Match Report


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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Stadio Libero Liberati where Ternana play host to Palermo. A crowd of 18,962 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ternana are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giovanni Macchi.


0.00
Ternana start the match!
6.02
Rainer Cziommer flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Minotti controls it well on his chest. Paolo Minotti threads a neat ball through to Fabian Natale Sgrigna. Fabian Natale Sgrigna knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul White who gathers it comfortably.
8.08
Paolo Minotti flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Tiler. Ronnie Tiler knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Helmer. With a superhuman jump, Thomas Helmer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.54
John Rankin kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Minotti. Paolo Minotti shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Paul White!
10.52
Rainer Cziommer chips the ball to his team mate, John Rankin. John Rankin shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
14.09
Paolo Minotti kicks a strong pass forward to John Rankin. John Rankin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Paul White!
15.42
Palermo appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
16.20
Elena Gutierrez sees Damien Riggott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Damien Riggott shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
18.10
Matteo Carbone flicks a high pass forward. Elena Gutierrez controls it well on his chest. Elena Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward to Teemu Bayle who brings the ball under control. Teemu Bayle knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Dumas. With a superhuman jump, Richard Dumas connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Gary Johnstone picks it out of the air!
21.21
Jimmy Maresca makes a simple pass to Jason Powell. Jason Powell whips in a cross ball towards Richard Dumas. Richard Dumas heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
28.50
Jose Marquitos plays the ball forward to Richard Dumas. Richard Dumas tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
30.50
Teemu Bayle kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Dumas. Richard Dumas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Johnstone who gathers it comfortably.
33.50
Steve Stone sees John Rankin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Rankin passes the ball forward to Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Helmer. With a superhuman jump, Thomas Helmer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
34.10
Jose Marquitos knocks the ball forward to Teemu Bayle. Teemu Bayle shoots from 25 yards. Gary Johnstone is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.41
Jose Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Richard Dumas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Dumas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ternana appear unchanged since the first half. Palermo also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and Palermo get the second half underway!
47.11
Oscar Baiocco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Rankin. John Rankin flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Natale Sgrigna. Fabian Natale Sgrigna controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
51.15
Rainer Cziommer lofts the ball long. Ronnie Tiler shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
53.40
John Rankin flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Minotti. Paolo Minotti is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.56
Steve Stone sees Ronnie Tiler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ronnie Tiler flicks a high pass forward. John Rankin controls it well on his chest. John Rankin whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Minotti. Paolo Minotti jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.33
Ternana have made 2 substitutions with Ferdinando Venturin replacing Eddy Baiocco and Franceco Garzya replacing Elena Gutierrez .
63.03
John Rankin flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Natale Sgrigna. Fabian Natale Sgrigna lofts in a cross ball towards John Rankin. John Rankin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
67.47
Rainer Cziommer clumsily knocks into Jimmy Maresca. The referee calls over Rainer Cziommer and shows him a yellow card! Jimmy Maresca carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.47
Free kick to Ternana just outside the area...
68.20
Teemu Bayle takes a slow run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
71.19
Ferdinando Venturin flicks a high ball forward to Franceco Garzya who takes it down. Without breaking stride, Franceco Garzya plays the ball forward to Richard Dumas. Richard Dumas lofts in a cross ball towards Jimmy Maresca. Jimmy Maresca jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
72.36
Matteo Carbone flicks a high pass forward. Jason Powell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Powell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.37
Franceco Garzya sees Jimmy Maresca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jimmy Maresca shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
75.22
Franceco Garzya flicks a high pass forward. Richard Dumas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Dumas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.53
Ternana have made a substitution with Ighli Tacchinardi replacing Jason Powell .
78.54
Matteo Carbone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Marquitos. Jose Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Teemu Bayle controls it well on his chest. Teemu Bayle whips in a cross ball towards Jose Marquitos. Jose Marquitos rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
81.30
Steve Stone barges into Franceco Garzya. The referee warns Steve Stone to calm down! Franceco Garzya hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.24
Matteo Carbone threads the ball through to Jose Marquitos. Jose Marquitos chips the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Maresca. Jimmy Maresca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Johnstone who gathers it comfortably.
89.28
John Rankin passes the ball forward to Paolo Minotti. Paolo Minotti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Rainer Cziommer knocks the ball forward to Ronnie Tiler. Ronnie Tiler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Minotti. Paolo Minotti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
7
8
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
21.2%
46.2%
32.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Rankin of Palermo

Match Ratings
1.Paul White (GK)
6
2.Kaci Coly (DEF)
6
3.Eddy Baiocco (DEF)
6
4.Matteo Carbone (DEF)
6
5.Teemu Bayle (MID)goal scored
8
6.Jose Marquitos (MID)
8
7.Elena Gutierrez (MID)
6
8.Jimmy Maresca (MID)
6
9.Richard Dumas (ATT)
6
10.Jason Powell (ATT)
6
11.Damien Riggott (ATT)
6
 
12.Ferdinando Venturin (GK)
6
13.Franceco Garzya (GK)
6
14.Ighli Tacchinardi (ATT)
6

1.Gary Johnstone (GK)
6
2.Oscar Baiocco (DEF)
6
3.Rainer Cziommer (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Steve Stone (DEF)
6
5.Antonio Moutinho (DEF)
6
6.Ronnie Tiler (MID)
6
7.John Rankin (MID)goal scored
9
8.Paolo Minotti (MID)
6
9.Ricardo Faria (ATT)
6
10.Thomas Helmer (ATT)
6
11.Fabian Natale Sgrigna (ATT)
6
 
12.Luis Lima (MID)
0
13.David Rego (ATT)
0
14.Niels Timmer (ATT)
0