Match Report


Udinese     Pescara
Scott Tubbritt David Bacon
M. DeynaG1GD. Renard
S. ZimmermanDcaptain2DR. Claes
D. MonettaD3DR. Gronkjaer
G. CortD4DU. Smithe
A. CopeD5MJ. Cantona
E. PostigaM6ME. Calvo
C. WilliamsonM7captainMR. Hosé
L. JuriettiM8MM. Roman
J. RodriquezA9AA. Butt
L. LangA10AM. Hansen
S. SavinoA11AK. Michel
 
V. RegoG12GF. Burgess
G. VanoliM13DU. Leiwakabessy
S. RinaldiA14AE. Loureiro

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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Friuli where Udinese play host to Pescara. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Udinese are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Pescara appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alessandro Mutarelli.


0.00
Udinese start the match!
6.16
Rene Claes threads the ball through to Eduardo Calvo. Eduardo Calvo kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Butt controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Anthony Butt shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.49
Robert Hosé comes in with a late challenge on Dario Monetta. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dario Monetta runs off the knock.
16.44
Kaci Michel plays the ball forward to Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Marek Deyna!
20.12
Matt Hansen barges into Alberto Cope. The referee calls over Matt Hansen and shows him a yellow card! Alberto Cope stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.57
Without breaking stride, Eduardo Calvo plays the ball forward to Kaci Michel. Kaci Michel whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
24.28
Dario Monetta knocks the ball to his team mate, Ludovic Jurietti. Ludovic Jurietti flicks a high pass forward. Chris Williamson collects the pass. Chris Williamson tries a spectacular long range effort. David Renard gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
33.53
Jannick Cantona makes a simple pass to Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen makes a great pass forward. Eduardo Calvo runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
36.22
Luca Lang runs straight at the opposition's defence. Luca Lang knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Udinese appear unchanged since the first half. Pescara also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Pescara kicking off!
47.57
Dario Monetta flicks a high pass forward. Chris Williamson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Williamson flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephane Savino. Stephane Savino edges inside the box! Stephane Savino comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.38
Robert Hosé flicks a high pass forward. Kaci Michel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kaci Michel shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
61.21
Chris Williamson advances with the ball. Chris Williamson whips in a cross ball towards Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.59
Eduardo Calvo knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
66.30
Eduardo Calvo clumsily knocks into Chris Williamson. The referee calls over Eduardo Calvo and warns him to calm down! Chris Williamson runs off the knock.
69.08
Ludovic Jurietti knocks the ball forward to Luca Lang. Luca Lang sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.53
Rene Claes threads a neat ball through to Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Hosé. Robert Hosé is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Marek Deyna manages to keep it out.
75.34
Eduardo Postiga flicks a high pass forward to Luca Lang who brings the ball neatly under control. Luca Lang finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
77.05
Eduardo Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Matt Hansen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Hansen shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
78.27
Dario Monetta advances with the ball. Dario Monetta passes the ball forward to Eduardo Postiga. Eduardo Postiga edges inside the box! Eduardo Postiga takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.46
Anthony Butt makes a probing pass to Matt Hansen. Matt Hansen tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
84.17
Ludovic Jurietti flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Savino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephane Savino edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Stephane Savino provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by David Renard. Excellent save.
89.22
Regilio Gronkjaer threads the ball through to Eduardo Calvo. Eduardo Calvo makes an attacking run forward. Eduardo Calvo threads a neat, attacking ball through to Robert Hosé. Robert Hosé shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
George Cort deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Postiga. Eduardo Postiga flicks a high pass forward to Ludovic Jurietti who brings the ball under control. Ludovic Jurietti whips in a cross ball towards Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
 

Udinese

Pescara
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 48 vs 52
Play Area
Home team third: 30.67%, Midfield: 45.33%, Away team third: 24.00%

Scorers
Jose Rodriquez 61, 90
Anthony Butt 6
Kaci Michel 53

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Rodriquez of Udinese

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Marek Deyna (GK)
7
2. Said Zimmerman (DEF)
6
3. Dario Monetta (DEF)
7
4. George Cort (DEF)
6
5. Alberto Cope (DEF)
6
6. Eduardo Postiga (MID)
7
7. Chris Williamson (MID)
7
8. Ludovic Jurietti (MID)
7
9. Jose Rodriquez (ATT)
9
10. Luca Lang (ATT)
6
11. Stephane Savino (ATT)
7

12. Vasco Rego (GK)
0
13. Garcia Duque Vanoli (MID)
0
14. Sebastiano Rinaldi (ATT)
0

1. David Renard (GK)
7
2. Rene Claes (DEF)
6
3. Regilio Gronkjaer (DEF)
6
4. Ugo Smithe (DEF)
6
5. Jannick Cantona (MID)
6
6. Eduardo Calvo (MID)
7
7. Robert Hosé (MID)
6
8. Miguel Roman (MID)
6
9. Anthony Butt (ATT)
8
10. Matt Hansen (ATT)
6
11. Kaci Michel (ATT)
8

12. Frank Burgess (GK)
0
13. Urvin Leiwakabessy (DEF)
0
14. Eduardo Loureiro (ATT)
0