Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Artemio Franchi where Siena play host to AC Milan. A crowd of 9,005 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Siena and AC Milan are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pietro Nervo.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Siena and AC Milan are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pietro Nervo.
0.00
0-0AC Milan start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.12
0-0With some swift thinking, Ivan Bonfiglio plays the ball forward to Sandro Piovanelli. Sandro Piovanelli makes a probing pass between the defence to Ellery Molendijk. Ellery Molendijk muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Alex Ciullo manages to gather it effortlessly.
8.54
Brian Blake threads the ball through to Eusebio Buso. Eusebio Buso whips in a cross ball towards Maurizio Panarelli. Maurizio Panarelli jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Felipe Reyes picks it out of the air!
9.04
0-0Alec Souness hacks Yuri Maris from behind! Alec Souness is given a warning by the referee! Yuri Maris stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.11
0-0Brian Blake kicks a strong pass forward to Maurizio Panarelli. Maurizio Panarelli knocks in a cross ball towards Eusebio Buso. Leonardo Pirri clumsily knocks into Eusebio Buso. Penalty not given!!
24.57
0-0Yuri Maris controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio Sadotti. Sergio Sadotti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.54
0-0Donato Bellotto flicks a high ball forward to Elvis Lombardi who takes it down. Elvis Lombardi tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
30.28
Ivan Bonfiglio advances with the ball. Ivan Bonfiglio plays a quick one-two with Yuri Maris and rushes in on goal... Ivan Bonfiglio muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
33.15
1-0Demetrio Strada makes a probing pass to Girolamo Bonfanti. Girolamo Bonfanti shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.50
Eusebio Buso makes a simple pass to Brian Blake. Brian Blake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.15
1-0Brian Blake hits a low pass to Girolamo Bonfanti. Girolamo Bonfanti lofts in a cross ball towards Eusebio Buso. Eusebio Buso makes a convincing header but it is deflected wide by Leonardo Pirri.
43.54
1-0Maurizio Panarelli takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Felipe Reyes scoops up the ball.
45.00
1-0Ronnie Hendrie clumsily knocks into Demetrio Strada. The referee calls over Ronnie Hendrie and shows him a yellow card! Demetrio Strada runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Siena appear unchanged since the first half. AC Milan also appear unchanged since the first half. The AC Milan players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Siena get the second half underway!
47.02
Brian Blake sees Demetrio Strada in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Demetrio Strada knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.33
Sergio Sadotti catches Donato Bellotto on the ankles. The referee calls over Sergio Sadotti and shows him a yellow card! Donato Bellotto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.14
Yuri Maris deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cosimo Tasca. Cosimo Tasca knocks in a cross ball towards Yuri Maris. With a superhuman jump, Yuri Maris connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
54.05
Ronnie Hendrie comes in with a late challenge on Dino Lotti. The referee warns Ronnie Hendrie to calm down! Dino Lotti stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.58
1-1AC Milan have made 3 substitutions with Gabriele Rutzittu replacing Leonardo Pirri, Valentino Iannuzzi replacing Yuri Maris and Gianni Imbriani replacing Sergio Sadotti .
67.34
Showing composure, Nick Sherwood laces a through ball forward to Valentino Iannuzzi. Valentino Iannuzzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianni Imbriani. Gianni Imbriani lofts in a cross ball towards Sandro Piovanelli. Sandro Piovanelli makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Alex Ciullo!
69.42
Ivan Bonfiglio receives the ball from a throw-in from Valentino Iannuzzi. Ivan Bonfiglio knocks the ball forward to Sandro Piovanelli. Sandro Piovanelli plays a quick one-two with Gianni Imbriani and rushes in on goal... Dino Lotti catches Sandro Piovanelli on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
75.13
Enzo Pagliarini flicks a high pass forward to Valentino Iannuzzi who brings the ball under control. Valentino Iannuzzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cosimo Tasca. Cosimo Tasca runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Cosimo Tasca provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
77.33
Siena have made 3 substitutions with Ciro Dundjerski replacing Martino Goretti, Aladino Leone replacing Demetrio Strada and Danilo Cois replacing Elvis Lombardi .
78.40
Nick Sherwood takes the throw-in. Ellery Molendijk hits a low pass to Valentino Iannuzzi. Valentino Iannuzzi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Donato Bellotto.
81.43
Cosimo Tasca knocks the ball forward to Gianni Imbriani. Gianni Imbriani rushes past Ciro Dundjerski! Gianni Imbriani shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Alex Ciullo had no chance!! Goal for AC Milan!
84.31
1-2Maurizio Panarelli threads a neat ball through to Alec Souness. Alec Souness threads a neat ball through to Brian Blake. Brian Blake plays a one-two with Danilo Cois and advances towards the goal... Nick Sherwood barges into Brian Blake. Brian Blake appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alex Ciullo (GK)
6
2. Martino Goretti (DEF)
6
3. Dino Lotti (DEF)
6
4. Alec Souness (DEF)
6
5. Donato Bellotto (DEF)
6
6. Demetrio Strada (MID)
7
7. Brian Blake (MID)
7
8. Maurizio Panarelli (MID)
6
9. Eusebio Buso (ATT)
6
10. Elvis Lombardi (ATT)
6
11. Girolamo Bonfanti (ATT)
8
12. Ciro Dundjerski (MID)
6
13. Aladino Leone (ATT)
6
14. Danilo Cois (GK)
6
1. Felipe Reyes (GK)
6
2. Leonardo Pirri (DEF)
6
3. Ivan Bonfiglio (DEF)
7
4. Nick Sherwood (DEF)
6
5. Enzo Pagliarini (DEF)
6
6. Yuri Maris (MID)
8
7. Ellery Molendijk (MID)
7
8. Ronnie Hendrie (MID)
5
9. Sandro Piovanelli (ATT)
7
10. Cosimo Tasca (ATT)
9
11. Sergio Sadotti (ATT)
5
12. Gabriele Rutzittu (DEF)
6
13. Valentino Iannuzzi (MID)
6
14. Gianni Imbriani (ATT)
9