Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Sampdoria play host to Parma. A crowd of 19,732 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Sampdoria are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sampdoria are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sampdoria get the match underway!
8.48
0-0Gianpaolo Tacchinardi flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Thomson. Gary Thomson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oberdan Sesia. Oberdan Sesia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.21
Aldo Zauli makes a probing pass to Liam Rimondini. Liam Rimondini flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Fabbri. Arturo Fabbri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tom Van Der Elst.
12.45
0-0Ciro Bravo kicks a strong pass forward to Pierluigi Erra. Pierluigi Erra shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.37
0-0Halldór Ásgeirsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Rubio. Pablo Rubio shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Roberto Pedone manages to gather it comfortably.
32.11
Ciro Bravo passes the ball forward to Arturo Fabbri. Arturo Fabbri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
34.42
Hlynur Borgthórsson kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Rubio. Pablo Rubio shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.10
0-0Marc Barthez makes a simple pass to Pablo Rubio. Pablo Rubio kicks a strong pass forward to Dwayne Hill but the referee indicates it's offside!
44.35
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
0-0Pablo Rubio clumsily knocks into Simon Schönenborn. The referee calls over Pablo Rubio and warns him to calm down! Simon Schönenborn carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Parma start the second half!
47.14
Liam Rimondini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pierluigi Erra. Pierluigi Erra lofts in a cross ball towards Oberdan Sesia. Oberdan Sesia connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Rick Juffing.
48.57
Gary Thomson knocks the ball forward to Oberdan Sesia. Oberdan Sesia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rick Juffing who gathers it comfortably.
49.36
Halldór Ásgeirsson kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Rubio. Pablo Rubio finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
51.25
0-0Pablo Rubio clumsily knocks into Gianpaolo Tacchinardi. The referee calls over Pablo Rubio again and warns him to calm down! Gianpaolo Tacchinardi stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.33
1-0Aldo Zauli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Thomson. Gary Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Pierluigi Erra. Pierluigi Erra whips in a cross ball towards Oberdan Sesia. Oberdan Sesia flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.37
Gary Thomson makes a simple pass to Arturo Fabbri. Arturo Fabbri shoots from distance but it is miles over!
63.48
Marc Barthez sees space and advances. Marc Barthez lofts in a cross ball towards Dwayne Hill. Dwayne Hill is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
65.08
1-0Aldo Zauli catches Pablo Rubio on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pablo Rubio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.56
Fernando Carrasco makes a simple pass to Hlynur Borgthórsson. Hlynur Borgthórsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Rubio. Pablo Rubio tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.51
Nick Adams advances with the ball. Nick Adams makes a simple pass to Pierluigi Erra. Pierluigi Erra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
73.19
Marc Barthez sees a break and surges forward. Marc Barthez plays a perfect one-two with Dwayne Hill and rushes in on goal... Marc Barthez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.57
Liam Rimondini comes in with a late challenge on Halldór Ásgeirsson. The referee calls over Liam Rimondini and warns him to calm down! Halldór Ásgeirsson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.28
Parma are easily keeping Sampdoria at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
84.14
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
85.45
Halldór Ásgeirsson passes the ball forward to Dwayne Hill. Dwayne Hill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Marc Barthez advances with the ball. Marc Barthez finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.4%
41.6%
Play Area
29.9%
48.1%
22.1%
Scorers