Match report

Palermo Defeats Catanzaro 3-2 in Serie B

Palermo
Palermo
3–2
FT
Catanzaro
Catanzaro
May 1, 2026

In a gripping Serie B clash, Palermo staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Catanzaro 3-2, ensuring they remain in the running for a promotion spot. The game began with Catanzaro taking an early lead through Filippo Pittarello, who scored in the third minute. Palermo responded through a goal by D. Johnsen at the 15-minute mark. Pittarello extended Catanzaro's lead with his second goal in the 32nd minute, only for Palermo to level the score with an own goal by P. Nuamah in the 54th minute. The tu

Key Facts

  • • Palermo 3-2 Catanzaro
  • • Filippo Pittarello (Catanzaro) scored twice, at 3' and 32'
  • • D. Johnsen (Palermo) scored at 15'
  • • P. Nuamah (Palermo) scored an own goal at 54'
  • • J. Pohjanpalo (Palermo) scored the winning penalty at 86'
  • • E. Gyasi (Palermo) and D. Johnsen (Palermo) received yellow cards

Lineups

Palermo

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 66 J. Joronen (G)
  • 96 G. Magnani (D)
  • 13 M. Bani (D)
  • 72 D. Veroli (D)
  • 27 N. Pierozzi (M)
  • 17 S. Giovane (M)
  • 10 F. Ranocchia (M)
  • 18 R. Modesto (M)
  • 11 E. Gyasi (F)
  • 7 D. Johnsen (F)
  • 20 J. Pohjanpalo (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Gomis
  • 19 B. Bereszynski
  • 32 P. Ceccaroni
  • 28 A. Blin
  • 5 A. Palumbo
  • 8 J. Segre
  • 21 J. Le Douaron
  • 29 P. Peda
  • 3 T. Augello
  • 6 C. Gomes
  • 14 A. Vasic
  • 31 G. Corona

Catanzaro

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 22 M. Pigliacelli (G)
  • 62 R. Frosinini (D)
  • 4 Matias Antonini (D)
  • 6 Fellipe Jack (D)
  • 27 C. Favasuli (M)
  • 21 M. Pompetti (M)
  • 20 S. Pontisso (M)
  • 94 F. Di Francesco (M)
  • 28 R. Oudin (F)
  • 19 P. Nuamah (F)
  • 8 F. Pittarello (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 C. Marietta
  • 77 M. D'Alessandro
  • 10 J. Petriccione
  • 98 D. Buglio
  • 84 T. Cassandro
  • 30 G. Alesi
  • 14 M. Liberali
  • 5 E. Bashi
  • 39 N. Koffi
  • 26 B. Verrengia
  • 2 G. Esteves
  • 32 F. Rispoli

Timeline

  1. Catanzaro
    3' Catanzaro Goal · Normal Goal
    Filippo Pittarello
  2. Palermo
    15' Palermo Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Johnsen · Assist: F. Ranocchia
  3. Catanzaro
    32' Catanzaro Goal · Normal Goal
    Filippo Pittarello · Assist: F. Di Francesco
  4. Palermo
    45'+2 Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    E. Gyasi

    Foul

  5. Palermo
    46' Palermo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Pierozzi · On: T. Augello
  6. Palermo
    54' Palermo Goal · Own Goal
    P. Nuamah
  7. Catanzaro
    61' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Nuamah · On: G. Alesi
  8. Palermo
    63' Palermo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Mattia Bani · On: B. Bereszynski
  9. Palermo
    63' Palermo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Gyasi · On: A. Vasic
  10. Palermo
    69' Palermo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Magnani · On: P. Peda
  11. Catanzaro
    71' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Di Francesco · On: N. Koffi
  12. Catanzaro
    71' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Oudin · On: F. Rispoli
  13. Palermo
    77' Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    D. Johnsen

    Foul

  14. Palermo
    84' Palermo Var · Penalty confirmed
    P. Peda
  15. Palermo
    86' Palermo Goal · Penalty
    J. Pohjanpalo
  16. Catanzaro
    87' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Frosinini · On: T. Cassandro
  17. Catanzaro
    88' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Matias Antonini · On: E. Bashi

Match Stats

Stat Palermo Catanzaro
Fouls 17 10
Pass Accuracy 76% 86%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 15
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 316 461
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 6 8
xG 2.24 1.52
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented -0.33 -0.33
Accurate Passes 241 397
Shots Inside Box 9 10
Saves 6 3
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Palermo's own goal at the 54th minute allowed Catanzaro to regain the lead, putting pressure on Palermo's defense.
  • ▸ The controversial penalty awarded and converted by J. Pohjanpalo at the 86th minute shifted the momentum decisively towards Palermo, leading to their eventual victory.