Match Report
| Palermo | Palermo |  |  | Sampdoria | Sampdoria | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Gary Johnstone | G. Johnstone |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 |  | Giordano Lamacchi | G. Lamacchi | |||||||||
| Steve Stone | S. Stone |  | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 | | Richard Dickov | R. Dickov | |||||||||
| Antonio Moutinho | A. Moutinho |  | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 |  | Camille Ajas | C. Ajas | |||||||||
| Jose E. De Sanzo | J. De Sanzo | | 65 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 | | Alfredo Sassanelli | A. Sassanelli | |||||||||
| Martijn Van Hintum | M. Van Hintum |  | 62 | D | | 5 | | M | 70 | | Tiziano Rocco | T. Rocco | |||||||||
| Luis Lima | L. Lima | | 66 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 70 | | Ronnie Mcgovern | R. Mcgovern | ||||||||
| Adrian Balli | A. Balli | | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 68 | | Alexandre Alves | A. Alves | |||||||||
| Miguel Cabrera | M. Cabrera |  | 62 | M | | 8 | | M | 66 | | Scott Niven | S. Niven | |||||||||
| Ricardo Faria | R. Faria | | 74 | A | | 9 | | A | 72 | | Guillermo Cortes | G. Cortes | |||||||||
| Thomas Helmer | T. Helmer |  | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 | | Yuri Passoni | Y. Passoni | |||||||||
| Fabian Natale Sgrigna | F. Sgrigna | | 66 | A | | | 11 | | A | 68 | | Giancarlo De Franceschi | G. De Franceschi | ||||||||
| David Rego | D. Rego | | 66 | A | | 12 | | M | 65 | | Henry Mercer | H. Mercer | |||||||||
| Niels Timmer | N. Timmer | | 66 | A | | 13 | | A | 64 | | Gary Gough | G. Gough | |||||||||
| Giordano Colonnese | G. Colonnese | | 61 | G | | 14 | | G | 63 | | Colin Black | C. Black | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at La Favorita where Palermo play host to Sampdoria. A crowd of 17,606 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Palermo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Franceco De Vezze.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Palermo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Franceco De Vezze.
0.00
0-0Palermo get the match underway!
2.11
0-0Scott Niven flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Cortes controls it well on his chest. Guillermo Cortes knocks in a cross ball towards Yuri Passoni. Yuri Passoni connects with a diving header. It's miles wide!
8.15
0-0Jose E. De Sanzo kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Cabrera. Miguel Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Natale Sgrigna holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabian Natale Sgrigna whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Giordano Lamacchi manages to keep it out.
9.50
0-0Miguel Cabrera catches Ronnie Mcgovern on the ankles. The referee calls over Miguel Cabrera and warns him to calm down! Ronnie Mcgovern runs off the knock.
10.56
Tiziano Rocco makes a simple pass to Giancarlo De Franceschi. Giancarlo De Franceschi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Gary Johnstone. What a great pair of hands!
12.40
Adrian Balli receives the ball from a throw-in from Miguel Cabrera. Adrian Balli threads the ball through to Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Fabian Natale Sgrigna. Fabian Natale Sgrigna makes a deft header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.06
0-0Luis Lima plays the ball forward to Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria makes a pass forward but Thomas Helmer is yards offside!
15.09
0-0Palermo appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
15.09
Adrian Balli plays the ball forward to Fabian Natale Sgrigna. Fabian Natale Sgrigna sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Palermo are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
20.05
1-0Antonio Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Balli collects the pass. Adrian Balli threads the ball through to Miguel Cabrera. Miguel Cabrera lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian Natale Sgrigna. With a superhuman jump, Fabian Natale Sgrigna connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.51
Ronnie Mcgovern makes a probing pass to Scott Niven. Scott Niven threads the ball through into the box. Giancarlo De Franceschi shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gary Johnstone with no chance!! Goal for Sampdoria!
32.41
Adrian Balli sees Thomas Helmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Cabrera. Miguel Cabrera makes a convincing header but it's a lousy effort!
