Monza, Italy, ITA — The hosts controlled proceedings from start to finish, delivering a clinical Serie B performance that left Palermo without a foothold at any stage of the match.
Petagna broke the deadlock in the 18th minute, giving Monza an early advantage they would never relinquish. The opener settled the home side and allowed them to dictate the tempo through the remainder of the first half, with Palermo unable to generate a meaningful response.
The second half brought more of the same. Ciurria doubled the lead in the 63rd minute, converting to put the result beyond serious doubt. Palermo, unable to find a way back into the contest, continued to struggle against a Monza side that defended its lead with composure and continued to threaten on the break.
Colombo added the third in the 88th minute, completing the scoring and confirming a comprehensive clean sheet for the hosts. The late goal underlined Monza's dominance across the full ninety minutes and sent the home supporters away satisfied.
GOALS:- 18' Petagna - Monza- 63' Ciurria - Monza- 88' Colombo - Monza
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Monza: Andrea Petagna - Opening goal, set the tone early- Palermo: No standout performer in a difficult evening for the visitors
KEY STAT: Monza kept a clean sheet while three different players found the net, reflecting the depth of their attacking threat across the squad.