Vis Pesaro’s difficult start to the Italian Serie C season continued on 6 September 2026, as AS Ostia Mare produced a determined comeback to claim a 2-1 away victory at the Stadio Tonino Benelli.

The match, which kicked off at 03:00 local time, saw Vis Pesaro take an early initiative but ultimately surrender all three points to a confident Ostia Mare side who showed greater composure in the decisive moments. The defeat leaves the home side searching for their first points, while Ostia Mare will take considerable confidence from their performance on the road.

Ostia Mare overturn early deficit

Vis Pesaro started brightly and took the lead in a lively opening period, capitalising on a moment of uncertainty in the Ostia Mare defence. The goal gave the home side something to protect and initially allowed them to control the tempo against a patient visitor.

However, Ostia Mare responded well to falling behind, gradually working their way back into the match. Their equaliser arrived before the interval, restoring parity and shifting the psychological advantage. After the break, the away side grew in influence and eventually found the winner, completing a turnaround that felt increasingly inevitable as the second half developed.

What the result means

• Vis Pesaro: The home side remain winless and will need to address their habit of conceding after taking the lead. Despite positive spells, individual errors and a lack of ruthlessness proved costly.
• Ostia Mare: This away win provides a significant early boost in the tightly contested Serie C standings. The ability to recover from a goal down shows the squad’s mental strength and tactical flexibility.

Looking ahead

Serie C is a league where consistency is essential, and matches between mid-table hopefuls are often decided by fine margins. Vis Pesaro’s coaching staff will demand a sharper defensive display in their next outing, while Ostia Mare will aim to build on this momentum and establish a positive run of form. For the neutral, this fixture offered an entertaining reminder of the intensity and unpredictability of Italian third-tier football.