Varesina Calcio 3-2 Cittadella Vis Modena: Thrilling Serie D contest comes alive at the death

Varesina Calcio claimed a dramatic 3-2 victory over Cittadella Vis Modena in an absorbing Serie D encounter on the evening of 6 September 2026. The hosts produced a gutsy second-half display after the match had ebbed and flowed, finally landing the decisive blow in a frantic late period that left both sets of supporters fully entertained.

The game began in bright fashion, with Varesina enjoying the better of the opening exchanges. Their press unsettled the Modena back line, and it came as little surprise when Varesina broke through with a well-taken opener that had the home crowd on its feet. Yet Cittadella Vis Modena showed their own quality, responding with controlled possession and equalising to ensure the first half ended level.

After the break, the match swung wildly. Modena sensed the visitors could secure a memorable win and duly took the lead with a composed finish, putting Varesina under real pressure. The hosts, facing a first home defeat of the season, had to dig deep. Their manager’s tactical reshuffle introduced fresh legs in wide areas, and Varesina were rewarded when a surging run and cross came in to bring the score back to 2-2.

Late drama gives Varesina the spoils

Just as the game appeared to be drifting towards a point-dividing draw, Varesina forced one final corner in the 89th minute. The delivery was only half-cleared, and the ball fell kindly for a Varesina midfielder to crash a first-time shot into the bottom corner. Cittadella Vis Modena had no time to mount a response, and the final whistle confirmed the 3-2 scoreline.

• Varesina displayed a never-say-die attitude to recover from a one-goal deficit.
• Cittadella Vis Modena were denied a well-earned away result and will rue their failure to close out the match.
• The hosts’ bench made the difference, with substitutes providing the decisive energy in the closing quarter.

This was a contest that felt bigger than three points in the context of the early season. Varesina’s character in coming from behind will reinforce their belief that they can fight for promotion, while Cittadella Vis Modena will take heart from their ability to score twice away from home but also know the fine margins that separate victory from defeat at this level. For the neutral, it was Serie D at its finest: open, passionate and decided by a moment of individual brilliance.