Match Report


SienaSiena     FiorentinaFiorentina
Gerry MontenegroGerry Montenegro Computer Player Computer Player
Modeste NdoM. Ndo89
G
1
G
69Romero P. RedondoR. Redondo
Danny SchwarzerD. Schwarzer73
D
2
D
80Massimiliano SarliM. Sarli
Ken TorresK. Torres77
D
3
D
69Nicola RigoniN. Rigoni
Rafael MoranR. Moran78
D
4captain
D
68Ciro PiangerelliC. Piangerelli
Paulo VianaP. Viana77
D
5
D
67Carmelo AmorusoC. Amoruso
Callum HendryC. Hendry77
M
6
M
70Gianluca CarboneG. Carbone
Fabian AriasF. Arias81
M
7
M
66Alexandre OliveiraA. Oliveira
Steffen TimmS. Timm78
A
8
A
82Goran SukerG. Suker
Martin TomasM. Tomas78
A
9
A
64Massimiliano Di GiuliantonioM. Di Giuliantonio
Emmanuel BabayaroE. Babayaro77
A
captain10
A
62Walter LilloW. Lillo
David StockdaleD. Stockdale73
A
11
A
60Raul DavanzanteR. Davanzante
 
Nicol˜ BaronchelliN. Baronchelli35
G
12
G
68Rodolfo RobbiatiR. Robbiati
Jan PiquéJ. Piqué80
M
13
M
64Piero BoselliP. Boselli
Alex AmoahA. Amoah74
A
14
M
58Simone ConticchioS. Conticchio

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Artemio Franchi where Siena play host to Fiorentina. A crowd of 18,779 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Siena are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Statuto.


0.00
The whistle blows and Siena get the match underway!
2.07
Callum Hendry knocks the ball forward to Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas skips past Ciro Piangerelli! Martin Tomas comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. It's there!! Romero P. Redondo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.03
Alexandre Oliveira flicks a high pass forward to Raul Davanzante who brings the ball under control. Raul Davanzante shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
10.16
Alexandre Oliveira barges into Callum Hendry. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Callum Hendry runs off the knock.
12.10
Gianluca Carbone flicks the ball to his team mate, Goran Suker. Goran Suker cuts inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Goran Suker provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
22.43
Fabian Arias kicks a strong pass forward to David Stockdale. David Stockdale threads the ball through to Steffen Timm but he's offside!
24.49
Rafael Moran comes in with a late challenge on Walter Lillo. Rafael Moran is shown the yellow card! Walter Lillo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.56
Rafael Moran threads a neat ball through to Fabian Arias. Fabian Arias flicks a high pass forward. Emmanuel Babayaro controls it well on his chest. Emmanuel Babayaro rushes past Ciro Piangerelli! Emmanuel Babayaro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
27.05
Rafael Moran makes a probing pass to Fabian Arias. Fabian Arias makes a beautiful solo run. Fabian Arias flicks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Timm. Some world-class footwork from Steffen Timm provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.29
Martin Tomas comes in with a late challenge on Nicola Rigoni. The referee calls over Martin Tomas and shows him a yellow card! Nicola Rigoni runs off the knock.
44.26
With imagination, Gianluca Carbone laces a through ball forward to Walter Lillo. Walter Lillo skips past Ken Torres! Walter Lillo rockets a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
Gianluca Carbone kicks a strong pass forward to Walter Lillo. Walter Lillo edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Walter Lillo provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Siena appear unchanged since the first half. Fiorentina also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fiorentina players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Fiorentina kicking off!
47.26
Fabian Arias controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Stockdale. David Stockdale whips in a cross ball towards Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.10
Gianluca Carbone sees Goran Suker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Goran Suker edges inside the box! Goran Suker cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
51.19
Paulo Viana kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry knocks the ball forward to Emmanuel Babayaro. Emmanuel Babayaro flicks the ball to his team mate, David Stockdale. Nicola Rigoni hacks David Stockdale from behind! David Stockdale appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
54.03
Alexandre Oliveira makes a probing pass to Goran Suker. Goran Suker knocks in a cross ball towards Walter Lillo. Walter Lillo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Modeste Ndo is on top of it.
55.40
Rafael Moran controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabian Arias. Fabian Arias chips the ball to his team mate, David Stockdale. David Stockdale tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Romero P. Redondo.
60.11
Rafael Moran flicks a high pass forward to Fabian Arias who brings the ball under control. Fabian Arias threads a neat ball through to Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas whips in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Babayaro. Emmanuel Babayaro connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.42
Fabian Arias hits a low pass to Steffen Timm. Steffen Timm shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Romero P. Redondo manages to gather it.
66.33
Ken Torres threads a neat ball through to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Romero P. Redondo manages to gather it easily.
71.09
Fabian Arias makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Timm. Steffen Timm controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Martin Tomas through on goal. Martin Tomas takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Siena!
75.48
Ken Torres sees Fabian Arias in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabian Arias makes a probing pass to Emmanuel Babayaro. Emmanuel Babayaro cuts inside the box! Emmanuel Babayaro strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
77.09
Gianluca Carbone hacks Callum Hendry from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Callum Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.02
Fabian Arias controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas passes the ball forward but David Stockdale is offside!
84.57
Alexandre Oliveira catches Fabian Arias on the ankles. The referee brings Alexandre Oliveira to one side and gives him a warning! Fabian Arias runs off the knock.
85.07
Fabian Arias flicks a high pass forward to Emmanuel Babayaro who brings the ball under control. Emmanuel Babayaro plays a one-two with Martin Tomas and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Emmanuel Babayaro provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Siena

Fiorentina
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
9
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
71.4%
28.6%
Play Area
28.6%
42.9%
28.6%

Scorers
Martin Tomas 2, 71
Steffen Timm 27
Emmanuel Babayaro 60, 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Tomas of Siena

Match Ratings