Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Sampdoria play host to AC Milan. A crowd of 19,345 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Sampdoria and AC Milan are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
AC Milan get the match underway!
6.49
Stuart Ritchie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Cucciari. Rodolfo Cucciari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Emmerlich. Eric Emmerlich goes all the way! Eric Emmerlich rockets a shot on goal but somehow Moritz Welke manages to keep it out.
8.38
Rodolfo Cucciari knocks the ball forward to Marco Taglialatela. Marco Taglialatela knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Emmerlich. Eric Emmerlich powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Moritz Welke!
9.40
Edoardo Bonacina kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Taglialatela. Marco Taglialatela shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.58
Stefan Polheim flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves flicks the ball to his team mate, Seth Dodd. Seth Dodd controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
12.39
Pierre G. De Luca flicks the ball to his team mate, Seth Dodd. Seth Dodd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.01
Stefan Polheim sees a break and surges forward. Stefan Polheim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seth Dodd. Seth Dodd shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Adrien Christanval.
21.58
Alex Meiklejohn knocks the ball forward to Seth Dodd. Seth Dodd shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
26.20
Gialuca Tacchini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Emmerlich. Eric Emmerlich whips in a cross ball towards Marco Taglialatela. Marco Taglialatela is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
28.39
Stefan Polheim makes a probing pass to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn advances with the ball. Alex Meiklejohn tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.05
Alex Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aimo Bettarini. Aimo Bettarini shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
32.34
Cristian Davanzante kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Aimo Bettarini. Aimo Bettarini shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
39.20
Edward Boyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Meiklejohn. 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 it is tipped over by Adrien Christanval.
40.28
Pierre G. De Luca chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo De Palma. Paolo De Palma controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Adrien Christanval manages to keep it out.
42.20
Alex Meiklejohn sees a break and surges forward. Alex Meiklejohn shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.04
Edward Boyd kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre G. De Luca. Pierre G. De Luca makes a simple pass to Aimo Bettarini. Aimo Bettarini plays a perfect one-two with Seth Dodd and rushes in on goal... Aimo Bettarini makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Adrien Christanval manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Pierre G. De Luca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seth Dodd. Seth Dodd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Sampdoria kick off and get the second half underway!
47.00
Pierre G. De Luca knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo De Palma. Paolo De Palma shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Adrien Christanval easily smothers it!
61.22
Stefan Polheim makes a probing pass to Valentino Anaclerio. Valentino Anaclerio knocks the ball to his team mate, Seth Dodd. Seth Dodd shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.21
Frederico Alves threads the ball through to Seth Dodd. Seth Dodd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.48
Cristian Davanzante threads the ball through to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo De Palma. Paolo De Palma shoots from 20 yards but Adrien Christanval is on top of it.
69.52
Cristian Davanzante brings the ball forward. Cristian Davanzante chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo De Palma. Paolo De Palma shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
71.13
Antonio Prieto knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Tacchi. Alberto Tacchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Emmerlich. Eric Emmerlich goes all the way! Eric Emmerlich makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Moritz Welke manages to gather it comfortably.
72.14
Frederico Alves knocks the ball to his team mate, Aimo Bettarini. Aimo Bettarini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.31
Stuart Ritchie passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Cucciari. Rodolfo Cucciari passes the ball forward to Marco Taglialatela. Marco Taglialatela knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristian Davanzante.
89.21
Pierre G. De Luca flicks the ball to his team mate, Seth Dodd. Seth Dodd lofts in a cross ball towards Aimo Bettarini. Aimo Bettarini directs the ball goalwards with his head but Adrien Christanval is on top of it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Adrien Christanval of AC Milan
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69.6%
30.4%
Play Area
26.6%
40.5%
32.9%