Pescara came from behind to beat Perugia 2-1 in Italian Serie C at the Stadio Renato Curi, with a second-half comeback that underlined their promotion credentials.

Perugia started brightly and took a first-half lead, but Pescara stayed patient, adjusted their midfield shape after the break, and turned the game around with two well-taken goals. The visitors’ ability to raise their intensity in the second half proved decisive in a tight, tactical contest.

Match overview

The home side controlled the opening 30 minutes, moving the ball quickly and finding space between Pescara’s midfield and defence. Pescara struggled to create clear chances early on but remained compact and dangerous on the break. After equalising early in the second half, they grew in confidence and pushed for the winner.

• 23’ — Perugia take the lead with a low finish after a flowing move down the left.
• 49’ — Pescara equalise from a corner, with a powerful header at the near post.
• 76’ — Pescara’s substitute scores the winner after a quick counter-attack.

Tactical story

Perugia’s possession game looked sharp in the first half, but it became more predictable as the match wore on. Pescara responded by pressing higher and forcing Perugia into sideways passes. The introduction of fresh legs in wide areas gave Pescara more direct running, and the winning goal came from exactly that route: a turnover, a fast break, and a composed finish.

Perugia pushed for an equaliser late on, but Pescara defended their box well and limited clear sights of goal. The visitors’ game management in the final 10 minutes was mature, slowing the tempo and using the flanks to relieve pressure.

Standout players

Pescara’s substitute striker made the difference with the winning goal, while their central midfielder controlled the tempo after half-time. Perugia’s goalkeeper kept the hosts in the game with two important saves, and their attacking midfielder was the main creative force before fading in the final third.

What the result means

The win strengthens Pescara’s position in the Serie C promotion race and gives them confidence ahead of a demanding run of fixtures. For Perugia, it is a frustrating home defeat: they showed enough quality to take something from the game but lacked the cutting edge when it mattered. The result also highlights how quickly momentum can shift in Serie C’s tightly packed table.