Cesena beat Reggiana 2-1 on Saturday, 17 January 2026 in Serie B. The match was refereed by Simone Galipo. It was played at MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore.
First half: A. Ciofi received a yellow card for Cesena at 21'. Reggiana took the lead at 27' when M. Portanova scored, with the assist credited to Charlys, making the score 1-0. Charlys received a yellow card for Reggiana at 29'. Cesena leveled the score at 30' when C. Shpendi scored (Penalty), making the score 1-1. G. Zaro received a yellow card for Cesena at 42'. VAR intervened at 45+2' for Cesena (Goal cancelled).
Second half: Cesena made their 1st substitution at 57', with D. Bisoli replacing M. Francesconi. Cesena made their 2nd substitution at 57', with A. Ciofi replacing Matteo Guidi. Reggiana made their 1st substitution at 59', with Charlys replacing L. Belardinelli. Cesena extended the lead at 63' when C. Shpendi scored, with the assist credited to M. Castagnetti, making the score 1-3. Reggiana made their 2nd substitution at 73', with N. Girma replacing M. Lambourde. Reggiana made their 3rd substitution at 79', with A. Papetti replacing M. Sampirisi. Reggiana made their 4th substitution at 79', with M. Rover replacing K. Bozhanaj. Reggiana made their 5th substitution at 79', with C. Gondo replacing A. Novaković. Cesena made their 3rd substitution at 80', with G. Frabotta replacing V. Magni. Cesena made their 4th substitution at 80', with T. Berti replacing S. Bastoni. Cesena made their 5th substitution at 83', with C. Shpendi replacing M. Olivieri. P. Rozzio received a yellow card for Reggiana at 90'. V. Magni received a yellow card for Cesena at 90+1'.
Reggiana used 5 substitutions while Cesena used 5 substitutions. Reggiana got 2 yellow cards, while Cesena got 3 yellow cards.
How the match was won
- Reggiana outshot their opponent (18-9).
- Cesena controlled possession (56%).
- Physical contest: 5 yellows.
