On Friday 19 April, at 8.30 pm, at the Mapei Stadium-Città del Tricolore in Reggio Emilia, the advance match of the 34th matchday of Serie B will be played between Reggiana And Cosenza. A delicate challenge for both teams, embroiled in the fight not to be relegated. The hosts, led by Alessandro Nesta, are looking for redemption after the defeat against Lecco, William Viali’s Wolves, recalled to the bench after the dismissal of Fabio Caserta, are aiming for their first victory to get out of the hot zone of the standings. Reggiana and Cosenza faced each other several times in the 90s in Serie B, including the historic 7-4 match on 30 December 1990 at the “Mirabello”. In total, there are 22 previous matches, with 10 victories for Reggiana, 5 for Cosenza and 7 draws. The challenge will be the test event of a new audio description service for blind or visually impaired spectators. An important initiative by the home team which is committed to making its activities increasingly accessible to its fans. The referee of the match will be Sozza di Seregno.
HOW THE REGGIANA ARRIVES – Reggiana comes into this clash with a bitter taste in their mouth from the defeat in Lecco. Although the playoff dream is now over, the Granata team finds itself halfway between the play-off and play-out zones, with the need to score points to move away from the relegation zone. Mister Nesta will have to do without the suspended Bianco and the injured Marcandalli, Bardi and Girma. Up front there is room for Portanova and Melegoni behind Gondo.
HOW THE COSENZA ARRIVES – Cosenza has recalled William Viali, the architect of the last salvation, to try to turn the season around. At the moment, the coach has collected 2 draws in 4 matches, with the usual Tutino (14 goals in the season) keeping the Wolves afloat. Viali finds Marras, returning from suspension, who will certainly be a starter on the wing. In defence, the doubt concerns the central third: Venturi is in doubt, Gyamfi could play in his place. In attack, the Antonucci-Tutino tandem has been confirmed
