Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at La Favorita where Palermo play host to Salernitana. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Palermo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Salernitana appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Lentini.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Palermo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Salernitana appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Lentini.
0.00
0-0Salernitana start the match!
6.23
1-0Dietmar Beck decides to run forward with the ball. Dietmar Beck cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Dietmar Beck provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.11
1-0Ernesto Herrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Eilts. Christian Eilts lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Herrera. Ernesto Herrera makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
10.33
1-0Dietmar Beck surges forward with the ball. Dietmar Beck plays a scrappy one-two with Salvatore Tacchinardi and advances towards the goal... Dietmar Beck tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Enrique Aguilar. Excellent block.
21.18
Dietmar Beck makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edmundo Gainza. Edmundo Gainza runs straight at the defence! Edmundo Gainza looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Callum Young.
27.08
Ernesto Herrera kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Watson. Morris Watson knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Herrera. Ernesto Herrera heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Giacomo Coco.
28.53
1-0It's a corner kick. Christian Eilts loops the ball in to towards the near post. Callum Young tries a spectacular strike. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Salernitana are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
33.41
1-0Ruel Defoe sees Morris Watson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morris Watson lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.54
1-0Demetrio Servidei chips the ball to his team mate, Kewullay Aliyu. Kewullay Aliyu flicks a high ball forward to Salvatore Tacchinardi who takes it down. Salvatore Tacchinardi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruel Defoe.
40.55
Christian Eilts hits a low pass to Antonio Ribeiro. Antonio Ribeiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
42.32
Enrique Aguilar plays the ball forward to Ernesto Herrera. Ernesto Herrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morris Watson. Morris Watson sees Colin Naysmith just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Colin Naysmith shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Palermo appear unchanged since the first half. Salernitana also appear unchanged since the first half. The Salernitana players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Palermo kick off the second half!
48.28
Ernesto Herrera threads the ball through to Antonio Ribeiro. Antonio Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Christian Eilts. Christian Eilts is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.06
Christian Eilts runs straight at the opposition's defence. Christian Eilts knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Ribeiro. Antonio Ribeiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.16
Ernesto Herrera sees Antonio Ribeiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Herrera. Ernesto Herrera connects with a diving header but somehow Giacomo Coco manages to keep it out.
55.27
1-2Salvatore Tacchinardi clumsily knocks into Alexandre Nunes. The referee calls over Salvatore Tacchinardi and warns him to calm down! Alexandre Nunes runs off the knock.
57.02
1-2Gary Vernazza catches Christian Eilts on the ankles. Gary Vernazza is shown the yellow card! Christian Eilts gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.41
Ernesto Herrera makes a simple pass to Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
60.52
Antonio Ribeiro threads the ball through to Ernesto Herrera. Ernesto Herrera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Garcia.
61.18
1-2Dietmar Beck takes it forward alone. Dietmar Beck threads the ball through to Francesco Bonazzoli but he's offside!
63.09
Francesco Bonazzoli surges forward with the ball. Francesco Bonazzoli plays a one-two with Edmundo Gainza and rushes in on goal... Francesco Bonazzoli shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Sebastiano Micillo!
65.36
Paolo Martusciello controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Ribeiro. Antonio Ribeiro makes a convincing header but Giacomo Coco reads it well. He makes it look easy!
66.54
Christian Eilts flicks a high pass forward to Ernesto Herrera who brings the ball under control. Ernesto Herrera knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith powers a header at goal. Giacomo Coco easily picks it out of the air!
69.31
Paolo Martusciello clumsily knocks into Salvatore Tacchinardi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Salvatore Tacchinardi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.40
Christian Eilts hacks Salvatore Tacchinardi from behind! Christian Eilts is given a warning by the referee! Salvatore Tacchinardi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.23
Showing composure, Christian Eilts picks a pass forward to Morris Watson. Morris Watson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Eilts but he's offside!
75.31
Gary Vernazza flicks the ball to his team mate, Salvatore Tacchinardi. Salvatore Tacchinardi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruel Defoe.
79.11
Christian Eilts makes a beautiful solo run. Christian Eilts lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Ribeiro. Antonio Ribeiro rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Giacomo Coco is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.44
Fabio Tacchini flicks a high pass forward. Gary Vernazza controls it well on his chest. Gary Vernazza threads a neat ball through to Jorge Campos. Jorge Campos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Martusciello.
89.46
Christian Eilts sees Ernesto Herrera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ernesto Herrera lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Giacomo Coco. Excellent save.
90.00
Francesco Bonazzoli breaks forward. Francesco Bonazzoli sees a break and surges forward. Francesco Bonazzoli kicks a strong pass forward to Edmundo Gainza but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Dietmar Beck 6 | Colin Naysmith 42 Antonio Ribeiro 51, 79 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Giacomo Coco (GK)
7
2. Demetrio Servidei (DEF)
6
3. Fabio Tacchini (DEF)
6
4. Juan Garcia (DEF)
6
5. Kewullay Aliyu (MID)
6
6. Francesco Bonazzoli (MID)
7
7. Dietmar Beck (MID)
8
8. Gary Vernazza (MID)
6
9. Edmundo Gainza (ATT)
6
10. Salvatore Tacchinardi (ATT)
5
11. Jorge Campos (ATT)
6
12. Amedeo Fabris (DEF)
0
13. Giovanni Baldi (MID)
0
14. P. Gilberto Carnasciali (MID)
0
1. Sebastiano Micillo (GK)
6
2. Alexandre Nunes (DEF)
6
3. Ruel Defoe (DEF)
6
4. Callum Young (DEF)
6
5. Paolo Martusciello (DEF)
5
6. Enrique Aguilar (DEF)
6
7. Ernesto Herrera (MID)
7
8. Christian Eilts (MID)
8
9. Morris Watson (ATT)
6
10. Antonio Ribeiro (ATT)
9
11. Colin Naysmith (ATT)
7
12. Mauro Gissi (ATT)
0
13. Leonardo Pena (GK)
0
14. Stefano Bellotto (ATT)
0