Pellegrino Scores Twice as Parma Stun Verona 2-1 with Giovane’s Costly Errors
Parma secured a 2-1 victory over Verona at Bentegodi Stadium, thanks to a standout performance from Mateo Pellegrino. The match was marked by significant errors from both teams, which shaped its outcome.
Pellegrino Shines with a Brace
Pellegrino opened the scoring for Parma with a header in the 18th minute. This marked his seventh headed goal for the Crociati this season. Earlier, Gift Orban had a goal disallowed for offside in the 8th minute, which added to the tension in the match.
The Argentine striker had not found the back of the net since a brace against Torino on September 29. Pellegrino’s quick reflexes allowed him to tap in a loose ball after Sorensen’s shot hit the crossbar, giving Parma the early advantage. Impressively, of his six goals this season, five have come from headers.
Equalizer and Mistakes Define the Match
In the 65th minute, Verona leveled the match with a goal from Giovane, following a critical error by Parma’s Mandela Keita. After losing possession, Verona capitalized on the turnover, with Mosquera setting up the play that led to Giovane’s equalizer.
However, Verona’s moment was short-lived. Giovane committed a crucial error, misplaying a back header from midfield. Pellegrino seized the opportunity, skillfully controlling the ball and lobbing it over the goalkeeper Montipò to score his second goal and secure the win for Parma.
Key Match Statistics
- Final Score: Parma 2, Verona 1
- Goals:
- Pellegrino (18′, 75′)
- Giovane (65′)
- Disallowed Goal: Gift Orban (8′) for offside
- Pellegrino’s Season Stats:
- Goals: 7 (in Serie B)
- Headers: 5 out of 6 goals scored
Pellegrino’s performance underscores his role as a key player for Parma, especially his tendency to score in critical matches. With this brace, he has proven his ability to capitalize on his opponents’ mistakes, leaving a strong impact on the league.
