Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Parma (2nd, 70 pts) held a 31-point advantage over Fano (17th, 39 pts). Parma had been under-performing their position — 17th on five-round form against 2nd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.45/0.95 for Parma and 0.74/1.11 for Fano (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.1.
15 matches unbeaten backed Parma's arrival, having scored in 7 consecutive games.
Stadio Ennio Tardini staged the fixture, a ground that holds 27,906. Fano led 1-0 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 0-1.
Goal scorers
Fano: Giordano Fioretti (30')
Key stats
Possession: Parma 65% · Fano 35% · Total shots: 19-4 · On target: 4-3 · Corners: 10-1