Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Juventus Stadium where Juventus play host to Fiorentina. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Juventus are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Juventus are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Fiorentina kicking off!
2.01
0-0Miguel James passes the ball forward to Saul Hernandez. Saul Hernandez makes a probing pass to Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
9.48
Modeste Wome knocks the ball forward to Dani‘l Hyldgaard. Dani‘l Hyldgaard takes it forward alone. Dani‘l Hyldgaard shoots from distance but it flies wide!
16.23
0-0Garba Okpara catches Claudio Stendardo on the ankles. The referee calls over Garba Okpara and shows him a yellow card! Claudio Stendardo runs off the knock.
18.06
Garba Okpara passes the ball forward to Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
22.43
0-0Ruben Juarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruggero Proietti. Ruggero Proietti makes a probing pass to Nicholas Ferrante. Nicholas Ferrante tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Arnar Gardarsson.
24.18
Jan Høgh makes a simple pass to Garcia Duque Bisoli. Garcia Duque Bisoli sees a break and surges forward. Garcia Duque Bisoli shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.30
Mario Tavares catches Rabiu Babayaro on the ankles. The referee calls over Mario Tavares and shows him a yellow card! Rabiu Babayaro stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.52
Garba Okpara knocks the ball forward to Saul Hernandez. Saul Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Louis Marin. Louis Marin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
30.53
0-0Garba Okpara clumsily knocks into Claudio Stendardo. The referee calls over Garba Okpara and warns him to calm down! Claudio Stendardo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.09
0-1Vegard Bratseth chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler whips in a cross ball towards Saul Hernandez. Saul Hernandez flicks the ball with his head. Saul Hernandez scores for Fiorentina!!
36.01
Ruggero Proietti chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Ferrante. Nicholas Ferrante lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Franchi. Paolo Franchi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Paolo Franchi scores for Juventus!!
39.29
Claudio Stendardo passes the ball forward to Paolo Franchi. Paolo Franchi lofts in a cross ball towards Rabiu Babayaro. Rabiu Babayaro powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
45.00
Kanga Tiéhi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruggero Proietti. Ruggero Proietti knocks the ball to his team mate, Rabiu Babayaro. Rabiu Babayaro goes all the way! Rabiu Babayaro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Arnar Gardarsson.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Juventus get the second half underway!
48.29
Clifford Richardson knocks the ball to his team mate, Dani‘l Hyldgaard. Dani‘l Hyldgaard advances with the ball. Dani‘l Hyldgaard shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Daniel Meza!
49.00
Claudio Stendardo makes a probing pass to Nicholas Ferrante. Nicholas Ferrante shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
53.25
1-1Kanga Tiéhi makes a simple pass to Claudio Stendardo. Claudio Stendardo knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Ferrante. Nicholas Ferrante knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arnar Gardarsson who gathers it comfortably.
55.22
Claudio Stendardo knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Ferrante. Nicholas Ferrante lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Franchi. Paolo Franchi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Arnar Gardarsson had no chance!! Goal for Juventus!
60.29
2-1Miguel James makes a probing pass to Louis Marin. Louis Marin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Beutler but the linesman indicates offside!
61.47
Dani‘l Hyldgaard decides to run forward with the ball. Dani‘l Hyldgaard knocks the ball forward to Louis Marin but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.01
Garba Okpara flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
66.17
Garba Okpara sees a break and surges forward. Garba Okpara sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.51
Paolo Franchi hacks Modeste Wome from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Modeste Wome runs off the knock.
69.05
Modeste Wome makes a simple pass to Garba Okpara. Garba Okpara kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler goes all the way! Jan Beutler shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Daniel Meza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.54
Claudio Stendardo takes it forward alone. Claudio Stendardo knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Ferrante. Nicholas Ferrante flicks the ball with his head but Arnar Gardarsson is on top of it.
75.25
Garba Okpara chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.53
Mario Tavares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garba Okpara. Garba Okpara chips the ball to his team mate, Saul Hernandez. Saul Hernandez shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Daniel Meza!
84.49
Kanga Tiéhi catches Saul Hernandez on the ankles. The referee calls over Kanga Tiéhi and shows him a yellow card! Saul Hernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Vegard Bratseth knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Daniel Meza.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
31.3%
47%
21.7%
Scorers
| Paolo Franchi 36, 55 | Saul Hernandez 32 Jan Beutler 69 |