Match Report


BresciaBrescia     PalermoPalermo
Gary ShaplandGary Shapland Kieran Rufus Kieran Rufus
Jon Dahl BeckJ. Beck75
G
1
G
77Garry BuskermolenG. Buskermolen
Duncan MasonD. Mason67
D
2
D
69Gary MorrisonG. Morrison
Tiziano ChiesaT. Chiesa70
D
3
D
74Egutu WestE. West
Maurice LauderdaleM. Lauderdale74
D
4
D
72Robbie MoffatR. Moffat
Garry CaldwellG. Caldwell69
M
5
M
81Franceco AbbruscatoF. Abbruscato
Adrian JackA. Jack78
M
6
M
79Tom van VlietT. van Vliet
Amara DaillyA. Dailly75
M
7
M
69Gareth PearceG. Pearce
Paulo CarvalhoP. Carvalho73
M
8
M
68Gian Matteo ValotiG. Valoti
Zvonimir BoksicZ. Boksic61
A
9
A
75Wilfred StamW. Stam
Marcos LopezM. Lopez72
A
10captain
A
76Alberto MartinelliA. Martinelli
Ebi IwanE. Iwan76
A
captain11
A
67Paul JamesP. James
 
Esteban ArellanoE. Arellano83
A
12
D
67Delano SchenningD. Schenning
Alexander MilliganA. Milligan75
M
13
A
70Peter VenusP. Venus
Seth TaylorS. Taylor79
M
14
M
68Giampiero OngaratoG. Ongarato

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stadio Mario Rigamonti where Brescia play host to Palermo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Brescia and Palermo are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mirko Taldo.


