Match Report


JuventusJuventus     PalermoPalermo
David ConnorDavid Connor Computer Player Computer Player
Enzo Gabriel TaffarelE. Taffarel76
G
1
G
72Gary JohnstoneG. Johnstone
Karim QueirosK. Queiros76
D
2
D
67Steve StoneS. Stone
Giampiero CarboneG. Carbone67
D
3
D
66Antonio MoutinhoA. Moutinho
Eric KohlerE. Kohler75
D
4
D
65Jose E. De SanzoJ. De Sanzo
Wagneau BourgoisW. Bourgois76
D
5
D
63Luca AstaL. Asta
Felipe FernandezF. Fernandez90
M
6
M
66Luis LimaL. Lima
Robbie ThatcherR. Thatcher93
M
captain7
M
62Adrian BalliA. Balli
Ibrahima Ali SangaréI. Ali Sangaré84
M
8
M
62Miguel CabreraM. Cabrera
Cedric TangheC. Tanghe83
A
9
A
74Ricardo FariaR. Faria
Oberdan ZanoncelliO. Zanoncelli78
A
10
A
69Thomas HelmerT. Helmer
Cesare AntonelliniC. Antonellini84
A
11captain
A
66Fabian Natale SgrignaF. Sgrigna
 
Carl MoncurC. Moncur76
D
12
A
66David RegoD. Rego
Stanley HamiltonS. Hamilton36
D
13
A
66Niels TimmerN. Timmer
Ivan UnsworthI. Unsworth35
M
14
D
62Martijn Van HintumM. Van Hintum

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Juventus Stadium where Juventus play host to Palermo. A crowd of 20,640 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Juventus and Palermo are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gian Paolo Cozza.


0.00
Juventus get the match underway!
2.01
Antonio Moutinho gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Thomas Helmer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giampiero Carbone.
3.12
Jose E. De Sanzo comes in with a late challenge on Robbie Thatcher. The referee calls over Jose E. De Sanzo and warns him to calm down! Robbie Thatcher runs off the knock.
10.26
Robbie Thatcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Johnstone who gathers it comfortably.
15.18
Palermo appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
16.15
Eric Kohler threads a neat ball through to Wagneau Bourgois. Wagneau Bourgois passes the ball forward to Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe whips in a cross ball towards Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
18.18
Steve Stone knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Balli. Adrian Balli sees Thomas Helmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Helmer shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
21.18
Ibrahima Ali Sangaré threads a neat ball through to Robbie Thatcher. Robbie Thatcher makes a probing pass to Oberdan Zanoncelli but he's offside!
34.45
Jose E. De Sanzo sees Fabian Natale Sgrigna in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabian Natale Sgrigna sees space and advances. Fabian Natale Sgrigna tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
38.31
Felipe Fernandez threads the ball through to Robbie Thatcher. Robbie Thatcher whips in a cross ball towards Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.41
Eric Kohler threads the ball through to Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini passes the ball forward to Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe knocks in a cross ball towards Robbie Thatcher. Robbie Thatcher finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Robbie Thatcher scores for Juventus!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Palermo start the second half!
47.45
Felipe Fernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.18
Adrian Balli comes in with a late challenge on Robbie Thatcher. The referee brings Adrian Balli to one side and gives him a warning! Robbie Thatcher runs off the knock.
53.18
Antonio Moutinho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Balli. With a delightful solo run, Adrian Balli stretches the opposition's defence. Adrian Balli knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Enzo Gabriel Taffarel!
57.43
Robbie Thatcher takes it forward alone. Robbie Thatcher puts a great ball through. Cedric Tanghe runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
59.29
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.46
Felipe Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Robbie Thatcher. Robbie Thatcher lofts in a cross ball towards Oberdan Zanoncelli. With a superhuman jump, Oberdan Zanoncelli connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
63.08
Giampiero Carbone flicks a high pass forward to Felipe Fernandez who brings the ball neatly under control. Felipe Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luca Asta.
69.41
Karim Queiros sees Oberdan Zanoncelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oberdan Zanoncelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cedric Tanghe but he's offside!
71.45
Miguel Cabrera barges into Eric Kohler. The referee brings Miguel Cabrera to one side and gives him a warning! Eric Kohler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.25
Felipe Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
77.27
Eric Kohler chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez decides to run forward with the ball. Felipe Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
79.05
Adrian Balli flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Cabrera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Cabrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.55
Antonio Moutinho knocks the ball forward to Luis Lima. Luis Lima flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
87.30
Wagneau Bourgois makes a probing pass to Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini whips in a cross ball towards Robbie Thatcher. Robbie Thatcher finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Juventus

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

Possession
56.7%
43.3%
Play Area
21.7%
40%
38.3%

Scorers
Cesare Antonellini 38
Robbie Thatcher 44, 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Robbie Thatcher of Juventus

Match Ratings