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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Juventus Stadium where Juventus play host to Ancona. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Juventus are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ancona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Filippo Colombo.


0.00
Ancona kick off and get the match underway!
2.13
Albert Cabrera sees Siaka Ouattara in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Siaka Ouattara shoots from 20 yards but Marinos Hatzis is on top of it.
6.53
Arturo Piovani threads the ball through to Tommy Perry. Tommy Perry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alun Bolton.
8.58
Roberto Tavares threads a neat ball through to Albert Cabrera. Albert Cabrera sees a break and surges forward. Albert Cabrera shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
9.34
Corrado De Angelis kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Hernandez. Ricardo Hernandez makes a simple pass to Wladimiro Pellissier. Wladimiro Pellissier shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
10.00
Albert Cabrera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Smith. Eddie Smith shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
15.31
Without breaking stride, Jóhann Gudmundsson plays the ball forward to Albert Cabrera. Albert Cabrera makes a simple pass to Siaka Ouattara. Siaka Ouattara whips in a cross ball towards Ahmed Haouche. Ahmed Haouche connects with a diving header but it is shockingly off target!
26.04
Alun Bolton sees Alen Vukoja in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alen Vukoja sees space and advances. Alen Vukoja lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Smith. Eddie Smith makes a looping header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.00
Albert Cabrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Siaka Ouattara. Siaka Ouattara whips in a cross ball towards John Barton. John Barton makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Marinos Hatzis has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.44
Roberto Tavares makes a probing pass to Albert Cabrera. Albert Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Ahmed Haouche collects the pass. Ahmed Haouche tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
38.34
Arturo Piovani chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Perry. Tommy Perry tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
39.43
Ricardo Hernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Jacek Lubanski. Jacek Lubanski shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
40.41
Roberto Tavares decides to run forward with the ball. Roberto Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Ahmed Haouche collects the pass. Ahmed Haouche knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jody Davies.
42.13
Arturo Piovani chips the ball to his team mate, Jacek Lubanski. Jacek Lubanski sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
45.00
Arturo Piovani hits a low pass to Tommy Perry. Tommy Perry shoots from long range. Tommy Perry scores for Ancona!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Juventus have changed their lineup with Jose Moya replacing John Barton. Ancona appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Juventus kicking off!
48.39
Albert Cabrera kicks a strong pass forward to Siaka Ouattara. Siaka Ouattara knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Smith. With a superhuman jump, Eddie Smith connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Marinos Hatzis gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
53.12
Albert Cabrera catches Adriano Cristante on the ankles. Albert Cabrera is warned by the referee! Adriano Cristante grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.41
Albert Cabrera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Moya. Jose Moya shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Marinos Hatzis effortlessly smothers it!
57.17
With vision, Arturo Piovani plays the ball forward to Wladimiro Pellissier. Wladimiro Pellissier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.54
Arturo Piovani knocks the ball to his team mate, Wladimiro Pellissier. Wladimiro Pellissier shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
60.49
Albert Cabrera knocks the ball forward to Jose Moya. Jose Moya lofts in a cross ball towards Siaka Ouattara. Siaka Ouattara whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Marinos Hatzis!
72.42
Adriano Cristante breaks forward. Adriano Cristante controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wladimiro Pellissier. Wladimiro Pellissier shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.39
Alen Vukoja makes a simple pass to Eddie Smith. Eddie Smith puts a great ball through. Siaka Ouattara runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
75.58
Wataru Akio chips the ball to his team mate, Wladimiro Pellissier. Wladimiro Pellissier makes a great pass forward. Tommy Perry runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
78.20
Alun Bolton makes a simple pass to Albert Cabrera. Albert Cabrera decides to run forward with the ball. Albert Cabrera shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.37
Ricardo Hernandez flicks a high pass forward. Wladimiro Pellissier controls it well on his chest. Wladimiro Pellissier knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alun Bolton.
87.41
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 50.6172839506173 vs 49.3827160493827
Play Area
Home team third: 25.93%, Midfield: 46.91%, Away team third: 27.16%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marinos Hatzis of Ancona

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
6
3. Alun Bolton (DEF)
6
7
6. Alen Vukoja (MID)
6
8
8
9. Ahmed Haouche (ATT)
6
10. John Barton (ATT)
8
11. Eddie Smith (ATT)
6

12. Frank Grant (DEF)
0
13. Julian Wittmann (MID)
0
14. Jose Moya (ATT)
6

2. Simon Winkler (DEF)
6
5. Jody Davies (DEF)
6
7. Wataru Akio (MID)
6
8
9. Tommy Perry (ATT)
8
10. Jacek Lubanski (ATT)
6

0
13. Neil Young (ATT)
0
14. Paolo Myers (MID)
0