Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at La Favorita where Palermo play host to AC Milan. A crowd of 20,663 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Palermo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AC Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Palermo kick off!
2.10
Palermo are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
9.35
Sami Nurmi flicks the ball to his team mate, Marama Basto. Marama Basto flicks the ball to his team mate, David Zanoni. David Zanoni goes all the way! David Zanoni takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.30
Palermo are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
18.47
Ferry Kerkhof deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Spencer Delaney. Spencer Delaney tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Rodrigo Barbosa manages to keep it out.
20.17
Brendan Mills deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Spencer Delaney. Spencer Delaney knocks the ball forward to David Zanoni but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.44
Badra Boka sees space and advances. Badra Boka lofts in a cross ball towards Markus Dörner. Markus Dörner connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
24.05
Sami Nurmi knocks the ball to his team mate, Ferry Kerkhof. Ferry Kerkhof chips the ball to his team mate, Markus Dörner. Markus Dörner shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Rodrigo Barbosa manages to gather it comfortably.
33.30
Badra Boka knocks the ball to his team mate, David Zanoni. David Zanoni shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.58
Francesco G. Deflorio chips the ball to his team mate, Ray Mareggini. Ray Mareggini finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
38.24
Brendan Mills controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Spencer Delaney. Spencer Delaney tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
39.10
Badra Boka kicks a strong pass forward to Markus Dörner. Markus Dörner whips in a cross ball towards David Zanoni. David Zanoni is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
44.45
Ottavio Tacchini makes a simple pass to Alberto Neves. Alberto Neves shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
AC Milan kick off the second half!
47.16
Andy Law sees space and advances. Andy Law threads the ball through to David Zanoni. David Zanoni lofts in a cross ball towards Markus Dörner. Markus Dörner is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Rodrigo Barbosa manages to keep it out.
49.32
Marama Basto flicks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Delaney. Spencer Delaney finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.07
Badra Boka makes a simple pass to Spencer Delaney. Spencer Delaney whips in a cross ball towards David Zanoni. David Zanoni flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.29
Bernardo Tasso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brendan Mills. Brendan Mills controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Markus Dörner. Markus Dörner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
60.42
Marama Basto flicks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Delaney. Spencer Delaney goes all the way! Spencer Delaney shoots from just inside the box. Spencer Delaney scores for AC Milan!!
66.21
Badra Boka makes a beautiful solo run. Badra Boka plays a perfect one-two with Markus Dörner and rushes in on goal... Badra Boka tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.57
Bernardo Tasso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brendan Mills. Brendan Mills controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Spencer Delaney. Spencer Delaney knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.28
Bernardo Tasso makes a probing pass to Ferry Kerkhof. Ferry Kerkhof passes the ball forward to Markus Dörner. Markus Dörner knocks the ball to his team mate, David Zanoni. David Zanoni tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.02
Marama Basto advances with the ball. Marama Basto goes all the way! Marama Basto shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.53
Badra Boka makes a simple pass to David Zanoni. David Zanoni goes all the way! David Zanoni rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
85.15
Andy Law makes a simple pass to Badra Boka. Badra Boka kicks a strong pass forward to Spencer Delaney. Spencer Delaney knocks in a cross ball towards Markus Dörner. Markus Dörner directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
90.00
Francesco G. Deflorio sees a break and surges forward. Francesco G. Deflorio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to David Zanoni of AC Milan
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
0
8
Shots off Target
2
9
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
20.5%
79.5%
Play Area
39.7%
41.1%
19.2%