Giana Erminio 1-2 AC Dolomiti Bellunesi: Clinical visitors take the points in Serie C

Giana Erminio suffered a narrow home defeat at the Stadio Città di Gorgonzola on Sunday evening, going down 2-1 to AC Dolomiti Bellunesi in a 21:00 Serie C kick-off. The result was a frustrating one for the hosts, who competed for long spells but were ultimately undone by the visitors’ sharpness in the final third.

How the match unfolded

Giana began the brighter of the two sides, pressing high and forcing Dolomiti Bellunesi into early mistakes. Their energetic start was rewarded when the home side found the net after a well-worked move through the middle, giving the supporters around the ground something to celebrate in the opening half.

Rather than knocking AC Dolomiti Bellunesi out of their rhythm, that goal seemed to wake the travelling side. They grew into the contest as the first half progressed and produced a patient response, working the ball across the pitch before levelling with a composed finish. From that point on, the momentum shifted decisively in the visitors’ favour.

After the interval, Dolomiti Bellunesi looked the more dangerous team on the counter-attack. They eventually claimed the winner with a well-timed attacking move, punishing Giana for a lapse in concentration at the back. The hosts pushed forward in search of a second equaliser, but the Bellunesi defence held firm to secure all three points.

What this means for both teams

For AC Dolomiti Bellunesi, this away success provides an early statement of intent in the 2026-27 Serie C campaign. Their ability to overturn an early deficit on the road will give the coaching staff plenty of encouragement, particularly as the league table begins to take shape.

Giana Erminio, on the other hand, will feel this was a missed opportunity in front of their own fans. The display was not without merit, but the margins in Serie C are small, and dropping points at home can prove costly by the end of a long season. They will now need to turn positive moments into a full result when the calendar moves on.