Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at San Siro where AC Milan play host to Atalanta. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
AC Milan are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
AC Milan are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0AC Milan kick off and get the first half underway!
8.30
0-0Kevin Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Collymore. Colin Collymore shoots from distance but it is miles over!
10.35
0-0David Engler plays a long ball forward. Pablo Davino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Leon Masur manages to gather it comfortably.
12.50
Daniele Baronchelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giordano Abbiati. Giordano Abbiati shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.15
Cosimo Monaco sees a break and surges forward. Cosimo Monaco kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Collymore. Colin Collymore knocks in a cross ball towards Riad Bourakba. Riad Bourakba flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.03
1-0Duncan Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard McStay. Richard McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Giordano Abbiati. Giordano Abbiati lofts in a cross ball towards Piero Dal Moro. Piero Dal Moro heads the ball goalwards. Piero Dal Moro scores for AC Milan!!
21.25
David Engler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Johnstone. Kevin Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Davino. Pablo Davino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Leon Masur manages to keep it out.
22.22
Mahfoud Benhamou passes the ball forward to Giordano Abbiati. Giordano Abbiati controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Yurtcan Bulent.
24.58
1-0Ian Joseph hacks Vicente Trujillo from behind! Ian Joseph is given a warning by the referee! Vicente Trujillo runs off the knock.
26.08
Ian Joseph chips the ball to his team mate, Razvan Ripanu. Razvan Ripanu shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.49
Ian Joseph makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giordano Abbiati. Giordano Abbiati sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Yurtcan Bulent manages to gather it comfortably.
33.24
David Engler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Donato Zanutta. Donato Zanutta makes a simple pass to Colin Collymore. Colin Collymore lofts in a cross ball towards Riad Bourakba. Riad Bourakba heads the ball goalwards. Leon Masur is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.16
Richard McStay threads the ball through to Piero Dal Moro. Piero Dal Moro shoots from distance. It's there!! Yurtcan Bulent has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.36
Duncan Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Joseph. Ian Joseph decides to run forward with the ball. Ian Joseph shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Yurtcan Bulent easily smothers it!
44.52
Richard McStay flicks the ball to his team mate, Piero Dal Moro. Piero Dal Moro lofts in a cross ball towards Razvan Ripanu. Razvan Ripanu heads the ball goalwards. Razvan Ripanu scores for AC Milan!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Atalanta get the second half underway!
47.33
Duncan Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mahfoud Benhamou. Mahfoud Benhamou knocks the ball to his team mate, Piero Dal Moro. Piero Dal Moro shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.41
David Engler kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Johnstone. Kevin Johnstone takes it forward alone. Kevin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Collymore. Colin Collymore flicks the ball with his head but Leon Masur is on top of it.
55.19
Marc Knapp threads the ball through to Vicente Trujillo. Vicente Trujillo makes a simple pass to Riad Bourakba. Riad Bourakba whips in a cross ball towards Colin Collymore. Colin Collymore directs the ball goalwards with his head. Leon Masur manages to gather it comfortably.
57.44
4-1Daniele Baronchelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Razvan Ripanu. Razvan Ripanu knocks the ball forward to Piero Dal Moro but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.30
4-1Richard McStay catches Vicente Trujillo on the ankles. The referee calls over Richard McStay and shows him a yellow card! Vicente Trujillo runs off the knock.
61.56
Donato Zanutta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Riad Bourakba. Riad Bourakba goes all the way! Riad Bourakba shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.32
4-1Donato Zanutta makes a beautiful solo run. Donato Zanutta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leon Masur who gathers it comfortably.
66.55
Richard McStay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Piero Dal Moro. Piero Dal Moro whips in a cross ball towards Giordano Abbiati. Giordano Abbiati directs the ball goalwards with his head. Yurtcan Bulent easily smothers it.
67.41
David Engler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Donato Zanutta. Donato Zanutta passes the ball forward to Riad Bourakba. Riad Bourakba knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Davino. Pablo Davino rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Leon Masur has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.41
Donato Zanutta chips the ball to his team mate, Riad Bourakba. Riad Bourakba knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Augustine Okocha.
73.21
4-2Duncan Campbell barges into Riad Bourakba. The referee calls over Duncan Campbell and shows him a yellow card! Riad Bourakba gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.34
Richard McStay knocks the ball forward to Giordano Abbiati. Giordano Abbiati chips the ball to his team mate, Piero Dal Moro. Piero Dal Moro shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Yurtcan Bulent manages to keep it out.
79.21
Kevin Johnstone passes the ball forward to Colin Collymore. Colin Collymore lofts in a cross ball towards Riad Bourakba. Riad Bourakba connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.45
Daniele Baronchelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Giordano Abbiati. Giordano Abbiati makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Piero Dal Moro. Piero Dal Moro takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Piero Dal Moro!
89.25
Ian Joseph makes a simple pass to Razvan Ripanu. Razvan Ripanu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Piero Dal Moro. Piero Dal Moro rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
5
3
Shots on Target
10
7
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
24.1%
43%
32.9%
Scorers
| Piero Dal Moro 18, 36, 47, 83 Razvan Ripanu 45 | Riad Bourakba 33, 79 Pablo Davino 67 |