Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Artemio Franchi where Siena play host to Ancona. A crowd of 18,202 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Siena are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ancona appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Sandro Romualdi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Siena are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ancona appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Sandro Romualdi.
0.00
0-0Ancona start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.19
0-0Showing composure, Leon Peckham picks a pass forward to Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
21.47
Carl Koné threads the ball through to Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
24.47
0-0Darren Sturridge flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Morrison who brings the ball under control. Kevin Morrison plays a one-two with Leon Bramble and advances towards the goal... Kevin Morrison takes a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Bernard Assati!
26.42
1-0Ciro Dundjerski passes the ball forward to Maurizio Panarelli. Maurizio Panarelli whips in a cross ball towards Ciro Dundjerski. Ciro Dundjerski jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.56
Kevin Morrison makes a probing pass to Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Bernard Assati smothers it!
33.13
Carl Koné flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Morrison who brings the ball under control. Kevin Morrison shoots from 25 yards. Bernard Assati gets down and covers it.
34.38
Lamberto Suriano makes a probing pass to Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill sees Leon Bramble in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Bramble shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.42
1-0Andy Gemmill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Koné. Carl Koné makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Morrison but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Siena appear unchanged since the first half. Ancona also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ancona players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Siena kick off and get the second half underway!
48.29
Andy Gemmill threads the ball through to Carl Koné. Carl Koné plays a quick one-two with Kevin Morrison and rushes in on goal... Carl Koné cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Bernard Assati effortlessly smothers it!
54.06
1-0Leon Peckham comes in with a late challenge on Alfredo Garcia. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfredo Garcia runs off the knock.
59.05
1-0Andy Gemmill barges into Marcos Delgado. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcos Delgado carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.05
1-0Free kick to Siena just outside the area...
60.35
Marcos Delgado takes a long run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
61.27
Elvis Benfari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Koné. Carl Koné lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
65.00
1-0Darren Sturridge barges into Martin Metzger. Darren Sturridge is given a warning by the referee! Martin Metzger stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.22
David Niven hacks Elvis Benfari from behind! David Niven is shown the yellow card! Elvis Benfari stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.03
Ottavio De Patre darts forward. Ottavio De Patre sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
72.39
Andy Gemmill makes a simple pass to Kevin Morrison. Kevin Morrison controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
73.51
Gabriel Hernandez passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Ciro Dundjerski. Ciro Dundjerski takes it forward alone. Ciro Dundjerski knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Garcia. Alfredo Garcia whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.30
2-0Siena have made 3 substitutions with Girolamo Bonfanti replacing Gabriel Hernandez, Ronnie Gentile replacing Maurizio Panarelli and Guerino Gritti replacing Alfredo Garcia .
81.27
Andy Gemmill darts forward. Andy Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Morrison. Kevin Morrison gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
29.2%
48.6%
22.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ciro Dundjerski of Siena |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bernard Assati (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Gabriel Hernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martin Metzger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Donato Bellotto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Maurizio Panarelli (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Niven (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Ottavio De Patre (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ciro Dundjerski (MID) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Alfredo Garcia (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Marcos Delgado (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Girolamo Bonfanti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ronnie Gentile (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Guerino Gritti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Emiliano Serena (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Mcgovern (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Peckham (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Elvis Benfari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lamberto Suriano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carl Koné (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andy Gemmill (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Gilles Murrin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Leon Bramble (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Morrison (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Darren Sturridge (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Bruno Passoni (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jonathan Barollo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andrez Ferron (MID) | 0 | |