Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at San Siro where AC Milan play host to Juventus. A crowd of 16,925 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Milan are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Juventus appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gianluca Negro.


0.00
The whistle blows and Juventus get the match underway!
2.22
Felipe Ramos darts forward. Felipe Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Cesare Fini controls it well on his chest. Cesare Fini shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
6.47
Ciro Ambrosetti darts forward. Ciro Ambrosetti makes a probing pass to Marco Zironelli. Marco Zironelli whips in a cross ball towards Cesare Fini. Cesare Fini whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.09
Sebastian Nieto comes in with a late challenge on Marco Zironelli. The referee brings Sebastian Nieto to one side and gives him a warning! Marco Zironelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.36
Martin Manfredini chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Mirri. With great vision, Arturo Mirri plays the ball forward to Pierluigi Branca. Pierluigi Branca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.30
Sebastian Nieto knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Mirri. With vision, Arturo Mirri laces a weighted ball forward to Pierluigi Branca. Pierluigi Branca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.38
Lorenzo Zorzi threads a neat ball through to Ezequiel Galindo. Ezequiel Galindo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.48
Dianbobo Pardeilhan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marco Zironelli. Marco Zironelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alejandro Sbaccanti who gathers it comfortably.
27.06
Kurt Smit flicks the ball to his team mate, Pierluigi Branca. Pierluigi Branca shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.45
Kurt Smit hits a low pass to Pierluigi Branca. Pierluigi Branca shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.13
Ciro Ambrosetti advances with the ball. Ciro Ambrosetti passes the ball forward to Ezequiel Galindo. Ezequiel Galindo shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.36
Dianbobo Pardeilhan makes a simple pass to Magnus Elmander. Magnus Elmander lofts in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Galindo. Ezequiel Galindo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Alejandro Sbaccanti!
42.12
Lorenzo Zorzi threads a neat ball through to Cesare Fini. Cesare Fini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.01
Carmine Ravanelli threads a neat ball through to Dianbobo Pardeilhan. Dianbobo Pardeilhan flicks the ball to his team mate, Ezequiel Galindo. Ezequiel Galindo lofts in a cross ball towards Cesare Fini. Cesare Fini rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Sebastian Nieto is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
45.00
Lorenzo Zorzi picks a pass forward to Cesare Fini. Cesare Fini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Milan appear unchanged since the first half. Juventus also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and AC Milan get the second half underway!
47.42
Carmine Ravanelli flicks a high pass forward. Lorenzo Zorzi collects the pass. Lorenzo Zorzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Marco Zironelli. Marco Zironelli whips in a cross ball towards Magnus Elmander. Magnus Elmander powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
48.40
Sebastian Nieto comes in with a late challenge on Dianbobo Pardeilhan. Sebastian Nieto is given another warning by the referee! Dianbobo Pardeilhan runs off the knock.
49.53
Lorenzo Zorzi flicks a high pass forward. Magnus Elmander easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Magnus Elmander shoots from 20 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Alejandro Sbaccanti!
53.40
Arturo Mirri darts forward. Arturo Mirri lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Marin. Miguel Marin heads the ball goalwards but it flies just off target!
55.08
Pier G. Scalabrelli barges into Magnus Elmander. The referee brings Pier G. Scalabrelli to one side and gives him a warning! Magnus Elmander hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.33
Sebastian Nieto threads a neat ball through to Kurt Smit. Kurt Smit threads the ball through to Miguel Marin. Miguel Marin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felipe Ramos.
60.50
Pier G. Scalabrelli kicks a strong pass forward to Kurt Smit. Kurt Smit flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks the ball forward to Pierluigi Branca but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
63.12
Ciro Ambrosetti flicks the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Zorzi. Lorenzo Zorzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Magnus Elmander. Magnus Elmander knocks in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Galindo. Ezequiel Galindo makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
72.42
Lorenzo Zorzi hacks Arturo Mirri from behind! Lorenzo Zorzi is given a warning by the referee! Arturo Mirri carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.17
Dianbobo Pardeilhan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Zironelli. Marco Zironelli knocks in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Galindo. Ezequiel Galindo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Alejandro Sbaccanti!
75.43
With great vision, Vincenzo Zini plays the ball forward to Pierluigi Branca. Pierluigi Branca cuts inside the box! Pierluigi Branca comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Andriy Zgurovsky with no chance!! Goal for AC Milan!
81.54
Arturo Mirri hits a low pass to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Andriy Zgurovsky.
83.28
It's a corner kick. Kurt Smit kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Marco Zironelli reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
84.23
Arturo Mirri decides to run forward with the ball. Arturo Mirri plays a quick one-two with Pierluigi Branca and rushes in on goal... Arturo Mirri shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Andriy Zgurovsky is on top of his game. Nice save!
85.45
Michele Tagliaferri sees Pierluigi Branca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pierluigi Branca shoots from 25 yards but somehow Andriy Zgurovsky manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.5%
58.5%
Play Area
30.5%
40.2%
29.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pierluigi Branca of AC Milan