Derthona 1-1 Gozzano – Italian Serie D, 10 May 2026

A hard-fought encounter at Stadio Fausto Coppi ended all square as Derthona and Gozzano shared the points in a 1-1 draw in Italian Serie D. The match had few clear-cut chances but plenty of midfield battles, with both goalkeepers called into action at key moments.

First Half Action

Derthona started brightly and took the lead in the 18th minute. A quick counter-attack saw winger Andrea Rossi race down the right and deliver a low cross that striker Matteo Conti turned home from six yards. Gozzano responded well, though, and began to assert themselves through central midfielder Federico Alberti. The visitors equalised just before the half-hour mark when Simone Gallo rose highest to meet a corner and nodded past the Derthona keeper.

Second Half Stalemate

The second period saw both sides cancel each other out. Derthona pushed forward in search of a winner, with Conti missing a close-range header in the 63rd minute. Gozzano nearly snatched all three points late on, but a brilliant last-ditch tackle from Derthona defender Marco Bianchi denied substitute Luca Ferrario. The match ended 1-1, a fair result given the balance of play.

Standout Players

• Matteo Conti (Derthona) – Scored the opener and worked tirelessly up front.
• Simone Gallo (Gozzano) – His headed equaliser earned his side a point.
• Marco Bianchi (Derthona) – Made a match-saving tackle in the dying minutes.

Season Context

The draw keeps Derthona in 8th place in Serie D Group A, five points off the promotion play-off places. Gozzano remain 11th, but the point strengthens their position above the relegation zone. Both teams will look to build on this performance in their next fixtures.