 This was followed by two consecutive wins to Fiorentina and Atalanta and a home tie with Lazio, which allowed the "rosanero" to end the 2007 solar year in sixth place, four points shy of the fourth Champions League spot.Still in December, Palermo made their Coppa Italia seasonal debut with a 0–0 draw against Udinese at Stadio Friuli.They were however later defeated at home, and thus eliminated from the competition, by the "bianconeri" on the return leg, with a goal by Antonio Floro Flores scored during injury time.