Cesena 3-2 Mantova
Updated
Cesena won: Cesena 3-2 Mantova in the Serie B (Round 16) on Sat, 13 Dec 2025 at Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi. Cesena goals: Cristian Shpendi 42', Alessio Castellini 54' (og), Gianluca Frabotta 78'. Mantova goals: Francesco Ruocco 17' (pen), Federico Artioli 25'. Expected goals: 2.43-1.45. Possession: 50-50. Player of the match: Gianluca Frabotta (8.5).
Match report
Cesena beat Mantova 3-2
Cesena came from behind to beat Mantova 3-2 at Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi on Saturday 13 December in Serie B.
Francesco Ruocco put Mantova ahead from the penalty spot on 17' (0-1), Federico Artioli made it 0-2 on 25', Cristian Shpendi pulled one back for Cesena on 42' (1-2), an own goal by Alessio Castellini levelled for Cesena on 54' (2-2) and Gianluca Frabotta restored Cesena's lead on 78' (3-2).
Cesena had 50% of the ball, shots were 20-15 (9-7 on target) and expected goals finished 2.43-1.45.
Gianluca Frabotta (Cesena) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 10,628.
Match stats
| Cesena | Mantova | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 50 | 50 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.43 | 1.45 |
| Total shots | 20 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 37 | 15 |
| Big chances | 5 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 440 (89%) | 437 (87%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 2 |
| Total shots | 20 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 17 | 4 |
Lineups
Cesena (3-5-2): Jonathan Klinsmann, Andrea Ciofi, Giovanni Zaro, Massimiliano Mangraviti, Riccardo Ciervo, Tommaso Berti, Michele Castagnetti, Matteo Francesconi, Gianluca Frabotta, Jalen Blesa, Cristian Shpendi
Mantova (4-3-3): Marco Festa, Tommaso Maggioni, Alessio Castellini, Stefano Cella, Cristiano Bani, Flavio Paoletti, Federico Artioli, Simone Trimboli, Tommaso Marras, Davis Mensah, Francesco Ruocco
Key events
- 17' · Goal · Francesco Ruocco (Mantova)
- 25' · Goal · Federico Artioli (Mantova)
- 32' · Substitution · Nicholas Bonfanti for Davis Mensah (Mantova)
- 42' · Goal · Cristian Shpendi (Cesena)
- 54' · Goal · Alessio Castellini (Cesena)
- 56' · Yellow card · Federico Artioli (Mantova)
- 63' · Substitution · Emanuele Adamo for Michele Castagnetti (Cesena)
- 70' · Substitution · Senan Mullen for Cristiano Bani (Mantova)
- 70' · Substitution · David Wieser for Flavio Paoletti (Mantova)
- 73' · Yellow card · Giovanni Zaro (Cesena)
- 78' · Goal · Gianluca Frabotta (Cesena)
- 80' · Yellow card · Gianluca Frabotta (Cesena)
- 81' · Substitution · Simone Bastoni for Tommaso Berti (Cesena)
- 81' · Substitution · Peter Amoran for Giovanni Zaro (Cesena)
- 83' · Substitution · César Falletti for Federico Artioli (Mantova)
- 83' · Substitution · Maat Caprini for Tommaso Marras (Mantova)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Matteo Guidi for Riccardo Ciervo (Cesena)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Siren Diao for Jalen Blesa (Cesena)
All-time head-to-head
13 league meetings since 2005: Cesena 5, draws 3, Mantova 5.
Questions
Who won Cesena vs Mantova?
Cesena won, 3-2 (Serie B) on Sat, 13 Dec 2025.
When and where is Cesena vs Mantova?
Sat, 13 Dec 2025, 18:30 UTC at Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi, Serie B.
What is the head-to-head record between Cesena and Mantova?
In 13 league meetings since 2005: Cesena 5 wins, 3 draws, Mantova 5 wins (goals 22-25).