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Match Report

Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Roudourou where Guingamp play Palermo in this friendly game. A crowd of 17,236 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Guingamp and Palermo are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Guingamp start the match!
8.10
Dennis Williamson clumsily knocks into Antonio Moutinho. The referee calls over Dennis Williamson and shows him a yellow card! Antonio Moutinho runs off the knock.
9.16
Anthony Fletcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.04
Anthony Fletcher clumsily knocks into Mauricio Lodi. The referee calls over Anthony Fletcher and warns him to calm down! Mauricio Lodi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.08
Palermo appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
16.20
Pascal Heije deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Herve Fanni. Herve Fanni knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Elliott.
18.27
Claudio Verges flicks the ball to his team mate, Pascal Heije. Pascal Heije kicks a strong pass forward to George Owen. George Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Johnstone who gathers it comfortably.
22.11
Mauricio Lodi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabian Natale Sgrigna. Fabian Natale Sgrigna knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Elliott. Craig Elliott makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Julien Bichsel with no chance!! Goal for Palermo!
26.18
Duncan Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Owen. George Owen whips in a cross ball towards Herve Fanni. Herve Fanni makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Gary Johnstone!
27.36
With great vision, Anthony Fletcher plays the ball forward to Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.38
Duncan Burley flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Fletcher easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent block by Steve Stone!
44.29
Duncan Burley sees a break and surges forward. Duncan Burley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Noel Pearce.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Guingamp appear unchanged since the first half. Palermo also appear unchanged since the first half. The Palermo players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Palermo kick off the second half!
48.33
Noel Pearce makes a simple pass to Luis Lima. Luis Lima flicks a high ball forward to Fabian Natale Sgrigna who takes it down. Fabian Natale Sgrigna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.38
Luis Lima makes a simple pass to Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
54.19
Duncan Burley hits a low pass to George Owen. George Owen shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
55.39
Dietmar Erler hits a low pass to Anthony Fletcher. Anthony Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Williamson controls it well on his chest. Dennis Williamson knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Fletcher. Anthony Fletcher makes a deft header. Solid save from Gary Johnstone.
60.12
Dennis Williamson flicks a high ball forward to George Owen who takes it down. George Owen whips in a cross ball towards Herve Fanni. Herve Fanni whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
61.53
Alec Booth sees Dietmar Erler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dietmar Erler threads the ball through to George Owen. George Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
66.33
Anthony Fletcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pascal Heije. Pascal Heije knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Noel Pearce.
67.10
Steve Stone passes the ball forward to Craig Elliott. Craig Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Luis Lima who brings the ball under control. Luis Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Lodi. Mauricio Lodi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
69.44
Luis Lima flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Lodi collects the pass. Mauricio Lodi lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Julien Bichsel comfortably picks it out of the air!
72.48
Craig Elliott threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Lodi. Mauricio Lodi shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.21
Guingamp have made 3 substitutions with Steffen Röhner replacing Herve Fanni, Oswaldo Sopalski replacing Alec Booth and Alfredo Vidal replacing George Owen .
79.43
Craig Elliott threads the ball through to Mauricio Lodi. Mauricio Lodi rushes past Dietmar Erler! Mauricio Lodi takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
81.00
Richard Davies hits a low pass to Dietmar Erler. Dietmar Erler makes a simple pass to Dennis Williamson. Dennis Williamson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.30
Craig Elliott plays the ball forward to Fabian Natale Sgrigna. Fabian Natale Sgrigna whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
84.44
Oscar Baiocco makes a beautiful solo run. Oscar Baiocco makes a beautiful solo run. Oscar Baiocco lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Lodi. Dietmar Erler hacks Mauricio Lodi from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
87.45
Oswaldo Sopalski knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Burley. Duncan Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Williamson but the linesman indicates offside!
89.31
Noel Pearce chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria sees Thomas Helmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Helmer knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Duncan Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pascal Heije. Pascal Heije knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Lima.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 52.5641025641026 vs 47.4358974358974
Play Area
Home team third: 21.79%, Midfield: 46.15%, Away team third: 32.05%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Elliott of Palermo

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
6
4. Dietmar Erler (DEF)
6
5. Alec Booth (DEF)
6
7. Duncan Burley (MID)
7
8. Pascal Heije (MID)
6
9. Herve Fanni (ATT)
6
11. George Owen (ATT)
6

6
13. Alfredo Vidal (ATT)
6
14. Steffen Röhner (ATT)
6

2. Oscar Baiocco (DEF)
7
3. Noel Pearce (DEF)
7
4. Steve Stone (DEF)
6
6. Luis Lima (MID)
7
7. Craig Elliott (MID)
9
8. Mauricio Lodi (MID)
7
9. Ricardo Faria (ATT)
6
10. Thomas Helmer (ATT)
6

12. David Rego (ATT)
0
13. Niels Timmer (ATT)
0
0