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 Torino. A crowd of 9,398 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
AC Monza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Torino appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The whistle blows and AC Monza get the match underway!
4.28
Nigel Howells makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin flicks the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Fanucci. Arnauld Fanucci deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Carisso but the linesman indicates offside!
6.57
Natale Franchi clumsily knocks into Manuel Argilli. Natale Franchi is shown the yellow card! Manuel Argilli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.42
Dmitri Blokhin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Carisso. Tony Carisso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.03
Manuel Argilli makes a simple pass to Simone Sturba. Simone Sturba sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.50
Christian Blasi decides to run forward with the ball. Christian Blasi knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Banchelli. Stefano Banchelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Duccio Orocini!
22.21
Angelo Bertani makes a simple pass to Pedro Campos. Pedro Campos kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Ebbinge. Garry Ebbinge goes all the way! Garry Ebbinge shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Edern Carriére!
26.43
Ferdinando Vergassola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Campos. Pedro Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simone Sturba. Simone Sturba plays a perfect one-two with Garry Ebbinge and rushes in on goal... Simone Sturba rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
28.31
Manuel Argilli decides to run forward with the ball. Manuel Argilli plays a perfect one-two with Garry Ebbinge and rushes in on goal... Manuel Argilli rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
34.59
Ruggero Lanzaro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Ebbinge. Garry Ebbinge goes all the way! Garry Ebbinge shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.49
Nigel Howells controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Natale Franchi. Natale Franchi brings the ball forward. Natale Franchi lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Banchelli. Stefano Banchelli powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
42.09
Pedro Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Ebbinge. Garry Ebbinge makes a probing pass to Simone Sturba but he's offside!
45.00
Pedro Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Ebbinge. Garry Ebbinge lofts in a cross ball towards Simone Sturba. Simone Sturba heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Torino kick off the second half!
48.23
AC Monza are easily keeping Torino at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
49.18
Nigel Howells surges forward with the ball. Nigel Howells passes the ball forward to Tony Carisso. Tony Carisso tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.36
Guglielmo Carbone passes the ball forward to Garry Ebbinge. Garry Ebbinge knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edern Carriére who gathers it comfortably.
59.11
Natale Franchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnauld Fanucci. Arnauld Fanucci shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Duccio Orocini.
65.11
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
66.34
Nigel Howells clumsily knocks into Simone Sturba. The referee calls over Nigel Howells and shows him a yellow card! Simone Sturba hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.46
Manuel Argilli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Ebbinge. Garry Ebbinge tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Edern Carriére.
72.08
Niche Montano passes the ball forward to Stefano Banchelli. Stefano Banchelli shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.36
Arnauld Fanucci clumsily knocks into Luciano Regonesi. The referee calls over Arnauld Fanucci and shows him a yellow card! Luciano Regonesi stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.45
Nigel Howells comes in with a very late challenge on Garry Ebbinge. The referee motions to Nigel Howells to come over. It's a red card!! Garry Ebbinge hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.17
Pedro Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Simone Sturba. Simone Sturba plays a perfect one-two with Garry Ebbinge and rushes in on goal... Simone Sturba shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Simone Sturba!
87.01
Garry Ebbinge comes in with a late challenge on Christian Blasi. Garry Ebbinge is shown the yellow card! Christian Blasi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.24
Natale Franchi catches Ruggero Lanzaro on the ankles. The referee calls over Natale Franchi and warns him to calm down! Ruggero Lanzaro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Garry Ebbinge of Torino
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
33.7%
41.9%
24.4%