La Dolomiti Bellunesi’s defensive struggles continued as Pro Vercelli mounted a comeback to secure a 4-2 victory on Saturday, extending the visitors’ winless streak. The result marks the sixth defeat and seventh in their last eight matches for the Bellunesi side, leaving them at the bottom of their Serie C group.
Pro Vercelli, coached by Daniele Bonera, found the back of the net four times, with three of those goals coming from set pieces. Calciomagazine.net noted that the hosts dominated the latter stages of the first half, capitalizing on corners to build a commanding lead.
Bellunesi Take Early Lead
The Dolomiti Bellunesi struck first in the 15th minute. A goal from their Brazilian striker, Estrella, put the visitors ahead.
The lead, however, was short-lived. Pro Vercelli responded quickly, drawing level in the 22nd minute. After a video assistant referee (VAR) review confirmed a foul on Sow, Bertoli stepped up and converted the resulting penalty, as detailed by the match report. This goal shifted the momentum firmly in favor of the home team.
Set-Piece Woes Prove Costly
The first half concluded with Pro Vercelli firmly in control. Calciomagazine.net reported that the hosts scored two more goals before the break, both stemming from corners taken by Iotti. Bertoli completed his brace in the 41st minute, heading in a cross from Ronchi. Two minutes later, the score became 3-1 when Sow scored from a close-range effort off another set piece.
The Dolomiti Bellunesi’s defensive vulnerabilities were on full display during this sequence. Corriere Realpi described the goals as “tending towards the comical,” highlighting the ease with which Pro Vercelli was able to find the target. An own goal by Toci just before halftime further compounded the visitors’ misery, making the score 4-1 at the break.
Second Half and Late Glimmer of Hope
Pro Vercelli added to their lead early in the second half. Coccolo scored in the 65th minute, again capitalizing on a corner kick, to extend the hosts’ advantage to 5-1. Calciomagazine.net noted that after this goal, Pro Vercelli eased off, allowing the Dolomiti Bellunesi to regain some possession.
The visitors managed to pull a goal back in the 82nd minute when Lattanzio found the net with a well-placed cross from Agosti. This late strike made the score 4-2 but was not enough to alter the outcome. The match concluded with Pro Vercelli comfortably holding on to secure the win.
Coach Reactions
Following the match, Pro Vercelli’s coach Daniele Bonera emphasized the importance of continuity. In comments reported by Calciomagazine.net, Bonera stated, “The continuity is part of the paths in sport. We must think about the game we want to play, look at ourselves and face one match at a time.” He noted that his team had the right attitude against Ospitaletto and needed to build on this victory.
Luca Clemenza, a forward for the Dolomiti Bellunesi, spoke of the team’s difficult situation. He acknowledged the change in coaching but stressed that improvement must come from within. “When there is a change of this type, the breath of fresh air arrives automatically, but we know that it will not be enough. Because everything must start from us who will go down on the field,” Clemenza said, adding that the group needed to become a cohesive team.
What’s Next for Both Teams
For the Dolomiti Bellunesi, the focus now shifts to their next away match against Ospitaletto on Friday, November 13, at 20:30 local time. The team’s poor form has put them in a precarious position in the league standings, and new signings in January will likely be necessary to improve their technical and tactical level, as suggested by Corriere Realpi.
Pro Vercelli, currently fifth in the standings, will look to maintain their positive momentum. Their next challenge is another away game, and Bonera will be aiming for his team to secure another victory to continue their climb up the table.
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