Match Report


AC MonzaAC Monza     MessinaMessina
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Arnauld MaquaA. Maqua68
G
1captain
G
68Raul ZauriR. Zauri
Moreno GattusoM. Gattuso78
D
2
D
73Girolamo SerenaG. Serena
Gennaro Ivan GiampàG. Giampà67
D
3
D
68Corrado CevoliC. Cevoli
Edmundo HerreroE. Herrero66
D
4
D
65Joachim DeganoJ. Degano
Stefan StatutoS. Statuto61
D
5
D
65Jose NevesJ. Neves
Rodolfo VilaR. Vila78
M
6
M
74Jean-No‘l BlanchardJ. Blanchard
Tieme JansenT. Jansen62
M
7
M
65Francesco G. BorgobelloF. Borgobello
Fabio BonoraF. Bonora58
M
8
A
66Amara NdiayeA. Ndiaye
Mirko De LiguoriM. De Liguori75
A
9
A
66P. Gilberto BlasiP. Blasi
Jimmy OngaratoJ. Ongarato74
A
captain10
A
65Giampietro DomizziG. Domizzi
Ivone CevoliI. Cevoli67
A
11
A
56Evans AmbrosettiE. Ambrosetti
 
Michele GonzalezM. Gonzalez63
A
12
M
64Tommaso ColonnelloT. Colonnello
Andy McNeillA. McNeill57
D
13
D
61Gianluigi FlorijancicG. Florijancic
Gialuca DonatiG. Donati57
G
14
M
61Danilo AntonioliD. Antonioli

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Britanteo where AC Monza play host to Messina. A crowd of 18,264 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Monza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Messina appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Zerbini Lambertini.


