Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadio Tardini where Parma play host to AC Milan. A crowd of 17,556 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Parma are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AC Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Inglis.
The pitch is in good condition.
Parma are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AC Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Inglis.
0.00
Parma get the match underway!
3.19
Andre Hilgerink gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Brahim Barul controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
6.38
Wade Dufty flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Breda collects the pass. Bruno Breda shoots from long range but somehow Alejandro Sbaccanti manages to keep it out.
8.51
With some swift thinking, Arturo Mirri plays the ball forward to Pierluigi Branca. Pierluigi Branca plays a one-two with Miguel Marin and advances towards the goal... Pierluigi Branca tries a spectacular strike. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
9.52
Sebastian Nieto knocks the ball forward to Arturo Mirri. Arturo Mirri flicks a high pass forward to Pierluigi Branca who brings the ball under control. Pierluigi Branca shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.17
René Ruggli flicks a high pass forward. Wade Dufty controls it well on his chest. Wade Dufty makes a probing pass to Duccio Ruotolo. Duccio Ruotolo skips past Pier G. Scalabrelli! Duccio Ruotolo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
30.55
Kevin Philips boots it upfield. Duccio Ruotolo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Alejandro Sbaccanti reads it well. He makes it look easy!
36.36
Yuri Karpin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duccio Ruotolo. Duccio Ruotolo shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.58
With imagination, Yuri Karpin picks a pass forward to Brahim Barul. Brahim Barul finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
40.09
Martin Manfredini hacks Duccio Ruotolo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duccio Ruotolo runs off the knock.
45.00
Sebastian Nieto threads the ball through to Kurt Smit. Kurt Smit darts forward. Kurt Smit finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Parma appear unchanged since the first half. AC Milan also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and AC Milan get the second half underway!
49.22
Taavi Johansson chips the ball to his team mate, Duccio Ruotolo. Duccio Ruotolo whips in a cross ball towards Brahim Barul. With a superhuman jump, Brahim Barul connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Alejandro Sbaccanti is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.51
Pier G. Scalabrelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vincenzo Zini. With some swift thinking, Vincenzo Zini plays the ball forward to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison runs straight at the defence! Colin Morrison muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. AC Milan are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
57.31
Duccio Ruotolo clumsily knocks into Pier G. Scalabrelli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pier G. Scalabrelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.43
Michele Tagliaferri comes in with a late challenge on Yuri Karpin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Yuri Karpin runs off the knock.
60.14
Valerio Fresi passes the ball forward to Taavi Johansson. Taavi Johansson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brahim Barul. Brahim Barul cuts inside the box! Brahim Barul cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.13
With some swift thinking, Pier G. Scalabrelli plays the ball forward to Arturo Mirri. Arturo Mirri threads the ball through to Pierluigi Branca. Pierluigi Branca shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Kostyantyn Kydalov.
64.55
Kurt Smit takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Pier G. Scalabrelli makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
65.11
René Ruggli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wade Dufty. Wade Dufty makes a simple pass to Brahim Barul. Brahim Barul shoots from distance but Alejandro Sbaccanti is on top of it.
72.14
Sebastian Nieto hacks Brahim Barul from behind! The referee calls over Sebastian Nieto and warns him to calm down! Brahim Barul grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.42
Kurt Smit flicks a high ball forward to Pierluigi Branca who takes it down. Pierluigi Branca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.45
Parma have made 3 substitutions with Massimo Mazzei replacing Duccio Ruotolo, Giampiero Lucchini replacing Taavi Johansson and Armando Comotto replacing Andre Hilgerink .
78.47
Arturo Mirri flicks a high pass forward. Pierluigi Branca controls it well on his chest. Pierluigi Branca shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.08
Yuri Karpin flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Breda who brings the ball under control. Bruno Breda knocks in a cross ball towards Massimo Mazzei. Massimo Mazzei is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
81.06
Wade Dufty deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Breda. Bruno Breda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.19
Valerio Fresi flicks a high pass forward to Wade Dufty who brings the ball under control. Wade Dufty knocks the ball forward to Massimo Mazzei. Massimo Mazzei knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pier G. Scalabrelli.
89.07
Sebastian Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Mirri collects the pass. Arturo Mirri kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Marin. Miguel Marin tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
30.3%
36.8%
32.9%
Scorers
| Duccio Ruotolo 24 Brahim Barul 49, 60 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brahim Barul of Parma |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kostyantyn Kydalov (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kevin Philips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | René Ruggli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andre Hilgerink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Valerio Fresi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Yuri Karpin (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Wade Dufty (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Taavi Johansson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Bruno Breda (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Brahim Barul (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Duccio Ruotolo (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Massimo Mazzei (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Giampiero Lucchini (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Armando Comotto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Alejandro Sbaccanti (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Martin Manfredini (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 3. | Sebastian Nieto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pier G. Scalabrelli (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Kurt Smit (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arturo Mirri (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Vincenzo Zini (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Michele Tagliaferri (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
| 9. | Pierluigi Branca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Miguel Marin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Colin Morrison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Manuel Baldi (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gaetano Dicara (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Albert Ramos (GK) | 0 | |















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