Match Report


PescaraPescara     AC MonzaAC Monza
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Oscar MedinaO. Medina69
G
captain1
G
68Arnauld MaquaA. Maqua
Vinicio E. CapezzutoV. Capezzuto67
D
2
D
78Moreno GattusoM. Gattuso
Emanuele CalaiòE. Calaiò65
D
3
D
67Gennaro Ivan GiampàG. Giampà
Abel TeixeiraA. Teixeira58
D
4
D
65Edmundo HerreroE. Herrero
Aldo MadonnaA. Madonna57
D
5
D
61Stefan StatutoS. Statuto
Patrick DacourtP. Dacourt80
M
6
M
78Rodolfo VilaR. Vila
Gennaro Ivan PadalinoG. Padalino77
M
7
M
64Diaw VannucchiD. Vannucchi
Roberto CamineroR. Caminero65
M
8
M
62Tieme JansenT. Jansen
Guerino Di CaraG. Di Cara75
A
9
A
74Jimmy OngaratoJ. Ongarato
Eusebio SannaE. Sanna71
A
10captain
A
67Ivone CevoliI. Cevoli
Edoardo FirmaniE. Firmani68
A
11
A
62Michele GonzalezM. Gonzalez
 
Amedeo De AscentisA. De Ascentis67
A
12
M
58Fabio BonoraF. Bonora
Luigi BagnacaniL. Bagnacani59
G
13
D
57Andy McNeillA. McNeill
Francesco SantoniF. Santoni58
G
14
G
57Gialuca DonatiG. Donati

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stadio Adriatico where Pescara play host to AC Monza. A crowd of 20,004 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pescara are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while AC Monza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luca Moro.


0.00
The first half starts with Pescara kicking off!
3.08
Roberto Caminero barges into Rodolfo Vila. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rodolfo Vila hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.36
Gennaro Ivan Padalino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edoardo Firmani. Edoardo Firmani rushes past Tieme Jansen! Edoardo Firmani shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Moreno Gattuso. Excellent block.
10.10
Patrick Dacourt threads a neat ball through to Guerino Di Cara. Guerino Di Cara knocks in a cross ball towards Edoardo Firmani. Edoardo Firmani jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Arnauld Maqua manages to gather it effortlessly.
14.02
Emanuele Calaiò flicks a high ball forward to Gennaro Ivan Padalino who takes it down. Gennaro Ivan Padalino sees Guerino Di Cara in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guerino Di Cara shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Arnauld Maqua as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
15.15
It's a corner kick. Roberto Caminero loops the ball over to the far post. Vinicio E. Capezzuto cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
16.41
Aldo Madonna barges into Michele Gonzalez. The referee calls over Aldo Madonna and shows him a yellow card! Michele Gonzalez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.37
Emanuele Calaiò arcs the ball upfield. Gennaro Ivan Padalino threads the ball through to Edoardo Firmani but he's offside!
20.24
Diaw Vannucchi barges into Gennaro Ivan Padalino. Diaw Vannucchi is warned by the referee! Gennaro Ivan Padalino stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.44
Moreno Gattuso gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Ivone Cevoli knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Ongarato. Jimmy Ongarato outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AC Monza!
38.52
Patrick Dacourt flicks the ball to his team mate, Eusebio Sanna. Eusebio Sanna makes a great pass forward. Patrick Dacourt runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
40.43
Diaw Vannucchi advances with the ball. Diaw Vannucchi makes a probing pass to Jimmy Ongarato but he's offside!
45.00
Tieme Jansen brings the ball forward. Tieme Jansen threads the ball through to Rodolfo Vila but he's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
AC Monza kick off!
48.07
Michele Gonzalez advances with the ball. Michele Gonzalez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vinicio E. Capezzuto.
51.25
Patrick Dacourt knocks the ball to his team mate, Guerino Di Cara. Guerino Di Cara plays a one-two with Patrick Dacourt and advances towards the goal... Guerino Di Cara rockets a shot on goal. Arnauld Maqua gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
55.54
With some swift thinking, Edmundo Herrero plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Vila. Rodolfo Vila hits a low pass to Michele Gonzalez. Michele Gonzalez lofts in a cross ball towards Diaw Vannucchi. Diaw Vannucchi flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Aldo Madonna. Excellent block.
57.29
Tieme Jansen passes the ball forward to Ivone Cevoli. Ivone Cevoli lofts in a cross ball towards Michele Gonzalez. With a superhuman jump, Michele Gonzalez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
59.28
Emanuele Calaiò hits a low pass to Eusebio Sanna. Eusebio Sanna decides to run forward with the ball. Eusebio Sanna shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
61.15
Patrick Dacourt knocks the ball to his team mate, Eusebio Sanna. Eusebio Sanna whips in a cross ball towards Edoardo Firmani. Edmundo Herrero clumsily knocks into Edoardo Firmani. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
66.12
Edmundo Herrero flicks a high pass forward to Ivone Cevoli who brings the ball under control. Ivone Cevoli whips in a cross ball towards Jimmy Ongarato. Jimmy Ongarato connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
73.47
Aldo Madonna knocks the ball to his team mate, Eusebio Sanna. Eusebio Sanna picks a pass forward to Guerino Di Cara. Guerino Di Cara deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edoardo Firmani but the linesman indicates offside!
75.05
Gennaro Ivan Giampà knocks the ball forward to Diaw Vannucchi. Diaw Vannucchi makes a probing pass to Rodolfo Vila. Rodolfo Vila kicks a strong pass forward to Jimmy Ongarato but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.15
Rodolfo Vila controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivone Cevoli. Ivone Cevoli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vinicio E. Capezzuto.
79.52
With a delightful solo run, Gennaro Ivan Padalino stretches the opposition's defence. Gennaro Ivan Padalino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.42
Diaw Vannucchi catches Gennaro Ivan Padalino on the ankles. The referee warns Diaw Vannucchi again to calm down! Gennaro Ivan Padalino runs off the knock.
83.40
With imagination, Gennaro Ivan Giampà plays the ball forward to Diaw Vannucchi. Diaw Vannucchi threads the ball through to Rodolfo Vila. Rodolfo Vila shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Oscar Medina. Excellent save.
85.18
Vinicio E. Capezzuto catches Tieme Jansen on the ankles. Vinicio E. Capezzuto is shown the yellow card! Tieme Jansen runs off the knock.
87.44
Eusebio Sanna flicks a high pass forward. Edoardo Firmani controls it well on his chest. Edoardo Firmani tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Pescara

AC Monza
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
3
3
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
24.4%
47.4%
28.2%

Scorers
Jimmy Ongarato 30

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jimmy Ongarato of AC Monza

Match Ratings