Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at La Favorita where Palermo play host to Genoa. A crowd of 20,912 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Palermo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Cangini.
The pitch is in good condition.
Palermo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Cangini.
0.00
0-0Genoa get the match underway!
2.55
0-0Guilherme Gomes threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Guardiola. Mauricio Guardiola whips in a cross ball towards Neil Barmby. Neil Barmby makes a deft header his aim is horrendously poor!
3.34
Alex Rae flicks a high pass forward. Martin Marcolini controls it well on his chest. Martin Marcolini flicks a high ball forward to Rodolphe Garcion who takes it down. Rodolphe Garcion whips in a cross ball towards Valerio Zauri. With a superhuman jump, Valerio Zauri connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
6.04
0-0Evans Salvetti sees space and advances. Evans Salvetti makes a probing pass to Jacques Casanova. Jacques Casanova lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes powers a header at goal but Rodrigo Rego reads it well. Good keeping!
10.03
0-0Alex Rae threads the ball through to Fabrizio Vierchwood. Fabrizio Vierchwood passes the ball forward to William Bellini. William Bellini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.38
Fabrizio Vierchwood makes a run forward as Martin Marcolini takes the throw-in. Fabrizio Vierchwood skillfully chests the ball down. Fabrizio Vierchwood kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolphe Garcion. Rodolphe Garcion controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
16.33
Mauricio Guardiola flicks a high ball forward to Neil Barmby who gracefully takes it down. Neil Barmby sees Mauricio Guardiola just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Guardiola shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Rodrigo Rego reads it well. Fabulous save!
18.44
0-0Alex Rae hits a low pass to Simon Bierhoff. Simon Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Martin Marcolini controls it well on his chest. Martin Marcolini whips in a cross ball towards Torsten Weigel. Evans Salvetti barges into Torsten Weigel. Penalty not given!!
21.23
Craig White changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.36
0-0Carlo Mazzeo catches Neil Barmby on the ankles. The referee calls over Carlo Mazzeo and shows him a yellow card! Neil Barmby grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.08
Mauricio Guardiola sees Neil Barmby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Barmby lofts in a cross ball towards David Pirri. David Pirri gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
30.06
0-0Evans Salvetti flicks a high pass forward. David Pirri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Neil Barmby collects the pass. Neil Barmby whips in a cross ball towards Craig White. Craig White directs the ball goalwards with his head. Carlo Mazzeo clears it off the line with his head!
34.45
Alex Rae makes a probing pass to William Bellini. William Bellini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alejandro Di Loreto.
36.03
Simon Bierhoff threads a neat ball through to Fabrizio Vierchwood. Fabrizio Vierchwood darts forward. Fabrizio Vierchwood finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
40.17
Evans Salvetti flicks a high pass forward. Craig White collects the pass. Craig White whips in a cross ball towards Neil Barmby. Neil Barmby connects with a diving header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
1-0Fabrizio Vierchwood flicks the ball to his team mate, Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Valerio Zauri!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Palermo appear unchanged since the first half. Genoa also appear unchanged since the first half. The Genoa players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Palermo kick off!
48.03
Mauricio Guardiola changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mauricio Guardiola lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Rodrigo Rego manages to keep it out.
49.32
1-0Mauricio Guardiola sees Guilherme Gomes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guilherme Gomes puts a great ball through. Mauricio Guardiola runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
51.35
Mauricio Guardiola makes a simple pass to Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Jacques Casanova. Jacques Casanova makes a looping header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
54.57
Martin Marcolini flicks a high pass forward. Torsten Weigel collects the pass. Torsten Weigel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.05
Jacques Casanova barges into Carlo Mazzeo. Jacques Casanova is given a warning by the referee! Carlo Mazzeo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.21
With imagination, Simon Bierhoff laces a weighted ball forward to Fabrizio Vierchwood. Fabrizio Vierchwood kicks a strong pass forward to Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
60.24
Mauricio Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Jacques Casanova controls it well on his chest. Jacques Casanova knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.52
Mauricio Guardiola surges forward with the ball. Mauricio Guardiola lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes makes a deft header but somehow Rodrigo Rego manages to keep it out.
63.40
1-0Alex Rae comes in with a late challenge on Neil Barmby. The referee warns Alex Rae to calm down! Neil Barmby stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.45
Alejandro Di Loreto flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Guardiola who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Guardiola knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig White. Craig White knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacques Casanova. Jacques Casanova side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
72.12
Evans Salvetti flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Guardiola who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Gomes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guilherme Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Barmby. Neil Barmby finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Neil Barmby!
75.10
Mauricio Guardiola flicks the ball to his team mate, David Pirri. David Pirri plays a scrappy one-two with Jacques Casanova and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from David Pirri provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Rodrigo Rego reads it well. Good keeping!
77.54
1-1Genoa have made a substitution with Alfredo Barone replacing Mauricio Guardiola .
79.47
Alex Rae advances with the ball. Alex Rae chips the ball to his team mate, William Bellini. William Bellini shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
87.58
Carlo Mazzeo knocks the ball forward to Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri threads the ball through to Rodolphe Garcion. Rodolphe Garcion shoots from distance but it flies wide!
89.35
Alfredo Barone sees David Pirri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Pirri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Rae.
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
| Valerio Zauri 45 | Neil Barmby 72 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Rodrigo Rego (GK)
8
2. Carlo Mazzeo (DEF)
5
3. Alex Rae (DEF)
7
4. Simon Bierhoff (DEF)
7
5. Evans Suriano (DEF)
6
6. Valerio Zauri (MID)
7
7. Martin Marcolini (MID)
6
8. Fabrizio Vierchwood (MID)
7
9. William Bellini (ATT)
6
10. Rodolphe Garcion (ATT)
6
11. Torsten Weigel (ATT)
6
12. Albrecht Maier (GK)
0
13. Hugo Molowny (MID)
0
14. Donato Tresoldi (MID)
0
1. Valentino Saudati (GK)
6
2. Patrick Brown (DEF)
6
3. Alejandro Di Loreto (DEF)
6
4. Evans Salvetti (DEF)
7
5. Daniele Granville (DEF)
6
6. Guilherme Gomes (MID)
7
7. Mauricio Guardiola (MID)
9
8. David Pirri (ATT)
6
9. Neil Barmby (ATT)
8
10. Jacques Casanova (ATT)
6
11. Craig White (ATT)
6
12. Eddy Benarrivo (DEF)
0
13. Alfredo Barone (MID)
6
14. Samuel Rego (ATT)
0