Ravenna continued its strong campaign in Serie C Group B with a 2-0 victory against Gubbio at the Benelli. Played in front of a home crowd of 4,077 spectators, the match saw the Giallorossi control the flow of play from the opening whistle and effectively decide the outcome before halftime.
Early Penalty Miss Precedes Lonardi Breakthrough
The match began with high intensity when Ravenna earned an early penalty in the 9th minute. Captain Esposito stepped up to the spot, but Gubbio goalkeeper Bagnolini blocked the attempt. Ravenna quickly turned the disappointment into momentum. From the resulting corner kick in the 11th minute, Lonardi struck a curling effort into the top corner to net his first goal in a Giallorossi shirt, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead.
Rabbi Doubles the Lead Before Halftime
Ravenna maintained pressure throughout the remainder of the first half, testing the Gubbio defense repeatedly. Deep into first-half stoppage time, the home side earned a second penalty kick. Rabbi won the foul and converted from the spot in the 52nd minute of the extended half, pushing the score to 2-0 and putting the match out of reach for the visitors.
Defensive Resilience and Standings Impact
The second half followed a similar pattern as Ravenna managed their two-goal advantage comfortably, conceding very few opportunities to Gubbio. Under head coach Andrea Mandorlini, the squad remains undefeated through the opening seven matches of the season.
With the three points secured at the Benelli, Ravenna climbed to 17 points in the Serie C Group B standings, solidifying their position near the top of the table. Gubbio manager Domenico Di Carlo saw his side slip following the defeat in Romagna.
Upcoming Fixture on the Horizon
Ravenna will look to extend its unbeaten run when league action resumes on Sunday, October 4, with an away fixture against Pianese.
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