Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Tardini where Parma play host to Atalanta. A crowd of 20,285 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Parma are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.


0.00
Parma get the match underway!
8.15
Marc Beutler threads the ball through to Godwin Kanu. Godwin Kanu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manolo Olvera.
12.48
Clarence Testo makes a probing pass to Ray Leone. Ray Leone shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.49
Marcus Laursen surges forward with the ball. Marcus Laursen shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
21.51
Modeste Mboma knocks the ball forward to Dirk Simons. Dirk Simons goes all the way! Dirk Simons tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.05
Muzzy Özalan lofts the ball long. Logan Cook knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gionatha Malusci.
40.01
Krunoslav Suker flicks the ball to his team mate, Dirk Simons. Dirk Simons shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Serhiy Kopolovets knocks the ball forward to Ray Leone. Ray Leone knocks in a cross ball towards Godwin Kanu. Godwin Kanu connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Emanuele Di Michele.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Atalanta kick off and get the second half underway!
48.02
Clarence Testo decides to run forward with the ball. Clarence Testo whips in a cross ball towards Godwin Kanu. Godwin Kanu directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.29
John Franken clumsily knocks into Dirk Simons. The referee calls over John Franken and shows him a yellow card! Dirk Simons stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.02
Ismael Ayaz makes a probing pass to Serhiy Kopolovets. Serhiy Kopolovets surges forward with the ball. Serhiy Kopolovets knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emanuele Di Michele who gathers it comfortably.
55.05
Clarence Testo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Godwin Kanu. Godwin Kanu knocks in a cross ball towards Ray Leone. Ray Leone flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.49
Serhiy Kopolovets knocks the ball to his team mate, Ray Leone. Ray Leone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.21
Modeste Mboma decides to run forward with the ball. Modeste Mboma makes a simple pass to Dirk Simons. Dirk Simons shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Achille Locatelli manages to gather it comfortably.
75.22
Gionatha Malusci controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Beutler. Marc Beutler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Godwin Kanu. Godwin Kanu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabio Marchionni.
83.10
Marc Beutler advances with the ball. Marc Beutler whips in a cross ball towards Godwin Kanu. Godwin Kanu powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.56
Clarence Testo passes the ball forward to Godwin Kanu. Godwin Kanu shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Emanuele Di Michele easily smothers it!
90.00
Serhiy Kopolovets threads the ball through to Ebi Gadocha. Ebi Gadocha sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Godwin Kanu of Parma

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 63.3333333333333 vs 36.6666666666667
Play Area
Home team third: 23.33%, Midfield: 46.67%, Away team third: 30.00%

Scorers