Foggia defeats Crotone 1-0 in Serie C season opener

Foggia secured a 1-0 away victory against Crotone in their Serie C Girone C season opener at the Ezio Scida stadium. The decisive goal was scored by Petito in the 23rd minute.

For Crotone, the match marked a difficult start under new manager Leandro Greco, as the team continues to navigate a six-point penalty imposed by the National Federal Tribunal for administrative violations. Despite several scoring opportunities and intense pressure in the second half, Crotone was unable to find an equalizer.

Foggia's manager, Gaetano Auteri, credited the win to defensive organization and sacrifice, noting that while the squad is still being finalized through the transfer market, the team showed competitiveness. The match also featured several former players appearing for both sides, including Marco Zunno and Enrico Oviszach.