Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Leonardo Garilli where Piacenza play host to Atalanta. A crowd of 9,846 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Piacenza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Elvis Zanutta.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Piacenza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Elvis Zanutta.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Piacenza kick off!
2.06
0-0Duccio Piacentini threads the ball through to Paolo Gottardi. Paolo Gottardi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Paramatti. Datti Mohamed Paramatti whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Naylor. Gavin Naylor makes a convincing header but is denied by Adriano Cappellini. Excellent save.
3.14
0-1Nicola Sesia flicks a high pass forward. Matteo Miccoli controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Matteo Miccoli plays the ball forward to Nicola Sesia who has made a great run into the box. Nicola Sesia takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
6.05
0-1Duccio Piacentini flicks a high ball forward to Datti Mohamed Paramatti who takes it down. Datti Mohamed Paramatti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dino Villa.
8.51
Matteo Di Canio sees Nuno Ferreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nuno Ferreira runs straight at the defence! Nuno Ferreira shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Wayne Moss with no chance!! Goal for Atalanta!
14.21
Seeing a gap ahead, Paolo Gottardi laces a weighted ball forward to Nicola C. Balli. Nicola C. Balli shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.15
1-2Demetrio Botticella flicks a high pass forward to Giacomo Iaquinta who brings the ball under control. Giacomo Iaquinta makes a probing pass to Felipe Navarro. Felipe Navarro makes a pass forward but Nuno Ferreira makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
24.43
Matteo Di Canio sees space and advances. Matteo Di Canio knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Navarro. Felipe Navarro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicola C. Balli.
26.15
Dino Villa threads the ball through to Demetrio Botticella. Demetrio Botticella knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Navarro. Felipe Navarro runs straight at the defence! Felipe Navarro tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.35
1-3Matteo Di Canio barges into Florian Zola. Matteo Di Canio is shown the yellow card! Florian Zola runs off the knock.
38.53
Duccio Piacentini takes it forward alone. Duccio Piacentini chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Naylor. Gavin Naylor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Demetrio Botticella.
39.59
1-3Felipe Navarro brings the ball forward. Felipe Navarro shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
Dino Villa flicks a high ball forward to Matteo Di Canio who takes it down. Matteo Di Canio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nuno Ferreira. Nuno Ferreira rushes past Duccio Piacentini! Nuno Ferreira strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Wayne Moss!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Piacenza appear unchanged since the first half. Atalanta also appear unchanged since the first half. The Piacenza players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Atalanta start the second half!
48.15
Duccio Piacentini flicks a high pass forward to Florian Zola who brings the ball under control. Florian Zola flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Naylor collects the pass. Gavin Naylor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.08
Giacomo Iaquinta changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Giacomo Iaquinta sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.03
Alessandro Grandoni flicks a high pass forward. Datti Mohamed Paramatti collects the pass. Datti Mohamed Paramatti runs straight at the defence! Datti Mohamed Paramatti makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.47
Fabian Natale Gautieri flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Gottardi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paolo Gottardi advances with the ball. Paolo Gottardi lofts in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Paramatti. Datti Mohamed Paramatti knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Adriano Cappellini. What a great pair of hands!
60.07
Matteo Di Canio sees space and advances. Matteo Di Canio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Matteo Di Canio scores for Atalanta!!
63.58
Florian Zola flicks a high ball forward to Paolo Gottardi who gracefully takes it down. Paolo Gottardi chips the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Paramatti. Datti Mohamed Paramatti shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
66.39
Nicola C. Balli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo Cortes. Rodolfo Cortes shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.44
Leonardo Rocco hits a low pass to Matteo Di Canio. Matteo Di Canio changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Matteo Di Canio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
72.25
Nicola C. Balli flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Naylor. Gavin Naylor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.27
Nicola Sesia threads a neat ball through to Felipe Navarro. Felipe Navarro plays a one-two with Giacomo Iaquinta and rushes in on goal... Felipe Navarro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
77.44
2-4Dino Villa hacks Nicola C. Balli from behind! The referee warns Dino Villa to calm down! Nicola C. Balli runs off the knock.
77.44
2-4Free kick to Piacenza just outside the area...
78.15
Florian Zola takes a long run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
81.33
Dino Villa barges into Datti Mohamed Paramatti. The referee warns Dino Villa again to calm down! Datti Mohamed Paramatti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
27.4%
44%
28.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matteo Di Canio of Atalanta |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Wayne Moss (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paolo Grabbi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alessandro Grandoni (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duccio Piacentini (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Fabian Natale Gautieri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paolo Gottardi (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Nicola C. Balli (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Florian Zola (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Datti Mohamed Paramatti (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Rodolfo Cortes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Naylor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nunzio Delli Carri (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Diogo Almeida (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pierpaolo Ongarato (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Adriano Cappellini (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Joao Barbosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dino Villa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Demetrio Botticella (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matteo Di Canio (MID) |  | 9 |
| 6. | Giacomo Iaquinta (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Leonardo Rocco (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nicola Sesia (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Matteo Miccoli (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Felipe Navarro (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Nuno Ferreira (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Yazid Marquet (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Wright (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pierpaolo Rastelli (DEF) | 0 | |