Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Tardini where Parma play host to Perugia. A crowd of 20,294 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Parma are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Perugia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Matzuzzi.


0.00
Parma start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.58
Taavi Johansson hits a low pass to Bruno Breda. Bruno Breda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.37
Stephan Nyarko pushes mid-way up the pitch. Stephan Nyarko plays the ball forward to Duccio Ruotolo. Duccio Ruotolo knocks in a cross ball towards Brahim Barul. Brahim Barul jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
4.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Yuri Karpin laces a weighted ball forward to Duccio Ruotolo. Duccio Ruotolo plays a scrappy one-two with Brahim Barul and advances towards the goal... Duccio Ruotolo strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
6.14
Tino Ross deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonino Servidei. Antonino Servidei knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Birindelli. Paolo Birindelli makes a great pass forward. Hugo Paz runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
10.57
Mustapha Ebbinge flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Breda controls it well on his chest. Bruno Breda knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tino Ross.
15.08
Gianfranco Lamacchi catches Mustapha Ebbinge on the ankles. Gianfranco Lamacchi is shown the yellow card! Mustapha Ebbinge hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.09
Mustapha Ebbinge takes a short throw-in bringing Yuri Karpin into play. Yuri Karpin threads a neat ball through to Duccio Ruotolo. Duccio Ruotolo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Sala.
18.44
Mustapha Ebbinge comes in with a late challenge on Gianfranco Lamacchi. The referee brings Mustapha Ebbinge to one side and gives him a warning! Gianfranco Lamacchi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.34
Christian Sala flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Ruotolo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodolfo Ruotolo knocks the ball forward to Fabian Natale Zini. Fabian Natale Zini plays a scrappy one-two with Hugo Paz and stumbles forward towards the goal... Fabian Natale Zini shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.03
Christian Sala hacks Bruno Breda from behind! Christian Sala is given a warning by the referee! Bruno Breda stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.24
Tino Ross deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Lamacchi. Gianfranco Lamacchi flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Natale Zini controls it well on his chest. Fabian Natale Zini plays a quick one-two with Paolo Birindelli and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Fabian Natale Zini provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
32.28
Gabriel Tapia threads a neat ball through to Fabian Natale Zini. Fabian Natale Zini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andre Hilgerink.
33.43
Attilio Cauet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianfranco Lamacchi. Gianfranco Lamacchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kostyantyn Kydalov who gathers it comfortably.
39.28
Gabriel Tapia surges forward with the ball. Gabriel Tapia whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Birindelli. Paolo Birindelli gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Parma appear unchanged since the first half. Perugia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Parma players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Perugia get the second half underway!
48.06
René Ruggli flicks a high pass forward to Yuri Karpin who brings the ball under control. Yuri Karpin sees Bruno Breda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bruno Breda knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Sala.
49.01
Gabriel Tapia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz plays a one-two with Fabian Natale Zini and rushes in on goal... Stephan Nyarko catches Hugo Paz on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
51.27
Antonino Servidei plays the ball forward to Fabian Natale Zini. Fabian Natale Zini whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Kostyantyn Kydalov!
55.52
Attilio Cauet threads a neat ball through to Antonino Servidei. Antonino Servidei chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Birindelli. Paolo Birindelli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andre Hilgerink.
57.55
Yuri Karpin passes the ball forward to Duccio Ruotolo. Duccio Ruotolo lofts in a cross ball towards Brahim Barul. Brahim Barul knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.54
Antonino Servidei chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Kostyantyn Kydalov keeps it out!
71.26
Yuri Karpin threads a neat ball through to Bruno Breda. Bruno Breda knocks in a cross ball towards Duccio Ruotolo. Duccio Ruotolo beats his man to it with a header. Jesper Gustafsson manages to gather it comfortably.
77.14
Parma have made 3 substitutions with Massimo Mazzei replacing Bruno Breda, Manuel Santana replacing Mustapha Ebbinge and Jermaine Zois replacing Stephan Nyarko .
79.19
Christian Sala pushes mid-way up the pitch. Christian Sala sees Paolo Birindelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Birindelli makes a simple pass, allowing Hugo Paz to run into the box. Hugo Paz takes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
81.14
Kevin Philips makes a probing pass to Manuel Santana. Manuel Santana flicks the ball to his team mate, Brahim Barul. Brahim Barul cuts inside the box! Brahim Barul shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Jesper Gustafsson.
82.22
It's a corner kick. Yuri Karpin loops the ball over to the far post. Hugo Paz reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
83.47
Manuel Santana hits a low pass to Massimo Mazzei. Massimo Mazzei knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tino Ross.
85.30
Paolo Birindelli barges into Jermaine Zois. The referee calls over Paolo Birindelli and shows him a yellow card! Jermaine Zois hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.48
Jermaine Zois knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Santana. Manuel Santana makes a probing pass to Massimo Mazzei. Massimo Mazzei whips in a cross ball towards Brahim Barul. Brahim Barul heads the ball goalwards but Jesper Gustafsson is on top of it.
89.05
Taavi Johansson threads a neat ball through to Duccio Ruotolo. Duccio Ruotolo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
26.5%
44.6%
28.9%


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

Match Ratings