Match Report


ParmaParma     SampdoriaSampdoria
Elwyn CopeElwyn Cope Computer Player Computer Player
Gavin HendryG. Hendry73
G
captain1
G
64Giordano LamacchiG. Lamacchi
Paul FerreiraP. Ferreira70
D
2
D
64Richard DickovR. Dickov
Amedeo LucchiniA. Lucchini67
D
3
D
56Camille AjasC. Ajas
Antonio CrovariA. Crovari71
D
4
D
54Alfredo SassanelliA. Sassanelli
Alejandro CaballeroA. Caballero70
D
5
M
70Tiziano RoccoT. Rocco
Felice PetruzziF. Petruzzi79
M
6captain
M
70Ronnie McgovernR. Mcgovern
Vasco FonsecaV. Fonseca72
M
7
M
66Scott NivenS. Niven
Gianluigi PianuG. Pianu69
M
8
M
65Henry MercerH. Mercer
Gianluca BachiniG. Bachini67
A
9
A
72Guillermo CortesG. Cortes
Pietro PecchiaP. Pecchia68
A
10
A
71Yuri PassoniY. Passoni
Antonio LanzaroA. Lanzaro77
A
11
A
68Giancarlo De FranceschiG. De Franceschi
 
Nicol˜ Negro FrerN. Negro Frer64
D
12
A
64Gary GoughG. Gough
Diaw ArriccaD. Arricca68
M
13
M
63Julian LorenzoJ. Lorenzo
Marino IacopinoM. Iacopino65
A
14
M
63Ivan IzquierdoI. Izquierdo

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Tardini where Parma play host to Sampdoria. A crowd of 20,081 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Parma are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Valentino Petruzzi.


0.00
Parma get the match underway!
2.51
Gianluigi Pianu takes it forward alone. Gianluigi Pianu plays a scrappy one-two with Vasco Fonseca and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Gianluigi Pianu provides some space. He shoots at goal but Giordano Lamacchi is on top of it.
3.58
With some swift thinking, Amedeo Lucchini plays the ball forward to Vasco Fonseca. Vasco Fonseca chips the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Bachini. Gianluca Bachini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.27
Vasco Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Pianu. Gianluigi Pianu skips past Richard Dickov! Gianluigi Pianu shoots from just inside the box. Giordano Lamacchi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.06
Vasco Fonseca makes a simple pass to Gianluca Bachini. Gianluca Bachini lofts in a cross ball towards Felice Petruzzi. Felice Petruzzi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.40
Vasco Fonseca threads a neat ball through to Gianluca Bachini. Gianluca Bachini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.29
With vision, Gianluigi Pianu plays the ball forward to Pietro Pecchia. Pietro Pecchia knocks in a cross ball towards Gianluca Bachini. Gianluca Bachini directs the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
16.19
Alfredo Sassanelli threads the ball through to Henry Mercer. Henry Mercer flicks the ball to his team mate, Yuri Passoni. Yuri Passoni shoots from 25 yards. Gavin Hendry gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
21.24
Ronnie Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward to Henry Mercer who brings the ball under control. Henry Mercer threads the ball through to Guillermo Cortes. Guillermo Cortes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alejandro Caballero.
28.08
Antonio Crovari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vasco Fonseca. Vasco Fonseca threads the ball through to Antonio Lanzaro. Antonio Lanzaro knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Fonseca. Vasco Fonseca flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Richard Dickov is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
29.34
Vasco Fonseca takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Henry Mercer reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
32.48
Camille Ajas comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Lanzaro. Camille Ajas is warned by the referee! Antonio Lanzaro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.48
Free kick to Parma just outside the area...
33.19
Gianluca Bachini calmly steps up and whips a curling shot around the wall. The keeper stretches and manages to keep it out. So close!
34.21
Camille Ajas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Niven. Scott Niven sees Guillermo Cortes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Cortes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
38.55
Felice Petruzzi flicks a high pass forward. Pietro Pecchia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pietro Pecchia lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluca Bachini. Gianluca Bachini whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gianluca Bachini!
42.16
Pietro Pecchia sees Antonio Lanzaro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Lanzaro knocks in a cross ball towards Gianluca Bachini. Gianluca Bachini whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Parma appear unchanged since the first half. Sampdoria also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sampdoria kick off and get the second half underway!
49.45
Tiziano Rocco flicks a high pass forward. Scott Niven controls it well on his chest. Scott Niven makes a defence splitting pass to Ronnie Mcgovern. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ronnie Mcgovern provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but is denied by Gavin Hendry. Excellent save.
54.38
Gianluigi Pianu chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Lanzaro. Antonio Lanzaro whips in a cross ball towards Pietro Pecchia. Pietro Pecchia beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Giordano Lamacchi had no chance!! Goal for Parma!
57.10
Paul Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Felice Petruzzi. Felice Petruzzi makes a probing pass to Gianluca Bachini. Gianluca Bachini shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
60.25
Parma have made 2 substitutions with Nicol˜ Negro Frer replacing Amedeo Lucchini and Diaw Arricca replacing Vasco Fonseca and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
65.31
Paul Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Pianu. Gianluigi Pianu knocks the ball forward to Gianluca Bachini. Gianluca Bachini rushes past Alfredo Sassanelli! Gianluca Bachini shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Giordano Lamacchi had no chance!! Goal for Parma!
69.37
Yuri Passoni kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Niven. Scott Niven whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Cortes. Guillermo Cortes shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
73.28
Felice Petruzzi brings the ball forward. Felice Petruzzi shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
75.25
Nicol˜ Negro Frer knocks the ball forward to Diaw Arricca. Diaw Arricca makes a simple pass to Pietro Pecchia. Pietro Pecchia knocks in a cross ball towards Gianluca Bachini. Gianluca Bachini makes a convincing header. Giordano Lamacchi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.25
Parma have made a substitution with Marino Iacopino replacing Gianluca Bachini .
78.02
Scott Niven catches Antonio Crovari on the ankles. The referee calls over Scott Niven and shows him a yellow card! Antonio Crovari carries on, but is struggling a bit.
79.38
Diaw Arricca threads a neat ball through to Marino Iacopino. Marino Iacopino shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
81.07
Gianluigi Pianu flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Lanzaro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Lanzaro shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
90.00
Paul Ferreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicol˜ Negro Frer. Nicol˜ Negro Frer threads the ball through to Diaw Arricca. Diaw Arricca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giordano Lamacchi who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Parma

Sampdoria
Goals
8
0
Shots on Target
12
3
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
23.7%
42.1%
34.2%

Scorers
Gianluigi Pianu 4
Felice Petruzzi 8
Gianluca Bachini 39, 42, 57, 65, 75
Pietro Pecchia 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gianluca Bachini of Parma

Match Ratings