Match Report


AC MonzaAC Monza     SampdoriaSampdoria
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ljubisa SpinesiL. Spinesi66
G
1
G
72Achille ZampagnaA. Zampagna
Ralph MyersR. Myers72
D
2
D
68Francesco G. De GasperiF. De Gasperi
Rafael BarbosaR. Barbosa70
D
3
D
58Alfredo NistaA. Nista
Pier G. BucchiP. Bucchi66
D
4
D
56James MortensenJ. Mortensen
Ciro VialiC. Viali60
D
5
M
70Pierluigi AlessiP. Alessi
Kewullay CrovariK. Crovari78
M
6captain
M
70Tiziano RoccoT. Rocco
Nicholas GranttN. Grantt67
M
7
M
69Ronnie McgovernR. Mcgovern
Thomas LannaT. Lanna61
M
8
M
67Alexandre AlvesA. Alves
Titus GranttT. Grantt77
A
9
A
72Guillermo CortesG. Cortes
Gianmarco GanzG. Ganz69
A
captain10
A
70Bart WitschgeB. Witschge
Torsten BischoffT. Bischoff69
A
11
A
69Oscar VeroneseO. Veronese
 
Henry PowerH. Power68
A
12
M
65Henry MercerH. Mercer
Nikolas TöpferN. Töpfer66
G
13
G
64Giordano LamacchiG. Lamacchi
Pedro TavaresP. Tavares59
M
14
M
64Scott NivenS. Niven

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Britanteo where AC Monza play host to Sampdoria. A crowd of 18,719 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AC Monza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matteo Conte.


0.00
AC Monza kick off and get the first half underway!
3.27
Thomas Lanna controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Titus Grantt. Titus Grantt lofts in a cross ball towards Kewullay Crovari. Kewullay Crovari whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Achille Zampagna.
4.16
It's a corner kick. Thomas Lanna kicks a low ball out wide. Pier G. Bucchi cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
6.30
Rafael Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Kewullay Crovari. Kewullay Crovari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Ganz. Gianmarco Ganz whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Lanna. Thomas Lanna makes a deft header but it curls horrendously wide!
8.40
Ronnie Mcgovern threads a neat ball through to Oscar Veronese. Oscar Veronese kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Cortes but the referee indicates it's offside!
16.25
Pierluigi Alessi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillermo Cortes. Guillermo Cortes plays a one-two with Oscar Veronese and advances towards the goal... Guillermo Cortes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
18.41
Nicholas Grantt runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nicholas Grantt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Achille Zampagna!
21.45
Nicholas Grantt knocks the ball to his team mate, Titus Grantt. Titus Grantt whips in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Ganz. Gianmarco Ganz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
28.55
Kewullay Crovari comes in with a late challenge on James Mortensen. The referee warns Kewullay Crovari to calm down! James Mortensen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.53
Titus Grantt knocks the ball forward to Torsten Bischoff. Torsten Bischoff deftly passes the ball to Gianmarco Ganz, releasing him through on goal. Gianmarco Ganz rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
36.56
Tiziano Rocco plays the ball forward to Bart Witschge. Bart Witschge controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Ljubisa Spinesi manages to keep it out.
39.56
Kewullay Crovari chips the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Ganz. Gianmarco Ganz edges inside the box! Gianmarco Ganz tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
42.31
Francesco G. De Gasperi knocks the ball forward to Tiziano Rocco. Tiziano Rocco flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Veronese. Oscar Veronese chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Cortes. Guillermo Cortes tries a spectacular strike. Guillermo Cortes scores for Sampdoria!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Monza appear unchanged since the first half. Sampdoria 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 Sampdoria get the second half underway!
49.26
Ciro Viali chips the ball to his team mate, Kewullay Crovari. Kewullay Crovari threads the ball through to Nicholas Grantt. Nicholas Grantt threads a neat, attacking ball through to Torsten Bischoff. Torsten Bischoff muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.18
Tiziano Rocco hacks Pier G. Bucchi from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pier G. Bucchi runs off the knock.
57.42
Pier G. Bucchi flicks a high pass forward to Gianmarco Ganz who brings the ball under control. Gianmarco Ganz flicks a high pass forward. Torsten Bischoff holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Torsten Bischoff shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Achille Zampagna easily smothers it!
61.12
Thomas Lanna comes in with a late challenge on Tiziano Rocco. Thomas Lanna is warned by the referee! Tiziano Rocco stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.12
Francesco G. De Gasperi powers a long ball forward. Guillermo Cortes hits a low pass to Tiziano Rocco. Tiziano Rocco makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Ljubisa Spinesi had no chance!! Goal for Sampdoria!
73.35
Alfredo Nista threads a neat ball through to Tiziano Rocco. Tiziano Rocco kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Veronese. Oscar Veronese 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!
75.33
Thomas Lanna chips the ball to his team mate, Titus Grantt. Titus Grantt shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Achille Zampagna. What a great pair of hands!
77.37
Pierluigi Alessi threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Cortes. Guillermo Cortes whips in a cross ball towards Bart Witschge. Bart Witschge whips the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
79.35
Rafael Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Kewullay Crovari collects the pass. Kewullay Crovari hits a low pass to Nicholas Grantt. Nicholas Grantt rushes past James Mortensen! Nicholas Grantt makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.55
Pier G. Bucchi runs forward with the ball. Pier G. Bucchi flicks a high pass forward. Titus Grantt collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Titus Grantt plays the ball forward to Gianmarco Ganz who has made a great run into the box. Gianmarco Ganz shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.53
Ronnie Mcgovern deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Veronese. Oscar Veronese makes a probing pass to Pierluigi Alessi but he's offside!
90.00
Ronnie Mcgovern hacks Kewullay Crovari from behind! The referee calls over Ronnie Mcgovern and shows him a yellow card! Kewullay Crovari runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AC Monza

Sampdoria
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
27.8%
44.3%
27.8%

Scorers
Torsten Bischoff 49
Nicholas Grantt 79
Gianmarco Ganz 85
Guillermo Cortes 42
Tiziano Rocco 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicholas Grantt of AC Monza

Match Ratings