Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Sampdoria play host to Ternana. A crowd of 17,584 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sampdoria and Ternana are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Valerio De Sole.


0.00
Ternana start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.31
Alexandre Alves makes a probing pass to Oscar Veronese. Oscar Veronese makes a probing pass to Guillermo Cortes but he's offside!
3.20
Jimmy Maresca threads the ball through to Richard Dumas. Richard Dumas chips the ball to his team mate, Damien Riggott. Damien Riggott cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.17
Jason Powell flicks a high ball forward to Damien Riggott who takes it down. Damien Riggott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.45
Francesco G. De Gasperi threads a neat ball through to Henry Mercer. Henry Mercer threads a neat ball through to Scott Niven. Scott Niven advances inside the box! Scott Niven shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
12.50
Guillermo Cortes hacks Matteo Carbone from behind! Guillermo Cortes is shown the yellow card! Matteo Carbone stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.53
Matteo Carbone kicks a strong pass forward to Damien Riggott. Damien Riggott lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Gutierrez. Elena Gutierrez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
20.57
Henry Mercer makes a probing pass to Oscar Veronese. Oscar Veronese lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Cortes. Guillermo Cortes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.33
Guillermo Cortes clumsily knocks into Kaci Coly. The referee calls over Guillermo Cortes and warns him to calm down! Kaci Coly runs off the knock.
26.23
Matteo Carbone flicks a high ball forward to Eddy Baiocco who takes it down. Eddy Baiocco flicks a high pass forward. Jason Powell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Powell knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Dumas. Richard Dumas connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.01
Jason Powell hacks Pierluigi Alessi from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pierluigi Alessi runs off the knock.
33.03
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
38.22
Elena Gutierrez threads a neat ball through to Teemu Bayle. Teemu Bayle lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Dumas. Richard Dumas connects with a diving header but Achille Zampagna reads it well. Good save!
39.06
Seeing a gap ahead, Alexandre Alves picks a pass forward to Bart Witschge. Bart Witschge makes a probing pass between the defence to Oscar Veronese. Oscar Veronese comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is deflected wide by Eddy Baiocco.
40.01
It's a corner kick. Alexandre Alves loops the ball in to towards the near post. Guillermo Cortes shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
42.38
Jason Powell runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jason Powell shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Ternana are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
44.04
Without breaking stride, Pierluigi Alessi plays the ball forward to Alexandre Alves. Alexandre Alves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Niven. Scott Niven makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Henry Mercer. Henry Mercer takes a shot at goal. Paul White gets down and covers it.
45.00
Elena Gutierrez kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Marquitos. Jose Marquitos lofts in a cross ball towards Damien Riggott. Damien Riggott whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sampdoria appear unchanged since the first half. Ternana also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ternana players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sampdoria get the second half underway!
53.25
Elena Gutierrez threads a neat ball through to Teemu Bayle. Teemu Bayle whips in a cross ball towards Damien Riggott. Damien Riggott powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Achille Zampagna had no chance!! Goal for Ternana!
59.36
Henry Mercer brings the ball forward. Henry Mercer flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Cortes. Guillermo Cortes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Paul White. Excellent save.
60.39
Ternana have made 2 substitutions with Ferdinando Venturin replacing Eddy Baiocco and Franceco Garzya replacing Elena Gutierrez .
61.41
Pierluigi Alessi makes a probing pass to Bart Witschge. Bart Witschge knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Mercer. Henry Mercer directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.26
Jose Marquitos threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Maresca. Jimmy Maresca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Achille Zampagna who gathers it comfortably.
75.18
Jose Marquitos makes a simple pass to Damien Riggott. Damien Riggott whips in a cross ball towards Jason Powell. Jason Powell directs the ball goalwards with his head but Achille Zampagna is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
77.55
Ternana have made a substitution with Ighli Tacchinardi replacing Jason Powell .
81.06
Ferdinando Venturin makes a simple pass to Teemu Bayle. Teemu Bayle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franceco Garzya. Franceco Garzya shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
85.34
Scott Niven flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Veronese who brings the ball under control. Oscar Veronese rushes past Ferdinando Venturin! Oscar Veronese takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Paul White.
87.19
Scott Niven threads the ball through to Bart Witschge. Bart Witschge shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Ferdinando Venturin kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Marquitos. Jose Marquitos knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Dumas. Richard Dumas makes a great pass forward. Ighli Tacchinardi runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.9%
59.1%
Play Area
27.3%
42.4%
30.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Henry Mercer of Sampdoria

Match Ratings