Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Sampdoria play host to Ancona. A crowd of 9,143 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sampdoria are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ancona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luigi De Poli.


0.00
Ancona kick off and get the match underway!
4.22
Vincenzo Maldini passes the ball forward to Billy Niven. Billy Niven whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Hibbs. Marvin Hibbs gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
9.16
William Giampà makes a simple pass to Steve Goodwin. Steve Goodwin shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but William Zenoni manages to gather it easily.
12.57
Nicolas Verschave threads the ball through to Billy Niven. Billy Niven plays a one-two with Kewullay Fiore and advances towards the goal... Billy Niven makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Gian Luca Aldegani!
14.12
Daniel Clapham flicks a high ball forward to Paulo Antunes who takes it down. Paulo Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Enzo Del Vecchio.
21.48
Billy Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Goodwin. Steve Goodwin knocks in a cross ball towards Kewullay Fiore. Kewullay Fiore knocks the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
24.06
Ramon Kool flicks a high pass forward. Steve Goodwin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Goodwin surges forward with the ball. With some swift thinking, Steve Goodwin plays the ball forward to Marvin Hibbs who has made a great run into the box. Marvin Hibbs rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.05
Daniel Clapham plays the ball forward to Felice Bazzani. Felice Bazzani lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Antunes. Paulo Antunes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Michele Veronese manages to gather it comfortably.
28.23
Vincenzo Maldini makes a simple pass to Marvin Hibbs. Marvin Hibbs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mattia Longhi.
30.18
Daniel Clapham knocks the ball forward to Saul Gobbi. Saul Gobbi shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
33.20
Steve Goodwin makes a probing pass to Marvin Hibbs. Marvin Hibbs threads a neat ball through to Billy Niven. Billy Niven shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Marino Porro's outstretched leg.
34.34
Vincenzo Maldini darts forward. Vincenzo Maldini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of William Giampà but he's offside!
38.13
Federico Pinardi threads a neat ball through to William Giampà. William Giampà chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Niven. Billy Niven plays a scrappy one-two with Steve Goodwin and stumbles forward towards the goal... Billy Niven looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
42.22
Federico Pinardi threads a neat ball through to William Giampà. William Giampà controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin Hibbs. Marvin Hibbs shoots from long range but William Zenoni is on top of it.
44.20
Daniel Clapham brings the ball forward. Daniel Clapham makes a simple pass to Paulo Antunes. Paulo Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michele Veronese who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sampdoria have changed their lineup with Attilio Prete replacing Paulo Antunes. Ancona appear unchanged since the first half. The Sampdoria players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Sampdoria kick off and get the second half underway!
47.45
Ramon Kool catches Felice Bazzani on the ankles. The referee calls over Ramon Kool and warns him to calm down! Felice Bazzani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.29
Marino Porro threads the ball through to Gian Luca Aldegani. Gian Luca Aldegani runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gian Luca Aldegani knocks in a cross ball towards Felice Bazzani. Felice Bazzani is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Michele Veronese!
51.45
Daniel Clapham threads a neat ball through to Andre Lucchini. Andre Lucchini whips in a cross ball towards Gennaro Mignani. Gennaro Mignani gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Michele Veronese had no chance!! Goal for Sampdoria!
57.19
Vincenzo Maldini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of William Giampà. William Giampà takes it forward alone. William Giampà shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
60.03
Sampdoria have made a substitution with Giancarlo Scotti replacing Saul Gobbi .
61.11
Kewullay Fiore brings the ball forward. Kewullay Fiore deftly passes the ball to Vincenzo Maldini, releasing him through on goal. Vincenzo Maldini tries a spectacular strike but it flies just wide!
63.38
Marino Porro flicks a high pass forward to Gennaro Mignani who brings the ball under control. Gennaro Mignani makes a probing pass between the defence to Daniel Clapham. Daniel Clapham cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
65.20
Vincenzo Maldini sees Billy Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Niven deftly passes the ball to Kewullay Fiore, releasing him through on goal. Kewullay Fiore shoots from just inside the box but William Zenoni reads it well. Well saved!
67.22
Marvin Hibbs knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Niven. Billy Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Goodwin but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.33
Ramon Kool decides to run forward with the ball. Ramon Kool flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Goodwin. Steve Goodwin shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
78.35
William Giampà makes a simple pass to Steve Goodwin. Steve Goodwin plays a one-two with Billy Niven and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Steve Goodwin provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Mattia Longhi. Excellent block.
79.18
Daniel Clapham chips the ball to his team mate, Andre Lucchini. Andre Lucchini whips in a cross ball towards Giancarlo Scotti. Giancarlo Scotti gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The shot is on target but blocked by Federico Pinardi. That should have been a goal!
81.09
Federico Pinardi picks a pass forward to Vincenzo Maldini. Vincenzo Maldini knocks the ball forward to Billy Niven. Billy Niven plays a scrappy one-two with Steve Goodwin and advances towards the goal... Billy Niven shows great control and tries a shot on goal. William Zenoni gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
87.24
Vincenzo Maldini makes a beautiful solo run. Vincenzo Maldini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. William Zenoni gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
89.22
Billy Niven barges into Daniel Clapham. Billy Niven is given a warning by the referee! Daniel Clapham stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
11
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.7%
64.3%
Play Area
32.1%
45.2%
22.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marvin Hibbs of Ancona

Match Ratings
1.William Zenoni (GK)
8
2.Jan Neuhaus (DEF)
6
3.Gian Luca Aldegani (DEF)
6
4.Marino Porro (DEF)
6
5.Mattia Longhi (DEF)
6
6.Felice Bazzani (MID)
6
7.Daniel Clapham (MID)
7
8.Saul Gobbi (ATT)
6
9.Andre Lucchini (ATT)
7
10.Paulo Antunes (ATT)
6
11.Gennaro Mignani (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Giancarlo Scotti (MID)
6
13.Antonio La Marca (MID)
0
14.Attilio Prete (MID)
6