Match Report


Callwave
today's match is sponsored by CallWave
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Britanteo where AC Monza play host to Genoa. A crowd of 8,463 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Monza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 4-1-4-1.
Today's match is refereed by Cataldo Guastalvino.


0.00
The whistle blows and AC Monza get the match underway!
9.10
Sebastian Metzger catches Marino Vanoli on the ankles. Sebastian Metzger is shown the yellow card! Marino Vanoli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.06
Colin Liddell comes in with a late challenge on Dennis Bakkati. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dennis Bakkati hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.29
Giorgio Gallo knocks the ball forward to Fabian Natale Ferrarese. Fabian Natale Ferrarese plays a one-two with Mariano Ambrosini and rushes in on goal... Fabian Natale Ferrarese makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
26.37
Marino Vanoli clumsily knocks into Fabian Natale Del Vecchio. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fabian Natale Del Vecchio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.45
Giorgio Gallo threads a neat ball through to Fabian Natale Ferrarese. Fabian Natale Ferrarese sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.29
AC Monza have made a substitution with Pierluigi Castiglione replacing Jon Collymore .
40.12
Colin Liddell makes a simple pass to Marino Vanoli. Marino Vanoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.38
Dennis Bakkati threads a neat ball through to Fabian Natale Ferrarese. Fabian Natale Ferrarese knocks in a cross ball towards Fausto Carrus. Fausto Carrus is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Giuliano Colonnese gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
45.00
Stuart White pushes mid-way up the pitch. Stuart White surges forward with the ball. Stuart White finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Giuliano Colonnese smothers it!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Monza appear unchanged since the first half. Genoa also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Genoa kicking off!
48.06
Guerino Capezzuto flicks a high pass forward. Mariano Ambrosini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mariano Ambrosini shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
59.18
Dennis Bakkati threads the ball through to Mariano Ambrosini. Mariano Ambrosini knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian Natale Ferrarese. Fabian Natale Ferrarese shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Giuliano Colonnese.
63.35
Dennis Bakkati barges into Colin Liddell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Liddell stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.54
Giancarlo Dalmat threads a neat ball through to Marino Vanoli. Marino Vanoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.57
Mauricio Foglio takes a quick throw-in, which Moritz Schumacher takes on the chest. Moritz Schumacher surges forward with the ball. Moritz Schumacher passes the ball forward to Marino Vanoli. Marino Vanoli shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.30
Sebastian Metzger advances with the ball. Sebastian Metzger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mariano Ambrosini. Mariano Ambrosini shoots from 20 yards but Giuliano Colonnese is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Martin Goossen makes a beautiful solo run. Martin Goossen shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.2%
32.8%
Play Area
31.3%
47.8%
20.9%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Giuliano Colonnese of Genoa