Match Report


AC MilanAC Milan     ParmaParma
Computer Player Computer Player Tony Schofield Tony Schofield
Alejandro SbaccantiA. Sbaccanti74
G
captain1
G
78Kostyantyn KydalovK. Kydalov
Martin ManfrediniM. Manfredini72
D
2
D
77Stephan NyarkoS. Nyarko
Sebastian NietoS. Nieto71
D
3
D
75Jermaine ZoisJ. Zois
Pier G. ScalabrelliP. Scalabrelli56
D
4captain
D
77Andre HilgerinkA. Hilgerink
Kurt SmitK. Smit72
M
5
D
77René RuggliR. Ruggli
Arturo MirriA. Mirri71
M
6
M
76Wade DuftyW. Dufty
Vincenzo ZiniV. Zini67
M
7
M
79Yuri KarpinY. Karpin
Michele TagliaferriM. Tagliaferri63
M
8
M
79Taavi JohanssonT. Johansson
Pierluigi BrancaP. Branca69
A
9
A
74Bruno BredaB. Breda
Miguel MarinM. Marin66
A
10
A
75Brahim BarulB. Barul
Colin MorrisonC. Morrison60
A
11
A
77Duccio RuotoloD. Ruotolo
 
Manuel BaldiM. Baldi73
G
12
A
68Massimo MazzeiM. Mazzei
Gaetano DicaraG. Dicara68
G
13
M
79Manuel SantanaM. Santana
Albert RamosA. Ramos63
G
14
D
76Kevin PhilipsK. Philips

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at San Siro where AC Milan play host to Parma. A crowd of 19,499 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Milan are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gianluca Negro.


0.00
The whistle blows and Parma get the match underway!
2.16
Wade Dufty surges forward with the ball. Wade Dufty knocks in a cross ball towards Duccio Ruotolo. Duccio Ruotolo makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
4.31
Wade Dufty clumsily knocks into Vincenzo Zini. The referee warns Wade Dufty to calm down! Vincenzo Zini runs off the knock.
8.53
Yuri Karpin makes a probing pass to Bruno Breda. Bruno Breda whips in a cross ball towards Duccio Ruotolo. Duccio Ruotolo makes a looping header on goal. Alejandro Sbaccanti punches it away to safety.
9.27
Yuri Karpin chips the ball to his team mate, Brahim Barul. Brahim Barul skips past Sebastian Nieto! Brahim Barul looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
16.42
Kurt Smit darts forward. Kurt Smit makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Pierluigi Branca. Some silky footwork from Pierluigi Branca provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
20.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Jermaine Zois plays the ball forward to Taavi Johansson. Taavi Johansson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brahim Barul. Brahim Barul controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Duccio Ruotolo through on goal. Duccio Ruotolo shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
22.05
Michele Tagliaferri brings the ball forward. Michele Tagliaferri finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
28.26
Andre Hilgerink makes a strong solo run forward. Andre Hilgerink decides to run forward with the ball. Andre Hilgerink finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alejandro Sbaccanti smothers it!
33.15
Wade Dufty flicks a high pass forward to Brahim Barul who brings the ball under control. Brahim Barul whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Breda. Bruno Breda outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.31
Yuri Karpin flicks a high pass forward to Duccio Ruotolo who brings the ball under control. Duccio Ruotolo knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Breda. Bruno Breda gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
39.57
Andre Hilgerink threads the ball through to Taavi Johansson. Taavi Johansson decides to run forward with the ball. Taavi Johansson whips in a cross ball towards Brahim Barul. Brahim Barul flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Alejandro Sbaccanti. Excellent save.
40.34
Pier G. Scalabrelli flicks a high ball forward to Arturo Mirri who takes it down. Arturo Mirri kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison rushes past Stephan Nyarko! Colin Morrison shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Kostyantyn Kydalov smothers it!
44.19
Jermaine Zois pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jermaine Zois plays the ball forward to Brahim Barul. Brahim Barul lofts in a cross ball towards Duccio Ruotolo. Duccio Ruotolo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Parma are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
AC Milan kick off and get the second half underway!
48.07
Martin Manfredini flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Mirri. Arturo Mirri knocks the ball forward to Pierluigi Branca. Pierluigi Branca knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Marin. Miguel Marin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Kostyantyn Kydalov!
59.33
Wade Dufty chips the ball to his team mate, Duccio Ruotolo. Duccio Ruotolo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Manfredini.
61.50
Pier G. Scalabrelli flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Mirri collects the pass. Arturo Mirri kicks a strong pass forward to Pierluigi Branca. Pierluigi Branca tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.34
Arturo Mirri runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Arturo Mirri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
72.00
Vincenzo Zini surges forward with the ball. Vincenzo Zini finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.44
Andre Hilgerink catches Miguel Marin on the ankles. The referee brings Andre Hilgerink to one side and gives him a warning! Miguel Marin runs off the knock.
75.45
Wade Dufty flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Breda controls it well on his chest. Bruno Breda knocks in a cross ball towards Brahim Barul. Brahim Barul connects with a diving header but it's a woeful effort!
77.30
Parma have made 3 substitutions with Massimo Mazzei replacing Brahim Barul, Manuel Santana replacing Taavi Johansson and Kevin Philips replacing René Ruggli .
78.31
Yuri Karpin passes the ball forward to Duccio Ruotolo. Duccio Ruotolo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.16
Yuri Karpin catches Vincenzo Zini on the ankles. The referee calls over Yuri Karpin and shows him a yellow card! Vincenzo Zini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

AC Milan

Parma
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
27.1%
47.1%
25.7%

Scorers
Brahim Barul 9
Bruno Breda 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Brahim Barul of Parma

Match Ratings
1.Alejandro Sbaccanti (GK)
8
2.Martin Manfredini (DEF)
6
3.Sebastian Nieto (DEF)
6
4.Pier G. Scalabrelli (DEF)
6
5.Kurt Smit (MID)
6
6.Arturo Mirri (MID)
7
7.Vincenzo Zini (MID)
6
8.Michele Tagliaferri (MID)
6
9.Pierluigi Branca (ATT)
6
10.Miguel Marin (ATT)
6
11.Colin Morrison (ATT)
7
 
12.Manuel Baldi (GK)
0
13.Gaetano Dicara (GK)
0
14.Albert Ramos (GK)
0

1.Kostyantyn Kydalov (GK)
7
2.Stephan Nyarko (DEF)
6
3.Jermaine Zois (DEF)
6
4.Andre Hilgerink (DEF)
7
5.René Ruggli (DEF)
6
6.Wade Dufty (MID)
7
7.Yuri Karpin (MID)yellow card
6
8.Taavi Johansson (MID)
6
9.Bruno Breda (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Brahim Barul (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Duccio Ruotolo (ATT)
6
 
12.Massimo Mazzei (ATT)
6
13.Manuel Santana (MID)
6
14.Kevin Philips (DEF)
6