Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Links Park where Montrose play Siena in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Montrose are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Siena appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Siena start the match!
2.40
Don Inglis passes the ball forward to Armin Fromm. Armin Fromm knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Morton. Richard Morton knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Gough. Paul Gough is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.31
Paul Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary McGrory. Gary McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Gough. Paul Gough shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.48
Aboubacar Assadourian chips the ball to his team mate, Armin Fromm. Armin Fromm chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Gough. Paul Gough shoots from distance but it is miles over!
8.03
Armin Fromm chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Morton. Richard Morton shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
14.22
Alessio Vasari chips the ball to his team mate, Mirco Iorio. Mirco Iorio plays a perfect one-two with Renato Tosto and rushes in on goal... Mirco Iorio rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.30
Armin Fromm knocks the ball forward to Paul Gough. Paul Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Bisoli.
24.01
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.51
Gary Hutchison makes a probing pass to Richard Morton. Richard Morton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
30.02
Armin Fromm makes a probing pass to Paul Gough. Paul Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.12
Aladino Buso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alessio Vasari. Alessio Vasari makes a probing pass to P. Gilberto Stovini. P. Gilberto Stovini passes the ball forward but Renato Tosto is offside!
39.53
Emiliano Bonfanti knocks the ball to his team mate, Mirco Iorio. Mirco Iorio shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.27
Eugenio Bisoli comes in with a late challenge on Armin Fromm. Eugenio Bisoli is shown the yellow card! Armin Fromm stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.11
Paul Hendry makes a simple pass to Armin Fromm. Armin Fromm brings the ball forward. Armin Fromm finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.46
Eugenio Bisoli hacks Armin Fromm from behind! Eugenio Bisoli is given a warning by the referee! Armin Fromm stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Montrose kick off the second half!
47.54
Gary McGrory decides to run forward with the ball. Gary McGrory makes a probing pass to Richard Morton. Richard Morton shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
49.05
Eugenio Bisoli flicks the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Zola. Ottavio Zola kicks a strong pass forward to P. Gilberto Stovini. P. Gilberto Stovini shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.44
Ottavio Zola knocks the ball forward to Mirco Iorio. Mirco Iorio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.47
Giuseppe Francesco threads the ball through to Renato Tosto. Renato Tosto shoots from distance but Gavin McNeill is on top of it.
59.55
Richard Morton hacks Eugenio Bisoli from behind! The referee calls over Richard Morton and warns him to calm down! Eugenio Bisoli grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.22
Don Inglis sees a break and surges forward. Don Inglis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Gough. Paul Gough knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eugenio Bisoli.
73.36
Alessio Vasari catches Armin Fromm on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Armin Fromm gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.36
Montrose are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
75.25
Eugenio Bisoli catches Paul Gough on the ankles. The referee calls over Eugenio Bisoli again and warns him to calm down! Paul Gough gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.31
Gary McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Morton. Richard Morton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Emiliano Bonfanti kicks a strong pass forward to Renato Tosto. Renato Tosto shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Gavin McNeill.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

The game is drawn at 0-0 and so goes to penalties!

The man of the match was awarded to Armin Fromm of Montrose

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Full Time Score: 2 vs 3
Normal Play Goals
Normal Play Goals: 0 vs 0
Penalty Shootout
Penalty Shootout: 2 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 0 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 8 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 62.962962962963 vs 37.037037037037
Play Area
Home team third: 30.86%, Midfield: 45.68%, Away team third: 23.46%