Pro Patria closed out their summer preparations with a lively 3-1 victory over Gozzano on 13 August 2026, giving the Serie C side a timely confidence boost ahead of the new season. The home side looked sharp in attack, used the match to work on pressing patterns, and showed greater ruthlessness in the second half to make sure their pre-season ended on a high note.

Match overview

Pro Patria made a bright start and carved out the first clear chances, but Gozzano remained compact and dangerous on the counter. The visitors briefly restored parity after the hosts had gone ahead, making it 1-1 and reminding Pro Patria that the friendly would still ask questions of their defensive shape. From that point, however, the higher-ranked home team took control.

The decisive response came after the interval. Pro Patria stepped up their intensity, moved the ball faster through midfield, and punished Gozzano with two quick goals to secure a comfortable 3-1 outcome. For the coaching staff, the most pleasing aspect was the way the team reacted to the setback rather than the scoreline itself.

Key takeaways for Pro Patria

• Goals arrived from open play, with combinations down both wings causing problems.
• The midfield pressed higher after the break, preventing Gozzano from building sustained attacks.
• A clean second-half defensive display gave the back line important minutes together.

What it means

Friendly results must always be read with caution, but Pro Patria will take clear positives from this performance. The sharpness in front of goal and the positive response after Gozzano’s equaliser are exactly what a coach wants to see before competitive football begins. Gozzano, meanwhile, got a valuable test against higher-level opposition and will use the run-out to refine their own squad structure.

With the match now in the books, Pro Patria turn their attention to the opening league fixtures, where they will look to carry this momentum into matches that matter.