Match report
Pescara Defeats Palermo 2-1 in Serie B Clash
Pescara
2–1
FT
Palermo
Mar 1, 2026
Pescara emerged victorious against Palermo with a narrow 2-1 win in the latest Serie B encounter. The match was marked by early setbacks for Palermo, including multiple yellow cards and substitutions, which ultimately impacted their performance. Despite conceding first through J. Pohjanpalo's goal, Pescara fought back with goals from L. Insigne and L. Meazzi to secure a crucial three points.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Pescara 2–1 Palermo
- • Goals: J. Pohjanpalo (Palermo), L. Insigne, L. Meazzi (Pescara)
- • Yellow Cards: G. Acampora, D. Bettella, G. Brugman (Pescara); P. Peda, F. Ranocchia (Palermo)
- • Substitutions: B. Bereszynski for P. Peda, A. Blin and J. Le Douaron for Palermo; L. Berardi, L. Meazzi, G. Altare for Pescara
Lineups
Pescara
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 22 Ivan Saio (G)
- 19 Davide Faraoni (D)
- 2 Riccardo Capellini (D)
- 6 Davide Bettella (D)
- 32 Andrea Cagnano (D)
- 14 Luca Valzania (M)
- 8 Gastón Brugman (M)
- 13 Gennaro Acampora (M)
- 11 Lorenzo Insigne (M)
- 31 Flavio Russo (F)
- 9 Antonio Di Nardo (F)
Substitutes
- 36 Lorenzo Berardi
- 7 Lorenzo Meazzi
- 15 Giorgio Altare
- 12 Nicolò Profeta
- 44 Magnus Brøndbo
- 95 Gabriele Corbo
- 3 Gaetano Letizia
- 5 Julian Brandes
- 18 Lamine Fanne
- 27 Giacomo Olzer
Palermo
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 66 Jesse Joronen (G)
- 29 Patryk Peda (D)
- 96 Giangiacomo Magnani (D)
- 32 Pietro Ceccaroni (D)
- 27 Niccolò Pierozzi (M)
- 8 Jacopo Segre (M)
- 10 Filippo Ranocchia (M)
- 3 Tommaso Augello (M)
- 5 Antonio Palumbo (F)
- 7 Dennis Johnsen (F)
- 20 Joel Pohjanpalo (F)
Substitutes
- 19 Bartosz Bereszyński
- 28 Alexis Blin
- 21 Jérémy Le Douaron
- 6 Claudio Gomes
- 72 Davide Veroli
- 77 Francesco Di Bartolo Zuccarello
- 1 Alfred Gomis
- 17 Samuel Giovane
- 11 Emmanuel Gyasi
- 14 Aljoša Vasić
- 18 Rui Modesto
- 31 Giacomo Corona
Timeline
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45' Palermo Card · Yellow CardP. Peda
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46' Palermo subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Peda · On: B. Bereszynski
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47' Palermo Goal · Normal GoalJ. Pohjanpalo · Assist: J. Segre
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50' Pescara Card · Yellow CardG. Acampora
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52' Palermo Card · Yellow CardF. Ranocchia
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55' Pescara Goal · Normal GoalL. Insigne · Assist: A. Di Nardo
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62' Palermo subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Ranocchia · On: A. Blin
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62' Palermo subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Johnsen · On: J. Le Douaron
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63' Pescara subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Acampora · On: L. Berardi
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68' Pescara subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Insigne · On: L. Meazzi
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74' Palermo subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Segre · On: C. Gomes
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80' Palermo subst · Substitution 5Off: G. Magnani · On: D. Veroli
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85' Pescara subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Faraoni · On: G. Altare
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87' Pescara Goal · Normal GoalL. Meazzi
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89' Pescara Card · Yellow CardD. Bettella
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90'+2 Pescara Card · Yellow CardG. Brugman
Match Stats
| Stat | Pescara | Palermo |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 75% | 73% |
| Offsides | 3 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 12 |
| Corners | 9 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 386 | 343 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 5 |
| xG | 1.30 | 1.46 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 5 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 290 | 249 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 10 |
| Saves | 3 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Pescara's equalizer by L. Insigne in the 55th minute changed the momentum of the game, giving them renewed confidence and control.
- ▸ The second goal scored by substitute L. Meazzi in the 87th minute sealed Pescara’s victory, securing a hard-fought win in their Serie B campaign.