Accuracy 85% 88%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 9
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 408 535
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 6 3
Shots on Target 5 5
xG 1.67 2.08
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 347 472
Shots Inside Box 12 8
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match was turned on its head in the 27th and 30th minutes as Reggiana took a lead through Portanova before Cesena equalized with a penalty by Shpendi.
  • ▸ Cesena's second goal, scored by Shpendi in the 63rd minute, shifted momentum decisively towards them, leading to their victory.