CESENA, ITALY — Monza delivered a commanding performance at the Stadio Dino Manuzzi on Tuesday, securing a 3-1 victory that handed Cesena a stinging home defeat and underscored the visitors' impressive momentum heading into March. Operating in a 3-4-2-1 formation, Monza seized control from the opening exchanges. Paulo Azzi broke the deadlock in the 25th minute, establishing an advantage the visitors would never surrender. Patrick Cutrone extended Monza's lead just eight minutes later with a clinical finish in the 33rd minute, sending the visitors into halftime with a commanding two-goal cushion. Cesena, arranged in a 3-5-2 shape, controlled possession with 52.5 percent of the ball but found themselves unable to translate that territorial dominance into genuine attacking threat during the opening period. The second half witnessed a cascade of tactical adjustments from both benches. Cesena introduced Marco Olivieri and Matteo Guidi at the hour mark in an attempt to inject fresh energy, while Monza responded with a double substitution at 62 minutes, introducing Leonardo Colombo and Filippo Delli Carri. The changes continued rapidly, with Dany Mota and Andrea Petagna entering the fray for Monza at the 66th minute. Petagna's introduction proved immediately consequential, as he added a third goal in the 78th minute that effectively settled the contest. Cesena salvaged a consolation goal deep into stoppage time when Gianluca Frabotta, the left-sided defender who had anchored the back five throughout, converted in the 93rd minute to establish the final 3-1 scoreline. The match statistics revealed a closely fought contest in several dimensions. Both sides registered five shots on target, though Cesena generated 15 total attempts compared to Monza's 11. The home side earned four corner kicks against Monza's two, and Cesena's goalkeeper Klinsmann made four saves to Monza's two from Thiam. Monza finished with ten men after accumulating one red card alongside a yellow, while Cesena collected two yellows without a dismissal. Referee Kevin Bonacina managed a physical encounter, with Cesena committing 15 fouls and Monza 12. The defeat deepens Cesena's struggles, extending their recent run to three losses in four Serie B matches. Monza, conversely, continue their resurgence with this victory, having won four of their previous five league outings. Cesena host Reggiana next weekend, while Monza travel to face Frosinone in their upcoming fixture.