Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Artemio Franchi where Siena play Dundee in this Champions League game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Siena are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Dundee appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by .


0.00
The first half starts with Siena kicking off!
3.53
Fabian Arias clumsily knocks into Lucas Sandoval. The referee calls over Fabian Arias and warns him to calm down! Lucas Sandoval stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.53
Yoshihiro Shimizu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Hendry. Alex Hendry shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.28
Lucas Sandoval kicks a strong pass forward to Facundo Rojas. Facundo Rojas whips in a cross ball towards Alex Hendry. Alex Hendry outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Modeste Ndo is on top of it.
12.57
With great vision, Matt Morton plays the ball forward to Duncan Glass. Duncan Glass flicks a high ball forward to Craig Morton who takes it down. Craig Morton knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Hendry. Alex Hendry jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.45
Servando Parker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Morton. Craig Morton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.21
Lucas Sandoval makes a simple pass to Facundo Rojas. Facundo Rojas whips in a cross ball towards Craig Morton. Craig Morton connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.08
Servando Parker flicks a high pass forward. Facundo Rojas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Facundo Rojas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Moran.
26.49
Paul Booth makes a simple pass to Yoshihiro Shimizu. Yoshihiro Shimizu hits a low pass to Facundo Rojas. Facundo Rojas lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Morton. Craig Morton flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.37
Ken Torres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabian Arias. Fabian Arias knocks the ball forward to David Stockdale. David Stockdale knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.08
Rafael Moran flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Arias controls it well on his chest. Fabian Arias knocks the ball forward to Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas shoots from distance. Jon Dahl Petersen gets down and covers it.
45.00
Yoshihiro Shimizu advances with the ball. Yoshihiro Shimizu whips in a cross ball towards Facundo Rojas. Facundo Rojas directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Siena appear unchanged since the first half. Dundee appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. The Dundee players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Dundee kick off the second half!
47.21
Fabian Arias decides to run forward with the ball. Fabian Arias shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.50
Fabian Arias flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Timm collects the pass. Steffen Timm edges inside the box! Steffen Timm muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.02
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
63.39
Callum Hendry knocks the ball forward to David Stockdale. David Stockdale sees Martin Tomas just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Martin Tomas looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
67.51
Facundo Rojas hacks Ken Torres from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ken Torres stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.35
Rafael Moran makes a strong solo run forward. Rafael Moran flicks the ball to his team mate, David Stockdale. David Stockdale lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.49
Callum Hendry makes a simple pass to David Stockdale. David Stockdale plays the ball forward to Alex Amoah who has made a great run into the box. Some awkward footwork from Alex Amoah provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Jon Dahl Petersen is on top of it.
75.46
Matt Morton threads a neat ball through to Yoshihiro Shimizu. Yoshihiro Shimizu threads a neat ball through to Craig Morton. Craig Morton shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
78.46
Paulo Viana flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Arias collects the pass. Fabian Arias passes the ball forward to David Stockdale. David Stockdale threads the ball through to Martin Tomas but he's offside!
81.18
Duncan Glass threads the ball through to Craig Morton. Craig Morton lofts in a cross ball towards Facundo Rojas. Facundo Rojas connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Modeste Ndo manages to gather it effortlessly.
84.46
Lucas Sandoval passes the ball forward to Facundo Rojas. Facundo Rojas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Modeste Ndo who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 42.6666666666667 vs 57.3333333333333
Play Area
Home team third: 30.67%, Midfield: 45.33%, Away team third: 24.00%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Tomas of Siena

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Modeste Ndo (GK)
6
6
3. Ken Torres (DEF)
6
4. Rafael Moran (DEF)
6
5. Paulo Viana (DEF)
6
6. Callum Hendry (MID)
6
7. Fabian Arias (MID)
7
8. Steffen Timm (ATT)
8
9. Martin Tomas (ATT)
9
10. Alex Amoah (ATT)
8
11. David Stockdale (ATT)
8


3. Paul Booth (DEF)
6
4. Matt Morton (DEF)
6
6
6
8. Duncan Glass (MID)
6
9. Alex Hendry (ATT)
8
10. Craig Morton (ATT)
8
11. Facundo Rojas (ATT)
8

12. Heath Régis (MID)
0
13. Lucca Ferreira (MID)
0
14. Eduardo Hurtado (MID)
0