0.00
The whistle blows and Messina kick off!
2.55
Tieme Jansen hits a low pass to Mirko De Liguori. Mirko De Liguori knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.45
Francesco G. Borgobello changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Francesco G. Borgobello plays a sublime one-two with Amara Ndiaye and races in on goal... Francesco G. Borgobello rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.24
Francesco G. Borgobello knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-No‘l Blanchard. Jean-No‘l Blanchard advances inside the box! Jean-No‘l Blanchard tries a spectacular strike but Arnauld Maqua is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
8.17
Edmundo Herrero hits a low pass to Ivone Cevoli. Ivone Cevoli shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Raul Zauri manages to gather it comfortably.
15.08
Francesco G. Borgobello flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-No‘l Blanchard. Jean-No‘l Blanchard lofts in a cross ball towards Francesco G. Borgobello. Francesco G. Borgobello connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Arnauld Maqua comfortably punches it away to safety.
18.51
Gennaro Ivan Giampà controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tieme Jansen. Tieme Jansen hits a low pass to Ivone Cevoli. Ivone Cevoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.44
Stefan Statuto knocks the ball forward to Jimmy Ongarato. Jimmy Ongarato knocks the ball forward to Mirko De Liguori but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
26.41
Francesco G. Borgobello makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Amara Ndiaye. Amara Ndiaye lofts in a cross ball towards Francesco G. Borgobello. Francesco G. Borgobello connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
34.10
Tieme Jansen kicks a strong pass forward to Ivone Cevoli. Ivone Cevoli shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Raul Zauri. What a save!
36.08
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.49
Fabio Bonora knocks the ball forward to Jimmy Ongarato. Jimmy Ongarato makes a probing pass to Mirko De Liguori but he's offside!
39.29
Joachim Degano pushes mid-way up the pitch. Joachim Degano makes a probing pass to Giampietro Domizzi. Giampietro Domizzi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edmundo Herrero.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and AC Monza kick off!
48.33
Corrado Cevoli flicks a high pass forward. Francesco G. Borgobello controls it well on his chest. Francesco G. Borgobello takes it forward alone. Francesco G. Borgobello plays a one-two with Giampietro Domizzi and rushes in on goal... Francesco G. Borgobello rockets a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
49.33
Tieme Jansen threads a neat ball through to Ivone Cevoli. Ivone Cevoli finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
51.28
Giampietro Domizzi flicks a high ball forward to Francesco G. Borgobello who takes it down. Francesco G. Borgobello shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
53.35
Francesco G. Borgobello threads a neat ball through to Jean-No‘l Blanchard. Jean-No‘l Blanchard knocks in a cross ball towards Francesco G. Borgobello. Francesco G. Borgobello beats his man to it with a header. Fantastic reaction save from Arnauld Maqua!
55.54
Gennaro Ivan Giampà makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Vila. Rodolfo Vila kicks a strong pass forward to Ivone Cevoli. Ivone Cevoli shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. AC Monza are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
57.26
Joachim Degano sees Girolamo Serena in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Girolamo Serena threads a neat ball through to Amara Ndiaye. Amara Ndiaye puts a great ball through. Francesco G. Borgobello runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
60.24
With vision, Francesco G. Borgobello plays the ball forward to Jean-No‘l Blanchard. Jean-No‘l Blanchard whips in a cross ball towards Giampietro Domizzi. Giampietro Domizzi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.12
Moreno Gattuso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Vila. Rodolfo Vila flicks a high pass forward to Jimmy Ongarato who brings the ball under control. Jimmy Ongarato shoots from 20 yards but somehow Raul Zauri manages to keep it out.
63.49
Jimmy Ongarato flicks a high pass forward. Mirko De Liguori comfortably collects the pass. Mirko De Liguori lofts in a cross ball towards Ivone Cevoli. Ivone Cevoli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Raul Zauri manages to keep it out.
65.37
Tieme Jansen makes a simple pass to Rodolfo Vila. Rodolfo Vila knocks in a cross ball towards Ivone Cevoli. Ivone Cevoli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Raul Zauri. Excellent save.
67.09
Girolamo Serena flicks a high pass forward. P. Gilberto Blasi controls it well on his chest. P. Gilberto Blasi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-No‘l Blanchard. Jean-No‘l Blanchard knocks in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Blasi. P. Gilberto Blasi connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
69.02
Fabio Bonora passes the ball forward to Ivone Cevoli. Ivone Cevoli shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Raul Zauri smothers it!
72.04
Corrado Cevoli comes in with a late challenge on Mirko De Liguori. Corrado Cevoli is shown the yellow card! Mirko De Liguori hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.39
Stefan Statuto threads the ball through to Rodolfo Vila. Rodolfo Vila makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tieme Jansen. Tieme Jansen knocks in a cross ball towards Mirko De Liguori. With a superhuman jump, Mirko De Liguori connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Raul Zauri manages to keep it out.
79.22
Amara Ndiaye kicks a strong pass forward to Evans Ambrosetti. Evans Ambrosetti shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Arnauld Maqua.
80.10
Francesco G. Borgobello takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Giampietro Domizzi shoots from just inside the box. Arnauld Maqua gets down and covers it.
81.21
Gennaro Ivan Giampà barges into Jean-No‘l Blanchard. The referee warns Gennaro Ivan Giampà to calm down! Jean-No‘l Blanchard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.46
Rodolfo Vila hits a low pass to Jimmy Ongarato. Jimmy Ongarato knocks in a cross ball towards Mirko De Liguori. Mirko De Liguori directs the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
87.28
Francesco G. Borgobello kicks a strong pass forward to Giampietro Domizzi. Giampietro Domizzi skips past Moreno Gattuso! Giampietro Domizzi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Arnauld Maqua manages to keep it out.
90.00
Joachim Degano threads a neat ball through to Francesco G. Borgobello. Francesco G. Borgobello knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Evans Ambrosetti is offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AC Monza

Messina
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
7
8
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
27.6%
43.7%
28.7%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francesco G. Borgobello of Messina

Match Ratings