MONOPOLI, Italy (Interstat) — Monopoli and Crotone played to a 2-2 draw Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in a Serie C match at Stadio Vito Simone Veneziani. The home side twice erased a one-goal deficit, and the visitors twice took the lead before the match ended level. Both teams finished with two goals. The match was organized by Serie C in Italy. Crotone’s record in the competition is now 0 wins, 3 losses, and 3 draws. Monopoli’s record in the competition is now 1 win, 1 loss, and 2 draws. Both records also stand across all competitions.

Crotone opened the scoring in the 14th minute when defender Marco Zunno found the net. Monopoli responded in the 31st minute through defender Edoardo Olivieri, leveling the match. Crotone reclaimed the advantage in the 37th minute when forward Antonino Musso scored. Monopoli equalized again in the 64th minute on a goal by defender Cristian Cerretti. Neither side scored after that, and the game ended in a draw.

Cerretti and Olivieri each played 90 minutes and scored once for Monopoli. Zunno and Musso each played 90 minutes and scored once for Crotone. The goals from defenders on both sides came during a match that featured four different scorers and a series of swings in momentum.

Monopoli pressed for a winner in the closing stages but could not convert. Crotone defended in numbers and held on for the draw. The result gave Monopoli a second draw in its last two league matches. Crotone remained without a win but earned a point on the road. Crotone has yet to win in Serie C this season, while Monopoli continues to search for consistency in the early part of the campaign. The sides split the points after four goals and a frantic finish.

Monopoli entered the match after a scoreless draw at Scafatese on Sept. 15. Crotone came in following a home loss to FC Internazionale Milano U23 on Sept. 15. Crotone’s previous results this season also include a draw at Savoia 1908, a draw at home against Barletta, a loss at Sorrento, and a home loss to Foggia. Those results have left Crotone without a win this season. Monopoli, meanwhile, has one win, one loss, and two draws in the competition and across all competitions.

Crotone will next host Salernitana on Sept. 26. Monopoli will travel to Casarano on Sept. 27. Both matches are Serie C fixtures. Crotone then visits Catania on Oct. 3. Monopoli hosts Savoia 1908 on Oct. 4. Crotone also has upcoming matches against Audace, Bari, Casarano, Potenza, and Giugliano. Monopoli’s schedule includes matches against Casertana, FC Internazionale Milano U23, Audace, Barletta, and Cosenza. Crotone’s trip to Bari is set for Oct. 18, and its home match against Casarano is scheduled for Oct. 25. Monopoli will visit Casertana on Oct. 10 and FC Internazionale Milano U23 on Oct. 17. Monopoli also hosts Audace on Oct. 25 and Cosenza on Nov. 8.

The draw at Stadio Vito Simone Veneziani was played in Monopoli, a city in southern Italy. Monopoli is the home team, and Crotone was the visiting side. The game was part of the Serie C schedule in Italy. The teams traded goals in the first half and again after the break, but neither could find a late winner. Monopoli’s defense contributed two goals, while Crotone’s defense and forward each scored once. The match remained level after the 64th-minute goal, and the final whistle confirmed the draw after 90 minutes of play.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Monopoli 0, Crotone 0. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Monopoli with a 72.8 percent probability to win.