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RESULTS Serie A Week 33 - Thirty Third Round Match "Sicilian Derby" PALERMO 1 - 0 CATANIA Goal by Fabrizio Miccoli
By Anna Italia
Palermo Win the Sicilian Derby thanks to Fabrizio Miccoli
Palermo and Catania have played the "Derby Siciliano" 7 times in the Serie A.
This is the 3rd victory for Palermo and the other 4 matches ended in a draw.
65' Mark Bresciano out, Edison Cavani in 71' Gionatha Spinesi out, Jorge Martinez in
78' Juan Vargas out, Davide Baiocco in
Things did not start well for the SICILIAN DERBY. Palermo goalkeeper Alberto Fontana injured himself just minutes before the match and had to be replaced by the second goalkeeper Federico Agliardi. Fontana wanted to play so much this Sicilian Derby that it is really heartbreaking to see him missed it.
Take a look at this photo from ANSA of Palermo fans at the Renzo Barbera Stadium. It's a match for the honor guys!
Referee Paolo Dondarini whistles the beginning of the match.... we are heading for an interesting DERBY SICILIANO.
Palermo players are putting a brave face despite the big blow of missing their main goalkeeper.
Right in the 7th minute, Palermo midfielder Giovanni Tedesco sends a headed pass to forward Amauri who shoots from outside the box but MISSED THE TARGET. It's the first signals that Palermo means business and that they really want to win this Sicilian Derby.
In the 14th minute, another chance for Palermo! Midfielder Mark Bresciano with another headed pass to midfielder Fabio Caserta who shoots from the center of the box and misses the target to the right. Mamma mia! This is the second clear chance to open the score.
Catania better wakes up because Palermo is taking control of the match.
Hello, just what I was saying. Finally, Catania is waking up!!! In the 19th minute, Catania forward Gionatha Spinesi sends an assist to Marco Biagianti shooting from the center of the box and guess what guys... helllo, he shoots the ball too high!!!!!
Immediately, Palermo counterattacks...
In the 20th minute, an assist by Catania midfielder Giacomo Tedesco falling in the feet of Gionatha Spinesi shoots from the center of the box only to be blocked.
In the 24th minute, wowwww! what a wasted chance for Palermo! Mamma mia! Fabio Caserta sends an assist to Mark Bresciano who shoots from outside the box only to be saved!!!!!!!!
Following the corner, with an assist from midfielder Juan Vargas to defender Christian Terlizzi heads from the center of the box and for his bad luck the ball goes too high! Madonna! Guys, Catania has been pressing hard in a lapse of 5 minutes! They might surprise Palermo, unless Palermo takes control of the ball again.
In the 32nd minute, Palermo reacts and midfielder Bosko Jankovic sends an assist to midfielder Giovanni Tedesco who heads from the center of the box and missed the target!!!
I am getting mad. I expected more from this Sicilian Derby! No goals yet??????
In the 33rd minute, Mark Bresciano sends an assist to Palermo forward Amauri who heads from the center of the box to the top center of the net and is SAVED!
In the 42nd minute, Catania midfielder Mariano Izco concedes a corner. Palermo midfielder Giovanni Tedesco shoots from outside the box and sends the ball too high!
Well, my friends, first half ends 0-0. I must say, it has been a boring first half!!!!
I hope the second half starts with some changes and a different attitude from both teams.
Oh no... second half starts and I don't see any changes.
In the 49th minute, Giacomo Tedesco sends an assist to forward Gionatha Spinesi heading from the center of the box and is saved!!!!!
In the 51st minute, Palermo defender Andrea Barzaqli commits a foul and Referee Paolo Dondarini gives him a YELLOW CARD. It means he will miss the next match against Fiorentina!!! Oh oh...... this is a great loss for Palermo.
Now, the match is delay because Catania midfielder Marco Biagianti is injured. Oh... it seems there is nothing serious... match is back...
In the 52nd minute, Catania again!!! I am telling you guys, it seems CATANIA IS THE ONE BELIEVING in the miracle to win this SICILIAN DERBY! Juan Vargas shoots from outside the box but it is blocked!
Palermo fans are upset and whistling his team! Wow... hey, I don't blame them. I am even mad with this match! I expected more.
