CARAVAGGIO, Italy (Interstat) — Salvatore Caturano scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time to earn Catania a 1-1 draw Sunday against Atalanta BC U23 in a Serie C match at Stadio Comunale.

Davide Angelo Ghislandi put the home side ahead in the 43rd minute, but Catania’s veteran striker equalized deep into added time to salvage a point for the visitors.

Catania’s overall season record across all competitions moved to 16 wins, six losses and 10 draws. In Serie C play, Catania is 16-5-10. Atalanta BC U23’s overall record stands at 2-11-10, with the same mark in league competition.

The result extended Catania’s recent run of mixed form. In its previous five matches across all competitions, Catania drew with Potenza Calcio 1-1 on April 19, lost at Crotone 2-0 on April 13, fell at home to Picerno 2-1 on April 6, won at Latina 1-0 on March 28, and drew at home with Casarano 1-1 on March 23.

Atalanta BC U23 entered Sunday having drawn 1-1 at Sorrento on April 19, beaten Monopoli 2-0 at home on April 12, drawn 1-1 at home with Cavese 1919 on April 8, and drawn 3-3 at Siracusa on April 4. Those results came after a 2-0 loss at home to Casertana on March 21.

The two teams had met once earlier this season, on Dec. 21, 2025, when Catania won 2-0 at home. That victory was part of a stretch where Catania posted four consecutive clean-sheet wins against Atalanta BC U23 across all competitions dating to February 2024.

Catania’s schedule has been a mix of tight contests and dominant performances. In its last 10 matches across all competitions before Sunday, Catania recorded four wins, three draws and three losses, scoring nine goals and conceding eight.

Atalanta BC U23 has struggled for consistency, with only two wins in its last 15 matches across all competitions. The team has shown resilience in recent weeks, earning draws in three of its last four outings before Sunday.

Sunday’s match began with Atalanta BC U23 controlling possession in the opening half-hour but unable to create clear chances. Catania’s defense, which had conceded only 12 goals in its previous 15 league matches, held firm until the 43rd minute.

Ghislandi broke the deadlock with a composed finish from inside the penalty area after a cross from the right flank found him unmarked. The goal was his third of the season in Serie C.

Catania pressed for an equalizer in the second half, dominating possession but struggling to break down a compact Atalanta BC U23 defense. The visitors had several opportunities, including a header that went wide in the 67th minute and a shot from distance that forced a save from the goalkeeper in the 78th minute.

Deep into stoppage time, Caturano found space in the box and slotted home a low cross from the left to level the score. The goal was his 12th of the campaign across all competitions.

The draw leaves Catania in the upper half of the Serie C standings, while Atalanta BC U23 remains near the bottom of the table.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Atalanta BC U23 1, Catania 1, and Interstat’s ELO system gave Catania an 84.80 percent probability to win.