Foggia claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Cavese in Italian Serie C on 25 October 2026, with a second-half goal from Antonio Ferrara settling a match that the hosts largely controlled at the Stadio Pino Zaccheria.

Match overview

Foggia started with intent, pressing Cavese high and forcing a series of early corners. The visitors sat in a deep 5-3-2 block and looked to slow the tempo, but Foggia’s midfield trio kept the ball moving and created openings down the flanks. The breakthrough came in the 64th minute when a patient move ended with a cut-back from the right, and Ferrara guided a first-time finish into the roof of the net from close range. Cavese responded by pushing more bodies forward, but Foggia’s back line held firm, with goalkeeper Salvatore Aiello making one important late save to preserve the lead. The home side managed the closing stages intelligently, using possession and set pieces to run down the clock.

Key moments

• 21st minute: Foggia’s first clear chance, a header from a left-wing cross, landed just wide of the upright.
• 38th minute: Cavese’s goalkeeper produced a sharp save to deny Marco De Lucia from distance.
• 64th minute: Antonio Ferrara scored the decisive goal, converting a low cut-back from six yards.
• 82nd minute: Cavese’s best opportunity of the match ended with a blocked shot inside the area.
• 90+3: Foggia cleared a late long throw to secure the three points.

Tactical story

Foggia’s 4-3-3 was built around quick circulation and overlapping full-backs, while Cavese’s 5-3-2 was designed to narrow the central spaces and force the hosts wide. That approach worked for long spells, but Foggia’s patience eventually told. The introduction of fresh legs in wide areas stretched Cavese’s back five, and the decisive goal came from exactly the kind of wide overload the home side had been working towards. Cavese defended with commitment but struggled to sustain counter-attacks, leaving their forwards isolated for much of the evening.

Standout performers

Antonio Ferrara took his goal well and led the line with real determination, while Marco De Lucia dictated the tempo from midfield. Defender Giuseppe Rinaldi was excellent in the air and made several important clearances late on. For Cavese, goalkeeper Salvatore Aiello kept his side in the game with a string of saves before the goal.

Season impact

The win gives Foggia an important three points in Serie C Girone C and keeps their push for the upper reaches of the table on track. Cavese remain in a difficult position and will need to find more attacking threat in the coming weeks. For Foggia, the clean sheet is as encouraging as the goal, providing a platform for a busy run of fixtures.