Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Tardini where Parma play host to Siena. A crowd of 19,522 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Parma and Siena are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Graziano Di Bari.


0.00
Parma kick off!
3.04
Pier G. Gamberini threads a neat ball through to Christian Bonora. Christian Bonora controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
4.41
Andre Soares passes the ball forward to Christian Bonora. Christian Bonora makes a probing pass to Alex Young. Alex Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Attilio Festa who gathers it comfortably.
6.27
Pier G. Gamberini flicks a high ball forward to Giampiero Baldi who takes it down. Giampiero Baldi advances inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Giampiero Baldi provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.46
Alex Young takes the throw-in. Pier G. Gamberini darts forward. Pier G. Gamberini whips in a cross ball towards Alex Young. Alex Young heads the ball goalwards. Attilio Festa punches it away to safety.
12.54
Paolo Alberda threads the ball through to Giampiero Baldi. Giampiero Baldi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Young. Alex Young finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Attilio Festa keeps it out!
21.52
Andre Soares flicks the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Baldi. Giampiero Baldi threads a neat ball through to Pier G. Gamberini. Pier G. Gamberini knocks the ball forward, putting Christian Bonora through on goal. Christian Bonora takes a shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Attilio Festa keeps it out!
26.13
Giampiero Baldi threads a neat ball through to Christian Bonora. Christian Bonora shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Attilio Festa.
27.51
Corner kick to Parma. Giampiero Baldi plays it to the near post. Demetrio Percassi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
30.38
Pier G. Gamberini flicks a high pass forward to Alex Young who brings the ball under control. Alex Young whips in a cross ball towards Christian Möller. Christian Möller makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Attilio Festa!
36.41
Kevin Dittmann sees Francisco Flores in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Flores knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.53
Andre Soares threads a neat ball through to Pier G. Gamberini. Pier G. Gamberini takes it forward alone. Pier G. Gamberini finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
40.32
Kevin Dittmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Nestor Hebert. Nestor Hebert knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Flores. Francisco Flores connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.11
Paolo Alberda pushes mid-way up the pitch. Paolo Alberda threads a neat ball through to Antoine Fuchs. Antoine Fuchs shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Attilio Festa had no chance!! Goal for Parma!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Parma appear unchanged since the first half. Siena also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Siena start the second half!
48.28
Alex Young chips the ball to his team mate, Pier G. Gamberini. Pier G. Gamberini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
54.44
Alex Young flicks a high pass forward. Christian Bonora collects the pass. Christian Bonora shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
57.15
Paolo Alberda threads a neat ball through to Antoine Fuchs. Antoine Fuchs lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Bonora. Christian Bonora finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Gianni Passoni happens to be in the right place to block it.
59.51
Mirco Martino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Flores. Francisco Flores finds some space and shoots from distance but Alberto Costa is on top of it.
60.06
Siena have made a substitution with Aladino Bianchini replacing Nestor Hebert .
63.30
Martin Marquez hacks Andre Soares from behind! Martin Marquez is shown the yellow card! Andre Soares runs off the knock.
66.04
Mirco Martino kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Flores. Francisco Flores sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
67.08
Eric Hertog flicks the ball to his team mate, Aladino Bianchini. Aladino Bianchini skips past Andre Soares! Aladino Bianchini rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.39
Giampiero Baldi flicks a high pass forward. Alex Young holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Young sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.24
Demetrio Percassi decides to run forward with the ball. Demetrio Percassi makes a probing pass to Giampiero Baldi. Giampiero Baldi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gianni Passoni.
75.16
Alex Young threads a neat ball through to Christian Bonora. Christian Bonora knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Attilio Festa who gathers it comfortably.
77.44
Parma have made a substitution with Ljubisa Francesco replacing Antoine Fuchs .
85.53
Christian Bonora hacks Eric Hertog from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eric Hertog stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
10
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69.6%
30.4%
Play Area
21.7%
46.4%
31.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Giampiero Baldi of Parma

Match Ratings