Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Britanteo where AC Monza play Crystal Palace in this Inter Cup game. A crowd of 8,188 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
AC Monza are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Crystal Palace get the match underway!
3.21
Kemal Luzhny makes a probing pass to Eddie Carter. Eddie Carter threads the ball through to Danny Bramble but he's offside!
4.20
Stefano Longo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Basler. Nico Basler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriele Zerbini. Gabriele Zerbini plays a perfect one-two with Elvis Dainelli and rushes in on goal... Gabriele Zerbini takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gabriele Zerbini!
9.18
Isaiah Lofthouse chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Carter. Eddie Carter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.50
Crystal Palace are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate AC Monza's defence.
18.54
Isaiah Lofthouse makes a probing pass to Eddie Carter. Eddie Carter shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
20.32
Trevor Milburn clumsily knocks into Alberto Melosi. The referee calls over Trevor Milburn and warns him to calm down! Alberto Melosi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.34
Lee Charles comes in with a late challenge on Giampiero Antonellini. Lee Charles is given a warning by the referee! Giampiero Antonellini runs off the knock.
22.08
Giampiero Antonellini chips the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Piangerelli. Giampiero Piangerelli kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Melosi. Alberto Melosi finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.16
Stefano Longo brings the ball forward. Stefano Longo sees space and advances. Stefano Longo plays a perfect one-two with Elvis Dainelli and rushes in on goal... Stefano Longo tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
32.03
Isaiah Lofthouse threads the ball through to Danny Bramble. Danny Bramble knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giampiero Antonellini.
36.18
Kemal Luzhny passes the ball forward to Lee Charles. Lee Charles knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giampiero Antonellini.
38.14
Kemal Luzhny knocks the ball forward to Eddie Carter. Eddie Carter shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
40.06
Giampiero Antonellini catches Danny Bramble on the ankles. Giampiero Antonellini is warned by the referee! Danny Bramble stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.53
Morris Bloomer threads the ball through to Eddie Carter. Eddie Carter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Morris Bloomer chips the ball to his team mate, Lee Charles. Lee Charles knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
AC Monza start the second half!
47.34
Giampiero Antonellini chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Basler. Nico Basler takes it forward alone. Nico Basler plays a perfect one-two with Alberto Melosi and rushes in on goal... Nico Basler rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Malcolm Wilson!
54.32
Giampiero Antonellini kicks a strong pass forward to Antonino Ferrarese. Antonino Ferrarese makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Melosi. Alberto Melosi lofts in a cross ball towards Elvis Dainelli. Elvis Dainelli directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Elvis Dainelli!
59.16
Morris Bloomer barges into Nico Basler. The referee calls over Morris Bloomer and warns him to calm down! Nico Basler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.17
Giampiero Piangerelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Melosi. Alberto Melosi shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.36
Kemal Luzhny knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Bramble. Danny Bramble goes all the way! Danny Bramble makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Neil Elliott.
71.54
Giampiero Piangerelli threads the ball through to Gabriele Zerbini. Gabriele Zerbini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Trevor Milburn.
72.43
Kemal Luzhny controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Bramble. Danny Bramble knocks in a cross ball towards Lee Charles. Lee Charles is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Neil Elliott easily picks it out of the air!
75.09
Francois Zerdoux makes a probing pass to Giampiero Piangerelli. Giampiero Piangerelli knocks the ball forward to Gabriele Zerbini. Gabriele Zerbini lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Melosi. Alberto Melosi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Malcolm Wilson!
78.11
Arturo Statuto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Melosi. Alberto Melosi knocks the ball forward to Gabriele Zerbini but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
81.13
Antonino Ferrarese passes the ball forward to Elvis Dainelli. Elvis Dainelli shoots from 25 yards. Malcolm Wilson easily smothers it.
83.15
Francois Zerdoux chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Basler. Nico Basler kicks a strong pass forward to Elvis Dainelli. Elvis Dainelli shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.05
Nico Basler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriele Zerbini. Gabriele Zerbini shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Elvis Dainelli of AC Monza

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 55.6818181818182 vs 44.3181818181818
Play Area
Home team third: 31.82%, Midfield: 43.18%, Away team third: 25.00%