Match report

Palermo Defeats Reggina 2–1 in Serie B Clash

Palermo
Palermo
2–1
FT
Reggina
Reggina
Feb 5, 2023

Palermo managed to secure a hard-fought win over Reggina in the Serie B competition. Despite early setbacks, Palermo capitalized on key moments including an own goal and a well-executed penalty by Matteo Brunori. The victory was sealed with a late strike from E. Soleri, who also received a yellow card for his efforts.

Key Facts

  • • Matteo Brunori opened the scoring for Palermo at 47' with a penalty kick.
  • • Reggina's I. Marconi contributed to an own goal in the 76th minute, giving Palermo a crucial lead.
  • • E. Soleri added a second goal for Palermo in the 81st minute, sealing their victory.
  • • Z. Majer of Reggina was sent off with a red card in stoppage time.

Lineups

Palermo

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 22 M. Pigliacelli (G)
  • 37 A. Matějů (D)
  • 18 I. Nedelcearu (D)
  • 15 I. Marconi (D)
  • 30 N. Valente (M)
  • 8 J. Segre (M)
  • 21 S. Damiani (M)
  • 28 D. Šarić (M)
  • 3 M. Sala (M)
  • 9 M. Brunori (F)
  • 10 F. Di Mariano (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 V. Verre
  • 14 J. Broh
  • 27 E. Soleri
  • 7 G. Tutino
  • 2 S. Graves
  • 25 A. Buttaro
  • 31 G. Aurelio
  • 4 R. Orihuela
  • 12 S. Massolo
  • 1 G. Grotta

Reggina

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Contini (G)
  • 27 N. Pierozzi (D)
  • 3 T. Cionek (D)
  • 28 R. Gagliolo (D)
  • 17 G. Di Chiara (D)
  • 37 Ž. Majer (M)
  • 8 L. Crisetig (M)
  • 94 D. Liotti (M)
  • 31 L. Canotto (F)
  • 7 J. Ménez (F)
  • 99 R. Rivas (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 D. Strelec
  • 11 E. Cicerelli
  • 9 G. Gori
  • 13 D. Bouah
  • 6 G. Loiacono
  • 12 T. Aglietti
  • 24 E. Terranova
  • 25 A. Lombardi
  • 22 S. Colombi
  • 38 W. Bondo

Timeline

  1. Reggina
    3' Reggina Card · Yellow Card
    Z. Majer

    Foul

  2. Palermo
    46' Palermo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Segre · On: V. Verre
  3. Palermo
    47' Palermo Goal · Penalty
    Matteo Brunori
  4. Palermo
    56' Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    V. Verre

    Foul

  5. Reggina
    60' Reggina subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Ménez · On: D. Strelec
  6. Reggina
    60' Reggina subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Canotto · On: E. Cicerelli
  7. Palermo
    63' Palermo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Damiani · On: J. Broh
  8. Reggina
    69' Reggina Card · Yellow Card
    G. Di Chiara

    Argument

  9. Reggina
    76' Reggina Goal · Own Goal
    I. Marconi
  10. Palermo
    77' Palermo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matteo Brunori · On: E. Soleri
  11. Palermo
    77' Palermo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Francesco Di Mariano · On: G. Tutino
  12. Palermo
    81' Palermo Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Soleri · Assist: Aleš Matějů
  13. Palermo
    82' Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    E. Soleri
  14. Reggina
    83' Reggina subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Rivas · On: G. Gori
  15. Palermo
    84' Palermo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Valente · On: Simon Graves Jensen
  16. Reggina
    86' Reggina subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Pierozzi · On: D. Bouah
  17. Reggina
    88' Reggina Card · Yellow Card
    D. Bouah

    Foul

  18. Palermo
    90'+1 Palermo Var · Penalty confirmed
    E. Soleri
  19. Reggina
    90' Reggina Card · Yellow Card
    Z. Majer

    Foul

  20. Reggina
    90' Reggina Card · Red Card
    Z. Majer

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Palermo Reggina
Fouls 8 15
Pass Accuracy 76% 81%
Offsides 3 4
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 11 12
Corners 3 8
Total Passes 343 497
Yellow Cards 3 5
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 3 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 7
Possession 41% 59%
Accurate Passes 262 404
Shots Inside Box 6 8
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Palermo's early penalty goal by Matteo Brunori set the tone for the match, providing an early lead despite defensive pressure.
  • ▸ The own goal from Reggina's I. Marconi at 76' significantly shifted momentum in favor of Palermo and proved to be a critical turning point.