Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Juventus Stadium where Juventus play host to Parma. A crowd of 14,603 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Juventus are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Caneira.


0.00
The whistle blows and Juventus kick off!
3.14
Artur Campos makes an attacking run forward. Artur Campos passes the ball forward but Enrico Pedone is offside!
6.10
Sjaak Bergkamp comes in with a late challenge on Nicolas Helguera. Sjaak Bergkamp is warned by the referee! Nicolas Helguera stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.14
Vinicio E. Giacobbo takes it forward alone. Vinicio E. Giacobbo shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Oscar Jr. Piacentini.
9.45
Gilles Jess takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Ian Galli rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
12.36
Gilles Jess flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Helguera who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Helguera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.05
Richard Walker sees a break and surges forward. Richard Walker flicks the ball to his team mate, Cesar Teixeira. Cesar Teixeira plays a one-two with Nicolas Helguera and rushes in on goal... Cesar Teixeira rockets a shot on goal but Oscar Jr. Piacentini is on top of it.
15.15
Marcos Santos runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marcos Santos deftly passes the ball to Mauricio Toldo, releasing him through on goal. Mauricio Toldo strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.57
Artur Campos knocks the ball forward to Enrico Pedone. Enrico Pedone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Renato Petruzzi who gathers it comfortably.
22.25
Vinicio E. Giacobbo chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Helguera. Nicolas Helguera plays a quick one-two with Ian Galli and rushes in on goal... Nicolas Helguera tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Oscar Jr. Piacentini!
24.51
Illya Yakovenko flicks a high pass forward. Gian Paolo Iannuzzi controls it well on his chest. Gian Paolo Iannuzzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Helguera. Nicolas Helguera controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
30.58
Enrico Pedone clumsily knocks into Richard Walker. Enrico Pedone is warned by the referee! Richard Walker stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.57
Richard Walker makes a probing pass to Vinicio E. Giacobbo. Vinicio E. Giacobbo hits a low pass to Ian Galli. Ian Galli cuts inside the box! Ian Galli strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Oscar Jr. Piacentini easily smothers it!
42.44
Alex McCoist passes the ball forward to Evans Tedesco. Evans Tedesco knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominique Aubanel. Dominique Aubanel skips past Francisco Pinto! Dominique Aubanel side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Renato Petruzzi manages to gather it easily.
45.00
Eoin Burbage makes a probing pass to Nicolas Helguera. With some swift thinking, Nicolas Helguera plays the ball forward to Ian Galli who has made a great run into the box. Ian Galli side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Oscar Jr. Piacentini gets down and covers it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Juventus appear unchanged since the first half. Parma also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Parma get the second half underway!
47.26
Enrico Pedone barges into Illya Yakovenko. The referee calls over Enrico Pedone again and warns him to calm down! Illya Yakovenko stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.21
Emmanuel Nwakire flicks the ball to his team mate, Artur Campos. Seeing a gap ahead, Artur Campos plays the ball forward to Enrico Pedone. Enrico Pedone shoots from long range but it is miles over!
65.09
Vinicio E. Giacobbo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Helguera. Nicolas Helguera cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Nicolas Helguera provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.48
Vinicio E. Giacobbo makes a simple pass to Cesar Teixeira. Cesar Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.33
Illya Yakovenko flicks a high pass forward. Vinicio E. Giacobbo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vinicio E. Giacobbo takes it forward alone. Vinicio E. Giacobbo plays a scrappy one-two with Nicolas Helguera and advances towards the goal... Vinicio E. Giacobbo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
77.04
Evans Tedesco knocks the ball forward to Enrico Pedone. Enrico Pedone shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Renato Petruzzi!
84.36
Emmanuel Nwakire sees Evans Tedesco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Evans Tedesco passes the ball forward to Dominique Aubanel. Dominique Aubanel whips in a cross ball towards Enrico Pedone. Enrico Pedone connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Renato Petruzzi had no chance!! Goal for Parma!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 60.8695652173913 vs 39.1304347826087
Play Area
Home team third: 24.64%, Midfield: 46.38%, Away team third: 28.99%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Jr. Piacentini of Parma

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
6
6
6. Eoin Burbage (MID)
6
8. Gilles Jess (MID)
6
9. Ian Galli (ATT)
6
9
11. Cesar Teixeira (ATT)
6

12. Stefan Pasanen (MID)
0
13. Liam Mazzi (ATT)
0

2. Alex McCoist (DEF)
6
5
6. Marcos Santos (MID)
7
7. Evans Tedesco (MID)
6
8. Artur Campos (MID)
7
9. Enrico Pedone (ATT)
8
11. Mauricio Toldo (ATT)
7

0
14. Amedeo Pecorari (ATT)
0