Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadio Franchi where Fiorentina play host to Palermo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fiorentina are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Diego Sartor.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fiorentina are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Diego Sartor.
0.00
0-0Palermo kick off and get the match underway!
8.48
0-0Mario Cvitanovic flicks a high pass forward. Khalid Abdellaoui collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Khalid Abdellaoui picks a pass forward to Eduardo Herrera. Eduardo Herrera skips past Ighli Fabris! Eduardo Herrera looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
15.06
0-0Nicola Carlo Garavelli knocks the ball forward to Federico Favalli. Federico Favalli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Datti Mohamed Simeoni but he's offside!
16.06
0-1Liam Zambrotta threads a neat ball through to Eddy Pastine. Eddy Pastine runs straight at the defence! Eddy Pastine shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.05
0-1Liam Casazza flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Pisano. Tomas Pisano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Liam Zambrotta.
33.28
Devin Lauderdale flicks the ball to his team mate, Liam Francioso. Liam Francioso makes a simple pass to Liam Casazza. Liam Casazza skips past Arturo Carcedo! Liam Casazza side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Moreno Albonetti smothers it!
34.39
0-1Federico Favalli clumsily knocks into Devin Lauderdale. Federico Favalli is warned by the referee! Devin Lauderdale hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.00
Liam Casazza flicks a high pass forward to Gianluca Cois who brings the ball neatly under control. Gianluca Cois kicks a strong pass forward to Nicola Carlo Tacchinardi but the referee indicates it's offside!
44.58
Renzo Tommasi makes a probing pass to Pierluigi Abbiati. Pierluigi Abbiati kicks a strong pass forward to Datti Mohamed Simeoni. Datti Mohamed Simeoni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Arturo Carcedo threads a neat ball through to Datti Mohamed Simeoni. Datti Mohamed Simeoni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fiorentina appear unchanged since the first half. Palermo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Fiorentina kick off and get the second half underway!
47.12
Nicola Carlo Garavelli kicks a strong pass forward to Federico Favalli. Federico Favalli whips in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Simeoni. Datti Mohamed Simeoni connects with a diving header but somehow Noah Chevallier manages to keep it out.
51.49
0-1Tomas Pisano comes in with a late challenge on Liam Zambrotta. The referee calls over Tomas Pisano and shows him a yellow card! Liam Zambrotta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.42
Liam Zambrotta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Simeoni. Datti Mohamed Simeoni shoots from distance but Noah Chevallier is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
60.02
0-1Khalid Abdellaoui clumsily knocks into Federico Favalli. The referee brings Khalid Abdellaoui to one side and gives him a warning! Federico Favalli gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.39
0-1Liam Casazza makes a simple pass to Nicola Carlo Tacchinardi. Nicola Carlo Tacchinardi tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
67.35
0-1Renzo Tommasi flicks a high ball forward to Nicola Carlo Garavelli who takes it down. Nicola Carlo Garavelli passes the ball forward to Federico Favalli. Federico Favalli plays a one-two with Datti Mohamed Simeoni and rushes in on goal... Devin Lauderdale catches Federico Favalli on the ankles. Federico Favalli appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
71.08
With some swift thinking, Liam Zambrotta plays the ball forward to Arturo Carcedo. Arturo Carcedo flicks a high ball forward to Federico Favalli who takes it down. Federico Favalli plays a quick one-two with Datti Mohamed Simeoni and rushes in on goal... Federico Favalli tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
84.39
Liam Casazza sees Eduardo Herrera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Herrera shoots from 25 yards but Moreno Albonetti reads it well. Good keeping!
89.14
Liam Casazza takes it forward alone. Liam Casazza sees Tomas Pisano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tomas Pisano makes a probing pass to Gianluca Cois but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Eddy Pastine 16 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Noah Chevallier (GK)
7
2. Devin Lauderdale (DEF)
6
3. Mario Cvitanovic (DEF)
7
4. Khalid Abdellaoui (DEF)
6
5. Liam Francioso (MID)
6
6. Tomas Pisano (MID)
5
7. Liam Casazza (MID)
8
8. Gialuca Filippini (MID)
6
9. Gianluca Cois (ATT)
6
10. Nicola Carlo Tacchinardi (ATT)
6
11. Eduardo Herrera (ATT)
7
12. Martino Leone (DEF)
0
13. Pasquale Borgobello (MID)
0
14. Aladino Scalabrelli (ATT)
0
1. Moreno Albonetti (GK)
7
2. Hryhoriy Lytvynchuk (DEF)
6
3. Renzo Tommasi (DEF)
6
4. Liam Zambrotta (DEF)
8
5. Ighli Fabris (DEF)
6
6. Pierluigi Abbiati (MID)
6
7. Arturo Carcedo (MID)
7
8. Nicola Carlo Garavelli (MID)
7
9. Eddy Pastine (MID)
9
10. Datti Mohamed Simeoni (ATT)
7
11. Federico Favalli (ATT)
6
12. Nicolás Moreno (DEF)
0
13. Kiyoshi Ono (MID)
0
14. Benito Zanchetta (ATT)
0