Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at La Favorita where Palermo play host to Napoli. A crowd of 16,109 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Palermo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Palermo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Napoli kick off the first half!
2.58
0-0Palermo are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Napoli's defence.
3.46
0-1Andy Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Nondier Gallardo. Nondier Gallardo whips in a cross ball towards Stephan Ritter. Stephan Ritter is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Alessandro Di Giuliantonio has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.01
0-1Andy Simonsen hacks Giampiero Mignani from behind! The referee calls over Andy Simonsen and warns him to calm down! Giampiero Mignani runs off the knock.
8.39
0-1Tomas Tacchini takes it forward alone. Tomas Tacchini shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.06
0-1Diego Di Bari makes a probing pass to Arnauld Parlato. Arnauld Parlato knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Salvetti. Alberto Salvetti flicks the ball with his head but somehow Mauricio Lotti manages to keep it out.
10.47
0-1Ivan Giampieretti clumsily knocks into Stephan Ritter. Ivan Giampieretti is shown the yellow card! Stephan Ritter stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.42
Dino Bandieri comes in with a late challenge on Arnauld Parlato. Dino Bandieri is given a warning by the referee! Arnauld Parlato stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.42
0-1Dino Bandieri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philipp Zaussinger. Philipp Zaussinger makes a probing pass to Nondier Gallardo. Nondier Gallardo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Medina.
32.40
Julian Medina brings the ball forward. Julian Medina knocks the ball forward to Arnauld Parlato. Arnauld Parlato knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darrell Lassiter.
33.45
Nelson Jones chips the ball to his team mate, Stephan Ritter. Stephan Ritter finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
34.54
Diego Di Bari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Salvetti. Alberto Salvetti shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.29
Giampiero Mignani passes the ball forward to Alberto Salvetti. Alberto Salvetti plays a perfect one-two with Arnauld Parlato and rushes in on goal... Alberto Salvetti cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Mauricio Lotti!
38.56
Diego Di Bari surges forward with the ball. Diego Di Bari whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Salvetti. Alberto Salvetti flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Mauricio Lotti had no chance!! Goal for Palermo!
45.00
Giampiero Mignani passes the ball forward to Arnauld Parlato. Arnauld Parlato knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Lotti who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Palermo kick off!
47.11
Julian Medina chips the ball to his team mate, Philipe Larrieu. Philipe Larrieu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Parlato. Arnauld Parlato knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Lotti who gathers it comfortably.
48.35
Alex Cottini threads the ball through to Nelson Jones. Nelson Jones surges forward with the ball. Nelson Jones shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.57
Nelson Jones threads the ball through to Stephan Ritter. Stephan Ritter lofts in a cross ball towards Nondier Gallardo. Nondier Gallardo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alessandro Di Giuliantonio easily picks it out of the air!
60.43
Nelson Jones makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nondier Gallardo. Nondier Gallardo shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.08
Diego Di Bari makes a simple pass to Alberto Salvetti. Alberto Salvetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.06
Dino Bandieri threads the ball through to Andy Simonsen. Andy Simonsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nondier Gallardo. Nondier Gallardo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
71.19
Darrell Lassiter chips the ball to his team mate, Tomas Tacchini. Tomas Tacchini kicks a strong pass forward to Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese knocks in a cross ball towards Nondier Gallardo. Nondier Gallardo powers a header at goal. Alessandro Di Giuliantonio is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
79.32
Nelson Jones flicks the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Milanese. Datti Mohamed Milanese knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.48
Giampiero Mignani flicks the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Parlato. Arnauld Parlato knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dino Bandieri.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
23.7%
48.7%
27.6%
Scorers