Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Atleti Azzurri dItalia where Atalanta play host to Salernitana. A crowd of 18,573 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Atalanta are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Salernitana appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Cosimo Cois.


0.00
Salernitana kick off!
3.09
John Kalac makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moreno Mandelli. Moreno Mandelli sees James Smithe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Smithe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Brian Moffat gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
6.26
Jonatan Liedholm knocks the ball to his team mate, Moreno Mandelli. Moreno Mandelli makes a defence splitting pass to Moritz Leitner. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Moritz Leitner provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Brian Moffat manages to keep it out.
8.15
Ljubisa Sogliano darts forward. Ljubisa Sogliano finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Brian Moffat manages to keep it out.
10.12
Moreno Mandelli flicks a high pass forward. Ljubisa Sogliano controls it well on his chest. Ljubisa Sogliano hits a low pass to Zbigniew Smolarek. Zbigniew Smolarek shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Brian Moffat is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.36
Ljubisa Sogliano catches Dennis Murray on the ankles. The referee calls over Ljubisa Sogliano and shows him a yellow card! Dennis Murray runs off the knock.
22.12
Michael Bresciano flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Addo. Matthew Addo hits a low pass to Youri Yanowski. Youri Yanowski tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Brian Moffat manages to keep it out.
24.15
Michael Bresciano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moreno Mandelli. Moreno Mandelli passes the ball forward to Youri Yanowski. Youri Yanowski rushes past Andre Sassanelli! Youri Yanowski shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Atalanta!
27.55
Matthew Addo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moreno Mandelli. Moreno Mandelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Sogliano. Ljubisa Sogliano skips past Yuri Di Livio! Some good footwork from Ljubisa Sogliano provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
32.27
With imagination, Andre Sassanelli plays the ball forward to Dennis Murray. Dennis Murray laces a through ball forward to Guglielmo Martino. Guglielmo Martino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.52
Jonatan Liedholm flicks a high ball forward to Ljubisa Sogliano who takes it down. Ljubisa Sogliano flicks a high pass forward. Zbigniew Smolarek controls it well on his chest. Zbigniew Smolarek knocks in a cross ball towards Ljubisa Sogliano. Ljubisa Sogliano flicks the ball with his head. Brian Moffat gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
36.27
Moreno Mandelli makes a simple pass to Jonatan Liedholm. Jonatan Liedholm makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Smithe. James Smithe plays a one-two with Moreno Mandelli and rushes in on goal... James Smithe cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Atalanta!
39.32
Ljubisa Sogliano kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Addo. Matthew Addo hits a low pass to Moritz Leitner. Moritz Leitner finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Brian Moffat manages to keep it out.
40.34
Ljubisa Sogliano threads a neat ball through to Youri Yanowski. Youri Yanowski rushes past Alex Dickov! Some good footwork from Youri Yanowski provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Atalanta!
44.48
Luciano Giampaolo hacks Youri Yanowski from behind! The referee calls over Luciano Giampaolo and warns him to calm down! Youri Yanowski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Luciano Giampaolo pushes mid-way up the pitch. Luciano Giampaolo makes a beautiful solo run. Luciano Giampaolo edges inside the box! Luciano Giampaolo strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Yacine Hamadou comfortably gets down and covers it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atalanta appear unchanged since the first half. Salernitana also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Atalanta start the second half!
48.05
Michael Bresciano chips the ball to his team mate, Moreno Mandelli. Moreno Mandelli knocks the ball forward to Ljubisa Sogliano. Ljubisa Sogliano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
49.04
Ljubisa Sogliano knocks the ball to his team mate, Zbigniew Smolarek. Zbigniew Smolarek knocks in a cross ball towards Youri Yanowski. Youri Yanowski makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
51.21
Andre Sassanelli hacks Youri Yanowski from behind! The referee calls over Andre Sassanelli and shows him a yellow card! Youri Yanowski stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.34
Stan Simonsen flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Böhm collects the pass. Oliver Böhm deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Murray but the linesman indicates offside!
57.54
Luciano Giampaolo flicks a high pass forward. Stan Simonsen controls it well on his chest. Stan Simonsen threads a neat ball through to Tomas Luiso. Tomas Luiso controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Guglielmo Martino through on goal. Guglielmo Martino muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
60.16
Jonatan Liedholm plays the ball forward to Ljubisa Sogliano. Ljubisa Sogliano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moritz Leitner. Moritz Leitner lofts in a cross ball towards Moreno Mandelli. Moreno Mandelli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
65.12
Nico Widmann passes the ball forward to Dennis Murray. Dennis Murray knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yacine Hamadou who gathers it comfortably.
66.53
Moreno Mandelli flicks a high pass forward to James Smithe who brings the ball under control. James Smithe rushes past Luciano Giampaolo! James Smithe shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
67.15
Jonatan Liedholm chips the ball to his team mate, Moreno Mandelli. Seeing a gap ahead, Moreno Mandelli plays the ball forward to Zbigniew Smolarek. Zbigniew Smolarek knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Leitner. Moritz Leitner flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
71.43
Ljubisa Sogliano hacks Oliver Böhm from behind! Ljubisa Sogliano is warned by the referee! Oliver Böhm hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.17
Moreno Mandelli sees Youri Yanowski in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Youri Yanowski knocks in a cross ball towards Moreno Mandelli. Moreno Mandelli outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
77.48
Ljubisa Sogliano flicks a high pass forward to Moreno Mandelli who brings the ball under control. Moreno Mandelli passes the ball forward but James Smithe is offside!
78.47
Oliver Böhm advances with the ball. Oliver Böhm shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.55
With great vision, Ljubisa Sogliano plays the ball forward to Zbigniew Smolarek. Zbigniew Smolarek whips in a cross ball towards Moreno Mandelli. Moreno Mandelli heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.03
Michael Bresciano makes a simple pass to Ljubisa Sogliano. Ljubisa Sogliano kicks a strong pass forward to Youri Yanowski. Youri Yanowski rushes past Luciano Giampaolo! Youri Yanowski takes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Andre Sassanelli's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
85.53
Moreno Mandelli takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Matthew Addo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Brian Moffat has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.15
Luciano Giampaolo pushes mid-way up the pitch. Luciano Giampaolo hits a low pass to Dennis Murray. Dennis Murray tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Yacine Hamadou.
90.00
Nico Widmann changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nico Widmann whips in a cross ball towards Tomas Luiso. Tomas Luiso rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
8
1
Shots on Target
20
5
Shots off Target
0
0
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.9%
35.1%
Play Area
25.8%
43.3%
30.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Moreno Mandelli of Atalanta

Match Ratings
1.Brian Moffat (GK)
8
2.Alex Dickov (DEF)
6
3.Luciano Giampaolo (DEF)
6
4.Andre Sassanelli (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Yuri Di Livio (DEF)
6
6.Nico Widmann (MID)
6
7.Stan Simonsen (MID)
6
8.Oliver Böhm (MID)goal scored
7
9.Tomas Luiso (ATT)
6
10.Guglielmo Martino (ATT)
6
11.Dennis Murray (ATT)
6
 
12.Paolo Zola (GK)
0
13.Matteo Bellavista (ATT)
0
14.Raul Mazzantini (GK)
0