Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadio Arechi where Salernitana play host to Siena. A crowd of 19,582 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Salernitana are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Siena appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Corrado Fuser.
The pitch is in good condition.
Salernitana are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Siena appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Corrado Fuser.
0.00
The whistle blows and Salernitana get the match underway!
2.38
Oberdan Abbiati makes a probing pass to Jurgen Van Der Sleen. Jurgen Van Der Sleen knocks in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Zanetti. Nicola C. Zanetti is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
3.52
Paulo Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Arias. Fabian Arias controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Stockdale but he's offside!
6.36
Jos Meeuwis hacks Neil Henderson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Henderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.03
Fabian Arias hits a low pass to David Stockdale. David Stockdale knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Timm. Steffen Timm rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Nils Gleisenstein. Excellent save.
14.56
Don Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philipp Kurth. Philipp Kurth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Modeste Ndo who gathers it comfortably.
16.28
Fabian Arias deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas cuts inside the box! Martin Tomas rockets a shot on goal but it is deflected wide by Alejandro Marchegiani.
17.06
Fabian Arias takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Neil Henderson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
18.54
Neil Henderson makes a simple pass to Emmanuel Babayaro. Emmanuel Babayaro kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Timm but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.37
Federico Caruso flicks a high pass forward. Fabio Pegolo controls it well on his chest. Fabio Pegolo makes a probing pass to Jurgen Van Der Sleen. Jurgen Van Der Sleen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.58
Philipp Kurth clumsily knocks into Ken Torres. Philipp Kurth is warned by the referee! Ken Torres stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.21
Paulo Viana makes a simple pass to Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Federico Caruso.
33.03
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
36.28
Fabian Arias chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
38.06
Fabian Arias threads a neat ball through to Emmanuel Babayaro. Emmanuel Babayaro rushes past Saul Pasqualin! Emmanuel Babayaro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Nils Gleisenstein manages to keep it out.
39.50
Fabio Pegolo threads a neat ball through to Jurgen Van Der Sleen. Jurgen Van Der Sleen deftly passes the ball to Nicola C. Zanetti, releasing him through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nicola C. Zanetti provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.07
Don Mason makes a simple pass to Jurgen Van Der Sleen. Jurgen Van Der Sleen lofts in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Zanetti. Nicola C. Zanetti finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.33
Neil Henderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emmanuel Babayaro. Emmanuel Babayaro flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Timm controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Steffen Timm looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Federico Caruso. Excellent block.
45.00
Fabian Arias flicks a high pass forward. David Stockdale holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Stockdale shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Nils Gleisenstein had no chance!! Goal for Siena!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Salernitana appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Siena appear unchanged since the first half. The Salernitana players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Siena kick off the second half!
48.06
Fabian Arias clumsily knocks into Fabio Pegolo. The referee calls over Fabian Arias and shows him a yellow card! Fabio Pegolo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.31
Seeing a gap ahead, Don Mason laces a weighted ball forward to Philipp Kurth. Philipp Kurth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
53.48
Don Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Jurgen Van Der Sleen. Jurgen Van Der Sleen shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.27
Paulo Viana passes the ball forward to Fabian Arias. Seeing a gap ahead, Fabian Arias plays the ball forward to David Stockdale. David Stockdale edges inside the box! David Stockdale rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
59.57
Ken Torres flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Arias. Fabian Arias flicks a high pass forward to Martin Tomas who brings the ball under control. Martin Tomas edges inside the box! Martin Tomas tries a spectacular strike but somehow Nils Gleisenstein manages to keep it out.
61.53
Fabio Pegolo sees space and advances. Fabio Pegolo whips in a cross ball towards Philipp Kurth. Philipp Kurth outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
72.24
Federico Caruso threads the ball through to Oberdan Abbiati. Oberdan Abbiati knocks the ball forward to Nicola C. Zanetti. Nicola C. Zanetti whips in a cross ball towards Philipp Kurth. Philipp Kurth beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Modeste Ndo had no chance!! Goal for Salernitana!
81.40
With imagination, Don Mason plays the ball forward to Philipp Kurth. Philipp Kurth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.00
Ken Torres flicks a high ball forward to Neil Henderson who takes it down. Neil Henderson makes a simple pass to Steffen Timm. Steffen Timm shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
85.26
Fabian Arias flicks a high pass forward. Emmanuel Babayaro controls it well on his chest. Emmanuel Babayaro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Stockdale but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
10
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.3%
52.7%
Play Area
23%
44.6%
32.4%
Scorers
Philipp Kurth 72 | David Stockdale 45, 55 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Stockdale of Siena |
Match Ratings
1. | Nils Gleisenstein (GK) | 8 | |
2. | Federico Caruso (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Alejandro Marchegiani (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Saul Pasqualin (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Jos Meeuwis (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
6. | Fabio Pegolo (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Don Mason (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Oberdan Abbiati (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Philipp Kurth (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
10. | Jurgen Van Der Sleen (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Nicola C. Zanetti (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Julian Naylor (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Adilson Van Ede (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Pim Ketting (MID) | 0 |
1. | Modeste Ndo (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Joaquín Velasquez (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Ken Torres (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Paulo Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Danny Schwarzer (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Neil Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Fabian Arias (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
8. | Steffen Timm (ATT) | 6 | |
9. | Martin Tomas (ATT) | 7 | |
10. | Emmanuel Babayaro (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | David Stockdale (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
12. | Alex Bremner (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Callum Hendry (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Alex Amoah (ATT) | 0 |