Match report
Monza Defeats Palermo 3-0 in Serie B
Monza
3–0
FT
Palermo
Mar 14, 2026
Monza secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Palermo in their Serie B match, with goals from A. Petagna, Patrick Ciurria, and Leonardo Colombo. Monza dominated the game with strong performances and crucial substitutions, while Palermo struggled to find their rhythm, particularly after receiving multiple yellow cards.
Key Facts
- • Monza scored three goals, with A. Petagna (18'), Patrick Ciurria (63'), and Leonardo Colombo (88')
- • Palermo received multiple yellow cards, including to A. Palumbo (28'), Pietro Ceccaroni (62'), Pietro Avena (77'), and F. Ranocchia (80')
- • Monza made several strategic substitutions: A. Bakoune for Hernani (46'), Leonardo Colombo for Patrick Ciurria (72'), and A. Alvarez for P. Cutrone (86')
Lineups
Monza
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 20 Demba Thiam (G)
- 13 Luca Ravanelli (D)
- 15 Filippo Delli Carri (D)
- 3 Lorenzo Lucchesi (D)
- 26 Patrick Ciurria (M)
- 14 Pedro Obiang (M)
- 8 Hernani (M)
- 32 Matteo Pessina (M)
- 7 Paulo Azzi (M)
- 10 Patrick Cutrone (F)
- 37 Andrea Petagna (F)
Substitutes
- 24 Adam Bakoune
- 21 Leonardo Colombo
- 47 Dany Mota
- 25 Agustín Álvarez
- 2 Arvid Brorsson
- 1 Semuel Pizzignacco
- 43 Aljaz Strajnar
- 27 Samuele Capolupo
- 17 Keita Baldé
- 30 Giuseppe Caso
- 28 Andrea Colpani
- 11 Omari Forson
Palermo
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 66 Jesse Joronen (G)
- 29 Patryk Peda (D)
- 13 Mattia Bani (D)
- 32 Pietro Ceccaroni (D)
- 27 Niccolò Pierozzi (M)
- 8 Jacopo Segre (M)
- 10 Filippo Ranocchia (M)
- 3 Tommaso Augello (M)
- 21 Jérémy Le Douaron (F)
- 5 Antonio Palumbo (F)
- 20 Joel Pohjanpalo (F)
Substitutes
- 18 Pietro Avena
- 96 Giangiacomo Magnani
- 7 Dennis Johnsen
- 14 Aljoša Vasić
- 31 Giacomo Corona
- 1 Alfred Gomis
- 72 Davide Veroli
- 19 Bartosz Bereszyński
- 11 Emmanuel Gyasi
- 28 Alexis Blin
- 6 Claudio Gomes
- 17 Samuel Giovane
Timeline
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18' Monza Goal · Normal GoalA. Petagna
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28' Palermo Card · Yellow CardA. Palumbo
Foul
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41' Monza Card · Yellow CardHernani
Foul
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46' Monza subst · Substitution 1Off: Hernani · On: A. Bakoune
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59' Palermo subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Pierozzi · On: P. Avena
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62' Palermo Card · Yellow CardPietro Ceccaroni
Foul
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63' Monza Goal · Normal GoalPatrick Ciurria · Assist: P. Azzi
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64' Palermo subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Peda · On: G. Magnani
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64' Palermo subst · Substitution 3Off: Pietro Ceccaroni · On: D. Johnsen
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72' Monza subst · Substitution 2Off: Patrick Ciurria · On: Leonardo Colombo
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72' Monza subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Petagna · On: D. Mota
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72' Palermo subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Segre · On: A. Vasic
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72' Palermo subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Le Douaron · On: G. Corona
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75' Monza Card · Yellow CardLuca Ravanelli
Foul
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77' Palermo Card · Yellow CardPietro Avena
Foul
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80' Palermo Card · Yellow CardF. Ranocchia
Foul
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86' Monza subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Cutrone · On: A. Alvarez
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88' Monza Goal · Normal GoalLeonardo Colombo · Assist: P. Azzi
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89' Monza subst · Substitution 5Off: P. Azzi · On: A. Brorsson
Match Stats
| Stat | Monza | Palermo |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 73% | 86% |
| Offsides | 4 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 19 |
| Corners | 3 | 10 |
| Total Passes | 295 | 399 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 9 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 4 |
| xG | 1.30 | 1.06 |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 6 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 215 | 342 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 10 |
| Saves | 4 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 9 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Monza's early goal by A. Petagna at 18' set the tone for the match, giving them a quick lead and confidence
- ▸ Palermo's multiple yellow cards, including Pietro Ceccaroni (62'), Pietro Avena (77'), and F. Ranocchia (80'), severely disrupted their game plan and allowed Monza to dominate