SALERNO, Italy (Interstat) — Monopoli opened its Serie C campaign with a 1-0 upset victory over Salernitana on Sunday at Stadio Arechi. The lone goal came in the 54th minute from Emanuele Scipioni, securing three points for the visitors. The result defied pre-match projections, as statistical models heavily favored the home side. Salernitana, playing in front of its home fans, was unable to find an equalizer. With the win, Monopoli begins its season with a perfect record while Salernitana starts with a defeat.