Match Report


RegginaReggina     PalermoPalermo
Computer Player Computer Player Lennart Straarup Lennart Straarup
Daniel Guerrero LopezD. Guerrero Lopez63
G
1captain
G
70Gary JohnstoneG. Johnstone
Marino Di VenanzioM. Di Venanzio74
D
2
D
67Francesco G. De GasperiF. De Gasperi
Pierluigi VolpiP. Volpi69
D
3
D
67Oscar BaioccoO. Baiocco
Moritz KlinsmannM. Klinsmann63
D
4
D
65Antonio MoutinhoA. Moutinho
Cosimo RampullaC. Rampulla57
D
5
D
64Jose E. De SanzoJ. De Sanzo
Cosimo StroppaC. Stroppa66
M
6
M
68Paolo MinottiP. Minotti
Jeroen Van Der WeerdenJ. Van Der Weerden63
M
7
M
66Luis LimaL. Lima
Simone OshadoganS. Oshadogan59
M
8
A
64Niels TimmerN. Timmer
Stephen GoughS. Gough64
A
9
A
66Fabian Natale SgrignaF. Sgrigna
Adolfo BravoA. Bravo63
A
captain10
A
65David RegoD. Rego
Stefan SadottiS. Sadotti57
A
11
A
67Thomas HelmerT. Helmer
 
Damiano LappaneseD. Lappanese58
M
12
A
61Moreno GravaM. Grava
Maurizio BurianiM. Buriani56
D
13
M
61Adrian BalliA. Balli
Gianluca MaterazziG. Materazzi55
D
14
G
61Giordano ColonneseG. Colonnese

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Oreste Granillo where Reggina play host to Palermo. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reggina are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Fabio Aldegani.


0.00
Reggina kick off the first half!
4.15
David Rego threads a neat ball through to Paolo Minotti. Paolo Minotti lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
8.30
Paolo Minotti flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Lima. Luis Lima shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.31
Simone Oshadogan knocks the ball forward to Cosimo Stroppa. Cosimo Stroppa tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
15.48
Palermo appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
16.16
Jeroen Van Der Weerden comes in with a late challenge on Luis Lima. The referee calls over Jeroen Van Der Weerden and shows him a yellow card! Luis Lima hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.17
Oscar Baiocco brings the ball forward. Oscar Baiocco flicks a high pass forward. Niels Timmer controls it well on his chest. Niels Timmer knocks in a cross ball towards David Rego. David Rego powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.57
Moritz Klinsmann kicks a strong pass forward to Cosimo Stroppa. Cosimo Stroppa knocks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Bravo. Adolfo Bravo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.09
Jeroen Van Der Weerden plays the ball forward to Adolfo Bravo. Adolfo Bravo finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
32.04
Moritz Klinsmann hits a low pass to Stefan Sadotti. Stefan Sadotti plays a scrappy one-two with Cosimo Stroppa and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stefan Sadotti cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Gary Johnstone gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
33.14
Cosimo Stroppa surges forward with the ball. Cosimo Stroppa whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Sadotti. Stefan Sadotti connects with a diving header. It's miles wide!
36.36
Moritz Klinsmann hits a low pass to Cosimo Stroppa. With a delightful solo run, Cosimo Stroppa stretches the opposition's defence. Cosimo Stroppa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.39
Jose E. De Sanzo brings the ball forward. Jose E. De Sanzo flicks a high pass forward to Niels Timmer who brings the ball under control. Niels Timmer whips in a cross ball towards Fabian Natale Sgrigna. Fabian Natale Sgrigna directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Daniel Guerrero Lopez. Excellent save.
44.20
Luis Lima advances with the ball. Luis Lima whips in a cross ball towards David Rego. David Rego whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Palermo kicking off!
47.43
Moritz Klinsmann hits a low pass to Cosimo Stroppa. Cosimo Stroppa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Sadotti. Stefan Sadotti shoots from long range but somehow Gary Johnstone manages to keep it out.
49.52
Oscar Baiocco breaks forward. Oscar Baiocco plays the ball forward to Niels Timmer. Niels Timmer shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
53.34
Luis Lima makes a simple pass to Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.23
David Rego kicks a strong pass forward to Fabian Natale Sgrigna. Fabian Natale Sgrigna whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Minotti. Paolo Minotti whips the ball goalwards with his head. Daniel Guerrero Lopez picks it out of the air!
59.56
Antonio Moutinho flicks a high pass forward to Fabian Natale Sgrigna who brings the ball under control. Fabian Natale Sgrigna knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Minotti. Paolo Minotti beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
61.32
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
63.13
Niels Timmer threads a neat ball through to David Rego. David Rego knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Lima. Marino Di Venanzio catches Luis Lima on the ankles. Luis Lima appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
67.39
Moritz Klinsmann makes a probing pass to Simone Oshadogan. Simone Oshadogan threads the ball through to Cosimo Stroppa. Cosimo Stroppa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose E. De Sanzo.
72.07
Cosimo Stroppa flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Sadotti who takes it down. Stefan Sadotti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.38
Luis Lima threads a neat ball through to Niels Timmer. Niels Timmer shoots from outside the area. Niels Timmer scores for Palermo!!
78.09
Stephen Gough comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Moutinho. Stephen Gough is warned by the referee! Antonio Moutinho runs off the knock.
79.57
Moritz Klinsmann darts forward. Moritz Klinsmann makes a probing pass to Stephen Gough. Stephen Gough shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
83.55
Paolo Minotti flicks the ball to his team mate, Niels Timmer. Niels Timmer shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Daniel Guerrero Lopez.
90.00
Jose E. De Sanzo barges into Stefan Sadotti. The referee calls over Jose E. De Sanzo and warns him to calm down! Stefan Sadotti carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Reggina

Palermo
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
28.2%
45.9%
25.9%

Scorers
David Rego 20
Niels Timmer 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Niels Timmer of Palermo

Match Ratings