Modena came back from 2-0 down for a 2-2 draw at Virtus Entella in the first leg of the Serie B relegation play-out.
The loser of this two-legged tie will go down into Lega Pro along with Brescia, Cittadella and Varese.
Entella almost took the lead straight away, but a Cesar header was cleared off the line by Pablo Granoche.
Pedro Ferreira did eventually put the hosts in front after 25 minutes, firing in a Sforzini knock-down.
They doubled their advantage with Staiti getting between centre-backs to nod home a Mazzarani cross.
Modena came back from 2-0 down for a 2-2 draw at Virtus Entella in the first leg of the Serie B relegation play-out.
The loser of this two-legged tie will go down into Lega Pro along with Brescia, Cittadella and Varese.
Entella almost took the lead straight away, but a Cesar header was cleared off the line by Pablo Granoche.
Pedro Ferreira did eventually put the hosts in front after 25 minutes, firing in a Sforzini knock-down.
They doubled their advantage with Staiti getting between centre-backs to nod home a Mazzarani cross.
However, Modena got a crucial morale-booster before the break with Garritano from the edge of the box following a poor Ligi clearance.
He completed his brace in the second half by curling into the top corner.
The second leg is at the Stadio Braglia next Saturday.
Virtus Entella 2-2 Modena
Scorers: Pedro Ferreira 25 (E), Staiti 38 (E), Garritano 42, 67 (M)