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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Kras Stadion where FC Volendam play Perugia in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Volendam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Perugia appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.


0.00
FC Volendam kick off the first half!
12.21
Franco Crovari passes the ball forward to Mark Ruscitti. Mark Ruscitti lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian Natale Zini. With a superhuman jump, Fabian Natale Zini connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
14.50
Rodolfo Ruotolo hits a low pass to Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes whips in a cross ball towards Fabian Natale Zini. Fabian Natale Zini powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Stuart Owen and the loose ball is cleared up field.
16.28
Tino Ross launches a long ball forward into the other half. Leonardo Cervantes whips in a cross ball towards Donato Turato. Donato Turato connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
20.20
Paul Joseph makes a probing pass to Reinier Galàsek. Reinier Galàsek hits a low pass to Michael Plowright. Michael Plowright shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
22.10
John Mccann flicks a high pass forward to Dustin Mapp who brings the ball under control. Dustin Mapp knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vinicio E. Pastine who gathers it comfortably.
27.33
Rodolfo Ruotolo sees Donato Turato in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Donato Turato knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.34
Wladimiro Cardascio flicks a high pass forward to Rodolfo Ruotolo who brings the ball under control. Rodolfo Ruotolo passes the ball forward to Mark Ruscitti. Mark Ruscitti whips in a cross ball towards Donato Turato. Donato Turato finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Serafim Punga as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
33.11
It's a corner kick. Franco Crovari loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Duccio Gamberini takes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.05
Duccio Gamberini receives the ball from a throw-in from Wladimiro Cardascio. Duccio Gamberini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Ruotolo. Rodolfo Ruotolo plays the ball forward to Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Ruscitti. Mark Ruscitti rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Serafim Punga had no chance!! Goal for Perugia!
38.34
Paul Joseph threads the ball through to John Mccann. John Mccann hits a low pass to Dustin Mapp. Dustin Mapp shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.33
Mark Ruscitti comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Owen. The referee warns Mark Ruscitti to calm down! Stuart Owen runs off the knock.
44.21
Rodolfo Ruotolo makes a simple pass to Donato Turato. Donato Turato lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Ruscitti. Mark Ruscitti is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Volendam have changed their lineup with Stuart Naysmith replacing Sebastiao Monteiro. Perugia have changed their lineup with Fabian N. Mazzoli replacing Tino Ross, Gabriel Tapia replacing Leonardo Cervantes and Hugo Paz replacing Mark Ruscitti and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.

45.00
Perugia start the second half!
54.46
Gabriel Tapia makes a simple pass to Fabian Natale Zini. Fabian Natale Zini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.40
FC Volendam appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
66.24
Franco Crovari flicks a high pass forward to Donato Turato who brings the ball under control. Donato Turato lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.42
Stuart Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Plowright. Michael Plowright lofts in a cross ball towards Dustin Mapp. Dustin Mapp connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
72.52
Patrick Van Barneveld flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Mariana. Edgar Mariana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.31
Franco Crovari flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Natale Zini controls it well on his chest. Fabian Natale Zini whips in a cross ball towards Donato Turato. Donato Turato outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Emile Atherton happens to be in the right place to block it.
75.34
Duccio Gamberini flicks a high pass forward. Franco Crovari collects the pass. Franco Crovari hits a low pass to Fabian Natale Zini. Fabian Natale Zini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
79.36
Christian Sala flicks a high ball forward to Franco Crovari who takes it down. Franco Crovari passes the ball forward to Donato Turato. Donato Turato controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Serafim Punga manages to keep it out.
83.40
Stuart Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Dustin Mapp. Dustin Mapp knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Mariana. Edgar Mariana jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
87.25
Christian Sala flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Ruotolo. Rodolfo Ruotolo flicks a high pass forward. Donato Turato holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Donato Turato controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Serafim Punga!
89.29
Stuart Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Mariana. Edgar Mariana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duccio Gamberini.
90.00
Christian Sala deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franco Crovari. Franco Crovari makes a simple pass to Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz makes a pass forward but Fabian Natale Zini is yards offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 0 vs 9
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 40.7407407407407 vs 59.2592592592593
Play Area
Home team third: 28.40%, Midfield: 48.15%, Away team third: 23.46%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leonardo Cervantes of Perugia

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
2. Paul Joseph (DEF)
6
3. Stuart Owen (DEF)
6
6
8. John Mccann (MID)
6
6
10. Dustin Mapp (ATT)
6

12. Alun Southgate (DEF)
0
13. Stuart Naysmith (MID)
6

2. Tino Ross (DEF)
6
6
7
7
10. Donato Turato (ATT)
8
11. Mark Ruscitti (ATT)
8

13. Gabriel Tapia (MID)
6
14. Hugo Paz (ATT)
8