Padova 0, Palermo 1

PALERMO, Italy (Interstat) — Joel Pohjanpalo’s first-half goal proved decisive as Palermo opened its Serie B campaign with a 1-0 victory over Padova on Saturday at Stadio Renzo Barbera. The match, a tightly contested affair that defied some pregame projections for higher scoring, was settled by a well-worked team move in the 38th minute. The sequence began with substitute Jonas Harder, who had entered the match earlier, combining with midfielder Antonio Palumbo. Palumbo’s precise pass found fellow substitute Pietro Fusi on the left flank. Fusi’s early cross into the penalty area was deftly flicked on by forward Jérémy Le Douaron,… Read more...