Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadio Adriatico where Pescara play RB Leipzig in this friendly game. A crowd of 12,464 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Pescara are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RB Leipzig appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
The pitch is in great condition.
Pescara are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RB Leipzig appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Pescara get the match underway!
4.52
1-0Neil Henderson threads a neat ball through to Fabio Diatta. Fabio Diatta threads a neat ball through to Geoffrey Hermans. Geoffrey Hermans whips in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Turrini. Nicola C. Turrini whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Uwe Witte with no chance!! Goal for Pescara!
9.18
1-0Julian Busse barges into Eduardo Guerrero. The referee warns Julian Busse to calm down! Eduardo Guerrero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.10
1-0Fabio Diatta flicks a high pass forward. Nicola C. Turrini collects the pass. Nicola C. Turrini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.40
1-0Mario Nunes chips the ball to his team mate, Bakary Diakite. Bakary Diakite flicks a high pass forward to Nico Neuhaus who brings the ball under control. Nico Neuhaus shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
26.02
Fabio Diatta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianmatteo Collauto. Gianmatteo Collauto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Guerrero. Eduardo Guerrero shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
28.43
Danilo Cannarsa passes the ball forward to Vitaliy Malskyy. Vitaliy Malskyy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicola C. Turrini. Nicola C. Turrini shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.12
1-0Gianmatteo Collauto threads the ball through to Fabio Diatta. Fabio Diatta flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Guerrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Guerrero shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Uwe Witte. Excellent save.
36.33
Showing composure, Nico Neuhaus plays the ball forward to Thomas Oswald. Thomas Oswald finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Pescara have changed their lineup with Salvatore Moscardi replacing Gian Matteo Cirillo. RB Leipzig appear unchanged since the first half. The RB Leipzig players seem much more motivated whilst the Pescara players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
RB Leipzig kick off the second half!
51.31
Geoffrey Hermans knocks the ball forward to Fabio Diatta. Fabio Diatta shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
55.57
Neil Henderson threads a neat ball through to Geoffrey Hermans. Geoffrey Hermans makes a probing pass to Eduardo Guerrero. Eduardo Guerrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
59.37
1-1Danilo Cannarsa advances with the ball. Danilo Cannarsa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Guerrero. Eduardo Guerrero threads the ball through to Nunzio Italiano but he's offside!
60.42
Geoffrey Hermans plays the ball forward to Nunzio Italiano. Nunzio Italiano knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Guerrero. Eduardo Guerrero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.37
Fabio Diatta flicks a high pass forward. Nicola C. Turrini controls it well on his chest. Nicola C. Turrini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vincenzo Freund.
79.33
Thomas Friedmann sees a break and surges forward. Thomas Friedmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Salvatore Moscardi who gathers it comfortably.
83.08
2-1Matthias Birnbaum hacks Neil Henderson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Henderson stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.14
Nico Neuhaus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Bierhoff. Julian Bierhoff lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Neuhaus. Nico Neuhaus heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nico Neuhaus!
87.32
Gianmatteo Collauto flicks a high ball forward to Geoffrey Hermans who takes it down. Geoffrey Hermans controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gian Matteo Cirillo (GK)
6
2. Vitaliy Malskyy (DEF)
6
3. Danilo Cannarsa (DEF)
7
4. Neil Henderson (DEF)
7
5. Arturo Moya (DEF)
6
6. Gianmatteo Collauto (MID)
6
7. Fabio Diatta (MID)
7
8. Geoffrey Hermans (MID)
7
9. Nunzio Italiano (ATT)
7
10. Eduardo Guerrero (ATT)
8
11. Nicola C. Turrini (ATT)
8
12. Salvatore Moscardi (GK)
6
13. Olaf Vos (ATT)
0
14. Vincenzo Bierhoff (ATT)
0
1. Uwe Witte (GK)
6
2. Julian Busse (DEF)
6
3. Bakary Diakite (DEF)
6
4. Mario Nunes (DEF)
6
5. Vincenzo Freund (DEF)
6
6. Thomas Friedmann (MID)
6
7. Julian Bierhoff (MID)
6
8. Matthias Birnbaum (MID)
5
9. Anton Cziommer (MID)
6
10. Thomas Oswald (MID)
8
11. Nico Neuhaus (ATT)
9
12. Simon Birkwald (ATT)
0
13. Thomas Schönenborn (ATT)
0
14. Markus Thielemann (GK)
0