PALERMO – Palermo reaches the semi-final of the Serie B championship playoffs: the Sicilians beat Sampdoria 2-0 thanks to a brace from Diakitè, who scored in the 43rd minute of the first half and in the 2nd minute of the second half. In the semi-final, Palermo will face Venezia. The first leg is scheduled for Monday evening, the return leg is scheduled for Friday 24 May.
In the first half it was Mignani’s team that led the way: the first thrill after 2′ with a shot by Brunori, the ball, thanks to a deflection, ended up between Insigne and Soleri who both tried a scissors kick, sending the ball just wide. In the 8th minute the Rosanero were once again in danger: Brunori advanced towards the area, served Soleri, the attacker, with his back to the goal, passed it for Insigne who ate up a colossal opportunity by grazing the post. After 19′ Mignani has to give up Ceccaroni who due to injury gives way to Marconi. In the 27th minute Insigne tries again with a shot from distance which is inaccurate. In the 34th minute, excellent cross by Brunori from the left and header by Soleri who finds a great response from Stankovic. In the 43rd minute Palermo took the lead: Brunori’s cross crossed the area, Diakité resolved the melee and scored with his right foot; second goal in a row for the winger who scored the winning goal in the last match at Sudtirol which allowed his team to maintain sixth place. The second half begins and Palermo doubles their lead after 2′: Lund’s cross from the left and a winning deflection again by Diakité who volleys past Stankovic. In the 5th minute Palermo were still dangerous with a shot from Ranocchia that went just wide. In the 15th minute Samp’s first shot came thanks to the newly introduced Stojanovic who found an excellent response from the under 21 goalkeeper Desplanches who lifted it in the corner. Samp pushes forward with the strength of desperation. In the 23rd minute De Luca tries to volley but the Rosanero goalkeeper isn’t surprised. In the 31st minute Palermo were in danger again with Brunori coming face to face with the goalkeeper who managed to block the shot.
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