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. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Parma are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Juventus appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Valentino Petruzzi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Parma are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Juventus appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Valentino Petruzzi.
0.00
0-0Juventus kick off the first half!
3.03
0-0Donato Sbaccanti comes in with a late challenge on Cesare Antonellini. Donato Sbaccanti is shown the yellow card! Cesare Antonellini grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.18
0-0Robbie Thatcher runs straight at the opposition's defence. Robbie Thatcher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maurizio Rampulla.
15.19
0-0Rosario Locatelli receives the ball from a throw-in from Cristiano Marcon. Rosario Locatelli makes a simple pass to Fabiano Dundjerski. Fabiano Dundjerski whips in a cross ball towards Rosario Locatelli. Carl Moncur hacks Rosario Locatelli from behind! Rosario Locatelli appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
16.18
Malcolm Cottee hacks Cristiano Marcon from behind! Malcolm Cottee is given a warning by the referee! Cristiano Marcon grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.46
Nicolás Poblete brings the ball forward. Nicolás Poblete knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Maurizio Rampulla.
24.20
Fabiano Dundjerski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Krunoslaw Suker. Krunoslaw Suker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Vera who gathers it comfortably.
44.02
1-0Lennart Dittrich runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Lennart Dittrich knocks in a cross ball towards Krunoslaw Suker. Krunoslaw Suker gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
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 motivated than they were before.
45.00
Parma kick off!
48.05
1-0Paul Ferreira makes a probing pass to Krunoslaw Suker. Krunoslaw Suker kicks a strong pass forward to Cristiano Marcon. Cristiano Marcon kicks a strong pass forward to Rosario Locatelli but the referee indicates it's offside!
49.49
Maurizio Rampulla barges into Nicolás Poblete. Maurizio Rampulla is given a warning by the referee! Nicolás Poblete gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.22
Showing composure, Robbie Thatcher picks a pass forward to Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe knocks in a cross ball towards Robbie Thatcher. Robbie Thatcher makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Bruno Sogliano with no chance!! Goal for Juventus!
59.20
Donato Sbaccanti threads a neat ball through to Rosario Locatelli. Rosario Locatelli flicks a high pass forward to Cristiano Marcon who brings the ball under control. Cristiano Marcon cuts inside the box! Cristiano Marcon tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
61.20
2-1Juventus have made 2 substitutions with Edgar Bento replacing Cedric Tanghe and Stuart Souness replacing David Pinto and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
73.43
Andre Augusto Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Stuart Souness. Stuart Souness changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.15
2-1Rosario Locatelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Krunoslaw Suker. Krunoslaw Suker finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Daniel Vera manages to gather it.
78.51
Edgar Bento decides to run forward with the ball. Edgar Bento whips in a cross ball towards Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Bruno Sogliano.
83.49
Robbie Thatcher hits a low pass to Stuart Souness. Stuart Souness cuts inside the box! Stuart Souness takes a shot at goal but Bruno Sogliano is on top of it.
85.51
2-1Paul Ferreira sees space and advances. Paul Ferreira runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul Ferreira shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.1%
35.9%
Play Area
31.2%
50%
18.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robbie Thatcher of Juventus |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bruno Sogliano (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Maurizio Rampulla (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Donato Sbaccanti (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Paul Ferreira (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Marco Amerini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Piero Marcolini (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Lennart Dittrich (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Cristiano Marcon (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Rosario Locatelli (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Krunoslaw Suker (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Fabiano Dundjerski (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Flavio Cappellini (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rocco R. Palladini (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ivan Ruscitti (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Daniel Vera (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Carl Moncur (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andre Augusto Fernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Malcolm Cottee (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alfred Bowyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicolás Poblete (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Robbie Thatcher (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Cedric Tanghe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | David Pinto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Peter Beattie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Cesare Antonellini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Yuriy Kravtsov (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Edgar Bento (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stuart Souness (ATT) | 7 | |