The Serie B`s fourth matchday delivered thrilling early fixtures. Frosinone and Sudtirol played out an exciting 2-2 draw in the evening`s first game. Later, Palermo, under coach Inzaghi, secured a decisive 2-0 victory against Bari at the Barbera stadium, which propelled them to the top of the league standings, at least for one night.
Frosinone`s celebratory mood was dampened, while Palermo reveled in their evening, thanks to two late-game heroics. In the fourth round`s opening two fixtures, the `Giallazzurri` (Frosinone) were pegged back to a 2-2 draw by Sudtirol. This result allowed the `Rosanero` (Palermo) to claim sole possession of the top spot for a night, following their 2-0 victory over Bari, who remain second-to-last. The goals for Palermo came from substitutes Le Douaron and Gomes. Coach Inzaghi`s side now sits first with 10 points, enjoying the widespread jubilation at the Barbera after a prolonged offensive push. In the first half, Bari`s goalkeeper Cerofolini was outstanding, making crucial saves against Brunori, Ceccaroni, and Palumbo on multiple occasions, while Bari themselves threatened with Moncini and Dickmann. However, Le Douaron eventually broke the deadlock with a well-struck shot in the 76th minute. The Barbera crowd was then sent into raptures by another substitute, Claudio Gomes, who sealed the victory with a left-footed strike in the 93rd minute.
Meanwhile, at Frosinone`s Stadio Stirpe, a significant occasion — the club`s 97th anniversary — was unexpectedly spoiled by Sudtirol. The Alto Adige team staged a remarkable comeback from a 0-2 deficit. Calò converted a penalty, and Ghedjemis scored a brilliant curling left-footed goal, putting Frosinone ahead. However, Sudtirol fought back to a 2-2 draw, with Martini`s diagonal shot and a penalty from the formidable Merkaj securing the point for coach Castori`s side. Frosinone conceded their first two goals of the season but still climbed to 8 points, while Sudtirol earned an unexpected point, momentarily entering the playoff qualification zone.
Serie B Matchday 4 Results
- Palermo 2-0 Bari (Le Douaron 76`, Gomes 93`)
- Frosinone 2-2 Sudtirol (Calò pen. 10`, Ghedjemis 30` ; Martini 72`, Merkaj pen. 78`)
