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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Sampdoria play host to AC Monza. A crowd of 19,181 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sampdoria are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Monza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giovanni Macchi.


0.00
AC Monza start the match!
2.28
Alfredo Nista sees Pierluigi Alessi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pierluigi Alessi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pierluigi Alessi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.48
Kewullay Crovari advances with the ball. Kewullay Crovari knocks in a cross ball towards Titus Grantt. Titus Grantt outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
10.56
Ciro Viali makes a simple pass to Pedro Tavares. Pedro Tavares advances with the ball. Pedro Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Titus Grantt. Titus Grantt beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but James Mortensen blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
12.17
Rafael Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Pier G. Bucchi. Pier G. Bucchi knocks the ball forward to Torsten Bischoff. Torsten Bischoff makes a probing pass to Nicholas Grantt but he's offside!
14.40
With vision, Bart Witschge laces a through ball forward to Guillermo Cortes. Guillermo Cortes puts a great ball through but Bart Witschge is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
18.29
Ronnie Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Bart Witschge. Bart Witschge lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Veronese. Oscar Veronese powers a header at goal. Ljubisa Spinesi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.14
Nicholas Grantt comes in with a late challenge on Pierluigi Alessi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pierluigi Alessi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.28
Pedro Tavares flicks a high ball forward to Gianmarco Ganz who takes it down. Gianmarco Ganz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Tavares but he's offside!
30.28
Rafael Barbosa decides to run forward with the ball. Rafael Barbosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Ganz. Gianmarco Ganz skips past James Mortensen! Gianmarco Ganz tries a spectacular strike but it rises well off target!
44.22
Gianmarco Ganz flicks a high pass forward. Titus Grantt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Titus Grantt passes the ball forward but Gianmarco Ganz is offside!
45.00
Alexandre Alves passes the ball forward to Oscar Veronese. Oscar Veronese makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Bart Witschge. Bart Witschge rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Bart Witschge!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sampdoria appear unchanged since the first half. AC Monza also appear unchanged since the first half. The AC Monza players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sampdoria get the second half underway!
49.51
Kewullay Crovari kicks a strong pass forward to Gianmarco Ganz. Gianmarco Ganz shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
53.19
Ralph Myers flicks a high pass forward to Kewullay Crovari who brings the ball under control. Kewullay Crovari flicks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Bischoff. Torsten Bischoff lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Grantt. Nicholas Grantt rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Achille Zampagna!
57.40
Rafael Barbosa sees Pedro Tavares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Titus Grantt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Titus Grantt plays a quick one-two with Kewullay Crovari and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Titus Grantt provides some space. He shoots at goal but Achille Zampagna reads it well. Nice save!
59.35
Ciro Viali darts forward. Ciro Viali flicks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Bischoff. Torsten Bischoff knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Achille Zampagna who gathers it comfortably.
60.28
Ciro Viali catches Guillermo Cortes on the ankles. The referee brings Ciro Viali to one side and gives him a warning! Guillermo Cortes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.52
Ciro Viali flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Tavares who takes it down. Pedro Tavares makes an attacking run forward. Pedro Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Ganz. Gianmarco Ganz rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Achille Zampagna with no chance!! Goal for AC Monza!
67.16
Ronnie Mcgovern makes a probing pass to Oscar Veronese. Oscar Veronese shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
69.44
Nicholas Grantt flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Tavares who brings the ball under control. Pedro Tavares controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.50
Torsten Bischoff threads a neat ball through to Pedro Tavares. Pedro Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Ganz. Gianmarco Ganz jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
77.32
James Mortensen threads the ball through to Francesco G. De Gasperi. Francesco G. De Gasperi hits a low pass to Oscar Veronese. Oscar Veronese sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
81.24
Pedro Tavares hacks Francesco G. De Gasperi from behind! The referee calls over Pedro Tavares and shows him a yellow card! Francesco G. De Gasperi runs off the knock.
84.11
Francesco G. De Gasperi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillermo Cortes. Guillermo Cortes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Alves. Alexandre Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.56
Rafael Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Torsten Bischoff. Torsten Bischoff chips the ball to his team mate, Kewullay Crovari. Kewullay Crovari cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
Pedro Tavares receives the ball from a throw-in from Kewullay Crovari. Pedro Tavares makes a probing pass to Titus Grantt. Titus Grantt knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gianmarco Ganz is offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 43.75 vs 56.25
Play Area
Home team third: 33.75%, Midfield: 41.25%, Away team third: 25.00%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Veronese of Sampdoria

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
3. Alfredo Nista (DEF)
6
6
5. Tiziano Rocco (MID)
6
6
6
10. Bart Witschge (ATT)
9
11. Oscar Veronese (ATT)
9

13. Scott Niven (MID)
0
14. Henry Mercer (MID)
0

2. Ralph Myers (DEF)
6
7
6
5. Ciro Viali (DEF)
6
5
8. Pedro Tavares (MID)
7
9. Titus Grantt (ATT)
6
10. Gianmarco Ganz (ATT)
8
6

12. Henry Power (ATT)
0
13. Benoit Simeoni (ATT)
0
14. Fabio Aubanel (DEF)
0