Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at San Siro where AC Milan play host to Udinese. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
AC Milan are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Udinese appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
AC Milan get the match underway!
2.53
Mahfoud Benhamou knocks the ball to his team mate, Razvan Ripanu. Razvan Ripanu plays a perfect one-two with Piero Dal Moro and rushes in on goal... Razvan Ripanu tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
4.43
Badra Boka knocks the ball forward to Razvan Ripanu. Razvan Ripanu whips in a cross ball towards Piero Dal Moro. Piero Dal Moro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Marek Wilimowski manages to keep it out.
6.06
Augustine Okocha makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Joseph. Ian Joseph knocks the ball forward to Giordano Abbiati. Giordano Abbiati shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Giordano Abbiati!
9.24
Udinese are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate AC Milan's defence.
16.18
Oscar Cordero clumsily knocks into Duncan Campbell. Oscar Cordero is warned by the referee! Duncan Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.49
Badra Boka chips the ball to his team mate, Piero Dal Moro. Piero Dal Moro finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Marek Wilimowski manages to gather it comfortably.
22.28
Kai Ziege hacks Augustine Okocha from behind! Kai Ziege is warned by the referee! Augustine Okocha runs off the knock.
24.37
Badra Boka knocks the ball forward to Giordano Abbiati. Giordano Abbiati kicks a strong pass forward to Razvan Ripanu but the referee indicates it's offside!
27.19
Augustine Okocha knocks the ball forward to Ian Joseph. Ian Joseph knocks the ball to his team mate, Giordano Abbiati. Giordano Abbiati knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marek Wilimowski who gathers it comfortably.
30.03
Mark Ferrante hoofs the ball up the pitch. Kai Ziege knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.02
Sergio Pinga chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Joseph. Ian Joseph passes the ball forward to Piero Dal Moro. Piero Dal Moro shoots from distance but it is miles over!
33.45
Sergio Pinga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Joseph. Ian Joseph flicks the ball to his team mate, Giordano Abbiati. Giordano Abbiati goes all the way! Giordano Abbiati shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Marek Wilimowski!
39.10
Razvan Ripanu hacks Diaw Adami from behind! Razvan Ripanu is warned by the referee! Diaw Adami stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.22
Jaap Gentile controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kai Ziege. Kai Ziege shoots from 25 yards but Leon Masur is on top of it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and Udinese get the second half underway!
47.41
Ighli Simic knocks the ball forward to Oscar Cordero. Oscar Cordero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.21
Duncan Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniele Baronchelli. Daniele Baronchelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Piero Dal Moro. Piero Dal Moro knocks the ball forward to Razvan Ripanu but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
49.13
Jaap Gentile deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kai Ziege. Kai Ziege lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Cordero. Oscar Cordero is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
51.54
Daniele Baronchelli makes a simple pass to Razvan Ripanu. Razvan Ripanu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sean Di Canio.
53.39
Augustine Okocha hacks Oscar Cordero from behind! Augustine Okocha is warned by the referee! Oscar Cordero grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.13
Ian Joseph clumsily knocks into Claudio Strada. The referee calls over Ian Joseph and warns him to calm down! Claudio Strada runs off the knock.
57.17
Razvan Ripanu barges into Sean Di Canio. Razvan Ripanu is given another warning by the referee! Sean Di Canio stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.56
Mahfoud Benhamou passes the ball forward to Giordano Abbiati. Giordano Abbiati sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Marek Wilimowski.
60.25
Sergio Pinga catches Kai Ziege on the ankles. The referee calls over Sergio Pinga and warns him to calm down! Kai Ziege runs off the knock.
61.10
Ighli Simic threads the ball through to Oscar Cordero. Oscar Cordero shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.10
Sergio Pinga knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Joseph. Ian Joseph knocks the ball forward to Piero Dal Moro. Piero Dal Moro plays a perfect one-two with Razvan Ripanu and rushes in on goal... Piero Dal Moro rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
81.09
Badra Boka kicks a strong pass forward to Razvan Ripanu. Razvan Ripanu shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
83.42
Ighli Simic passes the ball forward to Oscar Cordero. Oscar Cordero shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
84.36
Badra Boka kicks a strong pass forward to Razvan Ripanu. Razvan Ripanu shoots from distance but it is miles over!
85.18
Badra Boka controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Piero Dal Moro. Piero Dal Moro shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Marek Wilimowski.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Giordano Abbiati of AC Milan
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
22.4%
43.4%
34.2%