US Pergolettese secured a 2-1 home win over Lumezzane in Italian Serie C on 26 October 2026, scoring twice in the first half before weathering a second-half response from the visitors.

The home side’s fast start proved decisive. Pergolettese pressed with intent, won the ball back in dangerous areas and built a two-goal cushion before the interval. Lumezzane improved after the break, pulled one back and pushed for an equalizer, but Pergolettese defended their lead with enough composure to see out the win.

Match overview

Pergolettese set the tempo from the opening whistle. Their midfield pressed high, their full-backs overlapped aggressively and Lumezzane struggled to play through the first line. The hosts were especially dangerous from set pieces and second balls, which is how the opening goal arrived. Lumezzane’s response came later, with more direct play and a willingness to commit bodies forward.

Key moments

• 17th minute: Simone Gatti gave Pergolettese the lead with a close-range finish after a corner caused confusion in the Lumezzane box.
• 39th minute: Lorenzo Marini doubled the advantage, finishing a counter-attack with a low strike after a quick turnover in midfield.
• 71st minute: Pietro Rossi pulled one back for Lumezzane with a well-placed header from a wide delivery.
• 84th minute: Pergolettese goalkeeper Filippo Riva made an important save to deny Lumezzane an equalizer.

Tactical story

Pergolettese’s 4-3-1-2 created central overloads and allowed them to press Lumezzane’s deep-lying midfielders. The home side’s full-backs provided width, while the front two occupied the centre-backs and created space for late runners. Lumezzane switched to a more direct approach after the break and found more joy, but the timing of the second goal had already given Pergolettese a valuable cushion.

Standout players

Simone Gatti set the tone with the opener and worked relentlessly in the press. Lorenzo Marini added the decisive second and showed excellent awareness on the counter. Filippo Riva deserved credit for the late save that protected the three points. For Lumezzane, Pietro Rossi was their most dangerous outlet and gave the home defence problems in the air.

What it means

The victory boosts Pergolettese’s home record and gives them momentum in the Serie C Girone A table. Home form is often the foundation of a playoff challenge, and this was exactly the kind of hard-fought result that can matter at the end of the season. Lumezzane will take encouragement from their second-half display, but they leave with nothing after allowing the game to slip away before the break.