Inzaghi’s team is first, waiting for Modena. Stroppa moves to -3, fourth. Padova pays for being outnumbered, Avellino creates but fails to score against Mantova
The top spot in Serie B changes, at least for one night. Palermo returns to winning ways after three games and takes the lead in the standings. Inzaghi’s team beats Spezia 2-1: Pohjanpalo (fourth goal in the league) and Pierozzi take care of business at the Picco. Chaos in the final minutes, D’Angelo’s men’s reaction comes too late. Joronen saved a penalty from Esposito in the 90th minute, but after a scramble in the box, the ball ended up in the net. The Rosanero are now top with 15 points, waiting for Modena, who are one point behind, to play Entella on Sunday. Meanwhile, Frosinone’s run comes to a halt. Venezia overwhelm Alvini’s side 3-0 and climb to 12 points. Yeboah did it all: he assisted Compagnon’s goal and scored on the rebound after Palmisani saved the penalty. In the second half, the Spaniard Casas sealed the deal. It is the Gialloblù’s first defeat of the season. Monza’s new American owners can rejoice as Bianco’s team (disqualified) beat Catanzaro. Bari turned the boos at the San Nicola into applause. The hosts overturned the result against Padova from 0-1 to 2-1: Cerri’s header in the 84th minute was decisive, giving Caserta’s team their first victory. Despite many chances, especially for the Biancoverdi, Avellino-Mantova ended goalless. At 7:30 p.m., Cesena-Reggiana. The other six matches of the seventh round will be played on Sunday.
Serie B, today’s results— Results and scorers from the seventh round of Serie B:
- Avellino-Mantova 0-0
- Bari-Padova 2-1 scorers: 50′ Bortolussi (P), 71′ pen. Moncini (B), 84′ Cerri (B); sent off 69′ Capelli (P)
- Monza-Catanzaro 2-1 scorers: 5′ Cisse (C), 37′ Alvarez (M), 66′ Birindelli (M)
- Venezia-Frosinone 3-0 scorers: 3′ Compagnon, 16′ Yeboah, 53′ Casas
- Spezia-Palermo 1-2 scorers: 42′ Pohjanpalo (P), 58′ Pierozzi (P), 90′ own goal Giovane
