Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadio Friuli where Udinese play host to AC Monza. A crowd of 16,986 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Udinese are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Monza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Valerio De Sole.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Udinese are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Monza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Valerio De Sole.
0.00
The whistle blows and AC Monza kick off!
4.47
Matthias Backes chips the ball to his team mate, Cesare Gissi. Cesare Gissi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Will. Jan Will knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Corrado Bigica.
8.19
Giampaolo Grassadonia clumsily knocks into Ernesto Roman. Giampaolo Grassadonia is given a warning by the referee! Ernesto Roman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.30
Corrado Bigica laces a weighted ball forward to Alexandre Gomes. Alexandre Gomes makes a simple pass to Domenico Cannavaro. Domenico Cannavaro shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
16.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Cesare Gissi plays the ball forward to Gary Mortensen. Gary Mortensen knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Will. Jan Will jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jan Will!
27.41
Matthias Backes knocks the ball forward to Cesare Gissi. Cesare Gissi threads a neat ball through to Gianmarco Ganz. Gianmarco Ganz kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Mortensen but the referee indicates it's offside!
32.44
Cesare Gissi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henry Power. Henry Power shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
36.27
Ludovic Jurietti flicks a high pass forward. Domenico Cannavaro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Domenico Cannavaro finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.06
Ray Mirri knocks the ball to his team mate, Giampaolo Grassadonia. Giampaolo Grassadonia flicks a high pass forward. Henry Power collects the pass. Henry Power controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Gary Mortensen through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gary Mortensen provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
39.09
42.36
Domenico Cannavaro barges into Matthias Backes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matthias Backes stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.14
Giampaolo Grassadonia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henry Power. Henry Power whips in a cross ball towards Gary Mortensen. Gary Mortensen shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Udinese appear unchanged since the first half. AC Monza also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Udinese get the second half underway!
49.22
Matthias Backes kicks a strong pass forward to Cesare Gissi. Cesare Gissi knocks the ball forward to Jan Will. Jan Will sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
51.17
Jan Will makes a probing pass to Cesare Gissi. Cesare Gissi threads the ball through to Henry Power but he's offside!
53.50
Ernesto Roman sees Stephane Savino in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephane Savino chips the ball to his team mate, Ludovic Jurietti. Ludovic Jurietti muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
54.57
Harry Lawton sees Alexandre Gomes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexandre Gomes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Roman. Ernesto Roman finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.44
Cesare Gissi chips the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Ganz. Gianmarco Ganz plays a quick one-two with Henry Power and rushes in on goal... Gianmarco Ganz tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Arturo Zampagna. Excellent save.
59.09
Tomasz Swierczewski flicks a high pass forward to Stephane Savino who brings the ball under control. Stephane Savino whips in a cross ball towards Domenico Cannavaro. Domenico Cannavaro powers a header at goal. Ljubisa Spinesi punches it away to safety.
66.34
Matthias Backes sees a break and surges forward. Matthias Backes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Matthias Backes!
69.06
Harry Lawton flicks a high ball forward to Alexandre Gomes who takes it down. Alexandre Gomes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Domenico Cannavaro. Domenico Cannavaro lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Roman. Ernesto Roman is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
72.18
Alexandre Gomes knocks the ball forward to Domenico Cannavaro. Domenico Cannavaro rushes past Ray Mirri! Domenico Cannavaro shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
73.31
With imagination, Cesare Gissi plays the ball forward to Gianmarco Ganz. Gianmarco Ganz edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Gianmarco Ganz provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.08
Giampaolo Grassadonia brings the ball forward. Giampaolo Grassadonia shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
79.43
Giampaolo Grassadonia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Mortensen. Gary Mortensen plays a one-two with Jan Will and advances towards the goal... Gary Mortensen strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Arturo Zampagna has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
85.21
Ray Mirri takes it forward alone. Ray Mirri threads a neat ball through to Cesare Gissi. Cesare Gissi knocks in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Ganz. Gianmarco Ganz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Arturo Zampagna reads it well. Excellent save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
30.9%
69.1%
Play Area
34.6%
43.2%
22.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jan Will of AC Monza |
Match Ratings
1. | Arturo Zampagna (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Corrado Bigica (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Harry Lawton (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | George Cort (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Tomasz Swierczewski (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Alexandre Gomes (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Ernesto Roman (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Ludovic Jurietti (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Stephane Savino (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Jose Rodriquez (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Domenico Cannavaro (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
12. | Jose Fortes Gainza (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Nico Witte (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Florian Ferraresi (MID) | 0 |
1. | Ljubisa Spinesi (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Ralph Myers (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Ray Mirri (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Matthias Backes (DEF) | ![]() | 8 |
5. | Ruggero Proietti (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Cesare Gissi (MID) | 8 | |
7. | Giampaolo Grassadonia (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Jan Will (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
9. | Gary Mortensen (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Henry Power (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Gianmarco Ganz (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Aniello Marcolin (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Nicholas Grantt (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Filippo Mandelli (ATT) | 0 |