Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Oreste Granillo where Reggina play host to Palermo. A crowd of 17,255 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Reggina are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mirko Taldo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Reggina are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mirko Taldo.
0.00
0-0Reggina start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.43
0-0Massimo Agostini sees a break and surges forward. Massimo Agostini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul James but the linesman indicates offside!
10.26
0-0Massimo Agostini threads the ball through to Paul James. Paul James shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.43
Ledley Kirkland breaks forward. With a delightful solo run, Ledley Kirkland stretches the opposition's defence. Ledley Kirkland knocks in a cross ball towards David Collins. David Collins knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
14.29
0-0Gary Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Gareth Pearce controls it well on his chest. Gareth Pearce hits a low pass to Alberto Martinelli. Alberto Martinelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.16
0-0Simone Firicano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Gouaméné. Carl Gouaméné sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
21.35
Carlton Griffin flicks the ball to his team mate, Willy Diani. Willy Diani sees Benito Zenoni in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Benito Zenoni shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
32.12
1-0Simone Firicano flicks a high ball forward to Carl Gouaméné who takes it down. Carl Gouaméné skips past Gary Morrison! Carl Gouaméné makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.38
Willy Diani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Gouaméné. Carl Gouaméné shoots from distance. Garry Buskermolen gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
38.29
Carlton Griffin threads a neat ball through to Willy Diani. Willy Diani knocks the ball to his team mate, Benito Zenoni. Benito Zenoni finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
40.05
Simone Firicano takes it forward alone. Simone Firicano knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Gouaméné. Carl Gouaméné is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
44.23
Morgan Ciullo volleys a long ball forward. Benito Zenoni shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reggina appear unchanged since the first half. Palermo also appear unchanged since the first half. The Palermo players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Palermo kick off!
47.01
1-0Simon Fromm comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Martinelli. The referee calls over Simon Fromm and shows him a yellow card! Alberto Martinelli grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
48.10
Carlton Griffin flicks a high pass forward. Simone Firicano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With great vision, Simone Firicano plays the ball forward to David Collins. David Collins controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Garry Buskermolen manages to keep it out.
55.17
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
60.32
1-0Palermo have made a substitution with Peter Venus replacing Paul James .
67.06
John Souness hits a low pass to Willy Diani. Willy Diani hits a low pass to Carl Gouaméné. Carl Gouaméné shoots from distance but it is miles over!
72.41
Morgan Ciullo passes the ball forward to Simone Firicano. Simone Firicano flicks the ball to his team mate, David Collins. David Collins shoots from long range. David Collins scores for Reggina!!
77.19
Palermo have made a substitution with Giampiero Ongarato replacing Massimo Agostini .
79.31
Gareth Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Martinelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Martinelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlton Griffin.
87.43
Simone Firicano flicks a high pass forward. David Collins collects the pass. David Collins shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
30%
40%
30%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Simone Firicano of Reggina |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Simon Westwood (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Simon Fromm (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Carlton Griffin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ledley Kirkland (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Morgan Ciullo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Willy Diani (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Simone Firicano (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Carl Gouaméné (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | David Collins (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Benito Zenoni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Federico Lambertini (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Haoulid Satorra (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Felice Dei (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Garry Buskermolen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Egutu West (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gary Morrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robbie Moffat (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Franceco Abbruscato (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Massimo Agostini (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Tom van Vliet (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gareth Pearce (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Wilfred Stam (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alberto Martinelli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paul James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Delano Schenning (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Giampiero Ongarato (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Peter Venus (ATT) | 6 | |