Match Report


SienaSiena     AnconaAncona
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
David LawrenceD. Lawrence71
G
1captain
G
65Manuel BressanM. Bressan
Frederico LimaF. Lima72
D
2
D
59Wilco HeerkensW. Heerkens
Duane LewisD. Lewis72
D
3
D
59Linus AhrensL. Ahrens
Medhi SatorraM. Satorra68
D
captain4
D
57Joost PiquéJ. Piqué
Camille RoudetC. Roudet68
D
5
M
63Alessandro BertottoA. Bertotto
Adelmajid LecourA. Lecour70
M
6
M
61Flavio SulcisF. Sulcis
Edmundo KikoE. Kiko68
M
7
M
60Bruno StendardoB. Stendardo
Jo‘l DistinJ. Distin56
M
8
M
57David PistoneD. Pistone
Johnny MonteroJ. Montero68
A
9
A
71Helder LopesH. Lopes
Alexei MarquetA. Marquet65
A
10
A
67Ivan MorfeoI. Morfeo
Guilherme BarbosaG. Barbosa60
A
11
A
63Eddy De FrancescoE. De Francesco
 
Marcello Dalla BonaM. Dalla Bona67
G
12
A
61Fausto MaiuriF. Maiuri
Gian Matteo PellissierG. Pellissier60
A
13
D
56Alessio PagliucaA. Pagliuca
Achille ToniA. Toni50
M
14
G
54Craig BradyC. Brady

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Artemio Franchi where Siena play host to Ancona. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Siena are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ancona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicola C. Eranio.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ancona get the match underway!
8.36
Frederico Lima advances with the ball. Frederico Lima flicks the ball to his team mate, Johnny Montero. Johnny Montero makes a defence splitting pass to Alexei Marquet. Alexei Marquet looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.29
Alessandro Bertotto makes a simple pass to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.27
Camille Roudet sees a break and surges forward. Camille Roudet passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Guilherme Barbosa. Guilherme Barbosa shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.12
Bruno Stendardo sees Helder Lopes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Helder Lopes puts a great ball through. Ivan Morfeo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
20.24
Medhi Satorra knocks the ball to his team mate, Adelmajid Lecour. Adelmajid Lecour flicks a high pass forward. Alexei Marquet controls it well on his chest. Alexei Marquet makes a probing pass between the defence to Johnny Montero. Johnny Montero tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.45
David Pistone makes a beautiful solo run. David Pistone finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
32.28
Ivan Morfeo catches Duane Lewis on the ankles. The referee brings Ivan Morfeo to one side and gives him a warning! Duane Lewis stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.31
Adelmajid Lecour makes a simple pass to Guilherme Barbosa. Guilherme Barbosa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joost Piqué.
36.49
Jo‘l Distin threads the ball through to Guilherme Barbosa. Guilherme Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Alexei Marquet. Alexei Marquet is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Manuel Bressan is on top of it.
39.17
Adelmajid Lecour deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexei Marquet. Alexei Marquet lofts in a cross ball towards Johnny Montero. Johnny Montero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Siena have changed their lineup with Marcello Dalla Bona replacing Edmundo Kiko. Ancona appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Siena get the second half underway!
47.18
Jo‘l Distin kicks a strong pass forward to Alexei Marquet. Alexei Marquet makes a simple pass, allowing Guilherme Barbosa to run into the box. Guilherme Barbosa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper, Manuel Bressan, sees it late!! Goal for Siena!
51.02
Adelmajid Lecour threads a neat ball through to Alexei Marquet. Alexei Marquet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Manuel Bressan who gathers it comfortably.
59.42
Flavio Sulcis surges forward with the ball. Flavio Sulcis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duane Lewis.
60.04
Ancona have made 2 substitutions with Alessio Pagliuca replacing Flavio Sulcis and Craig Brady replacing Ivan Morfeo .
61.09
Bruno Stendardo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Bruno Stendardo plays a one-two with Craig Brady and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Bruno Stendardo provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
65.08
Alessio Pagliuca surges forward with the ball. Alessio Pagliuca plays a one-two with Helder Lopes and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Alessio Pagliuca provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.54
Frederico Lima threads a neat ball through to Adelmajid Lecour. Adelmajid Lecour changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Adelmajid Lecour cuts inside the box! Adelmajid Lecour side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
71.16
David Pistone flicks a high pass forward to Craig Brady who brings the ball under control. Craig Brady knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duane Lewis.
72.32
Showing composure, Joost Piqué plays the ball forward to David Pistone. David Pistone hits a low pass to Craig Brady. Craig Brady shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
81.03
Seeing a gap ahead, Jo‘l Distin plays the ball forward to Guilherme Barbosa. Guilherme Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Johnny Montero. Johnny Montero makes a deft header but it's a woeful effort!
83.24
Adelmajid Lecour surges forward with the ball. Adelmajid Lecour hits a low pass to Alexei Marquet. Some silky footwork from Alexei Marquet provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.37
Wilco Heerkens threads the ball through to Alessandro Bertotto. Alessandro Bertotto runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alessandro Bertotto finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.57
Duane Lewis surges forward with the ball. Duane Lewis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexei Marquet. Alexei Marquet tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Manuel Bressan!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Siena

Ancona
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
35.4%
40.5%
24.1%

Scorers
Guilherme Barbosa 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adelmajid Lecour of Siena

Match Ratings