Match Report
| Venezia | Venezia |  |  | Siena | Siena | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Maurizio Buso | M. Buso |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 | | Luca Sturba | L. Sturba | |||||||||
| Nick Beelenkamp | N. Beelenkamp |  | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Sandro Gioacchini | S. Gioacchini | |||||||||
| Thomas Pichler | T. Pichler |  | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 |  | Pablo Carrasco | P. Carrasco | |||||||||
| Ferdinando Ferraresi | F. Ferraresi | | 56 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Alessio Parente | A. Parente | |||||||||
| Stuart Mccall | S. Mccall |  | 55 | D | | 5 | | D | 47 | | Domenico Margiotta | D. Margiotta | |||||||||
| Matteo Chimenti | M. Chimenti | | 69 | M | | 6 | | M | 79 | | Oberdan Caputo | O. Caputo | |||||||||
| Anselmo Giacomin | A. Giacomin | | 68 | M | | 7 | | M | 72 | | Carlo Filippi | C. Filippi | |||||||||
| Giuliano Coco | G. Coco | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Guerino Castelli | G. Castelli | |||||||||
| Umberto Di Bari | U. Di Bari | | 50 | M | | 9 | | A | 71 |  | Craig Cottee | C. Cottee | |||||||||
| Aladino Castiglione | A. Castiglione | | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Rodolfo Cassano | R. Cassano | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Vernazza | N. Vernazza | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 64 | | Filippo Schenardi | F. Schenardi | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio P. L. Penzo where Venezia play Siena in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Venezia are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Siena appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Venezia are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Siena appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Venezia get the match underway!
12.55
0-0Thomas Pichler knocks the ball forward to Matteo Chimenti. Matteo Chimenti makes a simple pass to Aladino Castiglione. Aladino Castiglione shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.36
0-0Giuliano Coco knocks the ball forward to Nwankwo Vernazza. Nwankwo Vernazza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.25
0-0Guerino Castelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Cassano. Rodolfo Cassano knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Cottee. Craig Cottee rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Maurizio Buso.
33.02
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
36.03
0-0Oberdan Caputo passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Cassano. Rodolfo Cassano knocks the ball forward to Craig Cottee but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
40.50
1-0Ferdinando Ferraresi advances with the ball. Ferdinando Ferraresi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aladino Castiglione. Aladino Castiglione lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Vernazza. Nwankwo Vernazza is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Siena kick off the second half!
47.33
Carlo Filippi chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Cottee. Craig Cottee sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.54
Giuliano Coco knocks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Vernazza. Nwankwo Vernazza finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.35
Ferdinando Ferraresi kicks a strong pass forward to Matteo Chimenti. Matteo Chimenti flicks the ball to his team mate, Aladino Castiglione. Aladino Castiglione chips the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Vernazza. Nwankwo Vernazza shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.29
Matteo Chimenti brings the ball forward. Matteo Chimenti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alessio Parente.
57.02
Oberdan Caputo knocks the ball forward to Filippo Schenardi. Filippo Schenardi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Cassano but the linesman indicates offside!
59.04
Oberdan Caputo passes the ball forward to Filippo Schenardi. Filippo Schenardi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo Cassano. Rodolfo Cassano makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Maurizio Buso!
60.16
Anselmo Giacomin kicks a strong pass forward to Nwankwo Vernazza. Nwankwo Vernazza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
63.04
1-0Filippo Schenardi hacks Stuart Mccall from behind! The referee calls over Filippo Schenardi and shows him a yellow card! Stuart Mccall runs off the knock.
65.02
1-0Giuliano Coco barges into Carlo Filippi. The referee calls over Giuliano Coco and warns him to calm down! Carlo Filippi stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.59
Domenico Margiotta chips the ball to his team mate, Carlo Filippi. Carlo Filippi passes the ball forward to Craig Cottee. Craig Cottee goes all the way! Craig Cottee shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Craig Cottee scores for Siena!!
69.28
Pablo Carrasco sees a break and surges forward. Pablo Carrasco passes the ball forward to Craig Cottee. Craig Cottee shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
72.55
Matteo Chimenti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nwankwo Vernazza. Nwankwo Vernazza controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
75.19
Anselmo Giacomin chips the ball to his team mate, Aladino Castiglione. Aladino Castiglione lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Vernazza. Nwankwo Vernazza flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.07
Matteo Chimenti passes the ball forward to Nwankwo Vernazza. Nwankwo Vernazza controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Nwankwo Vernazza 41, 75 | Craig Cottee 67 |