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Virtus Entella Defeats Cesena 3-1 in Serie B Clash

Virtus Entella

3–1

Cesena

Feb 10, 2026

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Virtus Entella emerged victorious against Cesena in their latest Serie B encounter, scoring three goals to Cesena's one. The match saw early control from Virtus Entella with crucial contributions from N. Karic and L. Cuppone, who notched the opening two goals at the 26th and 52nd minutes respectively. Despite a late goal by A. Cerri for Cesena in the 77th minute, M. Tirelli sealed the win for Virtus Entella with his strike in the 83rd.

Key Facts

• Final Score: Virtus Entella 3-1 Cesena
• First Goal: N. Karic (Virtus Entella) - 26th minute
• Second Goal: L. Cuppone (Virtus Entella) - 52nd minute
• Cesena's Only Goal: A. Cerri - 77th minute
• Third Virtus Entella Goal: M. Tirelli - 83rd minute

Lineups

Virtus Entella

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

1 S. Colombi (G)
23 L. Parodi (D)
3 M. Alborghetti (D)
15 I. Marconi (D)
7 D. Bariti (M)
8 N. Karic (M)
5 N. Squizzato (M)
26 S. Di Mario (M)
24 A. Franzoni (F)
19 A. Debenedetti (F)
10 L. Cuppone (F)

Substitutes

22 F. Del Frate
99 O. Siaulys
57 T. Del Lungo
94 F. Mezzoni
38 A. Pilati
46 R. Turicchia
32 L. Benedetti
13 P. Dayan
4 M. Nichetti
17 M. Tirelli

Cesena

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

33 J. Klinsmann (G)
15 A. Ciofi (D)
16 P. Amoran (D)
24 M. Mangraviti (D)
11 R. Ciervo (M)
25 D. Bisoli (M)
10 S. Bastoni (M)
70 M. Francesconi (M)
99 G. Frabotta (M)
32 M. Olivieri (F)
9 C. Shpendi (F)

Substitutes

1 A. Siano
40 L. Ferretti
6 T. Arrigoni
7 A. Cerri
8 G. Castrovilli
14 T. Berti
18 M. Guidi
19 G. Zaro
22 G. Vrioni
23 V. Magni
26 M. Piacentini
27 T. Corazza

Timeline

9' Cesena Card · Yellow Card

M. Francesconi

Foul
26' Virtus Entella Goal · Normal Goal

N. Karic
46' Cesena Card · Yellow Card

P. Amoran

Foul
46' Cesena subst · Substitution 1

Off: C. Shpendi · On: A. Cerri
46' Cesena subst · Substitution 2

Off: M. Olivieri · On: G. Castrovilli
46' Cesena subst · Substitution 3

Off: M. Francesconi · On: T. Berti
52' Virtus Entella Goal · Normal Goal

L. Cuppone
63' Virtus Entella Card · Yellow Card

N. Squizzato

Foul
63' Cesena subst · Substitution 4

Off: Gianluca Frabotta · On: T. Corazza
64' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 1

Off: L. Parodi · On: T. Del Lungo
64' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 2

Off: D. Bariti · On: Francesco Mezzoni
71' Cesena Card · Yellow Card

Massimiliano Mangraviti

Foul
71' Cesena subst · Substitution 5

Off: S. Bastoni · On: G. Vrioni
72' Virtus Entella Card · Yellow Card

Francesco Mezzoni

Foul
76' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 3

Off: L. Cuppone · On: M. Tirelli
77' Cesena Goal · Normal Goal

A. Cerri · Assist: A. Ciofi
83' Virtus Entella Goal · Normal Goal

M. Tirelli · Assist: N. Karic
88' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 4

Off: A. Debenedetti · On: R. Turicchia
88' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 5

Off: N. Squizzato · On: Marco Nichetti

Match Stats

Stat	Virtus Entella	Cesena
Fouls	12	13
Pass Accuracy	73%	84%
Offsides	1	2
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	11	17
Corners	5	5
Total Passes	290	573
Yellow Cards	2	3
Blocked Shots	2	5
Shots on Target	5	2
xG	0.82	1.61
Shots off Target	4	10
Possession	34%	66%
Goals Prevented	-2	-2
Accurate Passes	211	481
Shots Inside Box	8	9
Saves	1	2
Shots Outside Box	3	8

Key Match Notes

▸ N. Karic opened the scoring for Virtus Entella in the 26th minute, setting a dominant tone early on.
▸ L. Cuppone doubled the lead with a goal at the half-hour mark, solidifying Virtus Entella's control of the match.