Perugia appoints Braglia after Cangelosi`s dismissal. Fiordilino scores again for Inter U23. In Group C, Salernitana maintains a perfect record, while Atalanta U23 falls to Benevento.
Group A Overview
In Group A, the top spot remains fiercely contested. Vicenza delivered an impressive performance, decisively beating Pro Patria with three goals originating from their bench, including a brace from Rauti and a subsequent goal from Rada. Lecco also reached 13 points by triumphing over Trento, despite Zanellato missing a penalty at a 2-1 scoreline; he later redeemed himself by scoring the third goal during extensive stoppage time. Brescia continued its relentless pursuit, securing its fourth consecutive victory in front of a remarkable crowd of 9,000 spectators, over 6,000 of whom were season ticket holders. They swiftly concluded their match against Giana within 20 minutes, thanks to early goals from Di Molfetta and Maistrello, who notched his fourth goal of the season. Inter U23 achieved a crucial away win against Pergolettese, marking their second victory in five days and Fiordilino`s second consecutive goal. Pro Vercelli also had reason to celebrate, winning the highly anticipated Novara derby, decided by a precise diagonal shot from 19-year-old Asane Sow at the end of the first half. Triestina recorded its second consecutive victory, successfully overturning Arzignano with a brace from Vertainen, a feat achieved despite a heavy penalization affecting the team.
Salernitana Dominates Group C
In Group C, Salernitana showcased remarkable strength, cementing its position as the sole team across all of Serie C with a perfect record. Playing away against Giugliano, the league leaders initially found themselves trailing after Nepi’s fifth goal of the season. However, Ferraris quickly brought them level, and Franco Ferrari, entering as a substitute, delivered the decisive strike to secure the win. Benevento kept pace with a strong run, achieving its fourth victory in five matches by successfully overcoming Atalanta U23, with crucial goals from forwards Manconi and Salvemini. Potenza returned to winning ways in an all-Lucanian encounter against Picerno, a match significantly impacted by a first-half red card issued to visiting defender Veltri. The match between Altamura and Trapani ended in a fair draw, notable for the return to goal-scoring form of Argentinian player Vazquez, following an injury sustained last season.
Managerial Change in Group B
An important development to note is the appointment of Piero Braglia as the new head coach for Perugia, stepping in to replace the recently dismissed Cangelosi. Braglia is set to make his debut next Tuesday at home against Sambenedettese, as Serie C swiftly returns with its first midweek fixture of the season.
Group A Results
- Alcione 1-1 Renate (Delcarro (R) 19` first half; Morselli (A) 22` second half)
- Lecco 3-1 Trento (Furrer (L) 44` first half; Sipos (L) 3` second half, Pellegrini (T) penalty 17` second half, Zanellato (L) 54` second half)
- Lumezzane 2-0 Ospitaletto (Malotti 39` first half; Rolando 24` second half)
- Novara 0-1 Pro Vercelli (A. Sow 45` first half)
- Pergolettese 0-2 Inter U23 (Fiordilino 35` first half, Spinaccé 47` first half)
- Triestina 2-1 Arzignano (Milillo (A) 26` first half; Vertainen (T) 6` and 28` second half)
- Vicenza 3-0 Pro Patria (Rauti 12` and 17` second half, Rada 30` second half)
- Virtus Verona 1-1 Dolomiti Bellunesi (Mancini (VV) 18` first half; Clemenza (DB) 12` second half)
- AlbinoLeffe 2-1 Cittadella (Mandelli (A) 11` first half; Pavan (C) 30` second half, Sali (A) 44` second half)
- Brescia 2-0 Giana (Di Molfetta (B) 3` first half, Maistrello (B) 18` first half)
Group C Results
- Altamura 1-1 Trapani (Vazquez (T) 45` first half; Rosafio (A) 29` second half)
- Benevento 2-0 Atalanta U23 (Manconi (B) 20` first half; Salvemini (B) 9` second half)
- Casarano 3-0 Cavese (Malcore 13` first half, Zanaboni 32` second half, D’Alena 44` second half)
- Giugliano 1-2 Salernitana (Nepi (G) 6` first half; Ferraris (S) 32` first half; Ferrari (S) 38` second half)
- Potenza 2-0 Picerno (Petrungaro 50` first half; Siatounis 10` second half)
