Palermo vs Venezia: Highlights and Stats
Venezia Triumphs in Palermo to Advance to Playoff Semi-Finals
Match Overview
Palermo faced off against Venezia in a thrilling encounter at the Renzo Barbera stadium on March 15, 2024. The match marked the first leg of the Serie B playoff semi-finals. Despite Palermo's home-field advantage, Venezia emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win.
Match-Winning Goal
The sole goal of the match came in the 62nd minute, courtesy of Pierini. His well-taken strike gave Venezia the crucial away goal and a significant advantage heading into the second leg.
Match Stats
Palermo dominated possession throughout the match, holding the ball for 58% of the time. However, Venezia was more clinical in front of goal, with five shots on target compared to Palermo's three. The visitors also committed fewer fouls and had a higher passing accuracy.
Key Highlights
Some of the key highlights of the match included:
* Pierini's goal in the 62nd minute * Palermo's inability to convert their chances * Venezia's defensive resilienceConclusion
Venezia's 1-0 victory gives them a narrow but crucial advantage heading into the second leg of the playoff semi-finals. Palermo will need to show a significant improvement in their attacking prowess if they want to overturn the deficit and advance to the next round. The second leg is scheduled to be played on March 22, 2024, at Venezia's home ground, the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo.
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