Palermo caused a huge upset by snatching a last-gasp victory away to troubled Atalanta thanks to Ilija Nestorovski.

This was a very early relegation dogfight, as the Orobici had one win and three defeats this season, whereas the Sicilians had already changed Coach and were still looking for their first victory. Boukary Drame, Aleksandar Pesic and Emanuele Suagher missed out, while Marco Sportiello was still not 100 per cent fit, so Etrit Berisha kept his place in goal. Palermo were without Michel Morganella, Robin Quaison and Aleksandar Trajkovski.

The Rosanero hadn’t conquered Bergamo since May 2010, failing to score in three defeats and grabbing a spectacular 3-3 draw in December 2014.

Alessandro Diamanti faced his former club and had an early free kick fingertipped over the bar by Etrit Berisha.

Marco D’Alessandro also tested the Palermo goalkeeper and Andrea Rispoli was unlucky to hit the woodwork on a Diamanti assist, then incredibly Oscar Hiljemark turned the rebound wide.

Andrea Masiello’s volley was beaten away at the near post and a Franck Kessie header caused problems.

Sinisa Andelkovic missed a Pinilla ball, but again D’Alessandro didn’t make the most of it, firing over the bar.

Papu Gomez got a rare header, beaten away by Josip Posavec.

Palermo started to come out of their shells only towards the end and it proved a wise tactic. Edoardo Goldaniga’s header skimmed the woodwork and in the final minute Mato Jajalo’s corner found Nestorovski to turn in from close range.

Kessie’ was the last to give in, as he blasted one chance over the bar and in stoppages had penalty appeals for a tussle with Aleesami rejected, as the referee gave the free kick to Palermo.