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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at La Favorita where Palermo play host to Perugia. A crowd of 16,412 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Palermo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Perugia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Statuto.


0.00
The whistle blows and Perugia get the match underway!
4.06
Robert Bower passes the ball forward to Alassandro Ravanelli. Alassandro Ravanelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Robert Bower picks a pass forward to Alassandro Ravanelli. Alassandro Ravanelli tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Morgan Ambrosino manages to gather it.
21.15
Michael Ciavardini brings the ball forward. Michael Ciavardini whips in a cross ball towards Alassandro Ravanelli. Alassandro Ravanelli powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
28.41
Michael Ciavardini passes the ball forward to Filipe Sousa. Filipe Sousa lofts in a cross ball towards Alassandro Ravanelli. Alassandro Ravanelli makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.05
Rodolfo Venturin decides to run forward with the ball. Rodolfo Venturin chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Martinelli. Alberto Martinelli makes a great pass forward. Wilfred Stam runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
42.08
Nicola Sulcis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wilfred Stam. Wilfred Stam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.05
Sven Walter flicks a high pass forward. Michael Ciavardini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michael Ciavardini threads a neat ball through to Filipe Sousa. Filipe Sousa plays a scrappy one-two with Saul Sarti and advances towards the goal... Filipe Sousa takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
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. Perugia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Palermo kicking off!
51.27
Massimo Agostini threads a neat ball through to Alberto Martinelli. Alberto Martinelli advances inside the box! Alberto Martinelli makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
55.14
Gian Matteo Valoti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Schulze. Simon Schulze advances inside the box! Sven Walter hacks Simon Schulze from behind! Simon Schulze appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
57.22
Gian Matteo Valoti sees Simon Schulze in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Schulze advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Simon Schulze provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Marcos Hidalgo comfortably gets down and covers it.
59.36
Michael Ciavardini clumsily knocks into Massimo Agostini. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Massimo Agostini runs off the knock.
61.21
Piero Marazzina chips the ball to his team mate, Tobias Birkwald. Tobias Birkwald passes the ball forward to Saul Sarti. Saul Sarti shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Perugia are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
72.42
Showing composure, Massimo Agostini picks a pass forward to Alberto Martinelli. Alberto Martinelli finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.22
Michael Ciavardini kicks a strong pass forward to Saul Sarti. Saul Sarti cuts inside the box! Saul Sarti rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Perugia!
79.47
Franceco Abbruscato kicks a strong pass forward to Wilfred Stam. Wilfred Stam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.46
Duncan Glass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Massimo Agostini. Massimo Agostini sees a break and surges forward. Massimo Agostini passes the ball forward to Alberto Martinelli. Alberto Martinelli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Marcos Hidalgo gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
85.40
Robert Bower knocks the ball to his team mate, Alassandro Ravanelli. Alassandro Ravanelli whips in a cross ball towards Filipe Sousa. Filipe Sousa is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
Duncan Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Nicola Sulcis. Nicola Sulcis sees Wilfred Stam in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wilfred Stam plays a scrappy one-two with Alberto Martinelli and advances towards the goal... Wilfred Stam looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper, Marcos Hidalgo, sees it late!! Goal for Palermo!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 5
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 58.2089552238806 vs 41.7910447761194
Play Area
Home team third: 22.39%, Midfield: 49.25%, Away team third: 28.36%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alassandro Ravanelli of Perugia

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
3. Sven Walter (DEF)
6
6
5. Kemal Best (DEF)
6
6
8. Robert Bower (MID)
6
10. Saul Sarti (ATT)
8
11. Filipe Sousa (ATT)
9

12. John Newby (ATT)
0
13. Elena Fernandez (MID)
0
14. Robbie Terry (ATT)
0