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RESULTS: Fiorentina 1 - 0 Palermo for the Italian Serie A Week 34 "Goal by Marco Donadel ... the dream for the Champions League is near..."
Posted by Anna Italia at 4/19/2008 2:05 PM and is filed under Serie A Results,Palermo,ACF Fiorentina 
By Anna Italia
Fiorentina today beat Palermo and keeps the 4th position with 59 points. If Milan beat tomorrow Reggina, the difference between Fiorentina and Milan will be 4 points.
FIORENTINA, although suffering, could manage to win at the Artemio Franchi and their dream to be in the Champions League is getting closer.
I was expecting a goal from striker Adrian Mutu or Giampaolo Pazzini. Yet, guys, it was Marco Donadel giving hope to Fiorentina fans to dream with the Champions League.
In the 29th minute, Fiorentina striker Adrian Mutu sends an assist to midfielder Marco Donadel who shoots from outside the box directly to the bottom left corner blasting Palermo goalkeeper Agliardi.
Fiorentina 1 - 0 PALERMO
Wow, that was a major blow for the 3 remaining contenders for the 4th position: Milan, Udinese, and Sampdoria.
With Donadel's goal, Fiorentina keep their 4th position very tight.
Absolutely, Fiorentina fans at the Artemio Franchi don't give a damn about the rest. It was a total celebration for them. Their dreams to be in the Champions League is becoming closer.
In the 70th minute, Pazzini missed a great chance to close the match after getting an assist by Adrian Mutu.
In the 72nd minute, ufffa, a tragedy for Palermo! Referee Antonio Damato gives a second yellow card to
Palermo defender Leandro Rinaudo for committing a foul. RINAUDO gets the RED CARD !!!! Wow, just when Palermo needed to pressure more to equalize the match, it remains with 10 players!!!!!!
Fiorentina takes advantage immediately by attacking and creating goal opportunities ... but not converting.
In the 73rd minute, Fiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli decides to substitute Giampaolo Pazzini, who looks tired. Taking his place is striker Christian Vieri.
In the 74th minute, Adrian Mutu shoots from outside the box to the bottom right corner and is saved!!!!! Vieri, then, shoots from close range and missed the target!
In the 80th minute, Mattia Cassani sends an assist to AMAURI who heads the ball from the center of the box to the top center only to be saved!!! Palermo keeps trying but Fiorentina goalkeeper Sebastien Frey is a firm wall!!!!
Gamberini and Amauri struggling to get the ball. Photo: Ap
Sadly for Palermo, Referee Antonio Damato whistles the end of the match. Fiorentina, my friends, though with 1 goal, could beat Palermo! Now, it is up to Milan, Udinese, and Sampdoria to win their respective matches if wanting to keep the dreams for the Champions League alive. Fiorentina is not letting go....
Amauri and Miccoli were not enough to grasp this victory for Palermo neither a draw.
LINE UPS
FIORENTINA
Goalkeeper: Sebastien Frey
Defenders: Jorgensen, Ujfalusi (Dainelli 31), Gamberini, Pasqual;
Midfielders: Kuzmanovic, Liverani (Montolivo 59), Donadel;
Forwards: Santana, Giampaolo Pazzini ( Christian Vieri 73), Adrian Mutu
Coach: Cesare Prandelli
PALERMO
Goalkeeper: Agliardi
Defenders: Zaccardo, Rinaudo, Biava (Cassani 54), Balzaretti;
Midfielders: Guana, Migliaccio (Tedesco 40); Bosko Jankovic, Bresciano, Caserta (Miccoli 59);
Forwards: Amauri
Coach: Stefano Colantuono
SENT OFF: 72' Leandro Rinaudo (P)
FIORENTINA 1 - 0 PALERMO
30' Marco Donadel
Substitutions: 31' Ujfalusi out, Dainelli in 40' Migliaccio out, Tedesco in
59' Liverani out, Riccardo Montolivo in 54' Biava out, Mattia Cassani in
73' Giampaolo Pazzini out, Christian Vieri in 59' Caserta out, Fabrizio Miccoli in
In the Battle for the 4th Position to grasp a spot for the UEFA Champions League next year, the four contenders are Fiorentina, Milan, Sampdoria, and Udinese.
Fiorentina today beat Palermo and keeps the 4th position with 59 points. If Milan beat tomorrow Reggina, the difference between Fiorentina and Milan will be 4 points.
