Catania edges Casertana in Serie C road victory

CASERTA, Italy (Interstat) — Catania defeated Casertana 2-1 on Sunday in a Serie C match at Stadio Comunale Alberto Pinto. Catania scored twice and held off the home side after a competitive contest. Casertana found one goal but could not complete a comeback. Yellow cards were issued in the first half. Catania’s Andrea Vallocchia was booked in the 29th minute and teammate Marco Perrotta received a yellow card in the 32nd. Casertana’s Franco Orlando Vezzoni was cautioned in the 33rd. The result moved Catania to 3-3-1 in Serie C play and 3-4-2 across all competitions. Casertana fell to 3-1-3 in the competition and 3-1-3 overall. Catania’s road victory strengthened its league position while Casertana remained close in the standings despite the home loss. The teams traded spells of possession but Catania’s finishing proved decisive. Casertana pressed for an equalizer but Catania protected its lead. The match continued the busy Serie C schedule with both clubs set to return to league action. Catania next faces Crotone at home while Casertana travels to Cavese 1919. The win gave Catania momentum after a mixed start and the loss left Casertana seeking consistency.