Cesena comeback stuns Hellas Verona

Cesena came from three goals down in the final 20 minutes to secure a 3-3 draw with Hellas Verona in a thrilling Serie A match this afternoon.

It took Verona just three minutes to break the deadlock as Luca Toni arrived at the front post to touch Bosko Jankovic's cross past Nicola Leali.

© Getty Images

Within minutes, Toni had a chance to double his tally for the afternoon, but he headed wide of the target after meeting Eros Pisano's delivery.

Verona did add to their lead just past the half-hour mark as Juanito curled a strike from the edge of the box into the top corner.

The hosts continued to dominate and Toni volleyed Jankovic's cross into the roof of the net to open up a three-goal lead.

Verona were in complete control, but Carlos Carbonero pulled a goal back for Cesena in the 70th minute with a powerful strike that flew into the top corner.

Their hopes of a comeback increased further seven minutes later when Franco Brienza curled in a free kick that left Francesco Benussi with no chance.

Cesena then scored for the third time in 11 minutes as Davide Succi latched onto Brienza's pass and rolled a strike into the bottom corner to earn his side a valuable point in their battle against relegation.