Match report

Palermo Defeats Empoli 2-1 in Serie A Clash

Palermo
Palermo
2–1
FT
Empoli
Empoli
May 28, 2017

Palermo emerged victorious over Empoli with a 2-1 triumph in their Serie A encounter. Goals from Ilija Nestorovski and Bruno Henrique proved crucial as Palermo managed to hold off Empoli's late effort, with Rade Krunic scoring for the visitors. The match saw numerous yellow cards, as both teams faced several disciplinary actions.

Key Facts

  • • Palermo 2–1 Empoli
  • • Ilija Nestorovski scored the first goal (76')
  • • Bruno Henrique netted the second goal (84')
  • • Rade Krunic replied for Empoli (87')
  • • H. Aleesami and A. Diamanti received yellow cards for Palermo
  • • G. Bellusci, A. Diousse, V. Laurini, and A. Costa were yellow-carded for Empoli

Lineups

Palermo

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 68 A. Fulignati (G)
  • 3 A. Rispoli (M)
  • 15 T. Cionek (D)
  • 12 G. González (D)
  • 19 H. Aleesami (D)
  • 6 E. Goldaniga (D)
  • 23 A. Diamanti (F)
  • 28 M. Jajalo (M)
  • 18 I. Chochev (M)
  • 61 G. Ruggiero (M)
  • 30 I. Nestorovski (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 Bruno Henrique
  • 22 N. Balogh
  • 98 S. Lo Faso
  • 9 S. Silva
  • 44 T. Šunjić
  • 55 L. Marson
  • 8 A. Trajkovski
  • 89 M. Morganella
  • 70 S. Giuliano
  • 1 J. Posavec
  • 20 R. Sallai

Empoli

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 23 A. Pelagotti (G)
  • 21 M. Pasqual (D)
  • 6 G. Bellusci (D)
  • 15 A. Costa (D)
  • 2 V. Laurini (D)
  • 11 D. Croce (M)
  • 17 M. Zajc (M)
  • 33 R. Krunić (M)
  • 8 A. El Hadji (M)
  • 7 M. Maccarone (F)
  • 27 M. Thiam (F)

Substitutes

  • 89 G. Marilungo
  • 20 M. Pucciarelli
  • 1 M. Pugliesi
  • 3 M. Zambelli
  • 13 F. Veseli
  • 88 A. Tello
  • 19 F. Barba
  • 24 U. Ćosić
  • 5 J. Mauri
  • 4 F. Dimarco
  • 9 L. Mchedlidze
  • 12 G. Meli

Timeline

  1. Palermo
    11' Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    H. Aleesami
  2. Empoli
    38' Empoli Card · Yellow Card
    G. Bellusci
  3. Empoli
    49' Empoli Card · Yellow Card
    A. Diousse
  4. Empoli
    58' Empoli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Maccarone · On: G. Marilungo
  5. Palermo
    60' Palermo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Ruggiero · On: Bruno Henrique
  6. Empoli
    60' Empoli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Zajc · On: M. Pucciarelli
  7. Empoli
    66' Empoli Card · Yellow Card
    V. Laurini
  8. Empoli
    67' Empoli Card · Yellow Card
    A. Costa
  9. Palermo
    69' Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    A. Diamanti
  10. Palermo
    74' Palermo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Jajalo · On: N. Balogh
  11. Palermo
    76' Palermo Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Nestorovski · Assist: A. Rispoli
  12. Palermo
    82' Palermo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Diamanti · On: S. Lo Faso
  13. Palermo
    84' Palermo Goal · Normal Goal
    Bruno Henrique
  14. Empoli
    87' Empoli Goal · Normal Goal
    Rade Krunić · Assist: M. Thiam
  15. Palermo
    90' Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    I. Chochev

Match Stats

Stat Palermo Empoli
Fouls 18 16
Pass Accuracy 73% 82%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 10 17
Corners 0 7
Total Passes 405 514
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 5 4
Shots off Target 2 10
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes 297 420
Shots Inside Box 7 14
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Palermo took the lead when Ilija Nestorovski found the back of the net in the 76th minute, setting the tone for the home side
  • ▸ Bruno Henrique's goal in the 84th minute extended Palermo's lead, seemingly sealing the victory
  • ▸ Empoli fought back with Rade Krunic scoring a consolation goal in the 87th minute, but it was too little too late