SAN BENEDETTO DEL TRONTO, Italy (March 4, 2026) (Interstat) — Substitute Simone Corazza scored in the 89th minute to give Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC a 1-0 victory over US Sambenedettese in a Serie C match Wednesday at Stadio Riviera delle Palme.

The late strike decided a tense derby match that saw the home side reduced to 10 men. Sambenedettese defender Alessandro Dalmazzi received a red card in the 78th minute after being booked earlier. Corazza, who entered as a substitute, provided the decisive moment just before stoppage time and was later shown a yellow card.

The win continues Ascoli’s strong form in the competition, improving its record to seven wins, four draws and four losses. Sambenedettese remains near the bottom of the table with just one win in 16 matches. The result mirrored both the teams’ previous meeting in October and the Interstat game simulator’s projection.