Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Britanteo where AC Monza play host to Ancona. A crowd of 9,741 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
AC Monza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ancona appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.


0.00
AC Monza kick off!
2.56
Niche Montano threads the ball through to Arnauld Fanucci. Arnauld Fanucci knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vittorio Tangorra.
10.51
Natale Franchi decides to run forward with the ball. Natale Franchi lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Banchelli. Stefano Banchelli flicks the ball with his head. Stefano Banchelli scores for AC Monza!!
16.01
Alfonso Borgobello barges into Damiano Morrone. Alfonso Borgobello is warned by the referee! Damiano Morrone runs off the knock.
28.03
Gabriele Salvatori controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccol˜ Venturin. Niccol˜ Venturin goes all the way! Niccol˜ Venturin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.18
Alfonso Borgobello brings the ball forward. Alfonso Borgobello controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefano Banchelli. Stefano Banchelli shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Carmelo Leone manages to gather it comfortably.
34.43
Niche Montano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefano Banchelli. Stefano Banchelli shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
36.25
Dmitri Blokhin makes a probing pass to Arnauld Fanucci. Arnauld Fanucci knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.07
Nigel Howells passes the ball forward to Niche Montano. Niche Montano makes a simple pass to Stefano Banchelli. Stefano Banchelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Fanucci but the linesman indicates offside!
40.39
Valerio Lotti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriele Salvatori. Gabriele Salvatori kicks a strong pass forward to Damiano Morrone. Damiano Morrone tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.39
Gabriele Salvatori controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccol˜ Venturin. Niccol˜ Venturin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Edern Carriére is on top of it.
45.00
William Mezzano makes a simple pass to Niccol˜ Venturin. Niccol˜ Venturin shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Ancona kick off the second half!
48.55
Natale Franchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnauld Fanucci. Arnauld Fanucci tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
53.15
Nigel Howells brings the ball forward. Nigel Howells surges forward with the ball. Nigel Howells kicks a strong pass forward to Stefano Banchelli. Stefano Banchelli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.07
Damiano Morrone clumsily knocks into Alfonso Borgobello. The referee calls over Damiano Morrone and warns him to calm down! Alfonso Borgobello carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.06
Niccol˜ Venturin clumsily knocks into Fabio Pivotto. Niccol˜ Venturin is given a warning by the referee! Fabio Pivotto runs off the knock.
61.20
Niche Montano advances with the ball. Niche Montano plays a perfect one-two with Stefano Banchelli and rushes in on goal... Niche Montano shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.02
Fabio Pivotto sees a break and surges forward. Fabio Pivotto makes a probing pass to Tony Carisso. Tony Carisso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.17
Stefano Banchelli comes in with a late challenge on Vittorio Tangorra. Stefano Banchelli is warned by the referee! Vittorio Tangorra runs off the knock.
78.58
Alfonso Borgobello brings the ball forward. Alfonso Borgobello flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Carisso. Tony Carisso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arnauld Fanucci but he's offside!
79.08
Dmitri Blokhin flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Carisso. Tony Carisso plays a perfect one-two with Stefano Banchelli and rushes in on goal... Tony Carisso tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
83.45
Niche Montano makes a simple pass to Arnauld Fanucci. Arnauld Fanucci plays a perfect one-two with Stefano Banchelli and rushes in on goal... Arnauld Fanucci shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Carmelo Leone had no chance!! Goal for AC Monza!
87.47
Gabriele Salvatori threads the ball through to Damiano Morrone. Damiano Morrone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
89.36
William Mezzano decides to run forward with the ball. William Mezzano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
William Mezzano sees a break and surges forward. William Mezzano tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Stefano Banchelli of AC Monza
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.4%
36.6%
Play Area
30.5%
41.5%
28%