PALERMO, Italy (Interstat) — Palermo outlasted Empoli FC 3-2 in a Serie B match Saturday at Stadio Renzo Barbera.

Substitute Gabriele Guarino opened the scoring for the hosts in the 5th minute. Empoli’s Andrea Fulignati, also a substitute, leveled in the 24th. Palermo forward Joel Pohjanpalo netted the eventual winner in the 57th, adding to his earlier goal. Empoli’s Tyronne Ebuehi scored in the 72nd to create a tense finish.

The match featured eight yellow cards, including two in stoppage time. The victory solidifies Palermo’s strong league position, while Empoli’s inconsistent form continues.