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


0.00
Juventus start the match!
2.09
Alen Vukoja deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Ramirez. Adolfo Ramirez passes the ball forward to Eddie Smith. Eddie Smith looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.52
Alen Vukoja runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alen Vukoja tries a spectacular long range effort but Guillermo Suarez is on top of it.
16.33
Julian Wittmann threads the ball through to Adolfo Ramirez. Adolfo Ramirez plays a quick one-two with Siaka Ouattara and rushes in on goal... Adolfo Ramirez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Guillermo Suarez easily gets down and covers it.
20.52
Callum Ritchie brings the ball forward. Callum Ritchie knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Hubner. Rodolfo Hubner rushes past Alun Bolton! Rodolfo Hubner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
24.28
Julian Wittmann threads a neat ball through to Eddie Smith. Eddie Smith skips past Joachim Martino! Some world-class footwork from Eddie Smith provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.44
Julian Wittmann threads the ball through to Eddie Smith. Eddie Smith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.58
Julian Wittmann hits a low pass to Adolfo Ramirez. Adolfo Ramirez tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
30.14
Callum Ritchie flicks the ball to his team mate, Liam Tedesco. Liam Tedesco flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Hubner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodolfo Hubner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Javier Miller who gathers it comfortably.
34.01
Julian Wittmann flicks a high pass forward to Siaka Ouattara who brings the ball under control. Siaka Ouattara tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
36.14
With some swift thinking, Joachim Martino plays the ball forward to Jamie Venus. Jamie Venus makes a probing pass to Raul De Sanzo. Raul De Sanzo lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Manuel Barbosa!
44.45
Jamie Venus flicks a high pass forward. Raul De Sanzo controls it well on his chest. Raul De Sanzo plays a one-two with Manuel Barbosa and advances towards the goal... Raul De Sanzo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Javier Miller effortlessly gets down and covers it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Piacenza appear unchanged since the first half. Juventus have changed their lineup with John Barton replacing Eddie Smith.

45.00
Piacenza kick off the second half!
48.32
Peter Chevallier threads a neat ball through to Julian Wittmann. Julian Wittmann flicks a high pass forward. Pierre Ndiefi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pierre Ndiefi shoots from distance. Solid save from Guillermo Suarez.
49.23
Alun Bolton sees a break and surges forward. With some swift thinking, Alun Bolton plays the ball forward to Pierre Ndiefi. Pierre Ndiefi shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
51.21
Bernardo Vasari sees Gaspar Viana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gaspar Viana sees Rodolfo Hubner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodolfo Hubner skips past Rodrigo Burgos! Rodolfo Hubner cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
57.53
Callum Ritchie plays the ball forward to Jamie Venus. Jamie Venus runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jamie Venus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Javier Miller manages to keep it out.
60.24
Liam Tedesco darts forward. Liam Tedesco shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Javier Miller!
61.55
Jamie Venus flicks a high ball forward to Raul De Sanzo who takes it down. Raul De Sanzo lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Hubner. Rodolfo Hubner directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
63.54
Alen Vukoja controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adolfo Ramirez. Adolfo Ramirez shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.36
Julian Wittmann flicks a high pass forward. Siaka Ouattara holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Siaka Ouattara rushes past Joachim Martino! Callum Ritchie barges into Siaka Ouattara. Penalty not given!!
84.24
Julian Wittmann changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Julian Wittmann makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of John Barton. John Barton comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
87.20
Alun Bolton hits a low pass to Julian Wittmann. Julian Wittmann flicks a high pass forward. Siaka Ouattara easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Siaka Ouattara lofts in a cross ball towards Adolfo Ramirez. With a superhuman jump, Adolfo Ramirez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is deflected wide by Joachim Martino.
88.04
Corner kick to Juventus. Lomano Fletcher chips it out wide. Liam Tedesco chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
90.00
Alun Bolton hits a low pass to Julian Wittmann. Julian Wittmann knocks the ball forward to Adolfo Ramirez. Adolfo Ramirez lofts in a cross ball towards Siaka Ouattara. With a superhuman jump, Siaka Ouattara connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Juventus!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 8
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 53.6585365853659 vs 46.3414634146341
Play Area
Home team third: 30.49%, Midfield: 43.90%, Away team third: 25.61%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Julian Wittmann of Juventus

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
6
6
7
6. Liam Tedesco (MID)
7
7. Gaspar Viana (MID)
6
8. Jamie Venus (MID)
8
9. Raul De Sanzo (ATT)
8
10. Manuel Barbosa (ATT)
7
11. Rodolfo Hubner (ATT)
6

12. Ruel Midgley (GK)
0
13. Edoardo Marino (DEF)
0
14. Marvin Cort (MID)
0

7
6
4. Alun Bolton (DEF)
7
6
6. Alen Vukoja (MID)
7
9
9
9. Pierre Ndiefi (ATT)
6
10. Adolfo Ramirez (ATT)
8
11. Eddie Smith (ATT)
8

12. Frank Grant (DEF)
0
13. Ivan Gainza (MID)
0
14. John Barton (ATT)
6