Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at National Stadium where Juventus play Fiorentina in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 35,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Juventus are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Juventus are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Fiorentina kick off!
2.27
1-0Claudio Stendardo sees a break and surges forward. Claudio Stendardo knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Franchi. Paolo Franchi flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paolo Franchi!
9.01
Johan Braine makes a probing pass to Claudio Stendardo. Claudio Stendardo knocks the ball to his team mate, Giampietro Agostini. Giampietro Agostini lofts in a cross ball towards Rabiu Babayaro. Rabiu Babayaro heads the ball goalwards. Rabiu Babayaro scores for Juventus!!
12.25
2-0Claudio Stendardo knocks the ball forward to Rabiu Babayaro. Rabiu Babayaro knocks the ball forward to Paolo Franchi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.16
2-0Mohammed Amoah sees a break and surges forward. Mohammed Amoah knocks in a cross ball towards Máximo Maldonado. Máximo Maldonado is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
18.33
2-0Vegard Bratseth threads the ball through to Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.49
2-0Peter Novak knocks the ball to his team mate, Giampietro Agostini. Giampietro Agostini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.06
Ruben Juarez chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Stendardo. Claudio Stendardo makes a simple pass to Paolo Franchi. Paolo Franchi tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.18
Joel Petrone advances with the ball. Joel Petrone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.52
Garba Okpara controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Daniel Meza is on top of it.
32.20
2-0Aapo Arctopolitanus comes in with a late challenge on Rabiu Babayaro. Aapo Arctopolitanus is shown the yellow card! Rabiu Babayaro runs off the knock.
33.27
Joel Petrone makes a simple pass to Giampietro Agostini. Giampietro Agostini tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
34.12
2-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
39.41
Garba Okpara makes a simple pass to Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Meza who gathers it comfortably.
40.26
Yann Liechti makes a simple pass to Peter Novak. Peter Novak kicks a strong pass forward to Giampietro Agostini. Giampietro Agostini knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Franchi. Paolo Franchi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Arnar Gardarsson!
44.03
2-0Aapo Arctopolitanus hacks Giampietro Agostini from behind! Aapo Arctopolitanus is given a warning by the referee! Giampietro Agostini runs off the knock.
45.00
Clifford Richardson chips the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Amoah. Mohammed Amoah knocks the ball to his team mate, Jon Hall. Jon Hall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Juventus kicking off!
49.10
Ruggero Proietti passes the ball forward to Paolo Franchi. Paolo Franchi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aapo Arctopolitanus.
53.23
Peter Novak passes the ball forward to Paolo Franchi. Paolo Franchi shoots from outside the area but somehow Arnar Gardarsson manages to keep it out.
59.32
Aapo Arctopolitanus takes it forward alone. Aapo Arctopolitanus makes a simple pass to Máximo Maldonado. Máximo Maldonado knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Meza who gathers it comfortably.
60.21
Vegard Bratseth knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler knocks in a cross ball towards Máximo Maldonado. Máximo Maldonado powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Daniel Meza had no chance!! Goal for Fiorentina!
63.15
Ruggero Proietti makes a probing pass to Giampietro Agostini. Giampietro Agostini whips in a cross ball towards Rabiu Babayaro. Rabiu Babayaro flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
65.38
Vegard Bratseth knocks the ball forward to Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Meza who gathers it comfortably.
66.16
Peter Novak knocks the ball to his team mate, Giampietro Agostini. Giampietro Agostini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aapo Arctopolitanus.
67.30
Clifford Richardson sees a break and surges forward. Clifford Richardson makes a simple pass to Máximo Maldonado. Máximo Maldonado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.02
Ruggero Proietti knocks the ball forward to Paolo Franchi. Paolo Franchi goes all the way! Paolo Franchi takes a shot at goal but Arnar Gardarsson is on top of it.
77.50
Mohammed Amoah kicks a strong pass forward to Máximo Maldonado. Máximo Maldonado whips in a cross ball towards Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
81.14
Garba Okpara makes a simple pass to Jon Hall. Jon Hall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.53
Vegard Bratseth knocks the ball forward to Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler whips in a cross ball towards Jon Hall. Jon Hall flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Daniel Meza.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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