Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Artemio Franchi where Siena play host to FC Bari 1908. A crowd of 8,500 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Siena are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Bari 1908 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Siena looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Antonino Accursi.
The pitch is in good condition.
Siena are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Bari 1908 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Siena looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Antonino Accursi.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Siena kicking off!
2.42
0-0Brian Blake hits a low pass to Maurizio Panarelli. Maurizio Panarelli lofts in a cross ball towards Eusebio Buso. Eusebio Buso outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
6.07
0-0Eusebio Buso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ezio Bortoluzzi. Ezio Bortoluzzi plays a one-two with Girolamo Bonfanti and advances towards the goal... Ezio Bortoluzzi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.29
0-0Mario Reis knocks the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Fernandez. Juan-Carlos Fernandez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Donato Bellotto.
12.40
Anthony Hofland kicks a strong pass forward to Geoffrey Den Turk. Geoffrey Den Turk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Charles Lucca. Charles Lucca finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.40
1-0Brian Blake sees a break and surges forward. Brian Blake runs straight at the opposition's defence. Brian Blake shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.13
David Niven plays the ball forward to Maurizio Panarelli. Maurizio Panarelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
21.04
Mario Reis flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Koroglu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Koroglu lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Clarke. Stuart Clarke finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Alex Ciullo gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
22.19
Dino Lotti changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dino Lotti edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Dino Lotti provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.37
Dino Lotti takes it forward alone. Dino Lotti flicks the ball to his team mate, David Niven. David Niven finds some space and shoots from distance but Craig Ritchie is on top of it.
36.54
Dino Lotti flicks a high pass forward to Maurizio Panarelli who brings the ball under control. Maurizio Panarelli surges forward with the ball. Maurizio Panarelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.35
Brian Blake flicks a high ball forward to Girolamo Bonfanti who takes it down. Girolamo Bonfanti lofts in a cross ball towards Maurizio Panarelli. Maurizio Panarelli makes a convincing header but is denied by Craig Ritchie. Excellent save.
40.40
Brian Blake plays the ball forward to Eusebio Buso. Eusebio Buso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
44.24
Brian Blake flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Panarelli collects the pass. Maurizio Panarelli shoots from long range but somehow Craig Ritchie manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Siena appear unchanged since the first half. FC Bari 1908 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Bari 1908 get the second half underway!
54.00
Dino Lotti flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Panarelli collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Maurizio Panarelli laces a weighted ball forward to Girolamo Bonfanti. Girolamo Bonfanti lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Blake. Brian Blake is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
57.52
Maurizio Panarelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eusebio Buso. Eusebio Buso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gianluca Bianchi.
60.11
1-0FC Bari 1908 have made a substitution with Vasco Mendes replacing Stuart Clarke .
61.19
Alec Souness makes a simple pass to David Niven. David Niven flicks a high pass forward. Eusebio Buso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eusebio Buso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Brian Blake plays the ball forward to David Niven. David Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianluca Bianchi.
66.27
Alec Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Girolamo Bonfanti. Girolamo Bonfanti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.59
1-0Anthony Hofland barges into Dino Lotti. The referee brings Anthony Hofland to one side and gives him a warning! Dino Lotti grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.54
Siena have made 3 substitutions with Attilio De Gasperi replacing Donato Bellotto, Elvis Lombardi replacing Maurizio Panarelli and Martino Goretti replacing Ezio Bortoluzzi .
83.25
David Niven makes a probing pass to Girolamo Bonfanti. Girolamo Bonfanti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.03
Alec Souness passes the ball forward to Girolamo Bonfanti. Girolamo Bonfanti shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
85.56
David Niven makes a simple pass to Elvis Lombardi. Elvis Lombardi hits a low pass to Girolamo Bonfanti. Girolamo Bonfanti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Geoffrey Den Turk.
87.23
Gianluca Bianchi flicks the ball to his team mate, Emanuele Petruzzi. Emanuele Petruzzi sees a break and surges forward. Emanuele Petruzzi knocks in a cross ball towards Aniello Bonomi. Aniello Bonomi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alex Ciullo gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
89.13
Mario Reis flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Koroglu. Roberto Koroglu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Attilio De Gasperi.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Fouls
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Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Brian Blake 14 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alex Ciullo (GK)
6
2. Donato Bellotto (DEF)
6
3. Dino Lotti (DEF)
8
4. Alec Souness (DEF)
6
5. Guerino Gritti (DEF)
6
6. Maurizio Panarelli (MID)
7
7. Brian Blake (MID)
9
8. David Niven (MID)
7
9. Eusebio Buso (ATT)
6
10. Ezio Bortoluzzi (ATT)
6
11. Girolamo Bonfanti (ATT)
6
12. Attilio De Gasperi (MID)
6
13. Elvis Lombardi (ATT)
6
14. Martino Goretti (DEF)
6
1. Craig Ritchie (GK)
7
2. Gianluca Bianchi (DEF)
6
3. Geoffrey Den Turk (DEF)
7
4. Anthony Hofland (DEF)
6
5. Stuart Clarke (MID)
6
6. Mario Reis (MID)
6
7. Emanuele Petruzzi (MID)
6
8. Charles Lucca (MID)
6
9. Juan-Carlos Fernandez (ATT)
6
10. Aniello Bonomi (ATT)
6
11. Roberto Koroglu (ATT)
6
12. Vasco Mendes (MID)
6
13. Gabriel Camacho (GK)
0
14. Giorgio Zanetti (DEF)
0