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Palermo fight back to beat Empoli and strengthen their lead
Palermo came from behind to beat Empoli at the Castellani stadium in Italy.
Empoli took an early lead with a penalty, but Palermo scored several times to turn the match around.
A second penalty for Empoli brought the hosts back into contention before Palermo scored again to secure the win.
Palermo missed chances and hit the woodwork, and coach Filippo Inzaghi pointed to those mistakes after the match.
He also made tactical changes that helped his team get the result.
The win strengthened Palermo's position at the top of the table.
The club is aiming to return to Serie A, but Inzaghi said the path remains long and difficult.
Palermo came from behind to beat Empoli and strengthen their position at the top of the table.
Saporiti put Empoli ahead with a penalty converted on his debut.
Palermo responded with goals credited in the report to Pohjanpalo, Palumbo and Johnsen.
Popov scored a penalty to bring Empoli back into the match before Cassandro secured Palermo’s win.
Palermo coach Filippo Inzaghi praised the result but also pointed to his team’s missed chances.
- Who
- Palermo and Empoli, with Filippo Inzaghi coaching Palermo.
- What
- Palermo fought back to beat Empoli and consolidate their lead.
- When
- 10 October 2026, the article’s publication date; the match date is not stated.
- Where
- Empoli, at the Castellani stadium.
- Why
- Palermo’s win strengthened their position at the top of the table.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
the road to Serie A remains long and winding
Saporiti gave Empoli the lead from the penalty spot.
Pohjanpalo, Palumbo and Johnsen scored for Palermo.
Popov scored a penalty to bring Empoli back into the match.
Cassandro scored to seal Palermo’s win.
- Venue
- Castellani stadium, Empoli
- Empoli scorer
- Saporiti, from a penalty
- Palermo scorers named in the report
- Pohjanpalo, Palumbo, Johnsen and Cassandro
- Empoli penalty scorer
- Popov
- Palermo coach
- Filippo Inzaghi
Sources
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