Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadio Leonardo Garilli where Piacenza play Leeds United in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Piacenza are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jerome Goossen.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Piacenza are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jerome Goossen.
0.00
0-0Piacenza kick off and get the first half underway!
2.46
0-0Cristian Lasalandra catches James Flintlock on the ankles. The referee warns Cristian Lasalandra to calm down! James Flintlock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.39
0-0Franco Iorio sees a break and surges forward. Franco Iorio whips in a cross ball towards Cristian Lasalandra. Cristian Lasalandra finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.46
0-0Gianpaolo Battistini pushes up the pitch. Gianpaolo Battistini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabrizio Bertani. Fabrizio Bertani plays a one-two with Aimo Bettarini and advances towards the goal... Fabrizio Bertani looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Steve Merson keeps it out!
10.06
0-0With some swift thinking, Nicolas Metzger plays the ball forward to Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alessio Suriano.
16.58
0-0Leonardo Bondi clumsily knocks into David Green. Leonardo Bondi is shown the yellow card! David Green hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.58
0-0Free kick to Leeds United just outside the area...
20.05
0-1Luke Joseph takes a short run up and powers a low shot through the wall. The ball takes a slight deflection leaving the keeper helpless. Goal!!
22.09
Aimo Bettarini threads the ball through to Elena Zubizarreta. Elena Zubizarreta runs straight at the defence! Elena Zubizarreta makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
24.57
Luke Joseph flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Metzger holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolas Metzger chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Richards. Stuart Richards knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianpaolo Battistini.
28.51
Nicolas Metzger makes a probing pass to Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Vittorio Percassi. Excellent save.
30.41
Gianpaolo Battistini makes a simple pass to Elena Zubizarreta. Elena Zubizarreta sees Cristian Lasalandra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cristian Lasalandra finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
36.52
Gianpaolo Battistini makes a strong solo run forward. Gianpaolo Battistini makes an attacking run forward. Gianpaolo Battistini finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Steve Merson manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Piacenza appear unchanged since the first half. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United kick off!
48.58
Phil Mann takes it forward alone. Phil Mann threads the ball through to Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto whips in a cross ball towards Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby makes a looping header on goal. Vittorio Percassi gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
49.57
0-1Franco Iorio advances with the ball. Franco Iorio knocks in a cross ball towards Cristian Lasalandra. Cristian Lasalandra beats his man to it with a header. The ball strikes Eric Lensing's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
51.04
0-1Elena Zubizarreta takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. James Flintlock gets to the ball and clears it up field.
53.31
0-1Elena Zubizarreta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabrizio Bertani. Fabrizio Bertani whips in a cross ball towards Elena Zubizarreta. Armin Pfeiffer comes in with a late challenge on Elena Zubizarreta. Penalty for Piacenza!!
53.31
The referee points to the spot..
54.00
Renato Maiuri calmly steps up. It's there!! Steve Merson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.14
Stuart Richards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto deftly passes the ball to Stuart Richards, releasing him through on goal. Stuart Richards rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Gianpaolo Battistini.
60.11
Nicolas Metzger clumsily knocks into Fabrizio Bertani. Nicolas Metzger is warned by the referee! Fabrizio Bertani carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.12
Eric Lensing controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Green. David Green flicks a high pass forward to Luke Joseph who brings the ball under control. Luke Joseph tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
63.31
Eric Lensing makes a strong solo run forward. Eric Lensing flicks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
65.26
Luke Joseph makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vittorio Percassi who gathers it comfortably.
71.30
David Green kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Richards. Stuart Richards knocks in a cross ball towards Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Gianpaolo Battistini.
72.19
Nicolas Metzger takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Cristian Lasalandra gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
75.16
Nicolas Metzger threads the ball through to Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.20
1-1Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with Alfred Eadie replacing Stuart Richards and Mervin Scales replacing Eric Lensing .
79.10
Renato Maiuri makes a probing pass to Elena Zubizarreta. Elena Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward. Aimo Bettarini controls it well on his chest. Aimo Bettarini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mervin Scales.
83.47
Fabrizio Bertani clumsily knocks into Armin Pfeiffer. The referee calls over Fabrizio Bertani and warns him to calm down! Armin Pfeiffer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.34
Elena Zubizarreta threads a neat ball through to Franco Iorio. Franco Iorio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mervin Scales.
89.58
Luke Joseph kicks a strong pass forward to Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
Lomano Minto threads the ball through to Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
The game is drawn at 1-1 and so goes to penalties!
Renato Maiuri takes a short run up and fires a shot towards goal, but it clips the post and goes wide!
Lomano Minto takes a cautious run up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
Cristian Lasalandra takes a slow run up. Cristian Lasalandra slots the ball into the top left corner with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
Luke Huckerby slowly runs up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
Fabrizio Bertani steps up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
Alfred Eadie takes a slow run up. The keeper dives to the right but Alfred Eadie cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
Aimo Bettarini steps up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
Steve Merson takes a stuttering run up and fires a shot towards the top of the net, but it hits the crossbar and goes over!
Vittorio Percassi takes a short run up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
David Green takes a long run up. The ball flies into the bottom left corner - goal!!
Leonardo Bondi takes a long run up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
Nicolas Metzger takes a stuttering run up. The ball flies inside the left post - goal!!
Elena Zubizarreta takes a stuttering run up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
Luke Joseph calmly steps up but he scuffs the ball and it trickles wide!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Renato Maiuri 54 (p) | Luke Joseph 18 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gianpaolo Battistini of Piacenza |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Vittorio Percassi (GK)
7
2. Alessio Suriano (DEF)
6
3. Renato Maiuri (DEF)
6
4. Gianpaolo Battistini (DEF)
9
5. Leonardo Bondi (DEF)
5
6. Ray Fresi (MID)
6
7. Aimo Bettarini (MID)
6
8. Elena Zubizarreta (MID)
8
9. Franco Iorio (MID)
7
10. Cristian Lasalandra (ATT)
6
11. Fabrizio Bertani (ATT)
6
12. Martino Damiani (GK)
0
13. Tobias Schacht (ATT)
0
14. Roberto Lanna (GK)
0
1. Steve Merson (GK)
7
2. Phil Mann (DEF)
7
3. Eric Lensing (DEF)
7
4. Armin Pfeiffer (DEF)
6
5. James Flintlock (DEF)
6
6. David Green (MID)
6
7. Nicolas Metzger (MID)
6
8. Luke Joseph (MID)
7
9. Luke Huckerby (ATT)
6
10. Lomano Minto (ATT)
7
11. Stuart Richards (ATT)
6
12. Mervin Scales (GK)
6
13. Edward Robinson (DEF)
0
14. Alfred Eadie (ATT)
6