Terranuova Traiana come from behind to beat Ghivizzano

ASD Terranuova Traiana produced a strong second-half performance to win 3-1 at Ghivizzano on Saturday evening, turning an early deficit into a convincing Serie D away victory.

Ghivizzano made the ideal start and took the lead in the 14th minute when Francesco Pieroni found space at the near post and turned a low cross into the net. The home side looked comfortable for a spell, but Terranuova Traiana responded with increasing authority and equalised in the 29th minute through Matteo Benassi, who finished neatly after a quick passing move.

Second-half surge

Terranuova Traiana carried that momentum into the second half and took the lead in the 58th minute when Benassi struck again, this time with a first-time shot from the edge of the area. Ghivizzano tried to push forward in search of an equaliser, but the visitors remained dangerous on the counter. The win was sealed in the 77th minute when Luca Nannini broke through and slotted a composed finish past the goalkeeper.

Key moments

• 14' — Francesco Pieroni gives Ghivizzano an early lead.
• 29' — Matteo Benassi equalises for Terranuova Traiana.
• 58' — Benassi scores his second to put the visitors ahead.
• 70' — Ghivizzano force a fine save from the Terranuova goalkeeper.
• 77' — Luca Nannini makes it 3-1 with a clinical finish.
• 90+2' — Terranuova Traiana see out the closing stages comfortably.

Tactical story

Ghivizzano lined up in a 4-3-1-2 and tried to control the middle, but their midfield was overrun after the break. Terranuova Traiana used a 4-2-3-1 and grew in confidence once they found the equaliser. Their pressing forced turnovers in dangerous areas, and the front four combined well throughout the second half. Ghivizzano’s defence struggled to track runners, especially as the game became more stretched.

Standout performers

Benassi was the obvious match-winner for Terranuova Traiana, scoring twice and leading the line with intelligence. Nannini added the third and caused problems with his direct running. For Ghivizzano, Pieroni took his goal well and remained a threat in the first half, but the home side could not sustain their early intensity.

What it means

The victory gives Terranuova Traiana a morale-boosting away win and shows they have the character to recover from conceding first. Ghivizzano are left to reflect on a game they started well but lost control of, and they will need to improve their defensive solidity in Serie D. For the visitors, the three points are a reward for a patient and increasingly dominant display.