Monza, Italy, ITA — Patrick Cutrone and Matteo Pessina struck late to overturn a deficit and secure three crucial Serie B points for Monza at U-Power Stadium.
Tommaso Biasci gave the visitors a surprise lead in the 52nd minute, capitalizing on one of Avellino's rare attacking opportunities. The goal stunned the home crowd and appeared to reward Avellino's disciplined defensive approach.
Monza pressed relentlessly for an equalizer, controlling nearly 58 percent of possession and peppering the Avellino goal with 33 shots. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 78th minute when Cutrone found the net to level the contest.
The momentum shift proved decisive. Just eight minutes later, Pessina completed the comeback with what proved to be the winning goal in the 86th minute, sending the home supporters into celebration.
GOALS:- 52' Tommaso Biasci - US Avellino- 78' Patrick Cutrone - Monza- 86' Matteo Pessina - Monza
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Monza: Patrick Cutrone - Crucial equalizer sparked comeback- US Avellino: Tommaso Biasci - Opening goal, held lead for 26 minutes
KEY STAT: Monza registered 33 shots compared to Avellino's 3, with nine on target to Avellino's two, reflecting complete territorial dominance.