Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadio Tardini where Parma play host to Cittadella. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Parma are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cittadella appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alessio Colonnello.
The pitch is in good condition.
Parma are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cittadella appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alessio Colonnello.
0.00
0-0Cittadella kick off the first half!
3.09
0-0Gianni Vicari hits a low pass to Nicky Perry. Nicky Perry whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Clarke. Michael Fournier comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
4.29
0-0Yoshi Watanabe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.07
0-0With a delightful solo run, Joe Vernazza stretches the opposition's defence. Joe Vernazza edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Joe Vernazza provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Spencer Brand.
10.04
1-0Edgar Postiga makes a simple pass to Gianni Vicari. Gianni Vicari knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke skips past John Rizzo! Nigel Clarke side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
15.40
1-0Joe Vernazza flicks a high pass forward to Steve Ball who brings the ball under control. Steve Ball threads the ball through to Dennis Sladakovic but he's offside!
16.36
Bradley Aloisi flicks a high pass forward to Dennis Sladakovic who brings the ball under control. Dennis Sladakovic threads the ball through to Steve Ball but he's offside!
18.17
1-0Gianni Vicari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicky Perry. Nicky Perry shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.41
Rudy Fugier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Mcgovern. Michael Mcgovern flicks a high ball forward to Nigel Clarke who takes it down. Nigel Clarke skips past John Rizzo! Nigel Clarke comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
24.50
1-0Michael Mcgovern hacks Joe Vernazza from behind! The referee warns Michael Mcgovern to calm down! Joe Vernazza runs off the knock.
26.29
Lee Lofthouse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandru Raduciou.
27.43
1-0Steve Ball comes in with a late challenge on Rudy Fugier. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rudy Fugier gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.51
Joe Vernazza runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Joe Vernazza knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Ball. Steve Ball powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
32.16
1-0Parma are in full control of this game.
33.25
Bojan Gren flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Clarke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nigel Clarke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Rizzo.
34.42
Alexandru Raduciou pushes mid-way up the pitch. Alexandru Raduciou threads a neat ball through to Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis plays a scrappy one-two with Steve Ball and stumbles forward towards the goal... Antonis Michalakis tries a spectacular strike but somehow Spencer Brand manages to keep it out.
36.17
Bojan Gren makes an attacking run forward. Bojan Gren plays a perfect one-two with Nicky Perry and rushes in on goal... Bojan Gren takes a shot at goal. Branko Van Himst easily gets down and covers it.
39.42
Michael Fournier flicks a high pass forward. Bradley Aloisi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bradley Aloisi knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Ball. Steve Ball controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.32
Ensio Nurmi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yoshi Watanabe. Yoshi Watanabe flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Sladakovic collects the pass. Dennis Sladakovic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Ball but the linesman indicates offside!
44.27
Joe Vernazza threads the ball through to Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Bradley Aloisi advances with the ball. Bradley Aloisi whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Sladakovic. Dennis Sladakovic connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Spencer Brand with no chance!! Goal for Cittadella!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Parma appear unchanged since the first half. Cittadella also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Parma kicking off!
48.03
Yoshi Watanabe threads a neat ball through to Dennis Sladakovic. Dennis Sladakovic knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Ball. Steve Ball cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Solid save from Spencer Brand.
55.45
Yoshi Watanabe darts forward. Yoshi Watanabe threads the ball through to Antonis Michalakis but he's offside!
59.55
Alexandru Raduciou sees space and advances. Alexandru Raduciou threads a neat ball through to Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
60.17
Steve Ball barges into Titus Makin. The referee calls over Steve Ball and warns him to calm down! Titus Makin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.56
Alexandru Raduciou makes a probing pass to Yoshi Watanabe. Yoshi Watanabe darts forward. Yoshi Watanabe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
67.54
Bojan Gren runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Bojan Gren whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Adams. Ronnie Adams makes a convincing header. Branko Van Himst didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
71.39
Michael Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Clarke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nigel Clarke threads a neat ball through to Ronnie Adams. Ronnie Adams comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Branko Van Himst comfortably gets down and covers it.
72.08
Joe Vernazza threads a neat ball through to Steve Ball. Steve Ball knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rudy Fugier.
73.33
Michael Fournier chips the ball to his team mate, Yoshi Watanabe. Yoshi Watanabe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis shoots from 25 yards but Spencer Brand is on top of it.
78.27
1-1Edgar Postiga hacks Dennis Sladakovic from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dennis Sladakovic hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.57
Joe Vernazza makes a probing pass to Steve Ball. Steve Ball shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
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. Spencer Brand (GK)
8
2. Rudy Fugier (DEF)
6
3. Titus Makin (DEF)
6
4. Edgar Postiga (DEF)
5
5. Michael Mcgovern (MID)
6
6. Bojan Gren (MID)
7
7. Gianni Vicari (MID)
7
8. Lee Lofthouse (MID)
6
9. Nicky Perry (ATT)
6
10. Ronnie Adams (ATT)
6
11. Nigel Clarke (ATT)
8
12. Graziano Poggi (GK)
0
13. Nuno Nascimento (DEF)
0
14. Ensio Henrikintytar (ATT)
0
1. Branko Van Himst (GK)
7
2. Michael Fournier (DEF)
6
3. John Rizzo (DEF)
6
4. Alexandru Raduciou (DEF)
8
5. Ensio Nurmi (DEF)
6
6. Yoshi Watanabe (MID)
8
7. Bradley Aloisi (MID)
7
8. Joe Vernazza (MID)
8
9. Steve Ball (ATT)
5
10. Antonis Michalakis (ATT)
6
11. Dennis Sladakovic (ATT)
7
12. Orlando Ripoll (GK)
0
13. Carlos Almeida (MID)
0
14. Muzzy Bulent (ATT)
0