Arzignano Valchiampo edged past Renate AC with a 2-1 home win in Italian Serie C on September 20, 2026. The victory extends Arzignano's unbeaten run to four matches and boosts their promotion hopes.

Match Overview

At the Stadio Tommaso Dal Molin, Arzignano Valchiampo produced a battling display to overcome a stubborn Renate side. The hosts started brightly and took an early lead, but Renate equalised against the run of play. A second-half strike from Arzignano's midfield maestro proved to be the difference in a fiercely contested encounter.

Key Moments

• 22' – Arzignano goal: Luca Botti opened the scoring with a powerful header from a corner, his third goal of the season.
• 45+1' – Renate equaliser: Andrea Magrassi found space in the box and slotted home after a defensive mix-up.
• 67' – Arzignano winner: Simone Bragantini curled a beautiful left-footed shot into the top corner from 20 yards.
• 80' – Renate red card: Renate's captain, Marco Anghileri, was sent off for a reckless challenge, ending any hopes of a comeback.
• 90+3' – Arzignano chance: Botti nearly added a third, but his shot hit the post.

Tactical Story

Arzignano set up in a 3-5-2, with wing-backs providing width and allowing the midfield to dominate. Renate's 4-3-3 struggled to contain the overlapping runs, and their numerical disadvantage after the red card made it an uphill battle. Arzignano's manager praised his team's resilience, while Renate's coach was left to rue his side's indiscipline.

Standout Players

• Simone Bragantini (Arzignano): Scored the winner and was a constant threat with his dribbling and set-piece delivery.
• Luca Botti (Arzignano): Opened the scoring and held the ball up well, bringing others into play.
• Andrea Magrassi (Renate): Took his goal well and was Renate's most dangerous attacker.
• Marco Anghileri (Renate): A poor performance, culminating in a red card that cost his team.

Season Impact

Arzignano Valchiampo climb to sixth in Serie C, Group A, firmly in the playoff mix. Renate AC drop to 12th, and their promotion ambitions are fading. The two sides will meet again in the return fixture, where Renate will seek revenge.