Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Sampdoria play host to Pescara. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sampdoria are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Pescara appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giovanni Citterio.


0.00
The whistle blows and Pescara kick off!
6.10
Dragan Zilic kicks a strong pass forward to Cristi Savu. Cristi Savu knocks the ball to his team mate, Aimo Brambilla. Aimo Brambilla knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Perez who gathers it comfortably.
8.29
Roberto Taddei breaks forward. Roberto Taddei passes the ball forward to Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco plays a quick one-two with Aimo Brambilla and rushes in on goal... Arturo Greco comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a woeful effort!
10.09
Andy Mccall sees Raul Baronchelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Raul Baronchelli shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Benjamin Souza as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
11.45
Gabriele Mazzocchi takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Sebastiano Cipriani tries a spectacular strike but it's a woeful effort!
12.16
Giulio Castelli kicks a strong pass forward to Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Artur Marques.
14.26
Cristi Savu knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco whips in a cross ball towards Aimo Brambilla. Aimo Brambilla makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
15.13
With some swift thinking, Jean-Guy Vanvynckt plays the ball forward to Aimo Brambilla. Aimo Brambilla knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Artur Marques.
16.45
Andy Mccall brings the ball forward. Andy Mccall tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
18.21
Jean-Guy Vanvynckt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adrian Salvetti.
20.13
Fabian N. Ruscitti hits a low pass to Matteo Morfeo. Matteo Morfeo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.46
Jean-Guy Vanvynckt makes an attacking run forward. Jean-Guy Vanvynckt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Artur Marques.
26.07
Andy Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Raul Baronchelli. Raul Baronchelli kicks a strong pass forward to Matteo Morfeo but the referee indicates it's offside!
32.40
Giulio Castelli changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Giulio Castelli lofts in a cross ball towards Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin powers a header at goal. Jose Perez manages to gather it.
33.55
Cristi Savu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin whips in a cross ball towards Aimo Brambilla. Aimo Brambilla beats his man to it with a header but it's drastically wayward!
34.09
Giulio Castelli hits a low pass to Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
38.42
Dragan Zilic clumsily knocks into Jakob Streich. The referee calls over Dragan Zilic and warns him to calm down! Jakob Streich stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.59
Cristi Savu makes a simple pass to Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.35
Giulio Castelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aimo Brambilla. Aimo Brambilla lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
44.17
Artur Marques plays the ball forward to Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Raul Baronchelli. Raul Baronchelli shoots from 20 yards. Benjamin Souza gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sampdoria have changed their lineup with Simion Dalakis replacing Cristi Savu. Pescara appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sampdoria kick off and get the second half underway!
49.15
Benito Carrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simion Dalakis. Simion Dalakis laces a weighted ball forward to Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin lofts in a cross ball towards Aimo Brambilla. Aimo Brambilla makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
53.05
Andy Mccall passes the ball forward to Raul Baronchelli. Raul Baronchelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.17
Giulio Castelli flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Greco controls it well on his chest. Arturo Greco shoots from long range. Solid save from Jose Perez. What a great pair of hands!
59.31
Adrian Salvetti makes a beautiful solo run. Adrian Salvetti flicks a high pass forward to Raul Baronchelli who brings the ball under control. Raul Baronchelli rushes past Roberto Taddei! Some good footwork from Raul Baronchelli provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.31
Sampdoria have made a substitution with Fabio Tramezzani replacing Arturo Greco .Pescara have made a substitution with Cristiano Cozzi replacing Andy Mccall .
66.20
Gianmarco Nicola makes a simple pass to Jean-Guy Vanvynckt. Jean-Guy Vanvynckt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.18
Gabriele Mazzocchi knocks the ball to his team mate, Matteo Morfeo. Matteo Morfeo lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Streich. Jakob Streich rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Benjamin Souza.
71.44
Dragan Zilic kicks a strong pass forward to Simion Dalakis. Simion Dalakis threads the ball through to Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin finds some space and shoots from distance but Jose Perez reads it well. Quality keeping!
75.58
Jean-Guy Vanvynckt decides to run forward with the ball. Jean-Guy Vanvynckt lofts in a cross ball towards Fabio Tramezzani. Fabio Tramezzani fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Jose Perez had no chance!! Goal for Sampdoria!
81.28
Giulio Castelli passes the ball forward to Fabio Tramezzani. Fabio Tramezzani cuts inside the box! Fabio Tramezzani cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.7%
36.2%
Play Area
21.2%
47.5%
31.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fabio Tramezzani of Sampdoria

Match Ratings