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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Britanteo where AC Monza play host to Cittadella. A crowd of 16,749 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AC Monza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cittadella appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Pier G. Conteh.


0.00
AC Monza kick off and get the first half underway!
3.50
Rafael Barbosa changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Barbosa shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
8.51
Brian Davis makes a probing pass to Tim Newton. Tim Newton runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Tim Newton makes a probing pass to Lennart Weigel but he's offside!
12.50
Ciro Viali darts forward. Ciro Viali knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.22
Fabio Aubanel flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Grantt collects the pass. Nicholas Grantt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henry Power. Henry Power makes a probing pass between the defence to Kewullay Crovari. Kewullay Crovari looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
28.37
Nicholas Grantt takes a quick throw-in, which Thomas Lanna takes on the chest. Thomas Lanna deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Grantt. Nicholas Grantt shoots from 25 yards. David Huckerby gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
32.39
Gennaro Veronese flicks a high pass forward to Umberto Urso who brings the ball under control. Umberto Urso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ciro Viali.
36.06
Gabriele Lasalandra chips the ball to his team mate, Lennart Weigel. Lennart Weigel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ciro Viali.
39.09
Thomas Lanna knocks the ball forward to Kewullay Crovari. Kewullay Crovari threads the ball through to Torsten Bischoff but he's offside!
44.31
Gabriele Lasalandra makes a simple pass to Umberto Urso. Umberto Urso shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Cittadella kick off and get the second half underway!
48.53
Tim Newton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tim Newton whips in a cross ball towards Lennart Weigel. Lennart Weigel flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Ljubisa Spinesi had no chance!! Goal for Cittadella!
55.43
Gennaro Veronese barges into Thomas Lanna. The referee calls over Gennaro Veronese and shows him a yellow card! Thomas Lanna stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.31
Rafael Barbosa comes in with a late challenge on Gabriele Lasalandra. The referee calls over Rafael Barbosa and warns him to calm down! Gabriele Lasalandra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.03
Ciro Viali makes a simple pass to Nicholas Grantt. Nicholas Grantt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Torsten Bischoff. Torsten Bischoff threads a neat ball through to Kewullay Crovari. Kewullay Crovari makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Cesare Branca. Excellent block.
60.33
Thomas Lanna kicks a strong pass forward to Torsten Bischoff. Torsten Bischoff finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from David Huckerby keeps it out!
65.06
With wonderful vision, Lennart Weigel plays the ball forward to Alberto Martins. Alberto Martins knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Newton. Tim Newton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.31
Gabriele Lasalandra flicks a high pass forward. Tim Newton controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Tim Newton stretches the opposition's defence. Tim Newton lofts in a cross ball towards Gennaro Veronese. Gennaro Veronese finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
72.19
With great vision, Gennaro Veronese plays the ball forward to Umberto Urso. Umberto Urso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ciro Viali.
77.43
Cittadella have made 3 substitutions with Gionatha De Sanctis replacing Gabriele Lasalandra, Garcia Duque Giampieretti replacing Lennart Weigel and Eric Addo replacing Umberto Urso .
78.47
Kewullay Crovari threads the ball through to Thomas Lanna. Thomas Lanna tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
81.36
Miguel Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Henry Power controls it well on his chest. Henry Power plays a one-two with Benoit Simeoni and advances towards the goal... Henry Power strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by David Huckerby!
87.45
Rafael Barbosa passes the ball forward to Nicholas Grantt. Nicholas Grantt plays a one-two with Benoit Simeoni and advances towards the goal... Nicholas Grantt tries a spectacular strike. David Huckerby is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 56.4705882352941 vs 43.5294117647059
Play Area
Home team third: 23.53%, Midfield: 48.24%, Away team third: 28.24%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicholas Grantt of AC Monza

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
7
4. Ciro Viali (DEF)
8
5. Fabio Aubanel (DEF)
6
9
8. Thomas Lanna (MID)
7
10. Henry Power (ATT)
7
11. Benoit Simeoni (ATT)
7

0
13. Pedro Tavares (MID)
0

2. Lucian Mircea (DEF)
6
3. Brian Davis (DEF)
6
4. Aaron Perry (DEF)
6
5. Cesare Branca (DEF)
6
7. Tim Newton (MID)
8
6
10. Umberto Urso (ATT)
6
11. Lennart Weigel (ATT)
8

14. Eric Addo (ATT)
6