The Gialloblu were relegated on the final day of the 2007/08 season, losing to Inter by a score of 2-0. The club have hired former Empoli coach Gigi Cagni in an attempt to guide the club back to the top flight and their journey began today as they took on Rimini in the Emilia-Romagna derby.
The home side got off to a good start and they were awarded a penalty on 32 minutes when Emiliano Milone tugged on Massimo Paci's jersey in the area. Former Livorno star Cristiano Lucarelli converted from the spot, resulting in cheers from the Parma faithful. However, the lead only lasted 10 minutes when Swiss midfielder Migjen Basha scored a fantastic strike from long range to draw level at one a piece.
The second half was full of excitement as well. New signing Alberto Paloschi's header brought a tough save out of Rimini goalkeeper Frederico Agliardi. Paloschi, just transferred to Parma this week from Milan, almost made an immediate impact by scoring just minutes after he had come on a substitute.
Despite giving away the penalty earlier, Massimo Paci was a rock in defence and organized Parma's backline well as they snuffed out the Rimini attacks.
Parma had some chances to win it in injury time, but Agliardi was up to the task of stopping both Paloschi and Kenya international McDonald Mariga and the match finished 1-1.
Overall, it was an exciting beginning to the Serie B season and Parma will want to build on this performance if they are to earn one of the promotion places in order to return to Serie A.
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