Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Artemio Franchi where Siena play host to Salernitana. A crowd of 20,288 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Siena are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Salernitana appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tiziano Rossi.
The pitch is in good condition.
Siena are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Salernitana appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tiziano Rossi.
0.00
0-0Siena start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.08
0-0Don Mason passes the ball forward to Jurgen Van Der Sleen. Jurgen Van Der Sleen edges inside the box! Jurgen Van Der Sleen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Modeste Ndo effortlessly gets down and covers it.
4.46
Don Mason flicks a high pass forward to Giorgio Di Matteo who brings the ball under control. Giorgio Di Matteo shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
6.58
Showing composure, Fabian Arias laces a weighted ball forward to David Stockdale. David Stockdale advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from David Stockdale provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Nils Gleisenstein. Excellent save.
9.55
Jan Piqué makes a probing pass to Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas shoots from long range. Nils Gleisenstein gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
20.03
0-0Adilson Van Ede barges into Steffen Timm. The referee warns Adilson Van Ede to calm down! Steffen Timm carries on, but is struggling a bit.
21.04
0-0Ken Torres makes a probing pass to Fabian Arias. Fabian Arias passes the ball forward to Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Saul Pasqualin.
26.14
0-0Saul Pasqualin flicks a high pass forward to Jos Meeuwis who brings the ball under control. Jos Meeuwis makes a simple pass to Jurgen Van Der Sleen. Jurgen Van Der Sleen knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Giorgio Di Matteo is offside!
30.13
Rafael Moran makes a simple pass to Jan Piqué. Jan Piqué controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Stockdale. David Stockdale lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas beats his man to it with a header but Nils Gleisenstein is on top of it.
32.48
Fabio Pegolo threads a neat ball through to Jurgen Van Der Sleen. Jurgen Van Der Sleen knocks in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Zanetti. Nicola C. Zanetti beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Modeste Ndo.
33.35
0-0Oberdan Abbiati takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Don Mason. Don Mason looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
34.15
0-0Oberdan Abbiati barges into Jan Piqué. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jan Piqué runs off the knock.
39.23
0-1Adilson Van Ede threads a neat ball through to Fabio Pegolo. Fabio Pegolo flicks a high pass forward. Giorgio Di Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giorgio Di Matteo threads the ball through into the box. Jurgen Van Der Sleen rockets a shot on goal. Modeste Ndo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Siena appear unchanged since the first half. Salernitana appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. The Salernitana players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Salernitana kicking off!
51.18
Don Mason flicks a high pass forward to Nicola C. Zanetti who brings the ball under control. Nicola C. Zanetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.11
Jan Piqué flicks a high pass forward. David Stockdale holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Stockdale knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Timm. Steffen Timm makes a deft header. Nils Gleisenstein easily picks it out of the air!
55.38
Adilson Van Ede chips the ball to his team mate, Fabio Pegolo. With imagination, Fabio Pegolo laces a through ball forward to Jurgen Van Der Sleen. Jurgen Van Der Sleen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.46
Ken Torres threads the ball through to Fabian Arias. Fabian Arias knocks the ball forward to Emmanuel Babayaro. Emmanuel Babayaro lofts in a cross ball towards David Stockdale. David Stockdale jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
59.04
0-1Fabian Arias sees David Stockdale in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Stockdale finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.45
Fabio Pegolo flicks a high pass forward. Giorgio Di Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giorgio Di Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Jurgen Van Der Sleen. Jurgen Van Der Sleen connects with a diving header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.40
Fabian Arias flicks a high pass forward to David Stockdale who brings the ball under control. David Stockdale shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Nils Gleisenstein!
67.56
Fabian Arias advances with the ball. Fabian Arias edges inside the box! Fabian Arias takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.18
Jan Piqué flicks a high pass forward to Emmanuel Babayaro who brings the ball under control. Emmanuel Babayaro threads a neat, attacking ball through to Steffen Timm. Steffen Timm cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
79.25
Fabian Arias flicks a high pass forward to Emmanuel Babayaro who brings the ball under control. Emmanuel Babayaro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Timm but he's offside!
83.43
Jan Piqué makes an attacking run forward. Jan Piqué knocks in a cross ball towards David Stockdale. David Stockdale gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Nils Gleisenstein effortlessly picks it out of the air!
84.06
2-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
85.20
2-1Fabian Arias clumsily knocks into Fabio Pegolo. The referee brings Fabian Arias to one side and gives him a warning! Fabio Pegolo runs off the knock.
89.23
Fabian Arias flicks a high pass forward. David Stockdale holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Stockdale edges inside the box! David Stockdale rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.9%
39.1%
Play Area
26.1%
44.9%
29%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fabian Arias of Siena |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Modeste Ndo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Danny Schwarzer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ken Torres (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rafael Moran (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paulo Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jan Piqué (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Fabian Arias (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Steffen Timm (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Martin Tomas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Emmanuel Babayaro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Stockdale (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Nicol˜ Baronchelli (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Hendry (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alex Amoah (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nils Gleisenstein (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alejandro Marchegiani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Saul Pasqualin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adilson Van Ede (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jos Meeuwis (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fabio Pegolo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Don Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Oberdan Abbiati (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Jurgen Van Der Sleen (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Nicola C. Zanetti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Giorgio Di Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Julian Naylor (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pim Ketting (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bernardo Scarpa (MID) | 0 | |