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28% Ball Possession CROTONE and 72% Ball Possession PALERMO
Crotone 1 – 1 Palermo 
23′ Marcello Trotta 66′ Ilija Nestoroski
Serie A Standing BEFORE the game:
Crotone, 20th position with 0 points and a negative goal difference of -4
Palermo, 19th position with 1 point and a negative goal difference of -4
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | DIFF | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Palermo | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:5 | -4 | 1 |
| 20 | Crotone | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:6 | -4 | 0 |
Tough situation for Crotone and Palermo the only teams not winning a game this season. The battle for salvation still on as this draw keeps them in the relegation zone, same position. It might be a positive draw for Crotone gaining their first point in the Serie A after their promotion from Serie B avoiding to lose this home game. Bottom line, it’s an uphill battle for Crotone and Palermo to keep climbing the Serie A Table.
Crotone opening the score in the 23rd minute. It is forward Marcello Trotta to deliver a left footed shot defeating Palermo goalkeeper Josip Posavec from close range in the center. It’s a historical goal for Trotta as this will remind the Club of their first goal giving them a 1 point in Serie A.
Photo: facebook.com/F.C.Crotone
Palermo equalizing in the 66th minute. Forward Ilija Nestorovski defeating Crotone goalkeeper Alex Cordaz with a left footed shot in the bottom right corner. The assist is by midfielder Haitam Aleesami with a cross.
Photo: palermocalcio.it
- There are no precedents in Serie A between Crotone vs Palermo as Crotone is playing in the Serie A for the first time in their history after being promoted from Serie B. The last time they played was in Serie B at the Renzo Barbera Stadium ending with a 0-0 in the 2013 – 2014 Season. In general, stats showing Palermo with 2 wins, 2 draws, and Crotone without a victory. Crotone scoring only 2 goals and Palermo 5 goals.
Here is CROTONE official starting lineup by coach Davide Nicola:
CROTONE (3-4-3): Cordaz; Ceccherini, Claiton, Ferrari; Capezzi, Rohden, Crisetig, Martella; Falcinelli, Trotta, Palladino.
Here is PALERMO official starting lineup by coach Roberto De Zerbi:
PALERMO (4-3-3): Posavec; Rispoli, González, Rajković, Aleesami; Hiljemark, Bruno Henrique, Gazzi; Diamanti, Nestorovski, Sallai.
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Stats BEFORE the game. Top scorer of CROTONE: Sampirisi and Palladino with 1 goal each
Top scorer of PALERMO: Andrea Rispoli with 1 goal
| crotone | Goals | Goals | Palermo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sampirisi, Mario | 1 | 1 | Rispoli, Andrea |
| Palladino, Raffaele | 1 |
Stats. Here are the last 3 games of CROTONE: 3 lost
| 12/09/16 | SA | Empoli – Crotone | 2:1 | 3 | |||
| 28/08/16 | SA | Crotone – Genoa | 1:3 | 2 | |||
| 21/08/16 | SA | Bologna – Crotone | 1:0 | 1 |
Here are the last 3 games of PALERMO: 1 draw. 2 lost
| 10/09/16 | SA | Palermo – Napoli | 0:3 | 3 |
| 28/08/16 | SA | Inter – Palermo | 1:1 | 2 |
| 21/08/16 | SA | Palermo – Sassuolo | 0:1 | 1 |
Disciplinary Situation BEFORE the game. 1 suspended player for CROTONE: Dussene
Crotone dressing room before the game….
Photo: facebook.com/F.C.Crotone
2016 – 2017 Italian Serie A Week 4
Crotone 1 – 1 Palermo
Sunday 18 September 2016
Adriatio Stadium
Crotone, Italy
15:00
Referee: CELI
Assistants: PERETTI – GAVA
Fourth Official: CARBONE
ADD1: GIACOMELLI
ADD2: ABBATTISTA
Goals: 23′ Marcello Trotta (C), 66′ Ilija Nestoroski (P)
Official lineups – formations:
CROTONE (3-4-3): Cordaz; Ceccherini, Claiton, Ferrari; Capezzi, Rohden, Crisetig, Martella; Falcinelli, Trotta, Palladino.
Subs: Festa, Cojocaru, Nalini, Stoian, Barberis, Salzano, Cuomo, Tonev, Sampirisi, Simy.
Coach: Davide Nicola.
PALERMO (4-3-3): Posavec; Rispoli, González, Rajković, Aleesami; Hiljemark, Bruno Henrique, Gazzi; Diamanti, Nestorovski, Sallai.
Subs.: Fulignati, Vitiello, Andelkovic, Goldaniga, Embalo, Cionek, Chochev, Balogh, Bouy, Jajalo, Pezzella, Lo Faso.
Coach: Roberto De Zerbi.
