Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at La Favorita where Palermo play host to Parma. A crowd of 19,343 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Palermo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Franceco De Vezze.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Palermo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Franceco De Vezze.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Palermo get the match underway!
4.20
0-0Diaw Arricca flicks a high pass forward. Francesco Migliorini controls it well on his chest. Francesco Migliorini edges inside the box! Francesco Migliorini strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
6.56
0-1Gianluigi Pianu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Lanzaro. Antonio Lanzaro lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Pianu. Gianluigi Pianu rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.07
Diaw Arricca makes a simple pass to Antonio Lanzaro. Antonio Lanzaro knocks in a cross ball towards Malcolm Evans. With a superhuman jump, Malcolm Evans connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
12.26
0-1Steve Stone barges into Malcolm Evans. The referee warns Steve Stone to calm down! Malcolm Evans gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.45
0-1Gianluigi Pianu flicks a high ball forward to Malcolm Evans who takes it down. Malcolm Evans lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Lanzaro. Antonio Lanzaro flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Rainer Cziommer. Excellent block.
15.50
0-1Palermo appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
15.50
Jose E. De Sanzo takes it forward alone. With imagination, Jose E. De Sanzo plays the ball forward to Paolo Minotti. Paolo Minotti lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Marcos Bravo had no chance!! Goal for Palermo!
18.28
1-1Francesco Migliorini flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Lanzaro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Lanzaro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.48
Ronnie Tiler flicks a high pass forward to John Rankin who brings the ball under control. John Rankin knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
24.21
Steve Stone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Rankin. John Rankin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Marcos Bravo manages to gather it effortlessly.
27.37
John Rankin makes a simple pass to Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.42
Gianluigi Pianu flicks a high pass forward. Francesco Migliorini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francesco Migliorini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.17
Amedeo Lucchini breaks forward. Amedeo Lucchini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Ruscitti. Ivan Ruscitti whips in a cross ball towards Malcolm Evans. Malcolm Evans gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Gary Johnstone manages to gather it effortlessly.
34.26
1-1Joachim Bernardi clumsily knocks into Thomas Helmer. The referee warns Joachim Bernardi to calm down! Thomas Helmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.00
Jose E. De Sanzo catches Joachim Bernardi on the ankles. The referee brings Jose E. De Sanzo to one side and gives him a warning! Joachim Bernardi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.45
1-1Joachim Bernardi threads a neat ball through to Antonio Lanzaro. Antonio Lanzaro tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
42.39
Gianluigi Pianu sees Malcolm Evans in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Malcolm Evans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Paul Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Joachim Bernardi. Joachim Bernardi whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Lanzaro. Antonio Lanzaro heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Gary Johnstone has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Palermo appear unchanged since the first half. Parma also appear unchanged since the first half. The Palermo players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Parma kicking off!
47.54
Showing wonderful composure, Nicol˜ Negro Frer laces a weighted ball forward to Ivan Ruscitti. Ivan Ruscitti threads a neat ball through to Francesco Migliorini. Francesco Migliorini knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Lanzaro. Antonio Lanzaro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Gary Johnstone is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.56
Ronnie Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Helmer controls it well on his chest. Thomas Helmer finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
60.16
1-3Parma have made a substitution with Pietro Pecchia replacing Paul Ferreira .
61.25
Showing composure, Ivan Ruscitti picks a pass forward to Malcolm Evans. Malcolm Evans whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Lanzaro. Antonio Lanzaro connects with a diving header. Gary Johnstone picks it out of the air!
65.57
Ronnie Tiler brings the ball forward. Ronnie Tiler threads a neat ball through to Fabian Natale Sgrigna. Some good footwork from Fabian Natale Sgrigna provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
69.00
Malcolm Evans threads a neat ball through to Francesco Migliorini. Francesco Migliorini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Moutinho.
72.26
Joachim Bernardi threads a neat ball through to Diaw Arricca. Diaw Arricca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Johnstone who gathers it comfortably.
73.03
Nicol˜ Negro Frer flicks a high pass forward to Joachim Bernardi who brings the ball under control. Joachim Bernardi whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Lanzaro. Antonio Lanzaro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Gary Johnstone punches it away to safety.
75.25
Antonio Moutinho threads a neat ball through to John Rankin. John Rankin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Minotti. Paolo Minotti rushes past Diaw Arricca! Paolo Minotti tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.25
Parma have made 2 substitutions with Niccol˜ Bellavista replacing Ivan Ruscitti and Gianluca Bachini replacing Francesco Migliorini .
78.36
2-3Parma are dictating the run of play here today.
81.15
Antonio Moutinho threads the ball through to John Rankin. John Rankin flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Minotti collects the pass. Paolo Minotti skips past Amedeo Lucchini! Paolo Minotti strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Marcos Bravo is on top of it.
83.48
Amedeo Lucchini makes a simple pass to Gianluca Bachini. Gianluca Bachini flicks a high pass forward. Malcolm Evans holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Malcolm Evans shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
84.30
Amedeo Lucchini hits a low pass to Joachim Bernardi. Joachim Bernardi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Bachini. Gianluca Bachini cuts inside the box! Gianluca Bachini tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
85.02
Jose E. De Sanzo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Rankin. John Rankin flicks a high pass forward to Paolo Minotti who brings the ball under control. Paolo Minotti lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.46
John Rankin flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Tiler collects the pass. Ronnie Tiler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
7
9
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
35.1%
44.2%
20.8%
Scorers
| Thomas Helmer 16 Paolo Minotti 75 Ronnie Tiler 89 | Gianluigi Pianu 7 Antonio Lanzaro 45, 48 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Lanzaro of Parma |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gary Johnstone (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Rainer Cziommer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steve Stone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Antonio Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose E. De Sanzo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ronnie Tiler (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | John Rankin (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paolo Minotti (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Ricardo Faria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Thomas Helmer (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Fabian Natale Sgrigna (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Luis Lima (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Rego (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Niels Timmer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Marcos Bravo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paul Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicol˜ Negro Frer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Amedeo Lucchini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gianluigi Pianu (MID) | | 8 |
| 6. | Diaw Arricca (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Joachim Bernardi (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ivan Ruscitti (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Antonio Lanzaro (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Francesco Migliorini (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Malcolm Evans (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pietro Pecchia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Niccol˜ Bellavista (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gianluca Bachini (ATT) | 6 | |