Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Franchi where Fiorentina play host to Palermo. A crowd of 18,943 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fiorentina are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Bennardo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fiorentina are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Bennardo.
0.00
0-0Fiorentina get the match underway!
4.22
0-0Liam Casazza flicks a high ball forward to Nikolaos Bourbakis who takes it down. Nikolaos Bourbakis shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
6.13
0-0With a delightful solo run, Davide Terrevoli stretches the opposition's defence. Davide Terrevoli flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Herrera. Eduardo Herrera comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Moreno Albonetti manages to keep it out.
9.06
1-0Liam Casazza flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Herrera who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Herrera threads the ball through into the box. Gianluca Cois shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.57
Gialuca Filippini runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gialuca Filippini whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Herrera. Eduardo Herrera heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Moreno Albonetti had no chance!! Goal for Fiorentina!
16.49
2-0Khalid Abdellaoui makes a probing pass to Gianluca Cois. Gianluca Cois knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.25
Davide Terrevoli runs straight at the opposition's defence. Davide Terrevoli flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Cois. Gianluca Cois comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Moreno Albonetti easily gets down and covers it.
28.18
Gialuca Filippini laces a weighted ball forward to Gianluca Cois. Gianluca Cois makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Liam Casazza. Liam Casazza tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.54
Joachim Baggio knocks the ball forward to Nicola Carlo Garavelli. Nicola Carlo Garavelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.40
3-0Arturo Carcedo flicks a high pass forward. Datti Mohamed Simeoni collects the pass. Datti Mohamed Simeoni makes a probing pass to Federico Favalli but he's offside!
34.22
Gialuca Filippini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Davide Terrevoli. Davide Terrevoli tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
44.39
Without breaking stride, Mario Cvitanovic plays the ball forward to Nikolaos Bourbakis. Nikolaos Bourbakis darts forward. Nikolaos Bourbakis cuts inside the box! Nikolaos Bourbakis makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fiorentina appear unchanged since the first half. Palermo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Palermo kick off the second half!
47.20
Eduardo Herrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nikolaos Bourbakis. Nikolaos Bourbakis threads the ball through into the box. Eduardo Herrera cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Moreno Albonetti!
49.30
Davide Terrevoli makes a beautiful solo run. Davide Terrevoli makes a probing pass to Nikolaos Bourbakis but he's offside!
54.08
Joachim Baggio flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Carcedo controls it well on his chest. Arturo Carcedo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
57.09
Liam Francioso brings the ball forward. Liam Francioso shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
59.59
Nicola Carlo Garavelli kicks a strong pass forward to Federico Favalli. Federico Favalli shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Noah Chevallier comfortably smothers it!
60.08
4-0Gialuca Filippini catches Arturo Carcedo on the ankles. Gialuca Filippini is shown the yellow card! Arturo Carcedo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.33
Khalid Abdellaoui makes a simple pass to Arthur Azevedo. Arthur Azevedo sees Gianluca Cois in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianluca Cois knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Eduardo Herrera is offside!
65.54
Eddy Pastine flicks a high pass forward. Federico Favalli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Federico Favalli knocks the ball forward to Datti Mohamed Simeoni but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
69.12
Renzo Tommasi knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Garavelli. Nicola Carlo Garavelli decides to run forward with the ball. Nicola Carlo Garavelli plays a one-two with Federico Favalli and advances towards the goal... Nicola Carlo Garavelli makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nicola Carlo Garavelli!
73.51
Eddy Pastine flicks a high pass forward. Federico Favalli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Federico Favalli advances inside the box! Federico Favalli comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.08
Davide Terrevoli threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Herrera. Eduardo Herrera plays a one-two with Gialuca Filippini and rushes in on goal... Eduardo Herrera shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
4
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63%
37%
Play Area
23.5%
45.7%
30.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Herrera of Fiorentina |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Noah Chevallier (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arthur Azevedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mario Cvitanovic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Khalid Abdellaoui (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Davide Terrevoli (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Liam Casazza (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Liam Francioso (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gialuca Filippini (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Gianluca Cois (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Nikolaos Bourbakis (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Eduardo Herrera (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Gianmarco Cimarelli (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tomas Pisano (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicola Carlo Tacchinardi (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Moreno Albonetti (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Liam Zambrotta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Renzo Tommasi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bernardo Hoyos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicolás Moreno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Joachim Baggio (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Arturo Carcedo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nicola Carlo Garavelli (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Eddy Pastine (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Federico Favalli (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Datti Mohamed Simeoni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ighli Fabris (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kiyoshi Ono (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Benito Zanchetta (ATT) | 0 | |