0.00
Brescia kick off the first half!
3.12
Franceco Abbruscato controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wilfred Stam. Wilfred Stam runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Wilfred Stam provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Jon Dahl Beck.
4.45
Gareth Pearce takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Jon Dahl Beck gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
8.49
Paulo Carvalho plays the ball forward to Ebi Iwan. Ebi Iwan rushes past Robbie Moffat! Ebi Iwan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Garry Buskermolen gets down and covers it.
9.47
Tiziano Chiesa flicks a high ball forward to Amara Dailly who takes it down. Amara Dailly takes it forward alone. Amara Dailly edges inside the box! Amara Dailly muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Gary Morrison is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
12.37
Adrian Jack runs straight at the opposition's defence. Adrian Jack plays a one-two with Marcos Lopez and rushes in on goal... Adrian Jack strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Garry Buskermolen!
20.03
Brescia are in full control of this game.
28.21
Gian Matteo Valoti makes a simple pass to Wilfred Stam. Wilfred Stam shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
32.30
Gary Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gareth Pearce. With vision, Gareth Pearce plays the ball forward to Alberto Martinelli. Alberto Martinelli cuts inside the box! Alberto Martinelli rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
33.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Robbie Moffat laces a through ball forward to Franceco Abbruscato. With great vision, Franceco Abbruscato plays the ball forward to Alberto Martinelli. Alberto Martinelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul James but the linesman indicates offside!
36.12
Gary Morrison threads a neat ball through to Gian Matteo Valoti. Gian Matteo Valoti passes the ball forward to Paul James. Paul James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jon Dahl Beck who gathers it comfortably.
38.44
Gian Matteo Valoti changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gian Matteo Valoti shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.28
Gary Morrison threads a neat ball through to Tom van Vliet. Tom van Vliet knocks the ball to his team mate, Wilfred Stam. Wilfred Stam shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Jon Dahl Beck.
45.00
Duncan Mason surges forward with the ball. Duncan Mason hits a low pass to Zvonimir Boksic. Zvonimir Boksic runs straight at the defence! Zvonimir Boksic strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Garry Buskermolen reads it well. Nice keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brescia appear unchanged since the first half. Palermo also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Palermo start the second half!
51.34
Robbie Moffat sees Franceco Abbruscato in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Showing composure, Franceco Abbruscato picks a pass forward to Wilfred Stam. Wilfred Stam makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Martinelli but he's offside!
54.59
Adrian Jack sees Zvonimir Boksic in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Zvonimir Boksic lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Lopez. Marcos Lopez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Garry Buskermolen. Excellent save.
55.46
Gary Morrison sees space and advances. Gary Morrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Martinelli. Alberto Martinelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jon Dahl Beck who gathers it comfortably.
60.57
Palermo have made 3 substitutions with Delano Schenning replacing Gary Morrison, Peter Venus replacing Paul James and Giampiero Ongarato replacing Gian Matteo Valoti .
61.63
Robbie Moffat flicks a high pass forward. Tom van Vliet collects the pass. Tom van Vliet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Martinelli. Alberto Martinelli plays a one-two with Wilfred Stam and advances towards the goal... Alberto Martinelli tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Jon Dahl Beck has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
67.48
Maurice Lauderdale passes the ball forward to Adrian Jack. With imagination, Adrian Jack plays the ball forward to Ebi Iwan. Ebi Iwan knocks in a cross ball towards Zvonimir Boksic. Zvonimir Boksic powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Delano Schenning and the loose ball is cleared up field.
69.31
Amara Dailly flicks a high pass forward to Zvonimir Boksic who brings the ball under control. Zvonimir Boksic controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.54
Paulo Carvalho kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Lopez. Marcos Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, Zvonimir Boksic. Some silky footwork from Zvonimir Boksic provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Garry Buskermolen manages to keep it out.
73.21
Paulo Carvalho makes a probing pass to Marcos Lopez. Marcos Lopez tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Garry Buskermolen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.09
Brescia have made 3 substitutions with Esteban Arellano replacing Ebi Iwan, Alexander Milligan replacing Adrian Jack and Seth Taylor replacing Amara Dailly .
83.53
Maurice Lauderdale threads the ball through to Alexander Milligan. Alexander Milligan flicks the ball to his team mate, Zvonimir Boksic. Zvonimir Boksic shoots from outside the area. Zvonimir Boksic scores for Brescia!!
87.13
Gareth Pearce threads a neat ball through to Peter Venus. Peter Venus plays a one-two with Wilfred Stam and rushes in on goal... Peter Venus muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Jon Dahl Beck keeps it out!
89.06
Without breaking stride, Alexander Milligan plays the ball forward to Zvonimir Boksic. Zvonimir Boksic knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robbie Moffat.
90.00
Egutu West sees space and advances. Showing composure, Egutu West plays the ball forward to Peter Venus. Peter Venus edges inside the box! Peter Venus tries a spectacular strike but somehow Jon Dahl Beck manages to keep it out.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Brescia

Palermo
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
9
6
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
26.8%
40.2%
32.9%

Scorers
Marcos Lopez 73
Zvonimir Boksic 84
Gian Matteo Valoti 38
Alberto Martinelli 62

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Zvonimir Boksic of Brescia

Match Ratings
1.Jon Dahl Beck (GK)
8
2.Duncan Mason (DEF)
6
3.Tiziano Chiesa (DEF)
6
4.Maurice Lauderdale (DEF)
6
5.Garry Caldwell (MID)
6
6.Adrian Jack (MID)
7
7.Amara Dailly (MID)
7
8.Paulo Carvalho (MID)
7
9.Zvonimir Boksic (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Marcos Lopez (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Ebi Iwan (ATT)
7
 
12.Esteban Arellano (ATT)
6
13.Alexander Milligan (MID)
7
14.Seth Taylor (MID)
6

1.Garry Buskermolen (GK)
8
2.Gary Morrison (DEF)
7
3.Egutu West (DEF)
6
4.Robbie Moffat (DEF)
7
5.Franceco Abbruscato (MID)
6
6.Tom van Vliet (MID)
6
7.Gareth Pearce (MID)
6
8.Gian Matteo Valoti (MID)goal scored
9
9.Wilfred Stam (ATT)
8
10.Alberto Martinelli (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Paul James (ATT)
6
 
12.Delano Schenning (DEF)
6
13.Peter Venus (ATT)
7
14.Giampiero Ongarato (MID)
6