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 18,199 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 Lamberto Casale.


0.00
Palermo start the match!
2.06
John Wright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Martinelli. Alberto Martinelli threads a neat ball through to Wilfred Stam. Wilfred Stam shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Simon Westwood.
3.34
Giulliano Lurling makes a simple pass to Alberto Martinelli. Alberto Martinelli shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Simon Westwood as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
4.49
It's a corner kick. Leonardo Delgado loops the ball over to the far post. Wilfred Stam side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Jose E. Circati's outstretched leg.
10.42
Federico Lambertini chips the ball to his team mate, Felice Dei. Felice Dei flicks a high pass forward. David Collins controls it well on his chest. David Collins skips past Joseph Olembé! David Collins shows great control and tries a shot on goal. David Collins scores for Reggina!!
20.13
Robbie Moffat sees John Wright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Wright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen knocks the ball forward to Wilfred Stam but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.10
Ledley Kirkland flicks a high pass forward. Felice Dei controls it well on his chest. Felice Dei chips the ball to his team mate, Alassandro Delpiano. Alassandro Delpiano shoots from outside the area but Guy Sullivan is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
22.04
Giulliano Lurling knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Martinelli. Alberto Martinelli outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.15
Giulliano Lurling threads a neat ball through to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
38.03
Giulliano Lurling flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.01
Wilfred Stam comes in with a late challenge on Jose E. Zoppetti. The referee brings Wilfred Stam to one side and gives him a warning! Jose E. Zoppetti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.10
Without breaking stride, Leonardo Delgado plays the ball forward to Alberto Martinelli. Alberto Martinelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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
Reggina start the second half!
47.49
Felice Dei knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Gouaméné. Carl Gouaméné knocks in a cross ball towards Alassandro Delpiano. Alassandro Delpiano heads the ball goalwards. Guy Sullivan didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
48.25
Giulliano Lurling controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wilfred Stam. Wilfred Stam finds some space and shoots from distance. Simon Westwood gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
49.32
Felice Dei clumsily knocks into Leonardo Delgado. The referee calls over Felice Dei and shows him a yellow card! Leonardo Delgado stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.39
Ledley Kirkland passes the ball forward to Renzo Sturba. Renzo Sturba decides to run forward with the ball. Renzo Sturba controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Guy Sullivan effortlessly gets down and covers it.
54.15
Felice Dei flicks the ball to his team mate, Alassandro Delpiano. Alassandro Delpiano tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
57.30
Felice Dei flicks a high pass forward to David Collins who brings the ball under control. David Collins finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.59
Renzo Sturba darts forward. Renzo Sturba cuts inside the box! Renzo Sturba shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Guy Sullivan!
61.03
Ross Willis clumsily knocks into Felice Dei. Ross Willis is shown the yellow card! Felice Dei grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.09
John Wright flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hansen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Hansen runs straight at the defence! Colin Hansen rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.48
Palermo have made 2 substitutions with Steve Grant replacing Leonardo Delgado and Peter Venus replacing Wilfred Stam .
81.28
Without breaking stride, Ledley Kirkland plays the ball forward to Renzo Sturba. Renzo Sturba knocks the ball to his team mate, David Collins. David Collins finds some space and shoots from distance but Guy Sullivan reads it well. Fabulous stop!
85.56
Giulliano Lurling makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Westwood who gathers it comfortably.
89.02
Jose E. Circati hits a low pass to Renzo Sturba. Renzo Sturba flicks a high pass forward. Alassandro Delpiano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alassandro Delpiano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guy Sullivan who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Jose E. Circati brings the ball forward. Jose E. Circati makes a simple pass to Carl Gouaméné. Carl Gouaméné shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
34.7%
43.1%
22.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin Hansen of Palermo

Match Ratings
1.Guy Sullivan (GK)
8
2.Robbie Moffat (DEF)
6
3.Egutu West (DEF)
6
4.Joseph Olembé (DEF)
6
5.Ross Willis (MID)yellow card
5
6.Giulliano Lurling (MID)
7
7.Leonardo Delgado (MID)
6
8.John Wright (MID)
7
9.Colin Hansen (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Alberto Martinelli (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Wilfred Stam (ATT)
6
 
12.Oleg Lineker (MID)
0
13.Steve Grant (MID)
6
14.Peter Venus (ATT)
6