Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Franchi where Fiorentina play host to Atalanta. A crowd of 20,772 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Fiorentina are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Fiorentina are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Atalanta kicking off!
2.41
0-0Anselmo Colle makes a probing pass to Graziano Italiano. Graziano Italiano decides to run forward with the ball. Graziano Italiano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
3.03
1-0Garba Okpara deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jon Hall. Jon Hall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.57
Roberto Rinaldini passes the ball forward to Tiziano Erra. Tiziano Erra whips in a cross ball towards Maurizio Falcone. Maurizio Falcone flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.16
1-0Vegard Bratseth threads the ball through to Jon Hall. Jon Hall shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Raffaele De Angelis manages to gather it comfortably.
10.30
1-0Giancarlo Battistini threads the ball through to Garba Okpara. Garba Okpara controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jon Hall. Jon Hall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raffaele De Angelis who gathers it comfortably.
18.33
Roberto Rinaldini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiziano Erra. Tiziano Erra shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
20.30
Nico Overath controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Rinaldini. Roberto Rinaldini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Falcone. Maurizio Falcone shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.09
Anselmo Colle kicks a strong pass forward to Graziano Italiano. Graziano Italiano passes the ball forward to Marin Dobos. Marin Dobos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.45
1-0Fausto Rinaldi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiziano Erra. Tiziano Erra kicks a strong pass forward to Maurizio Falcone but the referee indicates it's offside!
27.39
Vegard Bratseth makes a beautiful solo run. Vegard Bratseth goes all the way! Vegard Bratseth shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vegard Bratseth!
32.58
Vegard Bratseth knocks the ball forward to Marin Dobos. Marin Dobos shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.43
Giancarlo Battistini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garba Okpara. Garba Okpara deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marin Dobos. Marin Dobos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raffaele De Angelis who gathers it comfortably.
36.03
2-0Serafim Ripnu clumsily knocks into Giancarlo Battistini. Serafim Ripnu is shown the yellow card! Giancarlo Battistini stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Ruggiero Melosi knocks the ball to his team mate, Serafim Ripnu. Serafim Ripnu threads the ball through to Maurizio Falcone. Maurizio Falcone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Fiorentina start the second half!
49.00
2-0Roberto Rinaldini barges into Garba Okpara. The referee calls over Roberto Rinaldini and warns him to calm down! Garba Okpara hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.54
Garba Okpara sees a break and surges forward. Garba Okpara shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Raffaele De Angelis!
54.34
Fausto Rinaldi makes a probing pass to Maurizio Falcone. Maurizio Falcone shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
57.24
2-0Roberto Rinaldini hacks Vegard Bratseth from behind! Roberto Rinaldini is shown the yellow card! Vegard Bratseth grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.20
Graziano Italiano kicks a strong pass forward to Máximo Maldonado. Máximo Maldonado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jon Hall but he's offside!
61.01
Vegard Bratseth clumsily knocks into Roberto Rinaldini. Vegard Bratseth is warned by the referee! Roberto Rinaldini gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.58
Modeste Wome surges forward with the ball. Modeste Wome sees a break and surges forward. Modeste Wome shoots from distance but it flies wide!
66.52
Fausto Rinaldi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maurizio Falcone. Maurizio Falcone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Arnar Gardarsson easily smothers it.
73.43
Ruggiero Melosi threads the ball through to Roberto Rinaldini. Roberto Rinaldini chips the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Agliardi. Tiziano Agliardi shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Arnar Gardarsson easily smothers it!
75.36
Vegard Bratseth threads the ball through to Jon Hall. Jon Hall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Raffaele De Angelis is on top of it.
79.55
Giancarlo Battistini flicks the ball to his team mate, Dani‘l Hyldgaard. Dani‘l Hyldgaard chips the ball to his team mate, Máximo Maldonado. Máximo Maldonado shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.30
Vegard Bratseth makes a probing pass to Jon Hall. Jon Hall passes the ball forward but Máximo Maldonado is offside!
84.08
Serafim Ripnu makes a simple pass to Tiziano Erra. Tiziano Erra shoots from long range but it is miles over!
85.09
Anselmo Colle hits it upfield. Jon Hall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
87.58
Stefano Santoni passes the ball forward to Fausto Rinaldi. Fausto Rinaldi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiziano Agliardi. Tiziano Agliardi shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
89.12
Ruggiero Melosi catches Máximo Maldonado on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Máximo Maldonado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Vegard Bratseth makes a simple pass to Jon Hall. Jon Hall shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
6
7
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
23.4%
45.5%
31.2%
Scorers