FIORENTINA, although suffering, could manage to win at the Artemio Franchi and their dream to be in the Champions League is getting closer.
I was expecting a goal from striker Adrian Mutu or Giampaolo Pazzini. Yet, guys, it was Marco Donadel giving hope to Fiorentina fans to dream with the Champions League.
In the 29th minute, Fiorentina striker Adrian Mutu sends an assist to midfielder Marco Donadel who shoots from outside the box directly to the bottom left corner blasting Palermo goalkeeper Agliardi.
Fiorentina 1 - 0 PALERMO
Wow, that was a major blow for the 3 remaining contenders for the 4th position: Milan, Udinese, and Sampdoria.
With Donadel's goal, Fiorentina keep their 4th position very tight.
Absolutely, Fiorentina fans at the Artemio Franchi don't give a damn about the rest. It was a total celebration for them. Their dreams to be in the Champions League is becoming closer.
In the 70th minute, Pazzini missed a great chance to close the match after getting an assist by Adrian Mutu.
In the 72nd minute, ufffa, a tragedy for Palermo! Referee Antonio Damato gives a second yellow card to
Palermo defender Leandro Rinaudo for committing a foul. RINAUDO gets the RED CARD !!!! Wow, just when Palermo needed to pressure more to equalize the match, it remains with 10 players!!!!!!
Fiorentina takes advantage immediately by attacking and creating goal opportunities ... but not converting.
In the 73rd minute, Fiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli decides to substitute Giampaolo Pazzini, who looks tired. Taking his place is striker Christian Vieri.
In the 74th minute, Adrian Mutu shoots from outside the box to the bottom right corner and is saved!!!!! Vieri, then, shoots from close range and missed the target!
In the 80th minute, Mattia Cassani sends an assist to AMAURI who heads the ball from the center of the box to the top center only to be saved!!! Palermo keeps trying but Fiorentina goalkeeper Sebastien Frey is a firm wall!!!!
Gamberini and Amauri struggling to get the ball. Photo: Ap
Sadly for Palermo, Referee Antonio Damato whistles the end of the match. Fiorentina, my friends, though with 1 goal, could beat Palermo! Now, it is up to Milan, Udinese, and Sampdoria to win their respective matches if wanting to keep the dreams for the Champions League alive. Fiorentina is not letting go....
Amauri and Miccoli were not enough to grasp this victory for Palermo neither a draw.
 Week 34 Italian Serie A Tim 2007 - 2008 Thirty Fourth Round Matchday
34Saturday, April 19, 2008 Fiorentina 1 - 0 Palermo Artemio Franchi Stadium Referee: Antonio Damato
(Barletta) Italian Soccer Serie A | |||
| Fiorentina | Palermo | ||
| 1 |
Goals | 0 | |
| 18(6) | Shots (on Goal) | 12(5) | |
| 22 | Fouls | 17 | |
| 8 | Corner Kicks | 10 | |
| 2 | Offsides | 2 | |
| 45% | Ball Possession | 55% | |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 5 | |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 | |
| 5 | Saves | 5 | |
FIORENTINA
Goalkeeper: Sebastien Frey
Defenders: Jorgensen, Ujfalusi (Dainelli 31), Gamberini, Pasqual;
Midfielders: Kuzmanovic, Liverani (Montolivo 59), Donadel;
Forwards: Santana, Giampaolo Pazzini ( Christian Vieri 73), Adrian Mutu
Coach: Cesare Prandelli
PALERMO
Goalkeeper: Agliardi
Defenders: Zaccardo, Rinaudo, Biava (Cassani 54), Balzaretti;
Midfielders: Guana, Migliaccio (Tedesco 40); Bosko Jankovic, Bresciano, Caserta (Miccoli 59);
Forwards: Amauri
Coach: Stefano Colantuono
SENT OFF: 72' Leandro Rinaudo (P)
Man, what a luck! Palermo not even able to get a draw with Amauri? Guys our Milan must win tomorrow, i am already getting nervous with oly 4 more matches left.
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Milan HAS THE MORAL OBLIGATION to win not only for them BUT FOR ALL MILAN FANS!!!!!
..... taking my pencil and papers to keep adding and substracting points!
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Grazie Fiorentina!
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Nicholas we must thank also Sampdoria for beating Udinese!
Milan got our message and they WON OVERWHELMINGLY.. .in grand style! I AM SO HAPPY!!!! FORZA MILAN!!!!!
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