Cesena, Italy, ITA — Bari completed a second-half comeback to claim three points in Serie B, with Gabriele Moncini's 76th-minute goal proving decisive after the visitors had fallen behind early in the second period.
Emanuele Rao opened the scoring for Bari in the 51st minute, but Cesena responded quickly through Riccardo Ciervo in the 60th minute to level the contest. The home side's joy was short-lived as Moncini restored Bari's advantage with 14 minutes remaining, a goal that ultimately secured the victory.
Despite controlling nearly two-thirds of possession and outshooting the visitors 16-6, Cesena failed to capitalize on their territorial dominance. The hosts registered eight shots on target compared to Bari's four, but clinical finishing from the away side made the difference.
GOALS:- 51' Emanuele Rao - Bari- 60' Riccardo Ciervo - Cesena- 76' Gabriele Moncini - Bari
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Cesena: Riccardo Ciervo - Goal, active in attack- Bari: Gabriele Moncini - Match-winning goal
KEY STAT: Cesena held 62.8% possession and outshot Bari 16-6 but fell short on the scoreboard.