Palermo 1, Padova 0

PADOVA, Italy (Interstat) — A dramatic stoppage-time goal from defender Mattia Bani delivered a 1-0 victory for visiting Palermo over Padova in a contentious Serie B match on Saturday that saw two players sent off. The match, played before a crowd at Stadio Comunale Euganeo, was defined by defensive grit and pivotal interventions from substitutes, ultimately defying pregame projections that heavily favored the home side. Palermo’s path to three points was forged in adversity after going down to 10 men in the 25th minute. Padova’s Ruí Modesto was shown a straight red card for a dangerous challenge, handing the visitors… Read more...