Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Tardini where Parma play host to Juventus. A crowd of 17,674 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Parma are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Juventus appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo  Romero.


0.00
Parma kick off and get the match underway!
2.52
Lennart Köpke advances with the ball. Lennart Köpke runs straight at the defence! Lennart Köpke shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
3.43
Emanuele Marcolin surges forward with the ball. Emanuele Marcolin shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
4.34
Graziano Robbiati makes a probing pass to Clarence Verhoeven. Clarence Verhoeven whips in a cross ball towards Alec James. Alec James finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.43
Emanuele Marcolin flicks a high pass forward. Guido Di Vaio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guido Di Vaio lofts in a cross ball towards Maurizio Gonzalez. Maurizio Gonzalez powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
10.19
Ljubisa Ferro flicks a high pass forward. Ruddy Govou holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruddy Govou makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Clarence Verhoeven. Clarence Verhoeven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robbie Neville who gathers it comfortably.
14.34
Arno Klimek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriele Lappanese. Gabriele Lappanese sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.36
Ruddy Govou flicks a high pass forward. Clarence Verhoeven controls it well on his chest. Clarence Verhoeven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gionatha Maggioni.
20.05
Teddy White sees space and advances. Teddy White tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Parma are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
21.24
Maurizio Gonzalez hacks Roberto Carrasco from behind! Maurizio Gonzalez is warned by the referee! Roberto Carrasco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.24
Graziano Robbiati sees Clarence Verhoeven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Clarence Verhoeven shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
26.34
Emanuele Marcolin barges into Ruddy Govou. Emanuele Marcolin is shown the yellow card! Ruddy Govou runs off the knock.
27.10
Jose Alves makes a simple pass to Marinus Janssen. Marinus Janssen makes a defence splitting pass to Alec James. Some good footwork from Alec James provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.25
With imagination, Jose Alves picks a pass forward to Marinus Janssen. Marinus Janssen lofts in a cross ball towards Alec James. Alec James flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Robbie Neville. Excellent save.
33.03
Carmelo Franceschini brings the ball forward. Carmelo Franceschini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriele Lappanese. Gabriele Lappanese knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.58
Ruddy Govou clumsily knocks into Emanuele Marcolin. Ruddy Govou is shown the yellow card! Emanuele Marcolin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.22
Roberto Carrasco flicks a high ball forward to Ruddy Govou who takes it down. Ruddy Govou flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec James. Alec James whips in a cross ball towards Clarence Verhoeven. With a superhuman jump, Clarence Verhoeven connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.36
Hans de Groot makes a run forward as Roberto Carrasco takes the throw-in. Hans de Groot skillfully chests the ball down. Hans de Groot flicks the ball to his team mate, Graziano Robbiati. Graziano Robbiati makes an attacking run forward. Graziano Robbiati whips in a cross ball towards Alec James. Alec James finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Robbie Neville is on top of it.
45.00
Graziano Robbiati threads a neat ball through to Marinus Janssen. Marinus Janssen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Parma appear unchanged since the first half. Juventus also appear unchanged since the first half. The Juventus players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Juventus kicking off!
54.16
Ljubisa Ferro sweeps the ball up the wings. Marinus Janssen knocks in a cross ball towards Alec James. Alec James rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
57.40
Lennart Köpke flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Gonzalez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Maurizio Gonzalez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
61.39
Graziano Robbiati makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marinus Janssen. Marinus Janssen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robbie Neville who gathers it comfortably.
65.15
Emanuele Marcolin darts forward. Emanuele Marcolin plays a scrappy one-two with Guido Di Vaio and stumbles forward towards the goal... Emanuele Marcolin shoots from just inside the box but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
67.23
Roberto Carrasco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graziano Robbiati. Graziano Robbiati flicks a high pass forward. Marinus Janssen collects the pass. Marinus Janssen knocks in a cross ball towards Alec James. Alec James directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
73.36
Lennart Köpke passes the ball forward to Gabriele Lappanese. Gabriele Lappanese lofts in a cross ball towards Guido Di Vaio. Guido Di Vaio makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
75.40
Roberto Carrasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruddy Govou. Ruddy Govou flicks a high pass forward to Marinus Janssen who brings the ball neatly under control. Marinus Janssen makes a simple pass, allowing Clarence Verhoeven to run into the box. Clarence Verhoeven shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Robbie Neville had no chance!! Goal for Parma!
79.17
Yohann Hernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Klimek. Arno Klimek passes the ball forward to Gabriele Lappanese. Gabriele Lappanese shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Francesco Paschetta manages to gather it.
83.27
Lennart Köpke knocks the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Gonzalez. Maurizio Gonzalez whips in a cross ball towards Guido Di Vaio. Guido Di Vaio outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
84.21
Emanuele Marcolin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Gonzalez. Maurizio Gonzalez shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
89.53
Graziano Robbiati passes the ball forward to Alec James. Alec James shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Graziano Robbiati changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Graziano Robbiati tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.4%
43.6%
Play Area
26.9%
46.2%
26.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Clarence Verhoeven of Parma