Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stadio Britanteo where AC Monza play host to Pescara. 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 Pescara appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Valerio De Sole.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AC Monza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Pescara appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Valerio De Sole.
0.00
0-0Pescara kick off and get the first half underway!
3.17
0-0Filipe Loureiro catches Henry Power on the ankles. Filipe Loureiro is given a warning by the referee! Henry Power grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
4.09
0-0Simon Carrick catches Ruggero Proietti on the ankles. The referee warns Simon Carrick to calm down! Ruggero Proietti runs off the knock.
8.58
0-0Ruggero Proietti surges forward with the ball. Ruggero Proietti passes the ball forward to Gianmarco Ganz. Gianmarco Ganz advances inside the box! Gianmarco Ganz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Silvio Jardim!
10.47
Eduardo Loureiro makes a simple pass to Eduardo Calvo. Eduardo Calvo makes a simple pass, allowing Eugenio Ferrer to run into the box. Eugenio Ferrer rockets a shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Ljubisa Spinesi keeps it out!
12.09
0-0Mauricio Caminero passes the ball forward to Simon Carrick. Simon Carrick deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Carrick but the referee indicates it's offside!
14.38
Jose Javier Mora hits a low pass to Eduardo Loureiro. Eduardo Loureiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Carrick but he's offside!
15.32
Giampaolo Grassadonia comes in with a late challenge on Marcus Maddison. Giampaolo Grassadonia is given a warning by the referee! Marcus Maddison gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.20
0-0Matthias Backes takes it forward alone. Matthias Backes edges inside the box! Matthias Backes strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Marcus Maddison is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
18.06
0-1Simon Carrick knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer shoots from 20 yards. Eugenio Ferrer scores for Pescara!!
21.36
0-1Gianmarco Ganz barges into Simon Carrick. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simon Carrick stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.23
Ralph Myers passes the ball forward to Henry Power. Henry Power lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Will. Jan Will finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Marcus Maddison clears it off the line with his head!
33.47
Henry Power clumsily knocks into Marcus Maddison. The referee calls over Henry Power and shows him a yellow card! Marcus Maddison runs off the knock.
34.01
Jan Will hits a low pass to Gianmarco Ganz. Gianmarco Ganz knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Mortensen. Gary Mortensen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Filipe Loureiro steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
36.13
Elena Blanco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Javier Mora. Jose Javier Mora shoots from distance. It's there!! Ljubisa Spinesi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
40.07
Simon Carrick makes a simple pass to Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Monza appear unchanged since the first half. Pescara also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The second half starts with AC Monza kicking off!
47.10
Eduardo Calvo kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Mora. Jose Javier Mora plays a scrappy one-two with Eugenio Ferrer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jose Javier Mora rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
49.46
0-2Eduardo Calvo brings the ball forward. Eduardo Calvo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
53.24
0-2Marcus Maddison flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Ferrer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Ferrer flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Mora. Jose Javier Mora knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ralph Myers.
54.36
Filipe Loureiro makes a strong solo run forward. Filipe Loureiro hits a low pass to Jose Javier Mora. Jose Javier Mora shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
57.01
Simon Carrick passes the ball forward to Jose Javier Mora. Jose Javier Mora knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthias Backes.
61.48
Simon Carrick flicks a high ball forward to Elena Blanco who takes it down. Elena Blanco shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
63.05
Marcus Maddison threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Calvo. Eduardo Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Loureiro controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Eduardo Loureiro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Ruggero Proietti.
65.39
Alexandre Almeida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Carrick. Simon Carrick shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
67.56
Simon Carrick threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Loureiro. Eduardo Loureiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Ljubisa Spinesi reads it well. Fabulous stop!
71.01
Simon Carrick passes the ball forward to Alexandre Almeida. Alexandre Almeida shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
72.20
Filipe Loureiro sees Mauricio Caminero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Caminero threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Almeida. Alexandre Almeida jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Ljubisa Spinesi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.41
Marcus Maddison flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Ferrer who takes it down. Eugenio Ferrer lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Loureiro. Eduardo Loureiro flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
78.50
Marcus Maddison chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Calvo. Eduardo Calvo passes the ball forward to Jose Javier Mora. Jose Javier Mora shoots from outside the area but Ljubisa Spinesi is on top of it.
79.34
Cesare Gissi passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Gary Mortensen. Gary Mortensen finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
81.09
Matthias Backes sees Giampaolo Grassadonia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giampaolo Grassadonia threads a neat ball through to Cesare Gissi. Cesare Gissi skips past Marcus Maddison! Cesare Gissi rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.01
Simon Carrick flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Calvo who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Calvo shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
87.02
Mauricio Caminero makes a simple pass to Simon Carrick. Simon Carrick flicks a high pass forward. Elena Blanco collects the pass. Elena Blanco knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Loureiro. Eduardo Loureiro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
5
14
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
24.3%
75.7%
Play Area
33.8%
45.9%
20.3%
Scorers
| Cesare Gissi 81 | Eugenio Ferrer 18 Jose Javier Mora 36 Alexandre Almeida 72 Eduardo Loureiro 75, 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Ferrer of Pescara |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ljubisa Spinesi (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ralph Myers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matthias Backes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ruggero Proietti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eugenio Toldo (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) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Gianmarco Ganz (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Aniello Marcolin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicholas Grantt (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Filippo Mandelli (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Silvio Jardim (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Filipe Loureiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcus Maddison (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Mauricio Caminero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexandre Almeida (MID) | | 7 |
| 6. | Simon Carrick (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Eduardo Calvo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Elena Blanco (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jose Javier Mora (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Eduardo Loureiro (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Eugenio Ferrer (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Frank Burgess (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Regilio Gronkjaer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pierre-Alain Arphexad (ATT) | 0 | |