Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio P. L. Penzo where Venezia play host to Siena. A crowd of 19,996 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Venezia and Siena are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Zerbini Lambertini.


0.00
The whistle blows and Venezia kick off!
2.33
Hugo Barbosa makes a probing pass to Enzo Castellazzi. Enzo Castellazzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommaso Amoroso. Tommaso Amoroso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Attilio Firmani.
4.05
Stephane Corrado makes a simple pass to Benito Ferraresi. Benito Ferraresi plays a scrappy one-two with Jimmy Amoruso and stumbles forward towards the goal... Benito Ferraresi takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.36
Jose E. Lillo threads the ball through to Gianfranco Cecere. Gianfranco Cecere flicks a high pass forward. Callum Gemmill controls it well on his chest. Callum Gemmill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pasquale Pinton who gathers it comfortably.
10.55
Carmine Iuliano flicks a high pass forward. Callum Gemmill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Callum Gemmill plays a scrappy one-two with Enzo Castellazzi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Callum Gemmill provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
12.50
Carmine Iuliano knocks the ball forward to Arturo Sanchez. Arturo Sanchez rushes past Ali Panov! Arturo Sanchez takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.48
Carmine Iuliano surges forward with the ball. Carmine Iuliano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Djezon Martini.
22.56
Gianfranco Cecere darts forward. Gianfranco Cecere knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.20
Umberto Lorieri flicks a high pass forward. Jose E. Lillo collects the pass. Without breaking stride, Jose E. Lillo plays the ball forward to Gianfranco Cecere. Gianfranco Cecere whips in a cross ball towards Enzo Castellazzi. Enzo Castellazzi knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Pasquale Pinton. Excellent save.
27.43
Tommaso Amoroso hits a low pass to Gianfranco Cecere. Gianfranco Cecere knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.18
Jose E. Lillo flicks the ball to his team mate, Carmine Iuliano. Carmine Iuliano threads a neat ball through to Callum Gemmill. Callum Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Tommaso Amoroso but the referee indicates it's offside!
33.54
Attilio Firmani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Serao. Gianfranco Serao rushes past Hugo Barbosa! Hugo Barbosa barges into Gianfranco Serao. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
39.27
Attilio Firmani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Gil. Roberto Gil knocks the ball forward to Benito Ferraresi. Benito Ferraresi makes a great pass forward. Billy Sullivan runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
40.51
With a delightful solo run, Roberto Gil stretches the opposition's defence. Roberto Gil lofts in a cross ball towards Benito Ferraresi. Benito Ferraresi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but Jakob Wilke blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
42.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Jose E. Lillo plays the ball forward to Tommaso Amoroso. Tommaso Amoroso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enzo Castellazzi. Enzo Castellazzi whips in a cross ball towards Callum Gemmill. Callum Gemmill jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Venezia appear unchanged since the first half. Siena also appear unchanged since the first half. The Venezia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Siena kick off and get the second half underway!
48.51
Jose E. Lillo catches Attilio Firmani on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Attilio Firmani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.30
Gianfranco Serao plays the ball forward to Jimmy Amoruso. Jimmy Amoruso shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.37
Djezon Martini catches Carmine Iuliano on the ankles. The referee calls over Djezon Martini and shows him a yellow card! Carmine Iuliano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.24
Callum James launches a long ball forward into the other half. Gianfranco Serao whips in a cross ball towards Billy Sullivan. Billy Sullivan knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
60.19
Tommaso Amoroso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enzo Castellazzi. Enzo Castellazzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.10
Jose E. Lillo sees Tommaso Amoroso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommaso Amoroso makes a simple pass to Enzo Castellazzi. Enzo Castellazzi plays a one-two with Gianfranco Cecere and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Enzo Castellazzi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.12
Gianfranco Serao comes in with a late challenge on Gianfranco Cecere. The referee calls over Gianfranco Serao and warns him to calm down! Gianfranco Cecere stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.46
Jakob Wilke makes a probing pass to Gianfranco Cecere. Gianfranco Cecere threads a neat ball through to Arturo Sanchez. Arturo Sanchez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pasquale Pinton who gathers it comfortably.
69.54
Roberto Gil flicks a high ball forward to Benito Ferraresi who takes it down. Benito Ferraresi knocks in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Serao. Gianfranco Serao beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! That brings them level!
77.03
Siena have made a substitution with Mario Iorio replacing Jose E. Lillo .
78.04
Umberto Lorieri kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Barbosa. Hugo Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Gianfranco Cecere. Gianfranco Cecere knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pasquale Pinton who gathers it comfortably.
79.45
Roberto Gil hacks Carmine Iuliano from behind! The referee calls over Roberto Gil and shows him a yellow card! Carmine Iuliano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.10
Carmine Iuliano flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommaso Amoroso. Tommaso Amoroso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum James.
85.57
Gianfranco Cecere controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Sanchez. Arturo Sanchez whips in a cross ball towards Carmine Iuliano. Carmine Iuliano knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Gianfranco Cecere passes the ball forward to Tommaso Amoroso. Tommaso Amoroso knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Enzo Castellazzi is offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 27.1604938271605 vs 72.8395061728395
Play Area
Home team third: 27.16%, Midfield: 46.91%, Away team third: 25.93%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gianfranco Serao of Venezia

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
5
3. Callum James (DEF)
6
5. Ali Panov (DEF)
6
6. Roberto Gil (MID)
6
7
6
7
11. Jimmy Amoruso (ATT)
6

13. Felice Sommese (ATT)
0
14. Roberto Arcadio (DEF)
0

2. Jakob Wilke (DEF)
6
3. Hugo Barbosa (DEF)
6
4. Jose E. Lillo (DEF)
7
6
7
8
9
10. Callum Gemmill (ATT)
6
7

12. Daniele De Poli (MID)
0
13. Romarin Mbami (ATT)
0
14. Mario Iorio (MID)
6