Robin Quaison was on target, but Palermo were swept aside 3-1 by Sporting Gijon.
The Sicilians continued their pre-season preparations in the Villa de Gijon trophy.
Stefano Sorrentino prevented a certain Jony goal, but could do nothing on Castro’s opener from close range.
Lora doubled the advantage before the break with a diving header to meet Jony’s cross from the right.
Robin Quaison was on target, but Palermo were swept aside 3-1 by Sporting Gijon.
The Sicilians continued their pre-season preparations in the Villa de Gijon trophy.
Stefano Sorrentino prevented a certain Jony goal, but could do nothing on Castro’s opener from close range.
Lora doubled the advantage before the break with a diving header to meet Jony’s cross from the right.
Palermo moved from a 3-5-2 to the 4-3-1-2 system in the second half and Quaison made an immediate impact, testing Cuellar from distance, while Sorrentino again denied the impressive Jony before Mendi added a third.
Quaison got a consolation goal for Palermo with his angled drive.
Sporting Gijon 3-1 Palermo
Scorers: Castro 30 (S), Lora 42 (S), Mendi 59 (S), Quaison 87 (P)
Palermo: Sorrentino; Struna, Vitiello (Goldaniga 62), Andelkovic; Rispoli (Quaison 46), Chochev, Jajalo (Brugman 62), Hiljemark, Lazaar (Daprela 62); Vazquez, Belotti