Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stadio Franchi where Fiorentina play host to Juventus. A crowd of 18,242 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fiorentina are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Juventus appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Cleto Ottofaro.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fiorentina are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Juventus appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Cleto Ottofaro.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Juventus kicking off!
12.37
0-0Paul Diakite catches Dino Cavallo on the ankles. Paul Diakite is shown the yellow card! Dino Cavallo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.53
0-0Stephen Gemmill flicks the ball to his team mate, Dino Cavallo. Dino Cavallo threads the ball through to Martin Campos. Martin Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dave Konchesky.
15.30
0-0Garcia Duque Albino threads a neat ball through to Dario Negro. Dario Negro makes a probing pass to Martin Campos. Martin Campos finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
21.22
0-1Dominic Inglis chips the ball to his team mate, Massimo Pegolo. Massimo Pegolo whips in a cross ball towards Marinus Hermans. Marinus Hermans is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.35
0-1Luca Luppi makes an attacking run forward. Luca Luppi shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
34.05
Dino Cavallo makes a simple pass to Marinus Hermans. Marinus Hermans sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Zerbini Marino as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
35.22
0-1It's a corner kick. Marinus Hermans loops the ball in to towards the near post. Some good footwork from Dino Cavallo provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.51
Dino Cavallo threads the ball through to Marinus Hermans. Marinus Hermans knocks in a cross ball towards Dario Negro. Dario Negro makes a deft header but it's drastically wayward!
39.41
Luca Luppi kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Gemmill. Dominic Gemmill cuts inside the box! Dominic Gemmill shoots from just inside the box but somehow Florian Bordoni manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fiorentina appear unchanged since the first half. Juventus also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fiorentina players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Fiorentina kick off!
48.36
Pierre G. Barban threads a neat ball through to Dino Cavallo. Dino Cavallo flicks a high pass forward. Martin Campos controls it well on his chest. Martin Campos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
49.26
0-1Luca Luppi catches Dino Cavallo on the ankles. The referee brings Luca Luppi to one side and gives him a warning! Dino Cavallo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.56
Stephen Gemmill makes a simple pass to Martin Campos. Martin Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Dario Negro. Dario Negro makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
55.04
Massimo Pegolo flicks a high ball forward to Dario Negro who takes it down. Dario Negro shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.17
Paul Diakite decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Diakite shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Florian Bordoni manages to gather it comfortably.
65.19
Dave Konchesky sees Dominic Gemmill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Florian Bordoni.
66.08
It's a corner kick which Paul Diakite takes quickly, playing the ball short to Gavin Burley. Gavin Burley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Florian Bordoni.
67.17
0-1It's a corner kick. Paul Diakite kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Dario Negro gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
69.00
Stephen Gemmill sees space and advances. Stephen Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Massimo Pegolo. Massimo Pegolo makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.14
Dino Cavallo chips the ball to his team mate, Marinus Hermans. Marinus Hermans whips in a cross ball towards Dario Negro. Dario Negro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
79.29
Stephen Gemmill chips the ball to his team mate, Dino Cavallo. Dino Cavallo flicks a high pass forward to Dario Negro who brings the ball under control. Dario Negro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.52
Dominic Inglis flicks a high ball forward to Dino Cavallo who takes it down. Dino Cavallo chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Gemmill. Stephen Gemmill shoots from distance. Zerbini Marino gets down and covers it.
87.26
Riccardo Ongarato controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Konchesky. Dave Konchesky sees space and advances. Dave Konchesky knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Inglis.
90.00
Dino Cavallo flicks the ball to his team mate, Massimo Pegolo. Massimo Pegolo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Zerbini Marino (GK)
7
2. Marino Del Prete (DEF)
6
3. Riccardo Ongarato (DEF)
6
4. Dave Konchesky (DEF)
6
5. Victor Redondo (DEF)
6
6. Paul Diakite (MID)
6
7. Luca Luppi (MID)
6
8. Benedetto Voria (ATT)
6
9. Dominic Gemmill (ATT)
6
10. Pasquale Ferazzoli (ATT)
6
11. Gavin Burley (ATT)
6
12. Henry Oakley (DEF)
0
13. Armando Cimarelli (DEF)
0
14. Simon Gerlach (MID)
0
1. Florian Bordoni (GK)
8
2. Marcel Höfer (DEF)
6
3. Garcia Duque Albino (DEF)
6
4. Pierre G. Barban (DEF)
6
5. Dominic Inglis (DEF)
6
6. Stephen Gemmill (MID)
8
7. Dino Cavallo (MID)
7
8. Marinus Hermans (ATT)
8
9. Massimo Pegolo (ATT)
9
10. Martin Campos (ATT)
6
11. Dario Negro (ATT)
6
12. Gianpaolo Marchegiani (GK)
0
13. Valerio Morello (MID)
0
14. Lorenzo Lucenti (DEF)
0