Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Tardini where Parma play host to Venezia. A crowd of 18,789 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Parma are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Venezia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Parma are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Venezia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Venezia get the match underway!
4.32
1-0Garry Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Alex Brady. Alex Brady passes the ball forward to Paul Fowler. Paul Fowler goes all the way! Paul Fowler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.38
1-0Duncan Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Ottavio Narciso. Ottavio Narciso knocks the ball forward to Helder Faria. Helder Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rocco R. Bondi who gathers it comfortably.
24.31
1-0Cliff Arts catches Nunzio Marchegiani on the ankles. Cliff Arts is given a warning by the referee! Nunzio Marchegiani stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.16
1-0Leonardo Cupi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nunzio Marchegiani. Nunzio Marchegiani threads the ball through to Alessandro Pianu. Alessandro Pianu shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
28.37
Zerbini Macellari kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Scarpi. Manuel Scarpi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.35
Tonino Ambrosetti passes the ball forward to Alessandro Pianu. Alessandro Pianu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.55
Matteo Rimondini sees space and advances. Matteo Rimondini shoots from distance but it is miles over!
36.05
Alex Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Fowler. Paul Fowler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giuseppe Zanoncelli.
39.08
1-0Nunzio Marchegiani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Scarpi. Manuel Scarpi whips in a cross ball towards Alessandro Pianu. Alessandro Pianu flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Eric Ditewig.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Parma start the second half!
51.41
Nunzio Marchegiani makes a simple pass to Alessandro Pianu. Alessandro Pianu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
60.53
Garry Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matteo Rimondini. Matteo Rimondini flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Fowler. Paul Fowler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.54
Gabriele Mazzoli makes a beautiful solo run. Gabriele Mazzoli advances with the ball. Gabriele Mazzoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.35
Stefano Nista knocks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Pianu. Alessandro Pianu goes all the way! Alessandro Pianu shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Eric Ditewig easily smothers it!
84.16
Gabriele Mazzoli chips the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Narciso. Ottavio Narciso flicks the ball to his team mate, Helder Faria. Helder Faria shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Rocco R. Bondi manages to gather it comfortably.
87.30
Cliff Arts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ottavio Narciso. Ottavio Narciso knocks the ball forward to Helder Faria. Helder Faria finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Rocco R. Bondi!
90.00
Alex Brady advances with the ball. Alex Brady flicks the ball to his team mate, Helder Faria. Helder Faria takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Rocco R. Bondi easily smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
28.8%
49.3%
21.9%
Scorers