Catanzaro has imposed itself with a clear 3-0 win against Palermo in the Serie B playoff semifinal. The match, played at the 'Ceravolo', saw Alberto Aquilani's team dominate for all 90 minutes. Pietro Iemmello, Catanzaro's captain, scored two goals, while Liberali added the third. Palermo, led by Filippo Inzaghi, was unable to find the way to goal. The result is important for Catanzaro, which takes home a significant advantage ahead of the return leg. The return match will be played next Wednesday at the 'Renzo Barbera' stadium. Catanzaro will try to confirm its advantage, while Palermo will have to make a sporting miracle to overturn the result. The match report sees Catanzaro lined up with Pigliacelli in goal, Brighenti, Antonini, and Cassandro in defense, Favasuli, Pontisso, Petriccione, and Alesi in midfield, Liberali and Iemmello in attack. Palermo, on the other hand, lined up Joronen in goal, Magnani, Peda, and Ceccaroni in defense, Pierozzi, Segre, Ranocchia, and Augello in midfield, Le Douaron and Palumbo in attack. The referee of the match was Ermanno Feliciani. Catanzaro had control of the match from the early stages, with Iemmello scoring the first goal in the first minute. Palermo tried to react, but Catanzaro closed the first half with a clear 3-0 lead. The second part of the match saw Catanzaro continue to dominate, with Palermo unable to find the way to goal. The final result was 3-0 for Catanzaro. Iemmello was the protagonist of the match, with two goals and an assist. Catanzaro has confirmed itself as one of the strongest teams in Serie B, with a solid defense and a dangerous attack. Palermo, on the other hand, will have to work to improve its defense and find more continuity in attack.