Match Report


JuventusJuventus     PescaraPescara
David ConnorDavid Connor David Bacon David Bacon
Daniel VeraD. Vera78
G
1
G
75Silvio JardimS. Jardim
Carl MoncurC. Moncur76
D
2
D
75Filipe LoureiroF. Loureiro
Andre Augusto FernandezA. Fernandez83
D
3
D
71Regilio GronkjaerR. Gronkjaer
Malcolm CotteeM. Cottee79
D
4
D
74Mauricio CamineroM. Caminero
Alfred BowyerA. Bowyer78
D
5
M
78Alexandre AlmeidaA. Almeida
Nicolás PobleteN. Poblete80
M
6
M
74Eduardo CalvoE. Calvo
Robbie ThatcherR. Thatcher89
M
captain7captain
M
80Denis GuillouD. Guillou
Cedric TangheC. Tanghe81
A
8
M
76Elena BlancoE. Blanco
Stuart SounessS. Souness78
A
9
A
77Pierre-Alain ArphexadP. Arphexad
Peter BeattieP. Beattie81
A
10
A
67Eduardo LoureiroE. Loureiro
Cesare AntonelliniC. Antonellini83
A
11
A
74Eugenio FerrerE. Ferrer
 
Yuriy KravtsovY. Kravtsov75
D
12
G
57Frank BurgessF. Burgess
Eric KohlerE. Kohler74
D
13
D
68Marcus MaddisonM. Maddison
David PintoD. Pinto79
A
14
A
71Jose Javier MoraJ. Mora

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Juventus Stadium where Juventus play host to Pescara. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Juventus are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Pescara appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Valentino Petruzzi.


0.00
Juventus start the match!
3.41
Regilio Gronkjaer takes it forward alone. Regilio Gronkjaer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Daniel Vera smothers it!
4.58
Denis Guillou threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfred Bowyer.
6.51
Eduardo Calvo makes a simple pass to Denis Guillou. Denis Guillou tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
9.54
With a delightful solo run, Filipe Loureiro stretches the opposition's defence. Filipe Loureiro skips past Robbie Thatcher! Some good footwork from Filipe Loureiro provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
14.25
Regilio Gronkjaer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Alain Arphexad. Pierre-Alain Arphexad plays a one-two with Eduardo Loureiro and rushes in on goal... Pierre-Alain Arphexad takes a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Pescara are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
18.38
Andre Augusto Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Robbie Thatcher. Robbie Thatcher runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Robbie Thatcher whips in a cross ball towards Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Silvio Jardim. Excellent save.
20.16
Robbie Thatcher makes a probing pass to Nicolás Poblete. Nicolás Poblete whips in a cross ball towards Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
21.07
Denis Guillou makes a beautiful solo run. Denis Guillou knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.30
Alexandre Almeida sees Pierre-Alain Arphexad in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pierre-Alain Arphexad knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Vera who gathers it comfortably.
26.07
Mauricio Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Ferrer controls it well on his chest. Eugenio Ferrer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Daniel Vera.
27.36
Corner kick to Pescara. Alexandre Almeida chips it out wide. Nicolás Poblete jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
30.09
Malcolm Cottee threads the ball through to Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie flicks a high pass forward to Robbie Thatcher who brings the ball under control. Robbie Thatcher finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.19
Eduardo Loureiro flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Calvo who takes it down. Eduardo Calvo shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
40.50
Mauricio Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Pierre-Alain Arphexad collects the pass. Pierre-Alain Arphexad shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
42.04
Nicolás Poblete chips the ball to his team mate, Robbie Thatcher. Robbie Thatcher edges inside the box! Robbie Thatcher rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
44.23
Mauricio Caminero knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer advances inside the box! Eugenio Ferrer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Alfred Bowyer's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
45.00
Corner kick to Pescara. Alexandre Almeida chips it out wide. Malcolm Cottee reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Juventus appear unchanged since the first half. Pescara also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Pescara kick off and get the second half underway!
49.23
Robbie Thatcher sees Stuart Souness in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Souness shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.18
Denis Guillou deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Calvo. Eduardo Calvo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.58
Carl Moncur makes a probing pass to Stuart Souness. Stuart Souness knocks in a cross ball towards Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.57
Nicolás Poblete threads a neat ball through to Robbie Thatcher. Robbie Thatcher threads the ball through to Cesare Antonellini but he's offside!
60.54
Alexandre Almeida flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Ferrer who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Ferrer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Daniel Vera is on top of it.
63.25
Nicolás Poblete comes in with a late challenge on Elena Blanco. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Elena Blanco grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.52
With some swift thinking, Malcolm Cottee plays the ball forward to Nicolás Poblete. Nicolás Poblete flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Thatcher controls it well on his chest. Robbie Thatcher shoots from 20 yards but Silvio Jardim is on top of it.
69.45
Nicolás Poblete threads a neat ball through to Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Silvio Jardim smothers it!
72.12
Eduardo Calvo clumsily knocks into Robbie Thatcher. Eduardo Calvo is given a warning by the referee! Robbie Thatcher grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.19
Pescara are dictating the run of play here today.
77.15
Pierre-Alain Arphexad barges into Andre Augusto Fernandez. Pierre-Alain Arphexad is given a warning by the referee! Andre Augusto Fernandez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.16
Denis Guillou hits a low pass to Pierre-Alain Arphexad. Pierre-Alain Arphexad tries a spectacular long range effort but Daniel Vera is on top of it.
81.52
Without breaking stride, Malcolm Cottee plays the ball forward to Nicolás Poblete. Nicolás Poblete threads a neat ball through to Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Silvio Jardim manages to gather it comfortably.
85.42
Regilio Gronkjaer takes it forward alone. Regilio Gronkjaer passes the ball forward to Eduardo Calvo. Eduardo Calvo edges inside the box! Eduardo Calvo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
89.05
Eduardo Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Ferrer collects the pass. Eugenio Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards Pierre-Alain Arphexad. Pierre-Alain Arphexad connects with a diving header but is denied by Daniel Vera. Excellent save.
90.00
Regilio Gronkjaer catches Cedric Tanghe on the ankles. Regilio Gronkjaer is shown the yellow card! Cedric Tanghe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Juventus

Pescara
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
10
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
36.2%
43.8%
20%

Scorers
Robbie Thatcher 30
Filipe Loureiro 10

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Robbie Thatcher of Juventus

Match Ratings