NEW REDS PONENTE - Analysis

LEONARDO PERUGINI
Unfazed by returning Semino's presence on the stands, he produced a couple of excellent saves to deny Stefanzl and Ilardo at a critical stage of the game. Could do little to prevent New Reds' goals from materialising and constantly assured the back pack with his presence.

FABIO FRASSINELLI
Well, what more can be said about him? A great header of the ball, a tireless marker and, more importantly, a trustworthy and reliable presence at the back. He might have done a little more about the first New Reds goal, but that came through a marvellous collective move and he thoroughly made amends for that.

DAVIDE FILIPPI
An excellent defensive partner for Frassinelli, Fernandez showed grit, determination and the usual pace. He's going to score a goal as well, sooner or later, as he fully deserves it owing to his dependability at the back.

GIUSEPPE BUTTITTA
Started as a sub, he was introduced when Di Noto had to be withdrawn for failing to wear his shinpads on. Taken off again, he was re-introduced minutes into the second half but injured himself, hopefully it won't be nothing more than a thigh strain.
He snuffed out attacks effectively, showing he deserves his place in the side.

ALDO MARLETTA
Scored a hat-trick to bring his season tally to 17. Also hit the woodwork twice and produced a clearing header to prevent an equaliser from materialising. Cooperated well with Bovalino and Di Noto in midfield, and one of the goals came from a customary free-kick.

MATTEO BOVALINO
Wonderful contribution in a very hectic and frantic-pace game. Matteo composes the well-known "Golden Pair" with Marletta, a partnership dating back to the days when the midfielders plied their trade together at Praese, under Flavio Ricci's tenure.
He's got pace, he's got ability, he can see passes and he consistently creates openings.

ALESSIO DI NOTO
Perhaps his best game in a Pars' shirt, Alessio provided Clegg with an excellent delivery on the 3-1 goal. Also, he put Buccianti through in style late on, although the striker failed to make it count. A welcomed return to the starting lineup, he also went close with a free-kick.

ALBERTO BUCCIANTI
Notched his 20th of the season and did so his usual way, by being in the right place at the right time. Could've killed the game off at one point but failed to convert from a great Di Noto pass.
He was cautioned and will therefore miss the next game against Aston Villa Scassi, however that was the original plan as his goals may not be required against the bottom side.

GAFFER VANIN
His first half changes may have appeared a wee bit articulated and overdone, however he's got results on his side, no matter how reached. He's at the helm to make decisions, and he's done that with good profit this far.

REFEREE MILILLO
He made a good use of the cards and awarded a blatant penalty-kick, as one of the Reds defenders clearly handled the ball in the box. He didn't allow the game to slip out of his control and did well to manage the run of play.


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