Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Omonbono Tenni where Treviso play host to Palermo. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Treviso are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Davide Lucenti.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Treviso are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Davide Lucenti.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Palermo get the match underway!
14.58
0-0Diego Benin knocks the ball forward to Giacomo Padalino. Giacomo Padalino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose E. De Sanzo.
15.03
0-0Palermo appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
15.03
0-1Luis Lima makes a simple pass to Arno Rummenigge. Arno Rummenigge whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
20.45
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Benito Albieri plays the ball forward to Giacomo Padalino. Giacomo Padalino chips the ball to his team mate, Rosario Zanchetta. Rosario Zanchetta sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
30.51
0-1Diego Benin comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Moutinho. The referee brings Diego Benin to one side and gives him a warning! Antonio Moutinho runs off the knock.
32.38
Diego Benin catches Luis Lima on the ankles. The referee warns Diego Benin again to calm down! Luis Lima stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.49
Arno Rummenigge threads a neat ball through to Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian Natale Sgrigna. Fabian Natale Sgrigna is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
39.01
Diogo Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Andre Cristiano. Andre Cristiano makes a simple pass to Romano Kool. Romano Kool tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Treviso appear unchanged since the first half. Palermo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Treviso kicking off!
49.17
Arno Rummenigge plays the ball forward to Luis Lima. Luis Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fabio Zanon who gathers it comfortably.
57.01
Oscar Baiocco sees Paolo Minotti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Minotti flicks a high ball forward to Fabian Natale Sgrigna who takes it down. Fabian Natale Sgrigna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.10
Showing wonderful composure, Diogo Ferreira plays the ball forward to Andre Cristiano. With great vision, Andre Cristiano plays the ball forward to Romano Kool. Romano Kool whips in a cross ball towards Diego Benin. Diego Benin rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.47
Arno Rummenigge threads a neat ball through to Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
65.14
Antonio Moutinho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Minotti. Paolo Minotti sees Thomas Helmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards David Rego. David Rego whips the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Fabio Zanon had no chance!! Goal for Palermo!
72.05
Arno Rummenigge kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer whips in a cross ball towards David Rego. David Rego directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.32
Diego Benin sees Giacomo Padalino in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giacomo Padalino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.16
Antonio Moutinho comes in with a late challenge on Diego Benin. Antonio Moutinho is given a warning by the referee! Diego Benin runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55%
45%
Play Area
26.7%
46.7%
26.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Thomas Helmer of Palermo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Fabio Zanon (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jan Freund (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Diogo Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stefano Van Wonderen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Benito Albieri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andre Cristiano (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Diego Benin (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rosario Zanchetta (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ferdinando Luiso (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Giacomo Padalino (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Romano Kool (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Gianni Marchionni (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mirko Rossini (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pierre G. Circello (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gary Johnstone (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Francesco G. De Gasperi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oscar Baiocco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Antonio Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose E. De Sanzo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paolo Minotti (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Arno Rummenigge (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Luis Lima (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fabian Natale Sgrigna (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | David Rego (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Thomas Helmer (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Moreno Grava (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | William Fayolle (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Giordano Colonnese (GK) | 0 | |