Now, a good news! In the 53rd minute, it seems Palermo coach Stefano Colantuono listened to me and is bringing forward Fabrizio Miccoli!!!!!! hip hip hurrah!!!! I hope Miccoli scores! Miccoli in, Giovanni Tedesco out.
Fans welcome Miccoli with an applause and thanks Tedesco too.
In the 56th minute, there you go.... Palermo midfielder sends an assist to Forward Fabrizio Miccoli who shoots form the center of the box sending the ball to the left but missed the target!!!
In the 58th minute, oh no! Referee Paolo Dondarini shows a YELLOW CARD to Palermo midfielder Giulio Migliaccio for a foul!!!!
In the 59th minute, Catania Giacomo Tedesco sends an assist to forward Gionatha Spinesi who shoots from outside the box and is blocked. Hey, at least Catania is showing some entertaining moves.... I think either Palermo change attitude or Catania will surprise them.
In the 63rd minute, Catania defender Rocco Sabato sends an assist to midfielder Giacomo Tedesco who shoots from outside the box and sends the ball way too high!!!!! Come on. guys,,, I just want a goal from any of the teams.....
Oh my .... substitutions from both teams at the same moment.... let me catch up guys...
In the 65th minute, Catania coach Walter Zenga substitutes Marco Biagianti and brings Giuseppe Mascara.
Good, this is a great move....
In the 65th minute, Palermo coach Stefano Colantuono brings Edison Cavani and Mark Bresciano is out.
In the 68th minute, Palermo midfielder Bosko Jankovic missed the target when shooting from outside the box sending the ball too high!!!!!
Come on..... this is not what we were expecting from this SICILIAN DERBY. A draw only benefits CATANIA.
In the 71st minute, another substitution. Catania coach Walter Zenga brings Jorge Martinez and Gionatha Spinesi is out.
In the 73rd minute, Palermo defender Cristian Zaccardo sends an assist to midfielder Bosko Jankovic who shoots from the right side of the box and is saved !!!!! I can't believe it guys,,, no goals yet!!!!!
15 more minutes and the match will be over!
In the 75th minute, Palermo forward Fabrizio Miccoli sends an assist to Giulio Migliaccio who heads from the center of the box missing the target!!!! I'm telling you guys.... this is not a good derby.... I agree with Palermo fans at the Renzo Barbera Stadium who are mad with the team!
In the 78th minute, Federico Balzaretti sends an assist to Edison Cavani who shoots from outside the box and it's blocked!!!!! Oh my gosh!!!! I just want one goal ... come on... any of the team....
In the 78th minute, Catania Coach Walter Zenga makes his last substitution. Juan Vargas out, Davide Baiocco in.
In the 83rd minute, Fabrizio Miccoli wins a free kick and Catania midfielder Mark Edusei gets a YELLOW CARD from Referee Paolo Dondarini.
Say what!!!! FINALLY!!!!!!! In the 84th mintue, FABRIZIO MICCOLI shoots from outside the box to the very bottom right corner from a direct free kick and blast Catania goalkeeper Polito!!!!!!
I knew it!!!!! MICCOLI was the one!!!!!! HIP HIP HURRAH!!!!!!! FORZA MICCOLI!!! Guys, the Renzo Barbera explodes and acclaim MICCOLI for delivering them the victory!
PALERMO 1 - 0 CATANIA
In the 85th minute, Referee Paolo Dondarini gives a YELLOW CARD to Miccoli ... gee.. he removed his shirt! Oh well... the guy is happy and celebrating... AND SO DO I!!!!!
Referee paolo Dondarini signals 5 minutes stoppage time!
In the 94th minute, Palermo another chance to score. Fabio Caserta sends an assist to Fabrizio Miccoli who shoots form the left side of the box but missed the target!... Oh well... match is almost over....
It's over! Referee Paolo Dondarini whistles the end of the match!!!!! PALERMO win the derby for the 3rd time! Catania failed to win the derby. The Sicilian Derby statistics in the Serie A finishes with 7 matches between Palermo - Catania, with 3 victories for Palermo and 4 draws. Until next time my friends!!!!!
I am glad FABRIZIO MICCOLI did no disappoint me! HIP HIP HURRAH!!!!!! Forza Miccoli!
