Pescara made history with Arena's goal, the youngest player to score in Serie C. The match against Lucchese ended 4-1.
What happened?
Arena scored in the 74th minute, becoming the youngest player to score in Serie C. He broke Marco Verratti's record. The team is currently 18th in Serie B with 33 points, resulting from 7 wins, 12 draws, and 16 losses in 35 games. Pescara's recent form is DLWLW. The last result was a 1-1 draw against Spezia on 2026-05-08.
Who is Arena?
Arena is a young Italian-Australian forward, born in 2009. He left Australia for Italy in 2023. He has already worn the Australian jersey in youth selections.
What does Arena say?
Arena said he is happy and proud of his goal. He thanked the team and the club for the opportunity. He also talked about his dreams, which include playing in Serie A and the Champions League. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Age | 16 years and 25 days | | Record | Youngest player to score in Serie C |
What comes next?
Pescara will play against Pontedera on Tuesday. Arena hopes he won't have to be questioned at school after the match. The team is ready to fight for promotion to Serie B.
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