Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at San Siro where AC Milan play host to Ravenna. A crowd of 18,184 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Milan are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ravenna appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gialuca Moscardi.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Milan are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ravenna appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gialuca Moscardi.
0.00
0-0AC Milan kick off and get the match underway!
2.38
0-0Adam Tiler chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Birnbaum. Oliver Birnbaum flicks a high pass forward. Pier G. Benussi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pier G. Benussi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Raffaele Bedin.
4.03
1-0Oliver Birnbaum threads the ball through to Gianfranco Benin. Gianfranco Benin whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Foglia. Sergio Foglia makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.12
Artur Campos kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Semedo. Jaime Semedo takes it forward alone. Jaime Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lamberto Matzuzzi who gathers it comfortably.
15.40
1-0Rocco R. Cirillo clumsily knocks into Oliver Birnbaum. The referee brings Rocco R. Cirillo to one side and gives him a warning! Oliver Birnbaum hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.27
1-0Simon Hoeness drives a long ball upfield. Jaime Semedo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Lamberto Matzuzzi. What a save!
20.30
Gianfranco Benin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gianfranco Benin knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AC Milan!
24.00
Fabiano Sterchele hits a low pass to Pier G. Benussi. Pier G. Benussi makes a beautiful solo run. Pier G. Benussi knocks in a cross ball towards Alessandro La Marca. Alessandro La Marca connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Damiano Dalmat. Excellent save.
27.56
Mirco Pellegrini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pier G. Benussi. Pier G. Benussi flicks a high pass forward. Gianfranco Benin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianfranco Benin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Matteo.
34.50
Oliver Birnbaum barges into Scott Matteo. The referee warns Oliver Birnbaum to calm down! Scott Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.16
Gianfranco Benin passes the ball forward to Oliver Birnbaum. Oliver Birnbaum shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Damiano Dalmat.
39.47
2-0Pier G. Benussi takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Some good footwork from Mirco Pellegrini provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Simon Hoeness. Excellent block.
40.18
Sergio Foglia sees a break and surges forward. Sergio Foglia lofts in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Benin. With a superhuman jump, Gianfranco Benin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Milan appear unchanged since the first half. Ravenna also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ravenna players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Ravenna kick off!
47.06
Adam Tiler chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Birnbaum. Oliver Birnbaum kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Foglia. Sergio Foglia lofts in a cross ball towards Alessandro La Marca. Alessandro La Marca outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Damiano Dalmat is on top of it.
48.34
3-0Alessandro La Marca threads the ball through to Oliver Birnbaum. Oliver Birnbaum whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
49.59
Fabiano Sterchele passes the ball forward to Gianfranco Benin. Gianfranco Benin flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Foglia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Foglia knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Artur Campos.
60.12
3-0Scott Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Giulio Baresi. Giulio Baresi puts a great ball through. Scott Matteo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
65.14
Oliver Birnbaum sees Sergio Foglia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Foglia shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
67.11
Gianfranco Benin sees Pier G. Benussi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pier G. Benussi shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
72.27
Scott Matteo surges forward with the ball. Scott Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Davide Baronio. Davide Baronio connects with a diving header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.28
Mirco Pellegrini chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Birnbaum. Oliver Birnbaum plays the ball forward to Pier G. Benussi. Pier G. Benussi knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Birnbaum. Oliver Birnbaum whips the ball goalwards with his head but Damiano Dalmat is on top of it.
77.13
3-0AC Milan have made 3 substitutions with Guy Frau replacing Pier G. Benussi, Oscar Cruz replacing Alessandro La Marca and Marvin Black replacing Fabiano Sterchele .
79.45
Simon Hoeness knocks the ball forward to Scott Matteo. Scott Matteo makes an attacking run forward. Scott Matteo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marvin Black.
84.22
Scott Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Davide Baronio who takes it down. Davide Baronio finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.51
Scott Matteo plays the ball forward to Rocco R. Cirillo. Rocco R. Cirillo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Lamberto Matzuzzi (GK)
6
2. Kasper Jensen (DEF)
6
3. Mirco Pellegrini (DEF)
6
4. Fabiano Sterchele (DEF)
6
5. Adam Tiler (DEF)
6
6. Oliver Birnbaum (MID)
7
7. Alessandro La Marca (MID)
6
8. Gianfranco Benin (MID)
9
9. Gavin Gallacher (ATT)
7
10. Sergio Foglia (ATT)
8
11. Pier G. Benussi (ATT)
6
12. Guy Frau (ATT)
6
13. Oscar Cruz (MID)
6
14. Marvin Black (DEF)
6
1. Damiano Dalmat (GK)
7
2. Artur Campos (DEF)
6
3. Mattia Garzya (DEF)
6
4. Raffaele Bedin (DEF)
6
5. Simon Hoeness (DEF)
6
6. Rocco R. Cirillo (MID)
6
7. Scott Matteo (MID)
7
8. Jaime Semedo (ATT)
6
9. Samuele Matteassi (ATT)
6
10. Davide Baronio (ATT)
6
11. Giulio Baresi (ATT)
6
12. Pier Giovanni Bordoni (GK)
0
13. Ruggiero Lambrughi (MID)
0
14. Leonardo Tarozzi (GK)
0