Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadio Libero Liberati where Ternana play host to Palermo. A crowd of 17,508 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ternana are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danilo Di Meglio.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ternana kick off!
2.59
Adrian Balli kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.06
Craig Law clumsily knocks into Antonio Moutinho. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Antonio Moutinho runs off the knock.
6.10
Jose E. De Sanzo flicks a high pass forward. Luis Lima controls it well on his chest. Luis Lima passes the ball forward to Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.59
Craig Law threads the ball through to Jason Powell. Jason Powell whips in a cross ball towards Nico Hitzlsperger. Nico Hitzlsperger heads the ball goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
10.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Craig Law plays the ball forward to Nico Hitzlsperger. Nico Hitzlsperger knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Eadie. Marcus Eadie beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Gary Johnstone had no chance!! Goal for Ternana!
15.36
Palermo appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
15.36
Umberto Doga arcs the ball upfield. Jason Powell advances inside the box! Jason Powell tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Gary Johnstone.
16.21
Marcus Eadie takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Luis Lima reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
20.51
Craig Law flicks a high ball forward to Nico Hitzlsperger who takes it down. Nico Hitzlsperger knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Powell. Jason Powell connects with a diving header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.04
Luis Lima makes a simple pass to Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.30
Antonio Moutinho drives a long ball upfield. Luis Lima cuts inside the box! Luis Lima side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Paul White. Excellent save.
26.10
Luca Asta boots it upfield. Thomas Helmer shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
27.47
Craig Law runs straight at the opposition's defence. Craig Law knocks the ball forward, putting Jason Powell through on goal. Jason Powell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.21
Luis Lima flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Clarke who brings the ball under control. Alexander Clarke shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
30.48
Luis Lima hacks Umberto Doga from behind! Luis Lima is given a warning by the referee! Umberto Doga stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.33
Nico Hitzlsperger comes in with a late challenge on Jose E. De Sanzo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose E. De Sanzo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.15
Antonio Moutinho takes it forward alone. Antonio Moutinho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabian Natale Sgrigna. Fabian Natale Sgrigna whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
39.37
Kaci Coly passes the ball forward to Elena Gutierrez. Elena Gutierrez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Powell. Jason Powell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Moutinho.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ternana appear unchanged since the first half. Palermo also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Palermo get the second half underway!
51.13
Alexander Clarke catches Jason Powell on the ankles. The referee calls over Alexander Clarke and shows him a yellow card! Jason Powell stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.15
Elena Gutierrez makes a probing pass to Arnauld Accursi. Arnauld Accursi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.53
Kaci Coly darts forward. Kaci Coly knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Powell. Jason Powell whips the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Gary Johnstone had no chance!! Goal for Ternana!
57.35
Kaci Coly plays the ball forward to Jason Powell. Jason Powell whips in a cross ball towards Christian Delpiano. Christian Delpiano beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.10
Ternana have made 2 substitutions with Ferdinando Venturin replacing Eddy Baiocco and Franceco Garzya replacing Craig Law .
61.16
Luis Lima sees a break and surges forward. Luis Lima shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
65.16
Jose E. De Sanzo sees Adrian Balli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adrian Balli chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.49
Jose E. De Sanzo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Lima. Luis Lima passes the ball forward to Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
67.20
Franceco Garzya threads a neat ball through to Nico Hitzlsperger. Nico Hitzlsperger whips in a cross ball towards Christian Delpiano. Christian Delpiano is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Gary Johnstone easily picks it out of the air!
69.50
Luis Lima sees Alexander Clarke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Clarke knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Lima. Luis Lima makes a deft header. Paul White punches it away to safety.
77.34
Ternana have made a substitution with Matteo Carbone replacing Arnauld Accursi .
79.02
Fabian Natale Sgrigna catches Kaci Coly on the ankles. The referee brings Fabian Natale Sgrigna to one side and gives him a warning! Kaci Coly runs off the knock.
81.31
Luca Asta runs forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Luca Asta laces a weighted ball forward to Luis Lima. Luis Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Helmer. With a superhuman jump, Thomas Helmer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.49
Seeing a gap ahead, Elena Gutierrez plays the ball forward to Matteo Carbone. Matteo Carbone whips in a cross ball towards Nico Hitzlsperger. Nico Hitzlsperger heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Gary Johnstone. Excellent save.
85.13
Alexander Clarke flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Lima. Luis Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
89.30
Luis Lima sees Fabian Natale Sgrigna in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabian Natale Sgrigna whips in a cross ball towards Luis Lima. Luis Lima makes a deft header but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.3%
53.7%
Play Area
28.4%
40.3%
31.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jason Powell of Ternana

Match Ratings
1.Paul White (GK)
7
2.Kaci Coly (DEF)
7
3.Eddy Baiocco (DEF)
6
4.Umberto Doga (DEF)
6
5.Elena Gutierrez (MID)
6
6.Christian Delpiano (MID)goal scored
8
7.Craig Law (MID)yellow card
6
8.Marcus Eadie (MID)goal scored
8
9.Jason Powell (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Arnauld Accursi (ATT)
6
11.Nico Hitzlsperger (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Ferdinando Venturin (GK)
6
13.Franceco Garzya (GK)
6
14.Matteo Carbone (DEF)
6

1.Gary Johnstone (GK)
7
2.Steve Stone (DEF)
6
3.Antonio Moutinho (DEF)
6
4.Jose E. De Sanzo (DEF)
6
5.Luca Asta (DEF)
6
6.Alexander Clarke (MID)yellow card
6
7.Luis Lima (MID)
9
8.Adrian Balli (MID)
6
9.Ricardo Faria (ATT)
6
10.Thomas Helmer (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Fabian Natale Sgrigna (ATT)
6
 
12.David Rego (ATT)
0
13.Niels Timmer (ATT)
0
14.Miguel Cabrera (MID)
0