Match report

Palermo Defeats Spal 2–1 in Serie B Clash

Palermo
Palermo
2–1
FT
Spal
Spal
May 6, 2023

Palermo triumphed over Spal with a hard-fought 2-1 win in the latest Serie B fixture. The match was marked by an early own goal from Biagio Meccariello and a quick follow-up score by Matteo Brunori, which set the tone for Palermo's lead. Despite a late goal by M. Varnier for Spal, Palermo held on to secure three crucial points in their bid for promotion.

Key Facts

  • • Biagio Meccariello scored an own goal for Palermo at the 29th minute.
  • • Matteo Brunori netted a normal goal for Palermo at the 35th minute.
  • • Spal's M. Varnier managed to score in the 66th minute, reducing Palermo's lead.
  • • Palermo received two yellow cards, one from Matteo Brunori and another from I. Marconi.

Lineups

Palermo

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 22 M. Pigliacelli (G)
  • 37 A. Matějů (D)
  • 18 I. Nedelcearu (D)
  • 15 I. Marconi (D)
  • 25 A. Buttaro (M)
  • 8 J. Segre (M)
  • 5 C. Gomes (M)
  • 26 V. Verre (M)
  • 3 M. Sala (M)
  • 9 M. Brunori (F)
  • 7 G. Tutino (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 E. Soleri
  • 31 G. Aurelio
  • 19 L. Vido
  • 14 J. Broh
  • 48 D. Bettella
  • 11 E. Masciangelo
  • 4 R. Orihuela
  • 1 G. Grotta
  • 12 S. Massolo
  • 21 S. Damiani
  • 2 S. Graves
  • 30 N. Valente

Spal

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Alfonso (G)
  • 2 A. Fiordaliso (D)
  • 13 M. Varnier (D)
  • 6 B. Meccariello (D)
  • 3 A. Tripaldelli (D)
  • 5 N. Contiliano (M)
  • 20 M. Prati (M)
  • 37 F. Maistro (M)
  • 99 S. Rabbi (M)
  • 32 N. Rauti (F)
  • 9 G. Moncini (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 I. Fetfatzidis
  • 4 C. Dalle Mura
  • 27 P. Peda
  • 28 F. Puletto
  • 19 A. La Mantia
  • 40 G. Tunjov
  • 21 R. Celia
  • 26 F. Parravicini
  • 49 G. Rossi
  • 17 A. Pomini
  • 31 Gabriel Brazão
  • 23 A. Murgia

Timeline

  1. Palermo
    29' Palermo Goal · Own Goal
    Biagio Meccariello
  2. Palermo
    35' Palermo Goal · Normal Goal
    Matteo Brunori
  3. Palermo
    37' Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    Matteo Brunori

    Foul

  4. Spal
    46' Spal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Rabbi · On: I. Fetfatzidis
  5. Spal
    46' Spal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Tripaldelli · On: C. Dalle Mura
  6. Palermo
    50' Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    I. Marconi

    Foul

  7. Spal
    66' Spal Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Varnier · Assist: I. Fetfatzidis
  8. Palermo
    68' Palermo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Tutino · On: E. Soleri
  9. Palermo
    68' Palermo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Marco Sala · On: G. Aurelio
  10. Palermo
    76' Palermo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matteo Brunori · On: L. Vido
  11. Spal
    77' Spal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Maistro · On: F. Puletto
  12. Spal
    77' Spal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Varnier · On: P. Peda
  13. Spal
    79' Spal Card · Yellow Card
    N. Rauti

    Foul

  14. Spal
    84' Spal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Rauti · On: A. La Mantia
  15. Palermo
    86' Palermo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Marconi · On: D. Bettella
  16. Spal
    90'+1 Spal Card · Yellow Card
    F. Puletto

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Palermo Spal
Fouls 13 12
Pass Accuracy 77% 85%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 11
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 336 555
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 5 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 8
Possession 38% 62%
Accurate Passes 260 472
Shots Inside Box 8 8
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early own goal by Biagio Meccariello set the stage for Palermo's strong start.
  • ▸ Spal's M. Varnier scored a crucial goal in the 66th minute, providing hope but ultimately not enough to overturn the scoreline.