Pescara Strike Twice to Tighten Their Grip on the Verona Derby

A 2-0 win at the Marcantonio Bentegodi made it three victories in the last four meetings and left Verona staring at an old rivalry turning sharply against them.

Sebastian Migliaccio struck in the second minute, and Nicola Guidi added a second on the stroke of half-time. Pescara had the lead before the contest could settle, then gave Verona a second blow at precisely the point the home side needed to believe it could repair the damage.

Verona had more than enough of the ball’s promise to make this uncomfortable for the visitors: ten shots and four corners, against Pescara’s nine attempts and no corners. Yet only two of Verona’s efforts were on target. Pescara were more economical, with four shots testing the goalkeeper, and one effort also finding the woodwork. Their greater share of possession came with purpose; Verona’s pressure never changed the score.

Riccardo Fabrizi supplied the assist and kept Pescara’s play moving, while goalkeeper Martí and the defenders in front of him absorbed what Verona could produce. Verona’s 2-1 success in April 2063 now feels a distant interruption, not a turning point.

There was a personal edge for Fiorenzo Ricca, now in Pescara colours after years at Verona. He left with his new side having made the old ground a place of celebration for the third time in four meetings. Verona will not need reminding how much that hurts; Pescara will be delighted to remind them again.