Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at La Favorita where Palermo play host to AC Milan. A crowd of 20,911 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Palermo and AC Milan are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Caneira.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Palermo and AC Milan are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Caneira.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AC Milan get the match underway!
2.58
0-0Franceco Abbruscato hits a low pass to Manfred Gschweidl. Manfred Gschweidl controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. AC Milan are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
4.34
0-0Des Beagrie threads a neat ball through to Erwin Van Dijk. Erwin Van Dijk shoots from long range but is denied by Guy Sullivan. Excellent save.
6.13
With some swift thinking, Hakan Türkyilmaz plays the ball forward to Erwin Van Dijk. Erwin Van Dijk shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
9.47
Franceco Abbruscato threads a neat ball through to Giovanni M. Di Napoli. Giovanni M. Di Napoli knocks in a cross ball towards Manfred Gschweidl. Manfred Gschweidl makes a deft header but it rises well off target!
10.25
Fritz Zitelli flicks a high pass forward to Hakan Türkyilmaz who brings the ball under control. Hakan Türkyilmaz makes a beautiful solo run. Hakan Türkyilmaz whips in a cross ball towards Giovanni M. Di Napoli. Giovanni M. Di Napoli gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but slams it into the crowd!
12.07
1-0Giulliano Lurling flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Martinelli comfortably collects the pass. Alberto Martinelli plays a one-two with Colin Hansen and rushes in on goal... Alberto Martinelli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Palermo!
15.19
1-0Hakan Türkyilmaz kicks a strong pass forward to Erwin Van Dijk. Erwin Van Dijk cuts inside the box! Erwin Van Dijk side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Egutu West. Excellent block.
16.47
Giulliano Lurling deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Martinelli. Alberto Martinelli shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
20.22
Giulliano Lurling threads a neat ball through to Alberto Martinelli. Alberto Martinelli runs straight at the defence! Alberto Martinelli shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Houssin Sinouh!
21.44
1-0Franceco Abbruscato threads a neat ball through to Giovanni M. Di Napoli. Giovanni M. Di Napoli puts a great ball through. Erwin Van Dijk runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
28.38
Des Beagrie flicks a high pass forward. Erwin Van Dijk holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Erwin Van Dijk shoots from distance but is denied by Guy Sullivan. Excellent save.
30.02
1-0Des Beagrie catches John Wright on the ankles. The referee calls over Des Beagrie and warns him to calm down! John Wright gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.19
John Wright flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hansen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Hansen plays a one-two with Wilfred Stam and rushes in on goal... Colin Hansen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Colin Hansen scores for Palermo!!
36.51
2-0John Wright comes in with a late challenge on Franceco Abbruscato. The referee warns John Wright to calm down! Franceco Abbruscato stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.11
Oleg Lineker chips the ball to his team mate, Wilfred Stam. Wilfred Stam shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.23
Giulliano Lurling makes a probing pass to Alberto Martinelli. Alberto Martinelli plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Hansen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alberto Martinelli tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alberto Martinelli!
45.00
Tonci Seric flicks a high ball forward to Alec Davidson who takes it down. Alec Davidson makes a probing pass to Manfred Gschweidl. Manfred Gschweidl finds some space and shoots from distance. Guy Sullivan gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Palermo appear unchanged since the first half. AC Milan also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Palermo kick off the second half!
49.02
3-0Des Beagrie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Erwin Van Dijk. Erwin Van Dijk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Morrison.
54.53
Matt Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson threads the ball through to Erwin Van Dijk. Erwin Van Dijk plays a quick one-two with Manfred Gschweidl and rushes in on goal... Erwin Van Dijk shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Erwin Van Dijk!
57.09
Seeing a gap ahead, Gary Morrison plays the ball forward to Leonardo Delgado. Leonardo Delgado makes an attacking run forward. Leonardo Delgado controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Colin Hansen through on goal. Colin Hansen takes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.50
3-1Palermo have made 2 substitutions with Steve Grant replacing Leonardo Delgado and Peter Venus replacing Wilfred Stam .AC Milan have made 3 substitutions with Pier G. Soligo replacing Matt Greig, Andy Gallacher replacing Alec Davidson and Mervin Ljungberg replacing Erwin Van Dijk .
61.56
John Wright makes a probing pass to Alberto Martinelli. Alberto Martinelli shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
65.08
Tonci Seric flicks a high pass forward to Andy Gallacher who brings the ball under control. Andy Gallacher sees a break and surges forward. Andy Gallacher skips past Robbie Moffat! Some silky footwork from Andy Gallacher provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Guy Sullivan gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
66.59
Fritz Zitelli takes a quick throw-in. Tonci Seric passes the ball forward to Des Beagrie. Des Beagrie threads the ball through to Giovanni M. Di Napoli. Giovanni M. Di Napoli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manfred Gschweidl but the linesman indicates offside!
69.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Robbie Moffat plays the ball forward to Steve Grant. Steve Grant flicks a high pass forward. Peter Venus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Venus finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Houssin Sinouh.
70.06
3-1It's a corner kick. Oleg Lineker kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Tonci Seric reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
71.50
John Wright flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Martinelli who takes it down. Alberto Martinelli lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.13
Des Beagrie threads a neat ball through to Giovanni M. Di Napoli. Giovanni M. Di Napoli knocks in a cross ball towards Mervin Ljungberg. Mervin Ljungberg outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
79.49
John Wright changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. John Wright whips in a cross ball towards Peter Venus. Peter Venus whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
85.52
Andy Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Manfred Gschweidl holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manfred Gschweidl threads the ball through to Mervin Ljungberg but he's offside!
87.01
Pier G. Soligo drives a long ball upfield. Giovanni M. Di Napoli shoots from long range. Guy Sullivan gets down and covers it.
89.01
Oleg Lineker chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Martinelli. Alberto Martinelli kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Hansen but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Andy Gallacher kicks a strong pass forward to Mervin Ljungberg. Mervin Ljungberg knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Manfred Gschweidl is offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Alberto Martinelli 12, 40 Colin Hansen 32, 72 Peter Venus 79 | Erwin Van Dijk 55 Mervin Ljungberg 75 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Guy Sullivan (GK)
7
2. Robbie Moffat (DEF)
6
3. Gary Morrison (DEF)
6
4. Egutu West (DEF)
6
5. Oleg Lineker (MID)
6
6. Giulliano Lurling (MID)
6
7. Leonardo Delgado (MID)
6
8. John Wright (MID)
7
9. Colin Hansen (ATT)
9
10. Alberto Martinelli (ATT)
9
11. Wilfred Stam (ATT)
6
12. Ross Willis (MID)
0
13. Steve Grant (MID)
6
14. Peter Venus (ATT)
7
1. Houssin Sinouh (GK)
6
2. Fritz Zitelli (DEF)
6
3. Tonci Seric (DEF)
6
4. Matt Greig (DEF)
6
5. Franceco Abbruscato (MID)
6
6. Des Beagrie (MID)
6
7. Alec Davidson (MID)
6
8. Hakan Türkyilmaz (MID)
6
9. Manfred Gschweidl (ATT)
6
10. Erwin Van Dijk (ATT)
8
11. Giovanni M. Di Napoli (ATT)
6
12. Pier G. Soligo (DEF)
6
13. Andy Gallacher (MID)
7
14. Mervin Ljungberg (ATT)
7