Serie A: Parma 1-1 Venezia – Stalemate in Crucial Relegation Clash

Parma and Venezia played to a 1-1 draw in a vital Serie A relegation battle at the Stadio Ennio Tardini. The result left both teams disappointed as they continue to fight for survival in Italy’s top flight.

Venezia took the lead in the 20th minute when Joel Pohjanpalo converted a penalty after a VAR review. The Finnish striker coolly slotted home to give the visitors the advantage.

Parma struggled to respond in the first half, leading manager Fabio Pecchia to make three substitutions at halftime. The changes paid off as the hosts equalized in the 56th minute through a Hernani penalty. The Brazilian midfielder made no mistake from the spot to level the score.

Both sides had chances to find a winner in the closing stages. Venezia thought they had scored late on through Gaetano Oristanio, but his strike was ruled out for offside after a VAR check.

In the end, the teams had to settle for a point apiece in this crucial relegation six-pointer. The draw leaves Parma and Venezia still mired in the battle to avoid the drop with just a handful of games remaining in the Serie A season.