AREZZO, Italy (March 30, 2026) (Interstat) — Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC opened its Serie C season with a 2-1 road victory over SS Arezzo on Monday, defying heavy pregame projections. The match at Stadio Città di Arezzo saw three goals in a frantic three-minute span late in the first half. Ascoli’s Andrea Rizzo Pinna opened the scoring in the 35th minute. SS Arezzo’s Alessandro Renzi equalized just three minutes later, but Ascoli netted the decisive goal before halftime. The result marked a surprising upset; statistical models gave Arezzo a 75.9% chance to win and projected a 1-0 home victory. With the win, Ascoli begins its league campaign 1-0, while Arezzo starts 0-1.