Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Sampdoria play host to Lecce. A crowd of 19,349 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Sampdoria are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Lecce appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sampdoria are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Lecce appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Sampdoria start the match!
4.39
0-0Gill Robbiati threads the ball through to Roberto De Icco. Roberto De Icco finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
8.35
0-0Alex Meiklejohn clumsily knocks into Mirco De Cesare. Alex Meiklejohn is given a warning by the referee! Mirco De Cesare hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.35
0-0Lecce are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
12.18
0-0Mirco De Cesare knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Gronkjaer. Peter Gronkjaer knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto De Icco. Roberto De Icco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Moritz Welke manages to gather it comfortably.
18.04
1-0Pierre G. De Luca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo De Palma. Paolo De Palma plays a perfect one-two with Seth Dodd and rushes in on goal... Paolo De Palma tries a spectacular strike. Paolo De Palma scores for Sampdoria!!
22.12
1-0Frederico Alves knocks the ball to his team mate, Aimo Bettarini. Aimo Bettarini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pablo Blanco.
26.51
Gill Robbiati makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto De Icco. Roberto De Icco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Moritz Welke who gathers it comfortably.
32.32
Alex Meiklejohn brings the ball forward. Alex Meiklejohn shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.56
Stefan Polheim passes the ball forward to Pierre G. De Luca. Pierre G. De Luca flicks the ball to his team mate, Seth Dodd. Seth Dodd knocks in a cross ball towards Aimo Bettarini. Aimo Bettarini heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.47
Valentino Anaclerio clumsily knocks into Mauricio Mazzantini. Valentino Anaclerio is warned by the referee! Mauricio Mazzantini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.08
Cristian Davanzante chips the ball to his team mate, Valentino Anaclerio. Valentino Anaclerio takes it forward alone. Valentino Anaclerio knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo De Palma. Paolo De Palma directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Flavio Manfredini.
45.00
Mauricio Mazzantini comes in with a late challenge on Valentino Anaclerio. The referee calls over Mauricio Mazzantini and warns him to calm down! Valentino Anaclerio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Lecce start the second half!
47.20
Gianni Fresi passes the ball forward to Gill Robbiati. Gill Robbiati threads the ball through to Roberto De Icco. Roberto De Icco goes all the way! Roberto De Icco rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.44
Gill Robbiati sees space and advances. Gill Robbiati goes all the way! Gill Robbiati shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.02
Alex Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aimo Bettarini. Aimo Bettarini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mirko Benin.
54.05
Edward Boyd knocks the ball to his team mate, Pierre G. De Luca. Pierre G. De Luca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo De Palma. Paolo De Palma sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.33
Cristian Davanzante controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre G. De Luca. Pierre G. De Luca passes the ball forward to Paolo De Palma. Paolo De Palma whips in a cross ball towards Aimo Bettarini. Aimo Bettarini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Aimo Bettarini!
63.02
Pierre G. De Luca kicks a strong pass forward to Seth Dodd. Seth Dodd tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.44
Pierre G. De Luca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seth Dodd. Seth Dodd shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
69.06
Valentino Anaclerio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo De Palma. Paolo De Palma shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.52
Jaouad Lempereur passes the ball forward to Peter Gronkjaer. Peter Gronkjaer whips in a cross ball towards Roberto De Icco. Roberto De Icco connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Moritz Welke manages to keep it out.
84.04
Mirco De Cesare knocks the ball forward to Peter Gronkjaer. Peter Gronkjaer shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.32
Valentino Anaclerio knocks the ball forward to Aimo Bettarini. Aimo Bettarini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Flavio Manfredini manages to gather it comfortably.
89.19
Edward Boyd threads the ball through to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo De Palma. Paolo De Palma sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Flavio Manfredini easily smothers it.
90.00
Frederico Alves knocks the ball forward to Aimo Bettarini. Aimo Bettarini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
22.5%
53.5%
23.9%
Scorers
| Paolo De Palma 18, 69 Aimo Bettarini 59 Seth Dodd 63 | Roberto De Icco 47 |