Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at La Favorita where Palermo play host to Fiorentina. A crowd of 15,307 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Palermo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Caneira.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Palermo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Caneira.
0.00
0-0Palermo kick off and get the first half underway!
2.41
1-0Giulliano Lurling changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Giulliano Lurling shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.58
1-0With some swift thinking, Gianluca Carbone plays the ball forward to Walter Lillo. Walter Lillo lofts in a cross ball towards Goran Suker. Goran Suker powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Guy Sullivan!
9.23
1-0Jack Roorda barges into Nicola Rigoni. The referee calls over Jack Roorda and shows him a yellow card! Nicola Rigoni grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.17
1-0Ross Willis flicks a high pass forward. Wilfred Stam holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wilfred Stam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.38
1-0Gianluca Carbone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Goran Suker. Goran Suker knocks the ball forward, putting Raul Davanzante through on goal. Raul Davanzante looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
16.25
Egutu West chips the ball to his team mate, Giulliano Lurling. Giulliano Lurling kicks a strong pass forward to Jack Roorda. Jack Roorda shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
18.47
1-0Alexandre Oliveira hacks John Wright from behind! The referee warns Alexandre Oliveira to calm down! John Wright stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.29
Carmelo Amoruso takes it forward alone. Carmelo Amoruso knocks the ball to his team mate, Massimiliano Di Giuliantonio. Massimiliano Di Giuliantonio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.07
1-0Gianluca Carbone flicks a high pass forward. Raul Davanzante controls it well on his chest. Raul Davanzante plays a one-two with Goran Suker and rushes in on goal... Patrick Baechler catches Raul Davanzante on the ankles. Raul Davanzante appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
30.13
Robbie Moffat launches a long ball forward into the other half. Alberto Martinelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Redondo who gathers it comfortably.
32.59
Alexandre Oliveira brings the ball forward. Alexandre Oliveira finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.43
Carmelo Amoruso makes a strong solo run forward. Carmelo Amoruso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Raul Davanzante. Raul Davanzante lofts in a cross ball towards Walter Lillo. Walter Lillo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Guy Sullivan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.21
Patrick Baechler chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Delgado. Leonardo Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Wilfred Stam collects the pass. Wilfred Stam shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
40.45
Gianluca Carbone darts forward. Gianluca Carbone tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Palermo appear unchanged since the first half. Fiorentina also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The whistle blows and Fiorentina get the second half underway!
47.21
John Wright threads a neat ball through to Alberto Martinelli. Alberto Martinelli runs straight at the defence! Alberto Martinelli shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Romero P. Redondo with no chance!! Goal for Palermo!
51.00
Giulliano Lurling flicks a high pass forward to Wilfred Stam who brings the ball under control. Wilfred Stam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.12
John Wright threads a neat ball through to Alberto Martinelli. Alberto Martinelli tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.40
Giulliano Lurling chips the ball to his team mate, Wilfred Stam. With some swift thinking, Wilfred Stam plays the ball forward to Alberto Martinelli who has made a great run into the box. Alberto Martinelli looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
60.23
3-1Palermo have made 3 substitutions with Colin Hansen replacing Wilfred Stam, Steve Grant replacing Giulliano Lurling and Atam Timmer replacing Leonardo Delgado .
61.27
Jack Roorda comes in with a late challenge on Ciro Piangerelli. Jack Roorda is warned by the referee! Ciro Piangerelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.13
Ross Willis sees Jack Roorda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jack Roorda shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
65.55
Robbie Moffat knocks the ball to his team mate, Atam Timmer. Atam Timmer flicks a high pass forward to Jack Roorda who brings the ball under control. Jack Roorda finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Romero P. Redondo.
67.13
3-1John Wright takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Goran Suker reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
69.43
Alexandre Oliveira flicks a high pass forward to Goran Suker who brings the ball under control. Goran Suker tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.28
Ross Willis flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Martinelli controls it well on his chest. Alberto Martinelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Redondo who gathers it comfortably.
72.21
Patrick Baechler sees space and advances. Patrick Baechler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicola Rigoni.
75.01
Alexandre Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Goran Suker. Goran Suker makes a defence splitting pass to Massimiliano Di Giuliantonio. Massimiliano Di Giuliantonio shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Guy Sullivan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.50
Ross Willis knocks the ball to his team mate, Jack Roorda. Jack Roorda flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hansen controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Colin Hansen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Palermo!
81.47
Egutu West kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Grant. Steve Grant controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jack Roorda. Jack Roorda shoots from outside the area. Jack Roorda scores for Palermo!!
84.11
Gianluca Carbone catches Ross Willis on the ankles. The referee warns Gianluca Carbone to calm down! Ross Willis stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.04
5-2Palermo are in full control of this game.
87.28
Nicola Rigoni flicks a high pass forward to Gianluca Carbone who brings the ball under control. Gianluca Carbone flicks a high pass forward. Goran Suker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Goran Suker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Egutu West.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Fouls
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Red Cards
Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Guy Sullivan (GK)
6
2. Robbie Moffat (DEF)
6
3. Egutu West (DEF)
6
4. Patrick Baechler (DEF)
7
5. Ross Willis (MID)
6
6. Giulliano Lurling (MID)
9
7. Leonardo Delgado (MID)
6
8. John Wright (MID)
7
9. Jack Roorda (ATT)
8
10. Alberto Martinelli (ATT)
9
11. Wilfred Stam (ATT)
7
12. Colin Hansen (ATT)
8
13. Steve Grant (MID)
6
14. Atam Timmer (MID)
6
1. Romero P. Redondo (GK)
6
2. Massimiliano Sarli (DEF)
6
3. Nicola Rigoni (DEF)
6
4. Ciro Piangerelli (DEF)
6
5. Carmelo Amoruso (DEF)
7
6. Gianluca Carbone (MID)
7
7. Alexandre Oliveira (MID)
6
8. Goran Suker (ATT)
7
9. Massimiliano Di Giuliantonio (ATT)
7
10. Walter Lillo (ATT)
8
11. Raul Davanzante (ATT)
7
12. Rodolfo Robbiati (GK)
0
13. Piero Boselli (MID)
0
14. Simone Conticchio (MID)
0