Match Report
| Ancona | Ancona |  |  | Palermo | Palermo | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Mads Laursen | M. Laursen |  | 75 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 |  | Gary Johnstone | G. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Lamberto Suriano | L. Suriano |  | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 |  | Steve Stone | S. Stone | |||||||||
| Ger Lucius | G. Lucius |  | 72 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 |  | Antonio Moutinho | A. Moutinho | |||||||||
| Gary Mcgovern | G. Mcgovern | | 72 | D | | 4 | | D | 65 | | Jose E. De Sanzo | J. De Sanzo | |||||||||
| Elvis Benfari | E. Benfari | | 70 | D | | 5 | | D | 63 | | Luca Asta | L. Asta | |||||||||
| Carl Koné | C. Koné |  | 74 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Alexander Clarke | A. Clarke | |||||||||
| Jason Hulme | J. Hulme | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Luis Lima | L. Lima | |||||||||
| Pietro Zanetti | P. Zanetti | | 42 | M |  | | 8 | | M | 62 | | Adrian Balli | A. Balli | ||||||||
| Sebastiao Loureiro | S. Loureiro | | 74 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Ricardo Faria | R. Faria | |||||||||
| Mitchell Ooijer | M. Ooijer | | 72 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 |  | Thomas Helmer | T. Helmer | |||||||||
| Kuami Vahirua | K. Vahirua | | 71 | A | | 11 | | | A | 66 | | Fabian Natale Sgrigna | F. Sgrigna | ||||||||
| Terry Bishop | T. Bishop | | 69 | D | | 12 | | A | 66 | | David Rego | D. Rego | |||||||||
| Wayne Fortune | W. Fortune | | 68 | D | | 13 | | A | 66 | | Niels Timmer | N. Timmer | |||||||||
| Tiago Pinto | T. Pinto | | 65 | D | | 14 | | M | 62 |  | Miguel Cabrera | M. Cabrera | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Del Conero where Ancona play host to Palermo. A crowd of 17,213 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ancona and Palermo are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Danilo Di Meglio.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ancona and Palermo are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Danilo Di Meglio.
0.00
0-0Ancona kick off!
2.44
0-0Jason Hulme controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pietro Zanetti. Pietro Zanetti hits a low pass to Mitchell Ooijer. Mitchell Ooijer takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
4.57
0-0Kuami Vahirua makes a probing pass to Carl Koné. Carl Koné deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mitchell Ooijer but the linesman indicates offside!
15.29
0-0Palermo appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
15.29
Gary Mcgovern makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Koné. Carl Koné lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Loureiro. Sebastiao Loureiro connects with a diving header but Gary Johnstone reads it well. Quality keeping!
21.08
Luis Lima flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Balli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adrian Balli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Mads Laursen gets down and covers it.
27.29
0-1Luis Lima threads the ball through to Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Fabian Natale Sgrigna. Fabian Natale Sgrigna connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.51
Carl Koné knocks the ball forward to Sebastiao Loureiro. Sebastiao Loureiro plays a one-two with Kuami Vahirua and rushes in on goal... Sebastiao Loureiro rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
Carl Koné sees Sebastiao Loureiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastiao Loureiro knocks the ball forward to Kuami Vahirua but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ancona appear unchanged since the first half. Palermo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Palermo kick off the second half!
48.18
1-1With vision, Elvis Benfari plays the ball forward to Jason Hulme. Jason Hulme controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
49.45
Pietro Zanetti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastiao Loureiro. Sebastiao Loureiro whips in a cross ball towards Pietro Zanetti. Pietro Zanetti connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Gary Johnstone is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.47
Luis Lima chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
55.11
Luis Lima surges forward with the ball. Luis Lima knocks the ball forward to Adrian Balli but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.55
Luis Lima knocks the ball forward to Fabian Natale Sgrigna. Fabian Natale Sgrigna shoots from distance but it flies wide!
61.09
Lamberto Suriano makes a simple pass to Pietro Zanetti. Pietro Zanetti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
67.53
Gary Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Kuami Vahirua controls it well on his chest. Kuami Vahirua shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
72.14
2-1Steve Stone threads the ball through to Alexander Clarke. Alexander Clarke makes a simple pass to Luis Lima. Luis Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.32
2-1Jason Hulme plays the ball forward to Kuami Vahirua. Kuami Vahirua knocks the ball forward, putting Sebastiao Loureiro through on goal. Alexander Clarke comes in with a late challenge on Sebastiao Loureiro. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
78.16
Antonio Moutinho receives the ball from a throw-in from Steve Stone. Antonio Moutinho hits a low pass to Jose E. De Sanzo. Jose E. De Sanzo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Lima. Luis Lima plays a one-two with Ricardo Faria and advances towards the goal... Luis Lima shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
79.39
Elvis Benfari knocks the ball forward to Jason Hulme. Jason Hulme deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kuami Vahirua. Kuami Vahirua shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ancona!
84.31
Gary Mcgovern sees Carl Koné in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Koné makes a probing pass to Kuami Vahirua. Kuami Vahirua knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Moutinho.
85.04
3-1Alexander Clarke comes in with a late challenge on Pietro Zanetti. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pietro Zanetti runs off the knock.
89.02
Mitchell Ooijer knocks the ball forward to Sebastiao Loureiro. Sebastiao Loureiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose E. De Sanzo.
90.00
Jose E. De Sanzo hits a low pass to Luis Lima. Luis Lima kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Adrian Balli. Adrian Balli shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.9%
39.1%
Play Area
21.7%
47.8%
30.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kuami Vahirua of Ancona |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mads Laursen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lamberto Suriano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ger Lucius (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gary Mcgovern (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Elvis Benfari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carl Koné (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jason Hulme (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Pietro Zanetti (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Sebastiao Loureiro (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Mitchell Ooijer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kuami Vahirua (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Terry Bishop (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wayne Fortune (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tiago Pinto (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gary Johnstone (GK) | 6 | |
| 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) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Luis Lima (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Adrian Balli (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ricardo Faria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Thomas Helmer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fabian Natale Sgrigna (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | David Rego (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Niels Timmer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Miguel Cabrera (MID) | 0 | |