Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at La Favorita where Palermo play host to Chievo Verona. A crowd of 15,322 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Palermo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gian Paolo Cozza.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Palermo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gian Paolo Cozza.
0.00
0-0Chievo Verona kick off and get the match underway!
2.38
1-0Paolo Minotti threads a neat ball through to John Rankin. John Rankin flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Helmer who takes it down. Thomas Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Federico Sassanelli had no chance!! Goal for Palermo!
9.47
1-0Carlos Torres plays the ball forward to Aldo Rustico. Aldo Rustico knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.15
Paolo Minotti flicks a high pass forward. John Rankin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Rankin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.57
1-0Steve Stone threads the ball through to John Rankin. John Rankin knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Tiler. Ronnie Tiler shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Federico Sassanelli manages to gather it.
15.13
1-0Palermo appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
15.13
1-0Ronnie Tiler kicks a strong pass forward to Niels Timmer. Niels Timmer knocks in a cross ball towards John Rankin. John Rankin connects with a diving header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
18.21
Peter Mcleod makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wilson Sankhare. Wilson Sankhare finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
20.27
Ronnie Tiler kicks a strong pass forward to Niels Timmer. Niels Timmer lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Tiler. Ronnie Tiler makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.33
John Rankin flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Faria who brings the ball under control. Ricardo Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.47
Rainer Cziommer threads the ball through to Ronnie Tiler. Ronnie Tiler sees Thomas Helmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Faria. With a superhuman jump, Ricardo Faria connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just wide!
28.23
Ronnie Tiler passes the ball forward to John Rankin. John Rankin whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Tiler. Ronnie Tiler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ronnie Tiler!
32.53
3-0Carlos Torres threads a neat ball through to Aldo Rustico. Aldo Rustico plays a scrappy one-two with Wilson Sankhare and stumbles forward towards the goal... Aldo Rustico makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is deflected wide by Steve Stone.
34.46
3-0Corner kick to Chievo Verona. Peter Mcleod chips it to the near post. Rosario Giorgetti cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
36.13
Ronnie Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Niels Timmer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Niels Timmer whips in a cross ball towards John Rankin. John Rankin whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
38.42
Steve Stone makes a simple pass to Paolo Minotti. Paolo Minotti knocks the ball to his team mate, Niels Timmer. Niels Timmer whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Federico Sassanelli!
40.14
Wilson Sankhare controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Torres. Carlos Torres shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Palermo appear unchanged since the first half. Chievo Verona appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Palermo start the second half!
47.21
Steve Stone knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Tiler. Ronnie Tiler kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer tries a spectacular long range effort. Federico Sassanelli gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
48.52
Ronnie Tiler makes a probing pass to Niels Timmer. Niels Timmer whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies wide!
49.02
Alassandro Veronese takes it forward alone. Alassandro Veronese knocks the ball forward to Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
59.40
Paolo Minotti knocks the ball to his team mate, John Rankin. John Rankin lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Minotti. Paolo Minotti makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
65.23
With vision, Thomas Helmer laces a weighted ball forward to Niels Timmer. Niels Timmer finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
67.25
Alassandro Veronese flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Torres. Carlos Torres changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Torres whips in a cross ball towards Wilson Sankhare. Wilson Sankhare makes a deft header but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.43
Ronnie Tiler threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria whips in a cross ball towards Niels Timmer. Niels Timmer knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.37
Alassandro Veronese makes a simple pass to Aldo Rustico. Aldo Rustico finds some space and shoots from distance but Gary Johnstone is on top of it.
75.17
With some swift thinking, Rainer Cziommer plays the ball forward to Ronnie Tiler. Ronnie Tiler shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
77.17
Wilson Sankhare knocks the ball forward to Filippo Melli. Filippo Melli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Moutinho.
85.08
Rainer Cziommer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Minotti. Paolo Minotti flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Enrico Bizzarri.
87.18
Paolo Minotti hits a low pass to Ronnie Tiler. Ronnie Tiler advances inside the box! Ronnie Tiler muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Federico Sassanelli gets down and covers it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ricardo Faria 2 Ronnie Tiler 20, 28 Paolo Minotti 59 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gary Johnstone (GK)
6
2. Rainer Cziommer (DEF)
6
3. Oscar Baiocco (DEF)
6
4. Steve Stone (DEF)
6
5. Antonio Moutinho (DEF)
6
6. Paolo Minotti (MID)
8
7. Ronnie Tiler (MID)
9
8. John Rankin (MID)
7
9. Niels Timmer (ATT)
7
10. Ricardo Faria (ATT)
7
11. Thomas Helmer (ATT)
7
12. Fabian Natale Sgrigna (ATT)
0
13. Luca Asta (DEF)
0
14. Adrian Balli (MID)
0
1. Federico Sassanelli (GK)
7
2. Alassandro Veronese (DEF)
6
3. Rosario Giorgetti (DEF)
6
4. Andre Tasso (DEF)
6
5. Enrico Bizzarri (DEF)
6
6. Carlos Torres (MID)
6
7. Peter Mcleod (MID)
6
8. Filippo Melli (ATT)
6
9. Edoardo Tramezzani (ATT)
6
10. Aldo Rustico (ATT)
6
11. Wilson Sankhare (ATT)
6
12. Marcello Piacentini (MID)
0
13. Antonio Marasco (MID)
0
14. Marco Marino (DEF)
0