COSENZA, Italy (Interstat) — Casarano opened its Serie C campaign with a 5-1 win over Cosenza on Wednesday at Stadio San Vito - Gigi Marulla.

Simone Mazzocchi struck first in the fifth minute, putting Casarano ahead. Raffaele Maiello doubled the lead in the 44th minute. Leandro Versienti made it 3-0 in the 54th minute before Daniele Celiento added a fourth in the 73rd. Salvatore Cerbone scored Casarano’s fifth in the 81st minute. Cosenza pulled one back through Cosimo Chiricò in third-minute stoppage time.

The victory gave Casarano a 1-0 record in competition and across all competitions. Cosenza fell to 0-1 in both categories. The match was the first of the season for both sides. Casarano’s attack proved relentless, while Cosenza struggled to contain the visitors’ momentum after the early goal.