LINEUPS
PALERMO (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Federico Agliardi
Defenders: 2 Zaccardo, 77 Rinaudo, 43 Barzagli, 42 Balzaretti;
Midfielders: 4 Tedesco, 8 Migliaccio; 17 Jankovic, 23 Bresciano, 20 Caserta;
Forwards: Amauri
Substitutes: 88 Ujkani, 7 Cavani, 10 Miccoli, 14 Guana, 21 Biava, 22 Di Matteo, 53 Cossentino.
Coach: Stefano Colantuono
CATANIA (4-1-4-1)
Goalkeeper: Polito
Defenders: 2 Sardo, 23 Terlizzi, 6 Stovini, 3 Sabato;
Midfielders: 8 Edusei; 13 Izco, 19 Tedesco, 27 Biagianti, 7 Vargas;
Forwards: Gionatha Spinesi
Substitutes: 18 Rossi, 5 Silvestre, 10 Mascara, 17 Baiocco, 21 Silvestri, 22 Alvarez, 25 Martinez.
Coach: Walter Zenga
Booked:
Scorers: Fabrizio Miccoli
Palermo Win the Sicilian Derby thanks to Fabrizio Miccoli
Palermo and Catania have played the "Derby Siciliano" 7 times in the Serie A.
This is the 3rd victory for Palermo and the other 4 matches ended in a draw.
PALERMO 1 - 0 CATANIA 
84' Fabrizio Miccoli
65' Mark Bresciano out, Edison Cavani in 71' Gionatha Spinesi out, Jorge Martinez in
78' Juan Vargas out, Davide Baiocco in
Things did not start well for the SICILIAN DERBY. Palermo goalkeeper Alberto Fontana injured himself just minutes before the match and had to be replaced by the second goalkeeper Federico Agliardi. Fontana wanted to play so much this Sicilian Derby that it is really heartbreaking to see him missed it. Take a look at this photo from ANSA of Palermo fans at the Renzo Barbera Stadium. It's a match for the honor guys!
Referee Paolo Dondarini whistles the beginning of the match.... we are heading for an interesting DERBY SICILIANO. Palermo players are putting a brave face despite the big blow of missing their main goalkeeper.
Right in the 7th minute, Palermo midfielder Giovanni Tedesco sends a headed pass to forward Amauri who shoots from outside the box but MISSED THE TARGET. It's the first signals that Palermo means business and that they really want to win this Sicilian Derby.
In the 14th minute, another chance for Palermo! Midfielder Mark Bresciano with another headed pass to midfielder Fabio Caserta who shoots from the center of the box and misses the target to the right. Mamma mia! This is the second clear chance to open the score.
Catania better wakes up because Palermo is taking control of the match.
Hello, just what I was saying. Finally, Catania is waking up!!! In the 19th minute, Catania forward Gionatha Spinesi sends an assist to Marco Biagianti shooting from the center of the box and guess what guys... helllo, he shoots the ball too high!!!!!
Immediately, Palermo counterattacks...
In the 20th minute, an assist by Catania midfielder Giacomo Tedesco falling in the feet of Gionatha Spinesi shoots from the center of the box only to be blocked.
In the 24th minute, wowwww! what a wasted chance for Palermo! Mamma mia! Fabio Caserta sends an assist to Mark Bresciano who shoots from outside the box only to be saved!!!!!!!!
- In the 27th minute, Catania starts believing in the miracle to win for the first time the Sicilian Derby! Midfielder Mariano Izco sends an assist to midfielder Marco Biagianti who shoos from the right side of the box... and guess what my friends.... only to be blocked! Though, Catania is pressing more...
Following the corner, with an assist from midfielder Juan Vargas to defender Christian Terlizzi heads from the center of the box and for his bad luck the ball goes too high! Madonna! Guys, Catania has been pressing hard in a lapse of 5 minutes! They might surprise Palermo, unless Palermo takes control of the ball again.
In the 32nd minute, Palermo reacts and midfielder Bosko Jankovic sends an assist to midfielder Giovanni Tedesco who heads from the center of the box and missed the target!!!
I am getting mad. I expected more from this Sicilian Derby! No goals yet??????
