Palermo, Pescara finish level

Palmermo and Pescara share the points in a 1-1 draw in this afternoon's Serie A clash.

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The Rosanero had the first attempt on goal when Diego Fabbrini got a shot away, but his effort was blocked well by the defence.

Gaetano D'Agostino tried his luck for Pescara a minute later, but he could not find the target.

Palermo began to push forward after the 20-minute mark, with both Arevalo Rios and Nelson coming close.

Damiano Zanon tried to give the away side the lead just before half time, but his strike was wide of the mark.

D'Agostino had the first effort of the second half, hitting his shot just wide on 48 minutes.

Andrea Dossena and Gianluca Caprari came close for the home side on the hour mark, but could not find the finish to grab the lead.

Pescara then took the lead on 73 minutes through a fine header from Birkir Bjarnason, but Fabbrini found the equaliser for Palermo on 80 minutes.

Rios came close on 84 minutes as the home side pushed for a late winner but in vain.