Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Britanteo where AC Monza play host to Juventus. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AC Monza and Juventus are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Franceco De Vezze.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AC Monza and Juventus are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Franceco De Vezze.
0.00
0-0Juventus kick off!
2.04
0-0Nicolás Poblete decides to run forward with the ball. Nicolás Poblete shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
6.39
0-0Nicolás Poblete passes the ball forward to Jose Roman. Jose Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ljubisa Spinesi who gathers it comfortably.
9.50
Giampaolo Grassadonia chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Grantt. Nicholas Grantt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.42
0-0Rafael Barbosa clumsily knocks into Peter Beattie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Peter Beattie carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.11
Ciro Viali knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Will. Jan Will shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
16.19
Jose Roman makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ciro Viali.
18.50
Malcolm Cottee hits a low pass to Jose Roman. Jose Roman kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolás Poblete. Nicolás Poblete lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.57
0-0Ralph Myers sees Giampaolo Grassadonia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giampaolo Grassadonia shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
21.16
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Eric Kohler plays the ball forward to Nicolás Poblete. Nicolás Poblete makes a probing pass to Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie whips in a cross ball towards Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Ray Mirri steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
30.29
Malcolm Cottee threads a neat ball through to Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie flicks a high pass forward to Cesare Antonellini who brings the ball under control. Cesare Antonellini knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Ljubisa Spinesi!
32.22
Nicolás Poblete knocks the ball forward to Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini makes a probing pass between the defence to Peter Beattie. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Peter Beattie provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
33.52
Robbie Thatcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini whips in a cross ball towards Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.48
1-0Giampaolo Grassadonia takes a long throw-in. Nicholas Grantt takes it forward alone. Nicholas Grantt threads a neat, attacking ball through to Henry Power. Henry Power shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.15
Jan Will sees Nicholas Grantt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicholas Grantt shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Monza appear unchanged since the first half. Juventus also appear unchanged since the first half. The Juventus players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
AC Monza kick off!
47.23
Robbie Thatcher flicks a high ball forward to Eric Kohler who takes it down. Eric Kohler flicks a high pass forward. Cedric Tanghe controls it well on his chest. Cedric Tanghe plays a one-two with Jose Roman and rushes in on goal... Cedric Tanghe looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Ljubisa Spinesi is on top of it.
55.01
Nicolás Poblete passes the ball forward to Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie lofts in a cross ball towards Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Juventus!
59.50
Eric Kohler makes a probing pass to Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ljubisa Spinesi with no chance!! Goal for Juventus!
63.55
Ray Mirri threads a neat ball through to Gianmarco Ganz. Gianmarco Ganz lofts in a cross ball towards Torsten Bischoff. Torsten Bischoff makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
66.37
With a delightful solo run, Gianmarco Ganz stretches the opposition's defence. Gianmarco Ganz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eric Kohler.
67.13
Robbie Thatcher flicks a high pass forward. Cesare Antonellini collects the pass. Cesare Antonellini shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Ljubisa Spinesi. Excellent save.
71.08
Jose Roman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robbie Thatcher. Robbie Thatcher finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Ljubisa Spinesi.
77.55
Rafael Barbosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Ganz. Gianmarco Ganz shoots from long range but Enzo Gabriel Taffarel is on top of it.
79.15
Ray Mirri kicks a strong pass forward to Giampaolo Grassadonia. Giampaolo Grassadonia changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Giampaolo Grassadonia knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolás Poblete.
81.31
1-2Torsten Bischoff barges into Nicolás Poblete. The referee brings Torsten Bischoff to one side and gives him a warning! Nicolás Poblete stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.34
Showing composure, Jose Roman laces a through ball forward to Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ljubisa Spinesi (GK)
8
2. Ralph Myers (DEF)
6
3. Ray Mirri (DEF)
6
4. Rafael Barbosa (DEF)
5
5. Ciro Viali (DEF)
6
6. Giampaolo Grassadonia (MID)
7
7. Jan Will (MID)
6
8. Nicholas Grantt (MID)
7
9. Gianmarco Ganz (ATT)
6
10. Torsten Bischoff (ATT)
5
11. Henry Power (ATT)
7
12. Aniello Marcolin (ATT)
0
13. Filippo Mandelli (ATT)
0
14. Alassandro Baccin (MID)
0
1. Enzo Gabriel Taffarel (GK)
7
2. Carl Moncur (DEF)
6
3. Malcolm Cottee (DEF)
6
4. Eric Kohler (DEF)
7
5. Alfred Bowyer (DEF)
6
6. Jose Roman (MID)
7
7. Robbie Thatcher (MID)
7
8. Nicolás Poblete (MID)
8
9. Cedric Tanghe (ATT)
9
10. Peter Beattie (ATT)
8
11. Cesare Antonellini (ATT)
9
12. James Boertien (DEF)
0
13. Nicolas Pichichi (ATT)
0
14. Jose Marques (ATT)
0