Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Sampdoria play host to Atalanta. A crowd of 19,507 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Sampdoria are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Atalanta get the match underway!
8.12
Pierre G. De Luca threads the ball through to Aimo Bettarini. Aimo Bettarini chips the ball to his team mate, Seth Dodd. Seth Dodd rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.53
Alex Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo De Palma. Paolo De Palma shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.03
Luigi Diana passes the ball forward to Raul Giampà. Raul Giampà chips the ball to his team mate, Cesare Bizzarri. Cesare Bizzarri whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Lima. Hugo Lima is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.56
Frederico Alves makes a simple pass to Aimo Bettarini. Aimo Bettarini shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.27
Ighli Francesco makes a probing pass to Dirk Simons. Dirk Simons controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Moritz Welke.
30.49
Alex Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo De Palma. Paolo De Palma controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Emanuele Di Michele is on top of it.
32.54
Edward Boyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves makes a simple pass to Aimo Bettarini. Aimo Bettarini finds some space and shoots from distance. Emanuele Di Michele easily smothers it.
33.11
Raul Giampà chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Lima. Hugo Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.26
Cristian Davanzante knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn advances with the ball. Alex Meiklejohn tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Emanuele Di Michele manages to gather it comfortably.
38.59
Alex Meiklejohn chips the ball to his team mate, Seth Dodd. Seth Dodd shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Sampdoria start the second half!
49.21
Raul Giampà deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cesare Bizzarri. Cesare Bizzarri passes the ball forward but Dirk Simons is offside!
51.38
John Bloomer passes the ball forward to Raul Giampà. Raul Giampà advances with the ball. Raul Giampà shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
53.07
Edward Boyd sees space and advances. Edward Boyd knocks the ball forward to Seth Dodd. Seth Dodd tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Emanuele Di Michele manages to gather it comfortably.
60.45
Edward Boyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seth Dodd. Seth Dodd shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.25
Edward Boyd makes a beautiful solo run. Edward Boyd threads the ball through to Seth Dodd. Seth Dodd lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo De Palma. Paolo De Palma is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Emanuele Di Michele is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.06
Frederico Alves makes a simple pass to Seth Dodd. Seth Dodd shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
67.07
Ighli Francesco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dirk Simons. Dirk Simons knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edward Boyd.
71.08
Edward Boyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Paolo De Palma. Paolo De Palma knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Semedo.
72.44
Eduardo Semedo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Raul Giampà. Raul Giampà knocks the ball forward to Hugo Lima. Hugo Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Dirk Simons. Dirk Simons is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.54
Raul Giampà controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dirk Simons. Dirk Simons shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Moritz Welke!
78.35
Colin Greig hits it upfield. Cesare Bizzarri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristian Davanzante.
79.30
Alex Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Paolo De Palma. Paolo De Palma shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
81.08
Pierre G. De Luca makes a simple pass to Aimo Bettarini. Aimo Bettarini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Greig.
84.43
John Bloomer kicks a strong pass forward to Ighli Francesco. Ighli Francesco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dirk Simons. Dirk Simons shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Moritz Welke manages to gather it comfortably.
85.23
Cesare Bizzarri hacks Stefan Polheim from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefan Polheim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Raul Giampà controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesare Bizzarri. Cesare Bizzarri lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Lima. Hugo Lima connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Paolo De Palma of Sampdoria
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
29.6%
42%
28.4%

Scorers