Among the matches scheduled for the first match of the second round of the Serie B championship is Mantova-Reggiana. At the Martelli stadium, a very delicate match is taking place between two teams competing for important points with a view to the playoffs. The hosts, in fact, occupy 12th place in the standings at 23 points, just two points behind Cesena, sixth. Reggiana, 14th, have gained 21 points so far and with a success they could rekindle their dream of promotion. The match will be directed by referee Monaldi, assisted by assistants Tolfo and Niedda and by IV Man Frasynyak. At the Var there will be DI Martino and Muto. Kick-off is scheduled for 3pm.
HOW THE MANTOVA ARRIVES – Possanzini’s boys closed the second round with a 1-1 draw on the Spezia pitch. The coach will not be on the bench today: in fact, he will have to serve a two-match suspension after the red card he received in the fiery final of the match: the Lombards, who took the lead in the 18th minute with Debenedetti, were caught by the Ligurians in the 93rd ‘ with Falcinelli’s goal. A real joke for Mantova who had endured for almost the entire match in numerical inferiority due to Brignani’s expulsion in the 30th minute. There will be six absentees: in addition to the injured Radaelli and Ruocco, Maggioni will not be in the match, struggling with a flu syndrome, and the suspended Brignani and Trimboli.
HOW THE REGGIANA ARRIVES – In the last month, the Emilians have collected six points in four matches, the result of two victories and two defeats. On the last day, the team coached by Viali achieved an important home success of 2-1 over Juve Stabia, thanks to goals scored by Portanova in the 12th minute and Vergara in the 24th minute. For the match against Mantova, Mr. Viali counts the absences: Cigarini, Rozzio, Girma, Kabashi and Motta are unavailable.