Scafatese defeats Catania 2-1 in Serie C

Italian football across various tiers sees significant activity. In Serie C, Scafatese secured a 2-1 away victory against Catania at the Massimino Stadium. The match was decided by a late goal from Marco Toscano after Catania's Flavio Russo had equalized. Catania manager Emilio Longo expressed concern over the team's lack of reaction and defensive errors following the loss.

In other regional and lower-tier matches, Rocca di Neto and Cotronei both secured 5-1 victories in the Promozione Girone A, while Scandale and Mesoraca suffered opening defeats. Maceratese fell to Atletico Ascoli in a closely contested match, and Torres defeated Ostiamare 3-2 in a high-scoring encounter in Sassari.

In the Eccellenza division, Messina achieved a 1-0 win over Augusta, and Taranto began a new era under coach Tiozzo with a 2-1 victory against Racale. Additionally, Canottieri Baldesio earned promotion to Serie C in tennis after defeating Tennis Club Capriolo 4-2.