Match Report


Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace     SalernitanaSalernitana
Richard DeaneRichard Deane Computer Player Computer Player
Leonardo CabreraL. Cabrera65
G
1
G
64Sebastiano MicilloS. Micillo
Leon McleodL. Mcleod46
G
2
D
65Ruel DefoeR. Defoe
Nwankwo DrakeN. Drake69
D
3
D
60Callum YoungC. Young
Houssin AmzineH. Amzine69
D
4
D
58Paolo MartuscielloP. Martusciello
Daniel UribeD. Uribe68
D
5
D
55Matt PhilipsM. Philips
Dries RoyD. Roy68
M
6
D
55Rodolfo PiovaniR. Piovani
Tim ClaphamT. Clapham63
M
7
M
80Ernesto HerreraE. Herrera
Graham BarmbyG. Barmby70
M
captain8
M
70Ezio IannuzziE. Iannuzzi
Roland MagliaR. Maglia70
A
9
A
67Morris WatsonM. Watson
Craig RankinC. Rankin72
A
10captain
A
65Antonio RibeiroA. Ribeiro
Neil LjungbergN. Ljungberg58
A
11
A
64Colin NaysmithC. Naysmith
 
Riccardo AlbinoR. Albino70
A
12
A
63Mauro GissiM. Gissi
Lester TierneyL. Tierney75
M
13
A
60Stefano BellottoS. Bellotto
Greg ShearerG. Shearer68
D
14
G
60Leonardo PenaL. Pena

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play Salernitana in this friendly game. A crowd of 13,872 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Salernitana appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.


0.00
Crystal Palace kick off the first half!
2.23
Ezio Iannuzzi chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Ribeiro. Antonio Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
6.08
Leon Mcleod flicks a high ball forward to Graham Barmby who takes it down. Graham Barmby flicks a high pass forward. Craig Rankin controls it well on his chest. Craig Rankin whips in a cross ball towards Roland Maglia. Roland Maglia beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
20.37
Rodolfo Piovani chips the ball to his team mate, Morris Watson. Morris Watson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.45
Callum Young threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Herrera. With vision, Ernesto Herrera plays the ball forward to Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith plays a quick one-two with Morris Watson and rushes in on goal... Colin Naysmith muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Colin Naysmith!
27.26
Ernesto Herrera chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Leonardo Cabrera with no chance!! Goal for Salernitana!
30.50
Callum Young passes the ball forward to Ezio Iannuzzi. Ezio Iannuzzi sees Morris Watson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morris Watson knocks in a cross ball towards Ezio Iannuzzi. Ezio Iannuzzi heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Leonardo Cabrera!
32.17
Rodolfo Piovani flicks a high pass forward to Ernesto Herrera who brings the ball under control. Ernesto Herrera threads a neat ball through to Antonio Ribeiro. Antonio Ribeiro plays a quick one-two with Colin Naysmith and rushes in on goal... Antonio Ribeiro shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
36.35
Ezio Iannuzzi sees space and advances. Ezio Iannuzzi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.09
Graham Barmby sees Roland Maglia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roland Maglia knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Young.
42.19
Ruel Defoe makes a simple pass to Paolo Martusciello. Paolo Martusciello threads a neat ball through to Morris Watson. Morris Watson whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Herrera. Ernesto Herrera makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
44.48
Nwankwo Drake chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Clapham. Tim Clapham kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Ljungberg. Neil Ljungberg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruel Defoe.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Salernitana kick off the second half!
47.28
Ezio Iannuzzi barges into Tim Clapham. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tim Clapham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.41
Dries Roy knocks the ball forward to Craig Rankin. Craig Rankin whips in a cross ball towards Neil Ljungberg. Neil Ljungberg finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.25
Ezio Iannuzzi threads the ball through to Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Herrera. With a superhuman jump, Ernesto Herrera connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Leonardo Cabrera.
54.29
It's a corner kick. Ernesto Herrera loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Neil Ljungberg reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
59.14
Daniel Uribe passes the ball forward to Houssin Amzine. Houssin Amzine runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Houssin Amzine shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
60.36
Crystal Palace have made 3 substitutions with Riccardo Albino replacing Craig Rankin, Greg Shearer replacing Nwankwo Drake and Lester Tierney replacing Daniel Uribe .
61.40
Ezio Iannuzzi comes in with a late challenge on Riccardo Albino. Ezio Iannuzzi is warned by the referee! Riccardo Albino runs off the knock.
71.17
Graham Barmby flicks the ball to his team mate, Riccardo Albino. Riccardo Albino knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Ljungberg. Neil Ljungberg makes a looping header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.32
Crystal Palace appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
79.38
Houssin Amzine deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Barmby. Graham Barmby kicks a strong pass forward to Roland Maglia. Roland Maglia lofts in a cross ball towards Riccardo Albino. Riccardo Albino jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Riccardo Albino scores for Crystal Palace!!
83.12
Roland Maglia clumsily knocks into Callum Young. Roland Maglia is warned by the referee! Callum Young runs off the knock.
87.21
Greg Shearer flicks the ball to his team mate, Riccardo Albino. Riccardo Albino knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Ljungberg. Neil Ljungberg finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Crystal Palace

Salernitana
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
31.9%
40.6%
27.5%

Scorers
Roland Maglia 6
Riccardo Albino 79
Neil Ljungberg 87
Colin Naysmith 21, 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin Naysmith of Salernitana

Match Ratings
1.Leonardo Cabrera (GK)
7
2.Leon Mcleod (GK)
6
3.Nwankwo Drake (DEF)
6
4.Houssin Amzine (DEF)
7
5.Daniel Uribe (DEF)
6
6.Dries Roy (MID)
6
7.Tim Clapham (MID)
6
8.Graham Barmby (MID)
7
9.Roland Maglia (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Craig Rankin (ATT)
7
11.Neil Ljungberg (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Riccardo Albino (ATT)goal scored
8
13.Lester Tierney (MID)
6
14.Greg Shearer (DEF)
6

1.Sebastiano Micillo (GK)
6
2.Ruel Defoe (DEF)
6
3.Callum Young (DEF)
6
4.Paolo Martusciello (DEF)
6
5.Matt Philips (DEF)
6
6.Rodolfo Piovani (DEF)
6
7.Ernesto Herrera (MID)
7
8.Ezio Iannuzzi (MID)yellow card
6
9.Morris Watson (ATT)
6
10.Antonio Ribeiro (ATT)
6
11.Colin Naysmith (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Mauro Gissi (ATT)
0
13.Stefano Bellotto (ATT)
0
14.Leonardo Pena (GK)
0