Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio P. L. Penzo where Venezia play host to Palermo. A crowd of 19,521 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Venezia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Venezia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Palermo get the match underway!
2.16
1-0Luca Argilli passes the ball forward to Rocco R. Riccio. Rocco R. Riccio tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.55
1-0Nicola Carlo Sarti knocks the ball to his team mate, Sandro Rutzittu. Sandro Rutzittu advances with the ball. Sandro Rutzittu tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
18.20
1-0Jonathan Bellavista kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Mccann. Simon Mccann threads the ball through to Fabiano Mazzocco. Fabiano Mazzocco makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
22.37
Jonathan Bellavista threads the ball through to Fabiano Mazzocco. Fabiano Mazzocco knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Mccann. Simon Mccann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Adriano Pavone!
32.16
1-0Nicola Carlo Sarti chips the ball to his team mate, Matteo Bernini. Matteo Bernini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Bresciano. Peter Bresciano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.30
Alessandro Manfredini passes the ball forward to Francesco G. Deflorio. Francesco G. Deflorio kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Ferdinand. Graeme Ferdinand shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
34.36
Nicola Carlo Sarti knocks the ball forward to Matteo Bernini. Matteo Bernini knocks the ball forward to Peter Bresciano. Peter Bresciano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giampietro De Luca who gathers it comfortably.
36.55
Anselmo Fialdini brings the ball forward. Anselmo Fialdini sees a break and surges forward. Anselmo Fialdini tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.56
Francesco G. Deflorio threads the ball through to Peter Bresciano. Peter Bresciano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.17
Luca Argilli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rocco R. Riccio. Rocco R. Riccio lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Mccann. Simon Mccann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Adriano Pavone is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.28
Luca Argilli flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabiano Mazzocco. Fabiano Mazzocco shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
45.00
Luca Argilli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rocco R. Riccio. Rocco R. Riccio shoots from outside the area but somehow Adriano Pavone manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Venezia kick off!
47.46
2-0Peter Bresciano comes in with a late challenge on Anselmo Fialdini. Peter Bresciano is given a warning by the referee! Anselmo Fialdini stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.09
2-0Fabian N. Zola barges into Fabiano Mazzocco. The referee calls over Fabian N. Zola and warns him to calm down! Fabiano Mazzocco grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.21
Graeme Ferdinand catches Anselmo Fialdini on the ankles. Graeme Ferdinand is shown the yellow card! Anselmo Fialdini gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.58
Fabian N. Zola brings the ball forward. Fabian N. Zola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Bresciano. Peter Bresciano finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
73.21
Matteo Bernini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Bresciano. Peter Bresciano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giampietro De Luca who gathers it comfortably.
81.56
Stefano Nista deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabiano Mazzocco. Fabiano Mazzocco shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.27
2-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
27.4%
49.3%
23.3%
Scorers