Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Sampdoria play Valencia in this Champions League game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sampdoria are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Matteo.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sampdoria are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Matteo.
0.00
0-0Sampdoria start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.37
0-0Romarin Job plays the ball forward to Stephan Amoah. With a delightful solo run, Stephan Amoah stretches the opposition's defence. Stephan Amoah sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Valencia are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
8.17
0-0With a delightful solo run, Giulio Castelli stretches the opposition's defence. Giulio Castelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Facundo Avila smothers it!
9.12
Mark Bresciano gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Arturo Greco lofts in a cross ball towards Brenny Hansma. Brenny Hansma gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.37
Sebastian Peiro flicks a high ball forward to Nico Müller who takes it down. Nico Müller shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
12.49
Oscar Banuelos receives the ball from a throw-in from Sergio Paquito. Oscar Banuelos sees Giulio Castelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giulio Castelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Brenny Hansma. Brenny Hansma shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.51
Giulio Castelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brenny Hansma. Brenny Hansma knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco heads the ball goalwards. Facundo Avila gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
16.26
Jean-Guy Vanvynckt surges forward with the ball. Jean-Guy Vanvynckt whips in a cross ball towards Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin powers a header at goal but Facundo Avila is on top of it.
21.50
Mark Bresciano flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Guy Vanvynckt collects the pass. Jean-Guy Vanvynckt hits a low pass to Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Facundo Avila as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
24.19
Roberto Garcia sees a break and surges forward. Roberto Garcia threads a neat ball through to Simon Kurth. Simon Kurth lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Müller. With a superhuman jump, Nico Müller connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Benjamin Souza manages to keep it out.
26.02
1-0Oscar Banuelos flicks a high ball forward to Giulio Castelli who takes it down. Without breaking stride, Giulio Castelli plays the ball forward to Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.45
Oscar Banuelos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristi Savu. Cristi Savu brings the ball forward. Cristi Savu knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.44
Oscar Banuelos knocks the ball forward to Jean-Guy Vanvynckt. Jean-Guy Vanvynckt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco passes the ball forward to Brenny Hansma. Brenny Hansma side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Facundo Avila. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sampdoria have changed their lineup with Simion Dalakis replacing Cristi Savu. Valencia appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Valencia kick off!
53.01
2-0Marc-Vivien Achard sees Simon Kurth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Kurth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.31
Jean-Guy Vanvynckt hits a low pass to Brenny Hansma. Brenny Hansma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.13
Seeing a gap ahead, Simion Dalakis plays the ball forward to Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
63.07
Giulio Castelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.43
Dragan Zilic threads a neat ball through to Giulio Castelli. Giulio Castelli plays the ball forward to Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Facundo Avila!
67.10
Oscar Banuelos sees space and advances. Oscar Banuelos sees Dmitri Karpin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dmitri Karpin chips the ball to his team mate, Brenny Hansma. Brenny Hansma side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sampdoria!
71.52
4-0Sebastian Peiro kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Müller. Nico Müller plays a quick one-two with Simon Kurth and rushes in on goal... Nico Müller makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Sergio Paquito happens to be in the right place to block it.
77.21
4-0Sampdoria have made 2 substitutions with Gianmarco Nicola replacing Dragan Zilic and Aimo Brambilla replacing Arturo Greco .
87.26
4-0Roberto Garcia catches Brenny Hansma on the ankles. Roberto Garcia is given a warning by the referee! Brenny Hansma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Oscar Banuelos threads a neat ball through to Jean-Guy Vanvynckt. Jean-Guy Vanvynckt flicks a high pass forward. Aimo Brambilla collects the pass. Aimo Brambilla knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Arturo Greco 26, 32, 63 Brenny Hansma 67 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Benjamin Souza (GK)
6
2. Dragan Zilic (DEF)
6
3. Mark Bresciano (DEF)
6
4. Oscar Banuelos (DEF)
7
5. Sergio Paquito (DEF)
6
6. Cristi Savu (MID)
7
7. Giulio Castelli (MID)
7
8. Jean-Guy Vanvynckt (MID)
7
9. Dmitri Karpin (ATT)
8
10. Arturo Greco (ATT)
9
11. Brenny Hansma (ATT)
7
12. Gianmarco Nicola (DEF)
6
13. Simion Dalakis (MID)
6
14. Aimo Brambilla (ATT)
6
1. Facundo Avila (GK)
7
2. Roberto Garcia (DEF)
6
3. Romarin Job (DEF)
6
4. Fredrik Gardner (DEF)
6
5. Sebastian Peiro (MID)
6
6. Wilson David (MID)
6
7. Stephan Amoah (MID)
6
8. Marc-Vivien Achard (MID)
6
9. Nico Müller (ATT)
6
10. Simon Kurth (ATT)
6
11. Walter Baggio (ATT)
6
12. Richard Maddison (DEF)
0
13. Luis Ortiz (MID)
0
14. Martin Sakho (ATT)
0