Match Report


AC MonzaAC Monza     RomaRoma
Computer Player Computer Player Noel Henry Noel Henry
Ljubisa SpinesiL. Spinesi65
G
1
G
73Valentino NodariV. Nodari
Ralph MyersR. Myers72
D
2
D
72Shota DassenS. Dassen
Ray MirriR. Mirri70
D
3
D
64Ricardo NascimentoR. Nascimento
Matthias BackesM. Backes66
D
4captain
D
70Andre NestaA. Nesta
Ruggero ProiettiR. Proietti63
D
5
D
72Ron LatuheruR. Latuheru
Cesare GissiC. Gissi76
M
6
M
64Paolo MatteazziP. Matteazzi
Giampaolo GrassadoniaG. Grassadonia71
M
7
M
70Tiziano CaverzanT. Caverzan
Jan WillJ. Will70
M
8
A
71Benito DionigiB. Dionigi
Gary MortensenG. Mortensen76
A
9
A
62Lionel BastienL. Bastien
Henry PowerH. Power68
A
captain10
A
68Andres VazquezA. Vazquez
Gianmarco GanzG. Ganz68
A
11
A
76Renzo TricaricoR. Tricarico
 
Aniello MarcolinA. Marcolin65
A
12
G
66Mauro ChiesaM. Chiesa
Nicholas GranttN. Grantt65
M
13
D
73Ruben CostaR. Costa
Filippo MandelliF. Mandelli62
A
14
M
59Nick TaylorN. Taylor

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Britanteo where AC Monza play host to Roma. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AC Monza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Franceco De Vezze.


