Minta’s late strike fuels Gubbio’s Coppa Italia Serie C advance

Ghanaian forward Amoako Minta’s late strike gave visiting Gubbio a 2-1 win over Pineto in the Coppa Italia Serie C first round, but the match also featured Pineto’s quick reply after half‑time, turning a one‑goal deficit into an equaliser before Gubbio reclaimed the lead.

Key moments of the cup tie

Gubbio made the brighter start and took the lead in the 18th minute. Oumar Barry finished the opening goal, giving the visitors a narrow advantage that they carried into half‑time. The early strike set the tone for a disciplined defensive display.

Pineto struggled to create a response before the break, while Gubbio defended their lead with discipline. The visitors maintained their shape and limited the hosts’ attacking chances. Their composure kept the scoreline unchanged at the interval.

Two minutes after the restart, Pineto levelled through Marco Delle Monache, restoring balance and giving the home side renewed belief. The equaliser changed the rhythm of the match, prompting both sides to search for the decisive goal. Gubbio eventually found that breakthrough in the 74th minute.

Amoako Minta struck to put the visitors back in front, completing an impressive personal contribution. His goal proved crucial as Gubbio advanced from a competitive cup encounter. Pineto pushed forward during the closing stages but could not find another equaliser.

The Ghanaian forward was also selected as the leading player in the fan vote, sharing 22 percent with teammate Oumar Barry. The fan recognition underscored the impact of his performance. Gubbio’s progress to the next round was secured by the hard‑fought contest.