Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at San Siro where AC Milan play host to Parma. A crowd of 18,066 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Milan are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Aldo Aglietti.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Milan are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Aldo Aglietti.
0.00
0-0AC Milan start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.58
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Gianfranco Benin plays the ball forward to Pier G. Benussi. Pier G. Benussi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Walter Pagliuca.
4.31
0-0Kevin Schell clumsily knocks into Alessandro La Marca. The referee warns Kevin Schell to calm down! Alessandro La Marca hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.15
Gianfranco Benin knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Birnbaum. Oliver Birnbaum knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Philips who gathers it comfortably.
10.49
0-0Adam Tiler knocks the ball forward to Kasper Jensen. Kasper Jensen brings the ball forward. Kasper Jensen knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Foglia. Sergio Foglia finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.38
Mirco Pellegrini flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Benin. Gianfranco Benin chips the ball to his team mate, Pier G. Benussi. Pier G. Benussi lofts in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Benin. Gianfranco Benin connects with a diving header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.17
Gianfranco Benin hits a low pass to Oliver Birnbaum. Oliver Birnbaum knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mark Hamers.
20.33
0-0Kasper Jensen makes a simple pass to Oliver Birnbaum. With imagination, Oliver Birnbaum laces a weighted ball forward to Alessandro La Marca. Alessandro La Marca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guy Frau but the linesman indicates offside!
21.30
Alessandro La Marca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Benin. Gianfranco Benin shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
22.11
0-0Fabiano Sterchele knocks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro La Marca. Alessandro La Marca knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Benin. Gianfranco Benin whips in a cross ball towards Pier G. Benussi. Pier G. Benussi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Adam Philips reads it well. Superb keeping!
24.27
Gianfranco Benin makes a simple pass to Alessandro La Marca. Alessandro La Marca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Adam Philips manages to gather it comfortably.
26.04
Alessandro La Marca sees space and advances. Alessandro La Marca tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Adam Philips smothers it!
33.02
Kevin Schell makes a probing pass to Carmelo Tacchinardi. Carmelo Tacchinardi makes a defence splitting pass to Garry Gallacher. Garry Gallacher rockets a shot on goal but Lamberto Matzuzzi is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
38.21
1-0Adam Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Pier G. Benussi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pier G. Benussi threads a neat ball through to Sergio Foglia. Sergio Foglia knocks in a cross ball towards Pier G. Benussi. Pier G. Benussi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.45
Adam Tiler knocks the ball forward to Gianfranco Benin. Gianfranco Benin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Foglia. Sergio Foglia lofts in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Benin. Gianfranco Benin flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Milan appear unchanged since the first half. Parma also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Parma kick off the second half!
47.56
Alessandro La Marca hits a low pass to Gianfranco Benin. Gianfranco Benin knocks in a cross ball towards Guy Frau. Guy Frau flicks the ball with his head. Adam Philips easily picks it out of the air!
61.39
2-0Mirco Pellegrini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alessandro La Marca. Alessandro La Marca flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Foglia collects the pass. Sergio Foglia plays a one-two with Guy Frau and rushes in on goal... Gianmatteo Matteassi catches Sergio Foglia on the ankles. Sergio Foglia appeals for a penalty! Given!!
61.39
2-0The referee points to the spot..
62.46
Sergio Foglia takes a long run up. What a cracker!! Adam Philips had no chance!!
63.37
Emanuele Sculli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Schell. Kevin Schell threads a neat ball through to Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.37
3-0Gianmatteo Matteassi hacks Alessandro La Marca from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alessandro La Marca stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.21
Garry Gallacher sees space and advances. Garry Gallacher finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Lamberto Matzuzzi comfortably smothers it!
69.50
Gianfranco Benin sees Oliver Birnbaum in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Birnbaum whips in a cross ball towards Guy Frau. Guy Frau connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.12
Alessandro La Marca flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Birnbaum collects the pass. Oliver Birnbaum knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mark Hamers.
73.28
Mirco Pellegrini threads a neat ball through to Oliver Birnbaum. Oliver Birnbaum chips the ball to his team mate, Guy Frau. Guy Frau knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Philips who gathers it comfortably.
77.14
3-0AC Milan have made 2 substitutions with Oscar Cruz replacing Oliver Birnbaum and Marvin Black replacing Fabiano Sterchele .
79.43
Alessandro La Marca kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Foglia. Sergio Foglia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.31
Alberto Burbage makes a probing pass to Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adam Tiler.
87.51
Gianfranco Benin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Cruz. Oscar Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Guy Frau. Guy Frau flicks the ball with his head but somehow Adam Philips manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Pier G. Benussi 38 Gianfranco Benin 44 Sergio Foglia 62 (p) |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Lamberto Matzuzzi (GK)
6
2. Kasper Jensen (DEF)
6
3. Mirco Pellegrini (DEF)
6
4. Adam Tiler (DEF)
6
5. Fabiano Sterchele (DEF)
6
6. Gianfranco Benin (MID)
9
7. Alessandro La Marca (MID)
8
8. Oliver Birnbaum (MID)
6
9. Guy Frau (ATT)
6
10. Pier G. Benussi (ATT)
8
11. Sergio Foglia (ATT)
7
12. Valentino Lappanese (ATT)
0
13. Oscar Cruz (MID)
6
14. Marvin Black (DEF)
6
1. Adam Philips (GK)
7
2. Mark Hamers (DEF)
6
3. Gianmatteo Matteassi (DEF)
5
4. Walter Pagliuca (DEF)
6
5. Lauren Bisan-E. Isabey (MID)
6
6. Kevin Schell (MID)
6
7. Emanuele Sculli (MID)
6
8. Alberto Burbage (MID)
6
9. Carmelo Tacchinardi (ATT)
6
10. Frederico Santos (ATT)
6
11. Garry Gallacher (ATT)
6
12. Dino Bedin (DEF)
0
13. Rocco R. Carnasciali (GK)
0
14. Paolo Marangon (GK)
0