Venezia FC loses 1-2 to Cesena. Giovanni Stroppa's team suffers its first home defeat of the season. The match starts with a lively pace. At 16’, the first chance is for the visitors, with Shpendi heading a corner kick over the crossbar.
What happened?
Venezia responds with Adorante, served by Yeboah, who however misses from a favorable position. Despite the opportunities, the first half ends 0-0.
The Cesena goal
In the second half, the pace slows down, but Cesena finds the decisive spark. At 55’, Ciervo collects an assist from Berti and beats Stankovic with an immediate right-footed shot.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Result | 1-2 |
| Scorers | Ciervo, Mangraviti, Busio |
The Venezia reaction
Venezia narrows the gap at 83’, when Busio converts a penalty kick, but fails to create new opportunities for a draw.
The balance
With this defeat, Giovanni Stroppa's team remains stuck at 5 points in the standings, the result of one win, two draws, and one loss. Cesena, on the other hand, continues its march in the higher zones of the ranking.
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