Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Del Conero where Ancona play host to Cittadella. A crowd of 18,716 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ancona are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Cittadella appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Sandro Romualdi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ancona are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Cittadella appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Sandro Romualdi.
0.00
0-0Ancona start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.47
0-1Moustapha Ramzi knocks the ball forward to Eric Addo. Eric Addo whips in a cross ball towards Fabiano Fabbri. Fabiano Fabbri makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
6.36
0-1Cesare Branca comes in with a very late challenge on Carl Koné. Cesare Branca is shown the red card!! Carl Koné stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.20
Valentino Lambrughi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Loureiro. Sebastiao Loureiro runs straight at the defence! Sebastiao Loureiro strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.39
1-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
24.21
1-1Paolo Preite kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiao Loureiro. Sebastiao Loureiro passes the ball forward but Kevin Morrison is offside!
28.01
Ancona are in full control of this game.
33.29
1-1Paolo Preite makes a probing pass to Sebastiao Loureiro. Sebastiao Loureiro whips in a cross ball towards Valentino Lambrughi. Gabriele Lasalandra clumsily knocks into Valentino Lambrughi. Valentino Lambrughi appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
34.07
1-1Paolo Preite passes the ball forward to Kevin Morrison. Kevin Morrison plays a scrappy one-two with Valentino Lambrughi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Kevin Morrison provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.28
Carl Koné threads a neat ball through to Paolo Preite. Paolo Preite knocks in a cross ball towards Valentino Lambrughi. Valentino Lambrughi beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ancona appear unchanged since the first half. Cittadella also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cittadella players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Cittadella kick off and get the second half underway!
51.58
2-1Carl Koné passes the ball forward to Kevin Morrison. Kevin Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Preite. Paolo Preite makes a convincing header but somehow Frederico Moya happens to be in the right place to block it.
53.58
Carl Koné receives the ball from a throw-in from Paolo Preite. Carl Koné knocks the ball forward to Paolo Preite. Paolo Preite shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
54.24
2-1Paolo Preite kicks a strong pass forward to Valentino Lambrughi. Valentino Lambrughi shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by David Huckerby.
55.43
Corner kick to Ancona. Paolo Preite chips it to the near post. Aaron Perry jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
57.18
Diaw Manighetti flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Preite controls it well on his chest. Paolo Preite flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Loureiro controls it well on his chest. Sebastiao Loureiro shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
59.41
Carl Koné takes a quick throw-in. Paolo Preite deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Koné. Carl Koné cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Carl Koné provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
65.25
Aaron Perry sees Lennart Weigel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lennart Weigel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
67.42
Moustapha Ramzi flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Weigel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lennart Weigel shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.44
Elvis Benfari flicks the ball to his team mate, Mitchell Ooijer. Mitchell Ooijer makes a great pass forward. Kevin Morrison runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
73.39
3-1Moustapha Ramzi catches Paolo Preite on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paolo Preite runs off the knock.
77.10
3-1Cittadella have made 2 substitutions with Gianfranco Centurioni replacing Fabiano Fabbri and Damiano Conti replacing Lennart Weigel .
78.11
Paolo Preite brings the ball forward. Paolo Preite advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Paolo Preite provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
81.22
3-1Gianfranco Centurioni kicks a strong pass forward to Damiano Conti. Damiano Conti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.20
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
87.33
Mitchell Ooijer hits a low pass to Paolo Preite. Paolo Preite knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Loureiro. Sebastiao Loureiro makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! David Huckerby had no chance!! Goal for Ancona!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Sebastiao Loureiro 18, 87 Valentino Lambrughi 44 Carl Koné 59 | Fabiano Fabbri 3 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Emiliano Serena (GK)
6
2. Gary Mcgovern (DEF)
6
3. Edoardo Lo Gatto (DEF)
6
4. Elvis Benfari (DEF)
6
5. Diaw Manighetti (DEF)
6
6. Carl Koné (MID)
7
7. Paolo Preite (MID)
8
8. Mitchell Ooijer (ATT)
6
9. Kevin Morrison (ATT)
6
10. Valentino Lambrughi (ATT)
7
11. Sebastiao Loureiro (ATT)
8
12. Dario De Ascentis (DEF)
0
13. Jonathan Barollo (MID)
0
14. Giulio Binotto (ATT)
0
1. David Huckerby (GK)
6
2. Lucian Mircea (DEF)
6
3. Aaron Perry (DEF)
6
4. Cesare Branca (DEF)
3
5. Frederico Moya (DEF)
6
6. Alberto Martins (MID)
6
7. Gabriele Lasalandra (MID)
6
8. Moustapha Ramzi (ATT)
5
9. Fabiano Fabbri (MID)
7
10. Lennart Weigel (ATT)
6
11. Eric Addo (ATT)
6
12. Gianfranco Centurioni (ATT)
6
13. Franco Macellari (ATT)
0
14. Damiano Conti (ATT)
6