In the 33rd minute, Mark Bresciano sends an assist to Palermo forward Amauri who heads from the center of the box to the top center of the net and is SAVED!
- In the 39th minute, Catania defender Gennaro Sardo commits a foul and Amauri wins a free kick on the left wing.
Nothing happens... uffa... I am not liking this first half at all. Maybe Palermo coach Stefano Colantuno should bring forward Fabrizio Miccoli. At least, he makes it more exciting with his crazy runs and motivation.
In the 42nd minute, Catania midfielder Mariano Izco concedes a corner. Palermo midfielder Giovanni Tedesco shoots from outside the box and sends the ball too high!
Well, my friends, first half ends 0-0. I must say, it has been a boring first half!!!!
I hope the second half starts with some changes and a different attitude from both teams.
Oh no... second half starts and I don't see any changes.
In the 49th minute, Giacomo Tedesco sends an assist to forward Gionatha Spinesi heading from the center of the box and is saved!!!!!
In the 51st minute, Palermo defender Andrea Barzaqli commits a foul and Referee Paolo Dondarini gives him a YELLOW CARD. It means he will miss the next match against Fiorentina!!! Oh oh...... this is a great loss for Palermo.
Now, the match is delay because Catania midfielder Marco Biagianti is injured. Oh... it seems there is nothing serious... match is back...
In the 52nd minute, Catania again!!! I am telling you guys, it seems CATANIA IS THE ONE BELIEVING in the miracle to win this SICILIAN DERBY! Juan Vargas shoots from outside the box but it is blocked!
Palermo fans are upset and whistling his team! Wow... hey, I don't blame them. I am even mad with this match! I expected more.
Now, a good news! In the 53rd minute, it seems Palermo coach Stefano Colantuono listened to me and is bringing forward Fabrizio Miccoli!!!!!! hip hip hurrah!!!! I hope Miccoli scores! Miccoli in, Giovanni Tedesco out.
Fans welcome Miccoli with an applause and thanks Tedesco too.
In the 56th minute, there you go.... Palermo midfielder sends an assist to Forward Fabrizio Miccoli who shoots form the center of the box sending the ball to the left but missed the target!!!
In the 58th minute, oh no! Referee Paolo Dondarini shows a YELLOW CARD to Palermo midfielder Giulio Migliaccio for a foul!!!!
In the 59th minute, Catania Giacomo Tedesco sends an assist to forward Gionatha Spinesi who shoots from outside the box and is blocked. Hey, at least Catania is showing some entertaining moves.... I think either Palermo change attitude or Catania will surprise them.
In the 63rd minute, Catania defender Rocco Sabato sends an assist to midfielder Giacomo Tedesco who shoots from outside the box and sends the ball way too high!!!!! Come on. guys,,, I just want a goal from any of the teams.....
Oh my .... substitutions from both teams at the same moment.... let me catch up guys...
In the 65th minute, Catania coach Walter Zenga substitutes Marco Biagianti and brings Giuseppe Mascara.
Good, this is a great move....
In the 65th minute, Palermo coach Stefano Colantuono brings Edison Cavani and Mark Bresciano is out.
In the 68th minute, Palermo midfielder Bosko Jankovic missed the target when shooting from outside the box sending the ball too high!!!!!
Come on..... this is not what we were expecting from this SICILIAN DERBY. A draw only benefits CATANIA.
In the 71st minute, another substitution. Catania coach Walter Zenga brings Jorge Martinez and Gionatha Spinesi is out.
In the 73rd minute, Palermo defender Cristian Zaccardo sends an assist to midfielder Bosko Jankovic who shoots from the right side of the box and is saved !!!!! I can't believe it guys,,, no goals yet!!!!!
15 more minutes and the match will be over!
In the 75th minute, Palermo forward Fabrizio Miccoli sends an assist to Giulio Migliaccio who heads from the center of the box missing the target!!!! I'm telling you guys.... this is not a good derby.... I agree with Palermo fans at the Renzo Barbera Stadium who are mad with the team!
In the 78th minute, Federico Balzaretti sends an assist to Edison Cavani who shoots from outside the box and it's blocked!!!!! Oh my gosh!!!! I just want one goal ... come on... any of the team....
In the 78th minute, Catania Coach Walter Zenga makes his last substitution. Juan Vargas out, Davide Baiocco in.
