GIUGLIANO IN CAMPANIA, Italy (March 5, 2026) (Interstat) — Giugliano Calcio 1928 opened its Serie C season with a 2-0 victory over Monopoli on Thursday at Stadio Comunale Alberto de Cristofaro, defying pregame projections.

Roberto Zammarini put the hosts ahead in the 18th minute. The result was sealed late when Roberto Ogunseye scored in the 88th minute. Monopoli, which was given a 69 percent probability to win by Interstat’s ELO system, was shut out. The simulator had projected a 1-0 Monopoli victory.

With the win, Giugliano begins its campaign with a victory while Monopoli starts with a loss.