Match Report


AC MonzaAC Monza     Chievo VeronaChievo Verona
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ljubisa SpinesiL. Spinesi66
G
1
G
61Federico SassanelliF. Sassanelli
Ralph MyersR. Myers72
D
2
D
66Alassandro VeroneseA. Veronese
Rafael BarbosaR. Barbosa70
D
3
D
66Rosario GiorgettiR. Giorgetti
Pier G. BucchiP. Bucchi66
D
4
D
59Andre TassoA. Tasso
Ciro VialiC. Viali60
D
5
D
58Enrico BizzarriE. Bizzarri
Nicholas GranttN. Grantt67
M
6
M
66Carlos TorresC. Torres
Thomas LannaT. Lanna61
M
7captain
M
62Peter McleodP. Mcleod
Pedro TavaresP. Tavares59
M
8
A
73Filippo MelliF. Melli
Titus GranttT. Grantt77
A
9
A
56Edoardo TramezzaniE. Tramezzani
Gianmarco GanzG. Ganz69
A
captain10
A
55Aldo RusticoA. Rustico
Torsten BischoffT. Bischoff69
A
11
A
46Wilson SankhareW. Sankhare
 
Henry PowerH. Power68
A
12
M
58Marcello PiacentiniM. Piacentini
Nikolas TöpferN. Töpfer66
G
13
M
57Antonio MarascoA. Marasco
Benoit SimeoniB. Simeoni59
A
14
D
57Marco MarinoM. Marino

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Britanteo where AC Monza play host to Chievo Verona. A crowd of 18,882 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AC Monza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Pier G. Conteh.


0.00
AC Monza kick off and get the first half underway!
3.33
Thomas Lanna makes an attacking run forward. Thomas Lanna passes the ball forward to Titus Grantt. Titus Grantt strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.32
Wilson Sankhare catches Rafael Barbosa on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Barbosa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.28
Rafael Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Grantt. Nicholas Grantt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Lanna. Thomas Lanna puts a great ball through. Titus Grantt runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
9.27
With imagination, Pier G. Bucchi plays the ball forward to Ciro Viali. With a delightful solo run, Ciro Viali stretches the opposition's defence. Ciro Viali makes a simple pass, allowing Gianmarco Ganz to run into the box. Gianmarco Ganz comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
10.33
Andre Tasso threads a neat ball through to Rosario Giorgetti. Rosario Giorgetti flicks a high pass forward. Aldo Rustico holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aldo Rustico knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.23
Rosario Giorgetti kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod flicks a high pass forward to Wilson Sankhare who brings the ball under control. Wilson Sankhare plays a scrappy one-two with Filippo Melli and advances towards the goal... Wilson Sankhare muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
14.39
Pier G. Bucchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Grantt. Nicholas Grantt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Torsten Bischoff. Torsten Bischoff plays a quick one-two with Titus Grantt and rushes in on goal... Torsten Bischoff shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.19
Thomas Lanna receives the ball from a throw-in from Pedro Tavares. Thomas Lanna threads the ball through to Pedro Tavares. Pedro Tavares finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.03
Nicholas Grantt advances with the ball. Nicholas Grantt threads the ball through into the box. Titus Grantt shoots from just inside the box. Titus Grantt scores for AC Monza!!
26.11
Alassandro Veronese brings the ball forward. Alassandro Veronese changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alassandro Veronese lofts in a cross ball towards Aldo Rustico. Aldo Rustico directs the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Peter Mcleod plays the ball forward to Filippo Melli. Filippo Melli tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Ljubisa Spinesi!
40.06
Thomas Lanna knocks the ball forward to Titus Grantt. Titus Grantt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andre Tasso.
45.00
Rafael Barbosa plays the ball forward to Nicholas Grantt. Nicholas Grantt runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nicholas Grantt makes a probing pass between the defence to Torsten Bischoff. Some good footwork from Torsten Bischoff provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Monza appear unchanged since the first half. Chievo Verona appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. The Chievo Verona players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Chievo Verona kick off the second half!
47.12
Pedro Tavares sees a break and surges forward. Pedro Tavares plays a scrappy one-two with Torsten Bischoff and stumbles forward towards the goal... Pedro Tavares side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Federico Sassanelli. Excellent save.
53.43
Carlos Torres sees a break and surges forward. Carlos Torres controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Ljubisa Spinesi. What a great pair of hands!
54.19
Peter Mcleod kicks a strong pass forward to Wilson Sankhare. Wilson Sankhare knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ralph Myers.
55.02
Andre Tasso threads a neat ball through to Carlos Torres. Carlos Torres hits a low pass to Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod lofts in a cross ball towards Aldo Rustico. Aldo Rustico flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
57.40
Pier G. Bucchi plays the ball forward to Thomas Lanna. Thomas Lanna threads the ball through to Pedro Tavares. Pedro Tavares shoots from long range but it flies wide!
59.38
Carlos Torres surges forward with the ball. Carlos Torres shoots from outside the area but Ljubisa Spinesi reads it well. Well saved!
60.15
Carlos Torres surges forward with the ball. Carlos Torres passes the ball forward but Edoardo Tramezzani is offside!
61.58
Pedro Tavares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Lanna. Thomas Lanna shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.56
Pedro Tavares takes the throw-in. Thomas Lanna plays the ball forward to Titus Grantt. Titus Grantt skips past Alassandro Veronese! Titus Grantt takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.26
Rafael Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Lanna. Thomas Lanna deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Ganz. Gianmarco Ganz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Federico Sassanelli who gathers it comfortably.
73.10
Pedro Tavares threads a neat ball through to Titus Grantt. Titus Grantt skips past Enrico Bizzarri! Titus Grantt muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Federico Sassanelli is on top of it.
75.06
Pedro Tavares passes the ball forward to Gianmarco Ganz. Gianmarco Ganz shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
78.15
Peter Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Aldo Rustico controls it well on his chest. Aldo Rustico whips in a cross ball towards Wilson Sankhare. Wilson Sankhare whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
87.42
Pedro Tavares knocks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Bischoff. Torsten Bischoff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.41
AC Monza are in full control of this game.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AC Monza

Chievo Verona
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.9%
41.1%
Play Area
24.7%
38.4%
37%

Scorers
Torsten Bischoff 14
Titus Grantt 20, 64

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

Match Ratings