In the 83rd minute, Fabrizio Miccoli wins a free kick and Catania midfielder Mark Edusei gets a YELLOW CARD from Referee Paolo Dondarini.
Say what!!!! FINALLY!!!!!!! In the 84th mintue, FABRIZIO MICCOLI shoots from outside the box to the very bottom right corner from a direct free kick and blast Catania goalkeeper Polito!!!!!!
I knew it!!!!! MICCOLI was the one!!!!!! HIP HIP HURRAH!!!!!!! FORZA MICCOLI!!! Guys, the Renzo Barbera explodes and acclaim MICCOLI for delivering them the victory!
PALERMO 1 - 0 CATANIA
In the 85th minute, Referee Paolo Dondarini gives a YELLOW CARD to Miccoli ... gee.. he removed his shirt! Oh well... the guy is happy and celebrating... AND SO DO I!!!!!
- In the 89th minute, Palermo Defender Leandro Rinaudo concedes a corner.... nothing happens....
Referee paolo Dondarini signals 5 minutes stoppage time!
In the 94th minute, Palermo another chance to score. Fabio Caserta sends an assist to Fabrizio Miccoli who shoots form the left side of the box but missed the target!... Oh well... match is almost over....
It's over! Referee Paolo Dondarini whistles the end of the match!!!!! PALERMO win the derby for the 3rd time! Catania failed to win the derby. The Sicilian Derby statistics in the Serie A finishes with 7 matches between Palermo - Catania, with 3 victories for Palermo and 4 draws. Until next time my friends!!!!!
I am glad FABRIZIO MICCOLI did no disappoint me! HIP HIP HURRAH!!!!!! Forza Miccoli!
| Italian Serie A Week 33 - Italian Serie A
Tim 2007 - 2008 Thirty Third Round Matchday 33 PALERMO 1 - 0 CATANIA Saturday, April 12, 2008  Renzo BarberaStadium9:00 a.m. USA Pacific time Referee: Paolo Dondarini (Modena) Assistants: Walter Giachero, Fabio Comito Fourth Official: Paolo Valeri (Roma) | |||
| PALERMO |
CATANIA | ||
| 10(2) |
Shots (on Goal) | 13(1) | |
| 1 |
Goals | 0 | |
| 16 |
Fouls | 17 | |
| 3 |
Corner Kicks | 2 | |
| 0 |
Offsides | 1 | |
| 49% |
Ball Possession | 51% | |
| 2 |
Yellow Cards | 1 | |
| 0 |
Red Cards | 0 | |
| 1 |
Saves | 2 | |
LINEUPS
PALERMO (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Federico Agliardi
Defenders: 2 Zaccardo, 77 Rinaudo, 43 Barzagli, 42 Balzaretti;
Midfielders: 4 Tedesco, 8 Migliaccio; 17 Jankovic, 23 Bresciano, 20 Caserta;
Forwards: Amauri
Substitutes: 88 Ujkani, 7 Cavani, 10 Miccoli, 14 Guana, 21 Biava, 22 Di Matteo, 53 Cossentino.
Coach: Stefano Colantuono
CATANIA (4-1-4-1)
Goalkeeper: Polito
Defenders: 2 Sardo, 23 Terlizzi, 6 Stovini, 3 Sabato;
Midfielders: 8 Edusei; 13 Izco, 19 Tedesco, 27 Biagianti, 7 Vargas;
Forwards: Gionatha Spinesi
Substitutes: 18 Rossi, 5 Silvestre, 10 Mascara, 17 Baiocco, 21 Silvestri, 22 Alvarez, 25 Martinez.
Coach: Walter Zenga
Booked:
Scorers: Fabrizio Miccoli
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Anna so far i am getting this prediction. I predicted a draw. I agree with you it has been a boring derby and i expected more from Amauri.
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Pietro I beat you on this one. I predicted Palermo's victory.
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Well, I've got this prediction right too! DOUBLE RIGHT because FABRIZIO MICCOLI was the man of the match! I knew that guy is the "Pippo Inzaghi" of Palermo! They can change a match in a second by profiting any given opportunities.
FORZA PALERMO!!!!!!
CHEERS with a Red glass of Wine!!!
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