Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Artemio Franchi where Siena play host to Venezia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Siena and Venezia are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Gonzalez.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Siena and Venezia are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Gonzalez.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Siena get the match underway!
3.22
0-0Hibiki Watanabe barges into Pierluigi Brivio. The referee brings Hibiki Watanabe to one side and gives him a warning! Pierluigi Brivio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.30
0-0Hibiki Watanabe passes the ball forward to Salvatore Zini. Salvatore Zini lofts in a cross ball towards Martino Radice. Martino Radice flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Paolo Tarana.
7.54
0-0It's a corner kick. Yuri Netto loops the ball over to the far post. Paolo Tarana drops low and scoops up the ball.
12.40
1-0Andreas Alexandersson flicks a high pass forward to Yuri Netto who brings the ball under control. Yuri Netto flicks the ball to his team mate, Martino Radice. Martino Radice knocks in a cross ball towards Salvatore Zini. Salvatore Zini powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Salvatore Zini!
15.58
1-0Maurizio Di Giuliantonio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giampaolo Faccini. Giampaolo Faccini finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.49
Franco Perrotta makes a probing pass to Morgan Cangini. Morgan Cangini cuts inside the box! Morgan Cangini tries a spectacular strike. Good keeping from Yannis Bourbakis as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
17.10
1-0It's a corner kick which Franco Perrotta takes quickly, playing the ball short to Morgan Cangini. Some silky footwork from Morgan Cangini provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.44
Igor Kanchelskis threads a neat ball through to Alessandro Zenoni. Alessandro Zenoni sees a break and surges forward. Alessandro Zenoni whips in a cross ball towards Martino Radice. Martino Radice heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.27
Ramiro Álvarez sees Igor Netto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Igor Netto plays a quick one-two with Salvatore Zini and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Igor Netto provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Paolo Tarana.
24.53
Serhiy Demyanchuk hits a low pass to Hibiki Watanabe. Hibiki Watanabe sees Martino Radice in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martino Radice lofts in a cross ball towards Salvatore Zini. Salvatore Zini knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Siena!
28.50
Norman Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Pierluigi Brivio collects the pass. Pierluigi Brivio makes a probing pass to Morgan Cangini. Morgan Cangini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.59
Martino Radice clumsily knocks into Norman Bellamy. The referee warns Martino Radice to calm down! Norman Bellamy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.52
Serhiy Demyanchuk hits a low pass to Yuri Netto. Yuri Netto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Salvatore Zini. Salvatore Zini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paolo Tarana who gathers it comfortably.
36.55
Norman Bellamy kicks a strong pass forward to Pierluigi Brivio. Pierluigi Brivio kicks a strong pass forward to Morgan Cangini. Morgan Cangini tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.38
Ramiro Álvarez takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Yuri Netto. Yuri Netto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salvatore Zini. Salvatore Zini whips in a cross ball towards Igor Netto. Igor Netto directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.23
Alessandro Zenoni decides to run forward with the ball. Alessandro Zenoni shoots from distance. Paolo Tarana gets down and covers it.
44.15
4-0Yuri Netto advances with the ball. Yuri Netto whips in a cross ball towards Martino Radice. Norman Bellamy clumsily knocks into Martino Radice. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Siena appear unchanged since the first half. Venezia also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Venezia kick off and get the second half underway!
51.28
Yuri Netto sees Martino Radice in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martino Radice knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Saul Frezza.
53.06
Saul Frezza threads a neat ball through to Pier G. Dani. Pier G. Dani flicks a high ball forward to Giampaolo Faccini who takes it down. Giampaolo Faccini makes a probing pass between the defence to Morgan Cangini. Morgan Cangini tries a spectacular strike but it flies well off target!
54.14
Igor Kanchelskis runs forward with the ball. Igor Kanchelskis sees space and advances. Igor Kanchelskis lofts in a cross ball towards Martino Radice. Martino Radice makes a convincing header but somehow Paolo Tarana manages to keep it out.