0.00
The first half starts with Roma kicking off!
4.23
Giampaolo Grassadonia kicks a strong pass forward to Cesare Gissi. Without breaking stride, Cesare Gissi plays the ball forward to Henry Power who has made a great run into the box. Ricardo Nascimento clumsily knocks into Henry Power. Henry Power appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
6.31
Ralph Myers makes a probing pass to Cesare Gissi. Cesare Gissi threads the ball through to Gary Mortensen. Gary Mortensen knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Power. Henry Power directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
10.38
Shota Dassen chips the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Caverzan. Tiziano Caverzan threads the ball through to Paolo Matteazzi. Paolo Matteazzi cuts inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Paolo Matteazzi provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Ljubisa Spinesi had no chance!! Goal for Roma!
18.01
Ricardo Nascimento knocks the ball forward to Tiziano Caverzan. Tiziano Caverzan sees Lionel Bastien in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lionel Bastien whips in a cross ball towards Tiziano Caverzan. Tiziano Caverzan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Ljubisa Spinesi had no chance!! Goal for Roma!
21.42
Ralph Myers makes a probing pass to Cesare Gissi. Cesare Gissi flicks a high pass forward. Henry Power holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Henry Power runs straight at the defence! Henry Power strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Valentino Nodari has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.31
Ron Latuheru clumsily knocks into Henry Power. The referee calls over Ron Latuheru and shows him a yellow card! Henry Power hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.41
With imagination, Ray Mirri plays the ball forward to Cesare Gissi. Cesare Gissi threads a neat ball through to Gianmarco Ganz. Gianmarco Ganz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Valentino Nodari comfortably gets down and covers it.
32.16
Matthias Backes passes the ball forward to Giampaolo Grassadonia. Giampaolo Grassadonia flicks a high pass forward. Cesare Gissi controls it well on his chest. Cesare Gissi plays a quick one-two with Giampaolo Grassadonia and rushes in on goal... Cesare Gissi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Valentino Nodari gets down and covers it.
38.51
Without breaking stride, Ruggero Proietti plays the ball forward to Giampaolo Grassadonia. With a delightful solo run, Giampaolo Grassadonia stretches the opposition's defence. Giampaolo Grassadonia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Valentino Nodari gets down and covers it.
44.55
Matthias Backes barges into Paolo Matteazzi. The referee calls over Matthias Backes and warns him to calm down! Paolo Matteazzi runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Monza appear unchanged since the first half. Roma also appear unchanged since the first half. The AC Monza players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and AC Monza get the second half underway!
47.59
Ruggero Proietti flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Backes collects the pass. Matthias Backes makes an attacking run forward. Matthias Backes knocks in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Ganz. Gianmarco Ganz flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
54.25
Shota Dassen makes a probing pass to Tiziano Caverzan. Tiziano Caverzan threads the ball through to Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Matteazzi. Paolo Matteazzi connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.44
Ralph Myers knocks the ball to his team mate, Cesare Gissi. Cesare Gissi chips the ball to his team mate, Henry Power. Henry Power knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andre Nesta.
63.06
Paolo Matteazzi advances with the ball. Paolo Matteazzi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
72.41
Tiziano Caverzan flicks a high pass forward to Benito Dionigi who brings the ball under control. Benito Dionigi shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
77.38
Ricardo Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Matteazzi controls it well on his chest. Paolo Matteazzi passes the ball forward to Lionel Bastien. Lionel Bastien shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Ljubisa Spinesi smothers it!
78.42
Henry Power hacks Shota Dassen from behind! The referee brings Henry Power to one side and gives him a warning! Shota Dassen stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.16
Ron Latuheru flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Caverzan. Tiziano Caverzan threads a neat ball through to Paolo Matteazzi. Paolo Matteazzi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.03
Matthias Backes kicks a strong pass forward to Cesare Gissi. Cesare Gissi hits a low pass to Giampaolo Grassadonia. Giampaolo Grassadonia runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Giampaolo Grassadonia provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Valentino Nodari!
84.21
With a delightful solo run, Paolo Matteazzi stretches the opposition's defence. Paolo Matteazzi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ljubisa Spinesi who gathers it comfortably.
85.43
Tiziano Caverzan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
87.42
Jan Will threads a neat ball through to Gianmarco Ganz. Gianmarco Ganz flicks a high pass forward. Gary Mortensen controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Gary Mortensen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Valentino Nodari.
88.36
It's a corner kick. Jan Will loops the ball in to towards the near post. Shota Dassen chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
89.15
Ricardo Nascimento brings the ball forward. Ricardo Nascimento makes an attacking run forward. Ricardo Nascimento sees Tiziano Caverzan just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Matthias Backes comes in with a late challenge on Tiziano Caverzan. Penalty not given!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AC Monza

Roma
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
27.8%
42.2%
30%

Scorers
Henry Power 6, 21
Paolo Matteazzi 10, 54, 63
Tiziano Caverzan 18

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paolo Matteazzi of Roma

Match Ratings
1.Ljubisa Spinesi (GK)
6
2.Ralph Myers (DEF)
6
3.Ray Mirri (DEF)
6
4.Matthias Backes (DEF)
6
5.Ruggero Proietti (DEF)
6
6.Cesare Gissi (MID)
7
7.Giampaolo Grassadonia (MID)
6
8.Jan Will (MID)
6
9.Gary Mortensen (ATT)
6
10.Henry Power (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Gianmarco Ganz (ATT)
6
 
12.Aniello Marcolin (ATT)
0
13.Nicholas Grantt (MID)
0
14.Filippo Mandelli (ATT)
0

1.Valentino Nodari (GK)
7
2.Shota Dassen (DEF)
6
3.Ricardo Nascimento (DEF)
7
4.Andre Nesta (DEF)
6
5.Ron Latuheru (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Paolo Matteazzi (MID)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
10
7.Tiziano Caverzan (MID)goal scored
8
8.Benito Dionigi (ATT)
6
9.Lionel Bastien (ATT)
6
10.Andres Vazquez (ATT)
6
11.Renzo Tricarico (ATT)
6
 
12.Mauro Chiesa (GK)
0
13.Ruben Costa (DEF)
0
14.Nick Taylor (MID)
0