Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Juventus Stadium where Juventus play host to Parma. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Juventus and Parma are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Valentino Petruzzi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Juventus and Parma are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Valentino Petruzzi.
0.00
0-0Juventus kick off the first half!
2.14
0-0Jose Roman decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Roman shoots from 25 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Marcos Bravo!
8.33
0-0With a delightful solo run, Amedeo Lucchini stretches the opposition's defence. Amedeo Lucchini lofts in a cross ball towards Malcolm Evans. Malcolm Evans makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
14.15
0-1Gianluigi Pianu sees space and advances. Gianluigi Pianu whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Lanzaro. Antonio Lanzaro powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
20.32
0-1Joachim Bernardi surges forward with the ball. Joachim Bernardi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.06
Sebastiao Fonseca gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Alberto Di Meglio knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Beattie. With a superhuman jump, Peter Beattie connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Marcos Bravo.
23.22
0-1Corner kick to Juventus. Jose Campos plays it to the far post. Gianluigi Pianu gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
24.28
0-1Jose Roman kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Souness. Stuart Souness knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Paul Ferreira is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
25.08
0-1Corner kick to Juventus. Jose Campos plays it out to the edge of the box. Paul Ferreira reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
28.39
Ivan Ruscitti flicks a high pass forward to Gianluigi Pianu who brings the ball under control. Gianluigi Pianu lofts in a cross ball towards Francesco Migliorini. Francesco Migliorini powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.17
0-2Joachim Bernardi hacks Jose Campos from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Campos stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.26
Nuno Reis advances with the ball. Nuno Reis flicks a high pass forward. Peter Beattie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Beattie whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez connects with a diving header. The ball strikes Diaw Arricca's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
39.37
Joachim Bernardi threads a neat ball through to Gianluigi Pianu. Gianluigi Pianu flicks a high pass forward. Francesco Migliorini controls it well on his chest. Francesco Migliorini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.12
Sebastiao Fonseca knocks the ball forward to Jose Roman. Jose Roman kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Souness. Stuart Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez makes a convincing header. Marcos Bravo gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
44.14
Joachim Bernardi knocks the ball to his team mate, Diaw Arricca. Diaw Arricca plays a scrappy one-two with Joachim Bernardi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Diaw Arricca makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Juventus appear unchanged since the first half. Parma also appear unchanged since the first half. The Juventus players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Parma kick off and get the second half underway!
47.09
Eric Kohler threads a neat ball through to Alberto Di Meglio. Alberto Di Meglio threads a neat ball through to Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie advances inside the box! Peter Beattie comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.34
Sebastiao Fonseca threads a neat ball through to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez makes a probing pass to Edmundo Diaz. Edmundo Diaz knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Campos. Jose Campos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Marcos Bravo manages to gather it.
54.49
Nuno Reis flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Souness controls it well on his chest. Stuart Souness hits a low pass to Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Di Meglio. Alberto Di Meglio makes a deft header but it is miles over!
55.17
1-3Felipe Fernandez barges into Amedeo Lucchini. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Amedeo Lucchini grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.08
Ivan Ruscitti knocks the ball forward to Francesco Migliorini. Francesco Migliorini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eric Kohler.
60.47
1-3Parma have made a substitution with Pietro Pecchia replacing Paul Ferreira .
61.56
Diaw Arricca flicks a high pass forward to Malcolm Evans who brings the ball under control. Malcolm Evans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.36
Eric Kohler flicks a high pass forward. Jose Campos controls it well on his chest. Jose Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcos Bravo who gathers it comfortably.
65.16
Stuart Souness laces a weighted ball forward to Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie plays a one-two with Stuart Souness and rushes in on goal... Peter Beattie muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.27
Alberto Di Meglio sees Jose Campos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Diaz. Edmundo Diaz makes a looping header on goal. The ball strikes Nicol˜ Negro Frer's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
67.34
Jose Campos takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Amedeo Lucchini gets to the ball and clears it up field.
72.36
Amedeo Lucchini pushes mid-way up the pitch. Amedeo Lucchini sees a break and surges forward. Amedeo Lucchini tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
73.13
Pietro Pecchia threads the ball through to Ivan Ruscitti. Ivan Ruscitti whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Lanzaro. Antonio Lanzaro makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Parma!
77.02
Parma have made 2 substitutions with Niccol˜ Bellavista replacing Ivan Ruscitti and Gianluca Bachini replacing Francesco Migliorini .
78.09
Felipe Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Jose Campos. Jose Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Souness. Stuart Souness is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Marcos Bravo picks it out of the air!
84.10
Nuno Reis hacks Gianluca Bachini from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gianluca Bachini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.08
Joachim Bernardi sees Antonio Lanzaro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Lanzaro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastiao Fonseca.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
30.9%
42.6%
26.5%
Scorers
| Peter Beattie 47 | Antonio Lanzaro 14, 73 Francesco Migliorini 28 Diaw Arricca 44 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Lanzaro of Parma |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Enzo Gabriel Taffarel (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nuno Reis (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Eric Kohler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sebastiao Fonseca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Felipe Fernandez (MID) | | 6 |
| 6. | Jose Campos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jose Roman (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alberto Di Meglio (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Edmundo Diaz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stuart Souness (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Peter Beattie (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | James Boertien (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ivan Unsworth (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Marques (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Marcos Bravo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paul Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicol˜ Negro Frer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Amedeo Lucchini (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Gianluigi Pianu (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Diaw Arricca (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Joachim Bernardi (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Ivan Ruscitti (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Antonio Lanzaro (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Francesco Migliorini (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Malcolm Evans (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pietro Pecchia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Niccol˜ Bellavista (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gianluca Bachini (ATT) | 6 | |