Ravenna was eliminated from the Coppa Italia SerieC in the round of 16, after a dramatic match against Carpi which ended in a 3‑3 draw in regulation time and a defeat on penalties. Coach AndreaMandorlini expressed his frustration, declaring that the team should have been significantly ahead to avoid the set-piece lottery.
During the first 75 minutes Ravenna dominated the pitch, creating numerous chances and hitting the crossbars. However, the team failed to materialize their attacks, leaving Carpi with the possibility of recovering. Mandorlini underlined that, “until the 75th minute, we had to be ahead at least 5‑0 or 6‑0”. Despite the numerical superiority, the lack of precision in the final passes cost Ravenna the victory.
The manager also made a comparison with Arsenal's recent episode, defeated by Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup, to highlight how football can produce unexpected results. “Football is beautiful for this very reason, it is the most beautiful sport in the world,” he said, reiterating the importance of accepting both successes and defeats.
The elimination weighs particularly heavily because the Italian Cup represented a significant opportunity for Ravenna to advance in the competition and show its quality. Mandorlini expressed bitterness at the defeat, but also recognized the need to learn from experience. “Throwing everything away like that makes you angry,” he said, highlighting the frustration of seeing the team fail to close out the match.
With the match concluded, Ravenna will have to concentrate their energies on SerieC, trying to recover their lost confidence and avoid further mistakes in the next matches. The club remains determined to improve attacking precision and turn created chances into goals, in order to return to competitiveness in league competitions.