33.35
Guillermo Cortes passes the ball forward to Yuri Passoni. Yuri Passoni shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
34.51
Antonio Moutinho makes a simple pass to Adrian Balli. Adrian Balli chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Lima. Luis Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Balli. Adrian Balli jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Giordano Lamacchi with no chance!! Goal for Palermo!
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. Sampdoria also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sampdoria get the second half underway!
47.08
Alexandre Alves knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Cortes. Guillermo Cortes knocks in a cross ball towards Tiziano Rocco. Tiziano Rocco powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Gary Johnstone!
51.31
Ricardo Faria threads a neat ball through to Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Luis Lima. Luis Lima is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
54.08
Ricardo Faria flicks a high pass forward to Fabian Natale Sgrigna who brings the ball under control. Fabian Natale Sgrigna whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Balli. Adrian Balli powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
59.24
Martijn Van Hintum flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Balli collects the pass. Adrian Balli kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Cabrera. Miguel Cabrera shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
61.01
Alexandre Alves kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Cortes. Guillermo Cortes edges inside the box! Guillermo Cortes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
63.04
Alfredo Sassanelli flicks a high pass forward to Guillermo Cortes who brings the ball under control. Guillermo Cortes whips in a cross ball towards Scott Niven. Scott Niven rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Gary Johnstone had no chance!! Goal for Sampdoria!
66.38
2-2Camille Ajas hacks Luis Lima from behind! Camille Ajas is shown the yellow card! Luis Lima runs off the knock.
69.46
Luis Lima makes a simple pass to Adrian Balli. Adrian Balli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
71.01
Adrian Balli flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Helmer who brings the ball under control. Thomas Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Fabian Natale Sgrigna. Fabian Natale Sgrigna heads the ball goalwards. Fabian Natale Sgrigna scores for Palermo!!
77.07
Alfredo Sassanelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Alves. Alexandre Alves kicks a strong pass forward to Giancarlo De Franceschi. Giancarlo De Franceschi makes a simple pass, allowing Yuri Passoni to run into the box. Yuri Passoni comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
81.23
3-3Ronnie Mcgovern makes a probing pass to Guillermo Cortes. Guillermo Cortes threads a neat ball through to Yuri Passoni. Martijn Van Hintum hacks Yuri Passoni from behind! Penalty not given!!
83.33
Giancarlo De Franceschi threads a neat ball through to Scott Niven. Scott Niven controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Giancarlo De Franceschi through on goal. Giancarlo De Franceschi takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
84.38
Jose E. De Sanzo catches Ronnie Mcgovern on the ankles. The referee calls over Jose E. De Sanzo and warns him to calm down! Ronnie Mcgovern hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.01
Richard Dickov passes the ball forward to Scott Niven. Scott Niven runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott Niven shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Antonio Moutinho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Lima. Luis Lima flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Balli. Adrian Balli shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fabian Natale Sgrigna of Palermo |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gary Johnstone (GK)
6
2. Steve Stone (DEF)
6
3. Antonio Moutinho (DEF)
6
4. Jose E. De Sanzo (DEF)
6
5. Martijn Van Hintum (DEF)
6
6. Luis Lima (MID)
7
7. Adrian Balli (MID)
8
8. Miguel Cabrera (MID)
6
9. Ricardo Faria (ATT)
6
10. Thomas Helmer (ATT)
7
11. Fabian Natale Sgrigna (ATT)
9
12. David Rego (ATT)
0
13. Niels Timmer (ATT)
0
14. Giordano Colonnese (GK)
0
1. Giordano Lamacchi (GK)
6
2. Richard Dickov (DEF)
6
3. Camille Ajas (DEF)
5
4. Alfredo Sassanelli (DEF)
6
5. Tiziano Rocco (MID)
6
6. Ronnie Mcgovern (MID)
6
7. Alexandre Alves (MID)
6
8. Scott Niven (MID)
8
9. Guillermo Cortes (ATT)
7
10. Yuri Passoni (ATT)
7
11. Giancarlo De Franceschi (ATT)
8
12. Henry Mercer (MID)
0
13. Gary Gough (ATT)
0
14. Colin Black (GK)
0