Cosenza Calcio 1914 returned to winning ways with a narrow 1-0 home victory over Altamura in Italian Serie C on March 8, 2026. The single goal, scored in the first half, was enough to separate the two sides in a tense and tactical encounter. Cosenza's winner came from a moment of individual brilliance, as their winger cut inside from the left and fired a low shot into the far corner. Altamura defended resolutely for the remainder of the match and even had a goal ruled out for offside in the second half, a decision confirmed by VAR. Cosenza's goalkeeper was called into action late on to make a crucial save, preserving the clean sheet and the three points. The 1-0 result was vital for Cosenza's morale and league position, providing a response after their recent heavy defeat.