Match report

Catanzaro Defeats Palermo 1-0 in Serie B Clash

Catanzaro
Catanzaro
1–0
FT
Palermo
Palermo
Oct 25, 2025

In a closely contested encounter, Catanzaro emerged victorious against Palermo with a single goal scored by A. Cisse during the first half, securing a hard-fought win that will boost their standings in Serie B.

Key Facts

  • • Catanzaro 1–0 Palermo (Serie B)
  • • Goal: A. Cisse at 45'
  • • Yellow cards for Catanzaro: J. Petriccione, S. Pontisso, P. Iemmello
  • • Substitutions: Palermo replaced N. Pierozzi with B. Bereszynski (46'), J. Le Douaron with M. Brunori (67')
  • • Catanzaro's late subs included G. Alesi for S. Pontisso and M. D'Alessandro for G. Di Chiara (both at 72')

Lineups

Catanzaro

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 22 M. Pigliacelli (G)
  • 84 T. Cassandro (D)
  • 4 Matias Antonini (D)
  • 23 N. Brighenti (D)
  • 27 C. Favasuli (M)
  • 10 J. Petriccione (M)
  • 20 S. Pontisso (M)
  • 17 G. Di Chiara (M)
  • 32 F. Rispoli (F)
  • 80 A. Cisse (F)
  • 9 P. Iemmello (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 C. Marietta
  • 5 E. Bashi
  • 18 D. Bettella
  • 98 D. Buglio
  • 28 R. Oudin
  • 30 G. Alesi
  • 19 P. Nuamah
  • 45 N. Buso
  • 77 M. D'Alessandro
  • 14 M. Liberali
  • 7 L. Pandolfi
  • 8 F. Pittarello

Palermo

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 66 J. Joronen (G)
  • 27 N. Pierozzi (D)
  • 29 P. Peda (D)
  • 32 P. Ceccaroni (D)
  • 23 S. Diakite (M)
  • 8 J. Segre (M)
  • 10 F. Ranocchia (M)
  • 3 T. Augello (M)
  • 21 J. Le Douaron (F)
  • 5 A. Palumbo (F)
  • 20 J. Pohjanpalo (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Gomis
  • 22 F. Bardi
  • 6 C. Gomes
  • 9 M. Brunori
  • 14 A. Vasic
  • 17 S. Giovane
  • 19 B. Bereszynski
  • 28 A. Blin
  • 31 G. Corona
  • 72 D. Veroli

Timeline

  1. Palermo
    8' Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    N. Pierozzi

    Foul

  2. Catanzaro
    15' Catanzaro Card · Yellow Card
    J. Petriccione

    Foul

  3. Catanzaro
    39' Catanzaro Card · Yellow Card
    S. Pontisso

    Argument

  4. Catanzaro
    45' Catanzaro Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Cisse · Assist: P. Iemmello
  5. Palermo
    46' Palermo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Pierozzi · On: B. Bereszynski
  6. Catanzaro
    50' Catanzaro Card · Yellow Card
    P. Iemmello

    Foul

  7. Palermo
    67' Palermo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Le Douaron · On: Matteo Brunori
  8. Catanzaro
    72' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Pontisso · On: G. Alesi
  9. Catanzaro
    72' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Di Chiara · On: M. D'Alessandro
  10. Palermo
    73' Palermo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Augello · On: A. Vasic
  11. Palermo
    74' Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    P. Peda

    Foul

  12. Palermo
    77' Palermo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Ranocchia · On: G. Corona
  13. Palermo
    78' Palermo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Segre · On: C. Gomes
  14. Catanzaro
    84' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Cisse · On: Filippo Pittarello
  15. Catanzaro
    89' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Iemmello · On: D. Bettella
  16. Palermo
    90'+2 Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    A. Palumbo

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Catanzaro Palermo
Fouls 8 25
Pass Accuracy 76% 83%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 15
Corners 2 8
Total Passes 303 391
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 3 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 231 323
Shots Inside Box 7 11
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Cisse's goal in the 45th minute was crucial, setting the tone for Catanzaro’s determined defensive display to maintain their lead throughout.
  • ▸ Palermo struggled with multiple yellow cards and numerous substitutions, which disrupted their rhythm and failed to capitalize on opportunities.