Palermo will end the regular season in a ranking position ranging from sixth to eighth place, depends on the results of the last day. But there was a period in which the pinks really seemed to be fighting for direct promotion, then the collapse. The comparison with the ‘big’ teams, in the last ten days, is merciless.
The gap between sixth-placed Palermo and second-placed Como is 19 pointsan enormity for a team that seemed like it could really fight to reach Serie A. However, before taking the field for the 28th matchday of the championship, Palermo, fifth in the rankings, was just five points away from second-placed Venezia.
The ten matches played between the 28th and 37th matchdays show disappointing numbers to say the least for a team with great ambitions. Palermo has recorded five defeats (two at home against Venezia and Reggiana, three away against Brescia, Pisa and Spezia), four draws (three at home against Sampdoria, Parma and Ascoli, one away against Cosenza) and only a victory (even dated March 10th, away on the Lecco pitch). Data that provides an idea of the Rosanero’s collapse.
The comparison with Como and Venice is truly merciless: just think that between the 28th and 37th matchdays the Lombards recorded seven victories, two draws and only one defeat. While Venezia collected six wins, one draw and three defeats.
Considering only the last ten rounds, i rosanero are third from last with seven points won; The How is first in this special ranking with 23 points, the Venice fourth with 19. The great performance of the team should be underlined Sampdoria – most likely Palermo’s opponent in the preliminary round of the playoffs – who have won 21 points in the last ten matchdays.
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