Serie B: Modena-Monza 1-2, goals from Gliozzi, Azzi and Ravanelli

Monza beat Modena on the Serie B Boxing Day. At Braglia, Bianco’s team overturned the result from 1-0 to 1-2. Before the break Gliozzi gave the home team the lead with a penalty, in the second half a goal from Azzi’s ex and Ravanelli’s header completed the comeback. The red and whites momentarily catch Frosinone at the top with 37 points. Alvini’s team is away against Empoli on Saturday. It is the second defeat in a row for Sottil’s men. All the other matches will be on the pitch tomorrow: Venezia faces Entella, Cesena faces Catanzaro. The 18th round Bari-Avellino closes.

glizzi goals

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It’s a balanced first half at Braglia. Before the break Izzo brings down Gliozzi in the area: the referee after reviewing the VAR awards the penalty. The striker born in ’95 goes to the spot and makes no mistakes. It is the ninth league goal for him, of which seven were scored from eleven metres. In injury time Zampano almost doubles the lead, saving Thiam.

Monza turnaround

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Monza equalizes the score quickly in the second half. In the 50th minute Azzi makes it 1-1 with a winning tap-in. Second goal of the season for the Brazilian winger, former player of the match, who doesn’t celebrate. He wore the yellow and blue shirt from 2021 to 2023. Sottil’s team lowered the pace and were surprised in the 65th minute by Ravanelli. The central defender jumps higher than anyone on Keita’s corner and turns the result around. The hosts are unable to react and suffer their second consecutive defeat after the one against Venezia.