59.27
Pierluigi Brivio takes a long throw-in. Pier G. Dani threads a neat ball through to Colin Le Tissier. Colin Le Tissier shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.30
4-0Pierluigi Brivio hacks Hibiki Watanabe from behind! Pierluigi Brivio is given a warning by the referee! Hibiki Watanabe gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
61.44
Serhiy Demyanchuk makes a probing pass to Alessandro Zenoni. Alessandro Zenoni makes an attacking run forward. Alessandro Zenoni lofts in a cross ball towards Igor Netto. Igor Netto gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Paolo Tarana is on top of it.
65.19
Ramiro Álvarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Martino Radice. Martino Radice knocks in a cross ball towards Salvatore Zini. Salvatore Zini jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
66.53
Hibiki Watanabe knocks the ball to his team mate, Salvatore Zini. Salvatore Zini knocks in a cross ball towards Igor Netto. Igor Netto makes a convincing header. The keeper, Paolo Tarana, sees it late!! Goal for Siena!
71.24
Martino Radice comes in with a late challenge on Norman Bellamy. The referee calls over Martino Radice again and warns him to calm down! Norman Bellamy grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.55
Ramiro Álvarez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ramiro Álvarez knocks in a cross ball towards Igor Netto. Igor Netto connects with a diving header. Solid save from Paolo Tarana. What a great pair of hands!
73.41
Yuri Netto flicks a high pass forward to Igor Netto who brings the ball under control. Igor Netto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paolo Tarana who gathers it comfortably.
75.56
Ramiro Álvarez makes an attacking run forward. Ramiro Álvarez whips in a cross ball towards Igor Netto. Igor Netto outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
78.06
Andreas Alexandersson flicks a high ball forward to Ramiro Álvarez who takes it down. With vision, Ramiro Álvarez plays the ball forward to Igor Netto. Igor Netto shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.38
Franco Perrotta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Le Tissier. Colin Le Tissier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.03
Maurizio Di Giuliantonio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Le Tissier. Colin Le Tissier plays a one-two with Morgan Cangini and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Colin Le Tissier provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.03
5-1Pier G. Dani catches Hibiki Watanabe on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hibiki Watanabe stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.02
Hibiki Watanabe flicks the ball to his team mate, Salvatore Zini. Salvatore Zini whips in a cross ball towards Igor Netto. Igor Netto directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
87.10
5-1Pierluigi Brivio flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Le Tissier. Colin Le Tissier lofts in a cross ball towards Giampaolo Faccini. Giampaolo Faccini is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is deflected wide by Igor Kanchelskis.
88.14
Maurizio Di Giuliantonio takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Yannis Bourbakis scoops up the ball.
90.00
5-1Hibiki Watanabe makes a run forward as Yuri Netto takes the throw-in. Hibiki Watanabe skillfully chests the ball down. Hibiki Watanabe sees a break and surges forward. Hibiki Watanabe lofts in a cross ball towards Martino Radice. Norman Bellamy catches Martino Radice on the ankles. Martino Radice appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
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
| Salvatore Zini 12, 25 Martino Radice 18 Igor Netto 38, 67 | Colin Le Tissier 81 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Yannis Bourbakis (GK)
6
2. Andreas Alexandersson (DEF)
6
3. Serhiy Demyanchuk (DEF)
6
4. Igor Kanchelskis (DEF)
6
5. Ramiro Álvarez (MID)
7
6. Yuri Netto (MID)
7
7. Hibiki Watanabe (MID)
6
8. Alessandro Zenoni (MID)
7
9. Salvatore Zini (ATT)
9
10. Igor Netto (ATT)
8
11. Martino Radice (ATT)
8
12. Augustine Enyinnaya (DEF)
0
13. Gabriele Antonioli (MID)
0
14. Marin Baicu (ATT)
0
1. Paolo Tarana (GK)
8
2. Saul Frezza (DEF)
6
3. Norman Bellamy (DEF)
6
4. Maurizio Domizzi (DEF)
6
5. Maurizio Di Giuliantonio (MID)
6
6. Pierluigi Brivio (MID)
6
7. Pier G. Dani (MID)
5
8. Franco Perrotta (MID)
6
9. Giampaolo Faccini (ATT)
6
10. Morgan Cangini (ATT)
6
11. Colin Le Tissier (ATT)
7
12. Darren Watson (MID)
0
13. Gianluigi Brocchi (MID)
0
14. Giampaolo Stendardo (MID)
0