FOGGIA, Italy (Interstat) — Barletta defeated Foggia 1-0 at Stadio Comunale Pino Zaccheria on Monday in a Serie C football match, with Alexis Ferrante scoring the only goal in the 28th minute. Savio Piarulli assisted on the decisive play. Foggia, the home side, could not produce an equalizer and finished without a goal despite making several second-half changes. Barletta’s defense protected the narrow lead through the closing stages.

Barletta took control of the scoreboard after Piarulli was booked in the 20th minute. Eight minutes later, Piarulli set up Ferrante for the opening goal. Ferrante’s finish gave the visitors a 1-0 advantage and stood as the only scoring play of the match. Ferrante played 72 minutes before being substituted. Piarulli played the full 90 minutes and contributed the assist along with the early yellow card. The goal gave Barletta a lead it held through halftime and into the second half.

Foggia made its first change at halftime, bringing on Saro. The home side made another substitution in the 63rd minute when Oviszach entered. Barletta then made a double change in the 72nd minute, withdrawing Ferrante and bringing on Laringe. Foggia also used a double change in the 72nd minute, introducing Petito and Toure. Foggia made another change in the 79th minute when Gallo came on. Barletta added one more substitution in stoppage time, bringing on Voca. The sequence of changes reflected Foggia’s search for an equalizer and Barletta’s effort to protect its lead.

The match grew more physical as the second half wore on. Foggia’s Smeraldi was shown a yellow card in the 65th minute. Gallo was booked in the 68th minute, and Luciani received a yellow card in the 79th. Barletta’s Franco was cautioned in the 87th minute. Barletta’s late substitution came after it had absorbed Foggia’s attempts to find a breakthrough. Foggia’s fresh legs did not produce a goal, and Barletta kept its clean sheet intact. The visitors did not need a second goal because Ferrante’s first-half strike held through the final whistle.

With the win, Barletta’s season record in the competition is now 3 wins, 4 losses and 6 draws. The same mark applies across all competitions. Foggia’s record in the competition is now 4 wins, 6 losses and 3 draws, and its record across all competitions is identical. The result gave Barletta its third win in the competition and left Foggia with its sixth loss.

Barletta entered the match after a scoreless draw with Monopoli. Its recent league run also included a 1-0 loss at Scafatese, a 1-0 win over Picerno, a 1-1 draw with Cavese and a 1-0 loss at Giugliano. Earlier in the season, Barletta had a 4-1 loss at Potenza, a 0-0 draw at Catania, a 1-1 draw with Salernitana, a 3-1 loss at Casarano and a 2-2 draw at Crotone. Foggia had drawn 2-2 at Casarano in its previous match. Its recent form also included a 1-0 win over Cavese, a 3-1 loss at Giugliano, a 3-1 loss to Potenza, a 2-0 win at Cosenza and a 2-0 win over Sorrento. Foggia also had a 3-2 loss at Inter U23, a 0-0 draw with Savoia 1908, a 1-0 loss at Monopoli and a 2-0 loss to Audace.

Barletta is next scheduled to host Altamura. Foggia is set to visit Bari in its next Serie C fixture. Barletta also has upcoming matches against Audace, Inter U23, Savoia 1908, Sorrento and Cosenza. Foggia’s schedule includes matches against Scafatese, Casertana, Picerno, Altamura, Catania and Crotone.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Foggia 1, Barletta 1. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Barletta with a 52 percent probability to win.