Match Report


PalermoPalermo     SalernitanaSalernitana
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gary JohnstoneG. Johnstone72
G
1
G
71Graziano FranzoneG. Franzone
Steve StoneS. Stone67
D
2
D
71Arnauld AliyuA. Aliyu
Antonio MoutinhoA. Moutinho66
D
3captain
D
68Gavin BurleyG. Burley
Jose E. De SanzoJ. De Sanzo65
D
4
D
66Dianbobo Ben HaddouD. Ben Haddou
Luca AstaL. Asta63
D
5
D
64Rodrigo MoutinhoR. Moutinho
Alexander ClarkeA. Clarke70
M
6
M
76Saul BiancoS. Bianco
Luis LimaL. Lima66
M
7
M
73Eddy PaschettaE. Paschetta
Adrian BalliA. Balli62
M
8
M
64Gianfranco AlessiG. Alessi
Ricardo FariaR. Faria74
A
9
M
59Phil BenjaminP. Benjamin
Thomas HelmerT. Helmer69
A
10
A
67Manuel TacchinardiM. Tacchinardi
Fabian Natale SgrignaF. Sgrigna66
A
captain11
A
60Oscar FantiniO. Fantini
 
David RegoD. Rego66
A
12
G
66Corrado BordoniC. Bordoni
Niels TimmerN. Timmer66
A
13
M
57Micka‘l AndréM. André
Miguel CabreraM. Cabrera62
M
14
A
56Tomas NunesT. Nunes

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at La Favorita where Palermo play host to Salernitana. A crowd of 15,735 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Palermo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Salernitana appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Danilo Erra.


0.00
The first half starts with Salernitana kicking off!
8.19
Alexander Clarke flicks a high ball forward to Luis Lima who takes it down. Luis Lima knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.34
Ricardo Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
14.02
Phil Benjamin makes a probing pass to Manuel Tacchinardi. Manuel Tacchinardi shoots from outside the area. Gary Johnstone gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
15.28
Palermo appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
28.51
Luis Lima passes the ball forward to Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.23
Gavin Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Tacchinardi. Manuel Tacchinardi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Fantini but the linesman indicates offside!
33.31
Saul Bianco threads the ball through to Oscar Fantini. Oscar Fantini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.45
Luis Lima sees a break and surges forward. Luis Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Graziano Franzone who gathers it comfortably.
39.21
Gianfranco Alessi makes a simple pass to Oscar Fantini. Oscar Fantini tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.28
Phil Benjamin knocks the ball forward to Oscar Fantini. Oscar Fantini shoots from 20 yards. Gary Johnstone gets down and covers it.
42.08
Phil Benjamin flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Fantini who brings the ball under control. Oscar Fantini knocks in a cross ball towards Eddy Paschetta. Eddy Paschetta makes a convincing header. Gary Johnstone picks it out of the air!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Palermo kick off!
47.03
Phil Benjamin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Alessi. Gianfranco Alessi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Stone.
48.48
Antonio Moutinho decides to run forward with the ball. Antonio Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
57.57
Antonio Moutinho knocks the ball forward to Luis Lima. Luis Lima hits a low pass to Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke whips in a cross ball towards Luis Lima. Luis Lima gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
60.02
Luis Lima clumsily knocks into Rodrigo Moutinho. Luis Lima is given a warning by the referee! Rodrigo Moutinho stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.46
Adrian Balli catches Eddy Paschetta on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eddy Paschetta stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.50
Gianfranco Alessi flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Tacchinardi comfortably collects the pass. Manuel Tacchinardi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose E. De Sanzo.
71.12
Adrian Balli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Moutinho.
72.47
Arnauld Aliyu makes a simple pass to Saul Bianco. Saul Bianco sees space and advances. Saul Bianco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Johnstone who gathers it comfortably.
78.02
Arnauld Aliyu flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Fantini controls it well on his chest. Oscar Fantini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.19
Dianbobo Ben Haddou makes a probing pass to Gianfranco Alessi. Gianfranco Alessi sees Manuel Tacchinardi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuel Tacchinardi shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.06
Saul Bianco clumsily knocks into Jose E. De Sanzo. Saul Bianco is warned by the referee! Jose E. De Sanzo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.58
With some swift thinking, Dianbobo Ben Haddou plays the ball forward to Eddy Paschetta. Eddy Paschetta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Fantini. Oscar Fantini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Palermo

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

Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
28.7%
47.5%
23.8%

Scorers
Ricardo Faria 8

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Faria of Palermo

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

1.Graziano Franzone (GK)
6
2.Arnauld Aliyu (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Burley (DEF)
7
4.Dianbobo Ben Haddou (DEF)
6
5.Rodrigo Moutinho (DEF)
6
6.Saul Bianco (MID)
6
7.Eddy Paschetta (MID)
6
8.Gianfranco Alessi (MID)
7
9.Phil Benjamin (MID)
7
10.Manuel Tacchinardi (ATT)
6
11.Oscar Fantini (ATT)
7
 
12.Corrado Bordoni (GK)
0
13.Micka‘l André (MID)
0
14.Tomas Nunes (ATT)
0