LEGGO, Italy (Interstat) — In a dramatic finish that defied pregame projections, Calcio Lecco 1912 and Virtus Verona played to a 2-2 draw in a Serie C match Sunday at Stadio Rigamonti Ceppi.

The result continued a season-long trend for both clubs, with Lecco solidifying its position among the division’s stronger sides and Verona extending a run of frustrating results. The match was a rematch of an identical 2-2 draw from Oct. 4, 2025.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 1-0 victory for the home side, with its ELO system giving Lecco a 77.80 percent probability to win. Virtus Verona, however, scrapped to a valuable away point against the odds.

Virtus Verona opened the scoring in the 21st minute through Ismael Konate, stunning the home supporters. Lecco, which entered the match with eight wins in the competition, responded before halftime. Antonio Metlika found the equalizer in the 51st minute to level the score.

The home side then seized momentum and took the lead in the 64th minute when Leonardo Zarpellon scored, putting Lecco ahead 2-1 and on course for a ninth league victory.

Virtus Verona, persistent despite a season record of only two wins in the league, pressed for a late equalizer. It arrived in the second minute of stoppage time as Federico Fanini scored to secure a dramatic point for the visitors, finalizing the 2-2 scoreline.

The draw leaves Calcio Lecco 1912 with a record of eight wins, four losses and two draws in Serie C this season. Across all competitions, the club holds an identical record. The team had won four of its last five matches entering the contest, including a 1-0 victory over AS Giana Erminio on Wednesday.

For Virtus Verona, the result provides a modest positive in a difficult campaign. The club’s record in the league now stands at two wins, eight losses and five draws, mirroring its overall record for the season. Verona had lost four consecutive matches and was winless in its last five before Sunday’s fixture, having last earned a point in a 2-2 draw with FC Pro Vercelli 1892 on Jan. 24.

The shared points mean both teams repeat the outcome of their earlier meeting this season, with each fixture ending in a stalemate. The result at the Rigamonti Ceppi saw Lecco drop points at home for only the second time this league campaign, while Verona earned a rare result on the road.