AC Monopoli 0–2 Casarano: Casarano cruise to confident derby victory

AC Monopoli suffered a disappointing 2–0 defeat at home to Casarano on 4th May 2026 in Italian Serie C. The match, played at the Stadio Vito Simone Veneziani, saw the visitors produce a clinical display to secure a vital three points in the league standings.

Casarano took control from the outset. The visitors' high press forced Monopoli into errors in their own half, and the breakthrough came in the 18th minute when Matteo Conti intercepted a loose pass and drove forward before unleashing a powerful shot from 20 yards that flew into the top corner. Monopoli struggled to regain composure and rarely threatened the Casarano goal in the first half.

The second half saw Monopoli push forward in search of an equaliser, but this left them vulnerable at the back. Casarano doubled their lead in the 67th minute through a well-worked set piece. A corner from the right was met by centre-back Alessandro Mancini, who rose highest to head home from six yards. Monopoli had a brief spell of pressure after going two goals down, but Casarano's goalkeeper made two smart saves to preserve the clean sheet.

The result is a blow for AC Monopoli's hopes of climbing the Serie C table, while Casarano continue their push for a playoff position. The visitors' discipline and efficiency in front of goal proved the difference in this keenly contested match, and they will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming fixtures.