Match Report


PescaraPescara     JuventusJuventus
David BaconDavid Bacon David Connor David Connor
David RenardD. Renard76
G
1
G
75Enzo Gabriel TaffarelE. Taffarel
Rene ClaesR. Claes68
D
2
D
76Karim QueirosK. Queiros
Mauricio CamineroM. Caminero74
D
3
D
75Eric KohlerE. Kohler
Ugo SmitheU. Smithe69
D
4
D
67Giampiero CarboneG. Carbone
Jannick CantonaJ. Cantona77
M
5
D
76Wagneau BourgoisW. Bourgois
Eduardo CalvoE. Calvo77
M
6
M
90Felipe FernandezF. Fernandez
Robert HoséR. Hosé72
M
captain7captain
M
93Robbie ThatcherR. Thatcher
Miguel RomanM. Roman78
M
8
M
83Ibrahima Ali SangaréI. Ali Sangaré
Kaci MichelK. Michel73
A
9
A
83Cedric TangheC. Tanghe
Matt HansenM. Hansen72
A
10
A
78Oberdan ZanoncelliO. Zanoncelli
Anthony ButtA. Butt72
A
11
A
84Cesare AntonelliniC. Antonellini
 
Frank BurgessF. Burgess57
G
12
D
26James BoertienJ. Boertien
Urvin LeiwakabessyU. Leiwakabessy66
D
13
M
83Nicolás PobleteN. Poblete
Eduardo LoureiroE. Loureiro69
A
14
M
81Jose RomanJ. Roman

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Adriatico where Pescara play host to Juventus. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Pescara are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Juventus appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alessandro Mutarelli.


0.00
Juventus start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.15
With a delightful solo run, Matt Hansen stretches the opposition's defence. Matt Hansen makes a defence splitting pass to Robert Hosé. Robert Hosé cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.57
Anthony Butt comes in with a late challenge on Giampiero Carbone. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Giampiero Carbone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.41
Ugo Smithe sees a break and surges forward. Ugo Smithe hits a low pass to Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Kaci Michel controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Kaci Michel provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Enzo Gabriel Taffarel manages to keep it out.
15.00
Eric Kohler passes the ball forward to Robbie Thatcher. Robbie Thatcher whips in a cross ball towards Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli flicks the ball with his head. David Renard gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
16.09
Ibrahima Ali Sangaré knocks the ball to his team mate, Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
18.29
Ugo Smithe threads the ball through to Jannick Cantona. Jannick Cantona threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Calvo. Eduardo Calvo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
20.07
Robbie Thatcher receives the ball from a throw-in from Eric Kohler. Robbie Thatcher knocks the ball forward to Ibrahima Ali Sangaré. Ibrahima Ali Sangaré chips the ball to his team mate, Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli lofts in a cross ball towards Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini connects with a diving header. David Renard punches it away to safety.
22.29
Eric Kohler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
24.03
Robbie Thatcher clumsily knocks into Mauricio Caminero. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mauricio Caminero stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.59
Felipe Fernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Caminero.
38.06
Robbie Thatcher brings the ball forward. Robbie Thatcher knocks in a cross ball towards Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. David Renard easily picks it out of the air!
39.52
Wagneau Bourgois flicks a high pass forward. Karim Queiros collects the pass. Karim Queiros makes a probing pass to Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Caminero.
42.02
Miguel Roman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Enzo Gabriel Taffarel as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
43.11
It's a corner kick which Jannick Cantona takes quickly, playing the ball short to Miguel Roman. Miguel Roman flicks the ball across the goal. Kaci Michel makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.45
Robbie Thatcher flicks a high ball forward to Cesare Antonellini who takes it down. Cesare Antonellini shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Pescara appear unchanged since the first half. Juventus also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Pescara kick off and get the second half underway!
47.28
Seeing a gap ahead, Robbie Thatcher laces a through ball forward to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.28
Robert Hosé chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eric Kohler.
54.27
Eric Kohler knocks the ball forward to Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Renard who gathers it comfortably.
57.57
Robert Hosé flicks a high pass forward. Kaci Michel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kaci Michel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Enzo Gabriel Taffarel who gathers it comfortably.
61.58
Ibrahima Ali Sangaré chips the ball to his team mate, Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli advances inside the box! Oberdan Zanoncelli comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Ugo Smithe happens to be in the right place to block it.
65.24
Eduardo Calvo flicks the ball to his team mate, Jannick Cantona. Jannick Cantona knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Enzo Gabriel Taffarel who gathers it comfortably.
71.37
Giampiero Carbone hits a low pass to Ibrahima Ali Sangaré. Ibrahima Ali Sangaré flicks a high pass forward. Cesare Antonellini collects the pass. Cesare Antonellini hits a low pass to Robbie Thatcher. Robbie Thatcher muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from David Renard.
77.24
Robert Hosé makes a simple pass to Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Enzo Gabriel Taffarel.
81.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Eduardo Calvo plays the ball forward to Kaci Michel. Kaci Michel plays a perfect one-two with Anthony Butt and rushes in on goal... Kaci Michel shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
84.30
Eric Kohler kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli powers a header at goal. Wonderful reactions from David Renard keeps it out!
87.56
Mauricio Caminero passes the ball forward to Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen sees Robert Hosé just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Robert Hosé cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Pescara

Juventus
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
27.5%
47.8%
24.6%

Scorers
Cesare Antonellini 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cesare Antonellini of Juventus

Match Ratings