Match Report


VeneziaVenezia     AC MilanAC Milan
Computer Player Computer Player David Casey David Casey
Robert NewtonR. Newton64
G
1captain
G
72Jerome HamedJ. Hamed
Gian Matteo ScarchilliG. Scarchilli69
D
2
D
76Nicolas FioreseN. Fiorese
Ignacio QuansahI. Quansah63
D
3
D
68Regilio EbbingeR. Ebbinge
Karim LjubojaK. Ljuboja58
D
captain4
D
66Ezio BianchiniE. Bianchini
Cataldo FilippiniC. Filippini57
D
5
M
71Andres PirriA. Pirri
Wilson MahouvéW. Mahouvé65
M
6
M
68Alberto FernandesA. Fernandes
Elvis AldeganiE. Aldegani65
M
7
M
66Mauricio DelgadoM. Delgado
Elena NunezE. Nunez61
M
8
M
64Tomas PivottoT. Pivotto
Samuele RampullaS. Rampulla61
M
9
A
68Tiziano De GasperiT. De Gasperi
Flavio MandelliF. Mandelli66
A
10
A
67Jonathan VendrameJ. Vendrame
Luca BennardoL. Bennardo66
A
11
A
64Gareth HitchcockG. Hitchcock
 
Erik BertjensE. Bertjens63
A
12
A
61Vincenzo AllsoppV. Allsopp
Giampiero Di NataleG. Di Natale58
A
13
G
61Manuele MaltagliatiM. Maltagliati
Raffaele BenarrivoR. Benarrivo57
G
14
A
59Pietro PellizzaroP. Pellizzaro

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stadio P. L. Penzo where Venezia play host to AC Milan. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Venezia are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AC Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giuliano Orlando.


0.00
The first half starts with AC Milan kicking off!
2.07
Regilio Ebbinge threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Delgado. Mauricio Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Gareth Hitchcock controls it well on his chest. Gareth Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Vendrame. Jonathan Vendrame connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Robert Newton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.02
Regilio Ebbinge makes a probing pass to Ezio Bianchini. Ezio Bianchini brings the ball forward. Ezio Bianchini sees Tomas Pivotto just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Tomas Pivotto shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.14
Samuele Rampulla hacks Andres Pirri from behind! The referee brings Samuele Rampulla to one side and gives him a warning! Andres Pirri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.59
Regilio Ebbinge pushes mid-way up the pitch. Regilio Ebbinge flicks a high pass forward. Tiziano De Gasperi controls it well on his chest. Tiziano De Gasperi lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Pirri. Andres Pirri heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.26
Elvis Aldegani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuele Rampulla. Samuele Rampulla rushes past Ezio Bianchini! Samuele Rampulla shows great control and tries a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
21.46
Gareth Hitchcock makes a probing pass to Mauricio Delgado. Mauricio Delgado skips past Ignacio Quansah! Mauricio Delgado shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
24.22
Regilio Ebbinge runs forward with the ball. Regilio Ebbinge knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Fernandes. Alberto Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Vendrame. Jonathan Vendrame flicks the ball with his head. Robert Newton manages to gather it effortlessly.
28.31
Mauricio Delgado knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiziano De Gasperi. Tiziano De Gasperi kicks a strong pass forward to Tomas Pivotto but the referee indicates it's offside!
32.06
Ezio Bianchini flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Fernandes who brings the ball under control. Alberto Fernandes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alberto Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Vendrame. Jonathan Vendrame finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Robert Newton as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
33.42
Alberto Fernandes takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Ezio Bianchini rockets a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
38.22
Karim Ljuboja makes a probing pass to Elena Nunez. Elena Nunez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Elena Nunez edges inside the box! Elena Nunez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
39.37
Flavio Mandelli clumsily knocks into Nicolas Fiorese. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicolas Fiorese stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.53
Karim Ljuboja sees a break and surges forward. Karim Ljuboja threads the ball through to Flavio Mandelli. Flavio Mandelli finds some space and shoots from distance. Jerome Hamed gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
44.03
Nicolas Fiorese makes a simple pass to Alberto Fernandes. Alberto Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Ezio Bianchini takes a long throw-in. Nicolas Fiorese flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Vendrame controls it well on his chest. Jonathan Vendrame knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cataldo Filippini.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Venezia appear unchanged since the first half. AC Milan also appear unchanged since the first half. The Venezia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Venezia kick off!
47.14
Cataldo Filippini threads a neat ball through to Elena Nunez. Elena Nunez threads a neat ball through to Luca Bennardo. Luca Bennardo plays a one-two with Elvis Aldegani and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Luca Bennardo provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
53.52
Andres Pirri kicks a strong pass forward to Tiziano De Gasperi. Tiziano De Gasperi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ignacio Quansah.
54.53
Regilio Ebbinge flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Delgado holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Delgado kicks a strong pass forward to Gareth Hitchcock. Gareth Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Vendrame. Jonathan Vendrame makes a deft header but slams it into the crowd!
57.03
Ezio Bianchini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Vendrame. Jonathan Vendrame lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Delgado. Mauricio Delgado rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.16
Gareth Hitchcock kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Fernandes. Alberto Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.50
Alberto Fernandes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiziano De Gasperi. Tiziano De Gasperi shoots from 25 yards. Robert Newton gets down and covers it.
75.43
Ezio Bianchini comes in with a late challenge on Flavio Mandelli. Ezio Bianchini is shown the yellow card! Flavio Mandelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.27
With a delightful solo run, Ezio Bianchini stretches the opposition's defence. Ezio Bianchini knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Vendrame. Jonathan Vendrame finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Venezia

AC Milan
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.8%
60.2%
Play Area
31.8%
45.5%
22.7%

Scorers
Jonathan Vendrame 2
Andres Pirri 11
Mauricio Delgado 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Delgado of AC Milan

Match Ratings