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Palermo FC maintains Serie B lead after Carrarese win

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Palermo FC has extended its lead in Serie B following a 2-1 victory over Carrarese at the Renzo Barbera stadium. The win moves the undefeated side to 22 points through eight matches, establishing a five-point cushion over second-placed ~~Mantova.~~ Mantova and a six-point lead over Modena. In the match, Dennis Johnsen provided an early advantage for Palermo in the 26th minute following an assist from Hernani. Carrarese managed to equalize through Rubino in the 74th minute, but Davide Vavassori secured the win for Palermo with a goal in the 80th minute. Under manager Filippo Inzaghi, the team has maintained a strong record of seven wins and one draw. This victory marks Palermo’s fourth consecutive win in the championship. Despite facing physical fatigue and defensive challenges, and with Carrarese hitting the woodwork twice early in the game, Palermo capitalized on key moments to secure the result. Following the match, Inzaghi praised the squad's resilience, noting that while the performance was not perfect, the team showed the “toughness required to win difficult matches.” He also indicated that rotation may be used in upcoming fixtures. Conversely, Carrarese striker Tommaso Rubino suggested that a draw would have been a fair result due to the intensity of the play. Palermo’s season statistics stand at 18 goals scored and 8 conceded. In the broader league standings, Mantova follows in second with 17 points, ahead of Modena with 16, Ascoli with 15, and Benevento with 14.

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