Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Sampdoria play host to Perugia. 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 Perugia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Cristian Scoponi.


0.00
Sampdoria start the match!
2.17
Rodolfo Ruotolo kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes threads a neat, attacking ball through to Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
4.07
Mariano Torrisi barges into Gianmarco Nicola. The referee calls over Mariano Torrisi and shows him a yellow card! Gianmarco Nicola stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.31
Egill Vilhjálmsson flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Paz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Paz shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Benjamin Souza. What a save!
21.18
Cristi Savu catches Rodolfo Ruotolo on the ankles. The referee calls over Cristi Savu and shows him a yellow card! Rodolfo Ruotolo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.32
Cristi Savu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Egill Vilhjálmsson plays the ball forward to Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz edges inside the box! Hugo Paz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Benjamin Souza manages to keep it out.
27.22
Egill Vilhjálmsson makes a simple pass to Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz plays a one-two with Mariano Torrisi and advances towards the goal... Hugo Paz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Benjamin Souza smothers it!
32.45
Egill Vilhjálmsson knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes sees Hugo Paz just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Paz comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
36.43
Seeing a gap ahead, Gianmarco Nicola plays the ball forward to Cristi Savu. Cristi Savu flicks a high pass forward. Dmitri Karpin collects the pass. Dmitri Karpin knocks the ball forward to Arturo Greco but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
38.46
Cristi Savu threads the ball through to Fabio Tramezzani. Fabio Tramezzani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
39.28
Egill Vilhjálmsson sees Hugo Paz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Paz plays the ball forward to Leonardo Cervantes who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Leonardo Cervantes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Benjamin Souza. What a great pair of hands!
42.35
Fabian N. Mazzoli comes in with a late challenge on Jean-Guy Vanvynckt. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jean-Guy Vanvynckt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.24
Hugo Paz catches Oscar Banuelos on the ankles. The referee calls over Hugo Paz and shows him a yellow card! Oscar Banuelos stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Rodolfo Ruotolo chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sampdoria appear unchanged since the first half. Perugia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Perugia kick off!
51.04
Jean-Guy Vanvynckt flicks the ball to his team mate, Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.43
Attilio Cauet flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Ruotolo easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodolfo Ruotolo flicks the ball to his team mate, Mariano Torrisi. Mariano Torrisi rushes past Dragan Zilic! Mariano Torrisi takes a shot at goal but somehow Benjamin Souza manages to keep it out.
61.33
Attilio Cauet flicks a high ball forward to Rodolfo Ruotolo who takes it down. Rodolfo Ruotolo knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes makes a pass forward but Mariano Torrisi is yards offside!
66.20
Egill Vilhjálmsson chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Benjamin Souza manages to keep it out.
69.09
Tino Ross brings the ball forward. Tino Ross sees Mariano Torrisi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mariano Torrisi advances inside the box! Mariano Torrisi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Dragan Zilic's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
70.17
Corner kick to Perugia. Gabriel Tapia chips it to the near post. Hugo Paz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
73.28
Gianmarco Nicola flicks a high pass forward to Jean-Guy Vanvynckt who brings the ball under control. Jean-Guy Vanvynckt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabio Tramezzani. Fabio Tramezzani shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Jesper Gustafsson.
74.36
Corner kick to Sampdoria. Jean-Guy Vanvynckt plays it out to the edge of the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Dmitri Karpin provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
75.57
Oscar Banuelos catches Hugo Paz on the ankles. The referee brings Oscar Banuelos to one side and gives him a warning! Hugo Paz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.53
Jean-Guy Vanvynckt flicks a high ball forward to Arturo Greco who takes it down. Arturo Greco whips in a cross ball towards Fabio Tramezzani. Fabio Tramezzani makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
84.46
Cristi Savu makes a simple pass to Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin knocks in a cross ball towards Fabio Tramezzani. Fabio Tramezzani is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
87.51
With some swift thinking, Gabriel Tapia plays the ball forward to Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Banuelos.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
10
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
31.8%
68.2%
Play Area
34.1%
42.4%
23.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Benjamin Souza of Sampdoria

Match Ratings
1.Benjamin Souza (GK)
9
2.Dragan Zilic (DEF)
6
3.Gianmarco Nicola (DEF)
6
4.Oscar Banuelos (DEF)
5
5.Roberto Taddei (DEF)
6
6.Simion Dalakis (MID)
6
7.Cristi Savu (MID)yellow card
6
8.Jean-Guy Vanvynckt (MID)
7
9.Fabio Tramezzani (ATT)
6
10.Arturo Greco (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Dmitri Karpin (ATT)
7
 
12.Jakob Breitner (DEF)
0
13.Nicolas Bartsch (MID)
0
14.Aimo Brambilla (ATT)
0

1.Jesper Gustafsson (GK)
7
2.Fabian N. Mazzoli (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Attilio Cauet (DEF)
6
4.Tino Ross (DEF)
7
5.Antonino Servidei (MID)
6
6.Rodolfo Ruotolo (MID)
7
7.Egill Vilhjálmsson (MID)
7
8.Gabriel Tapia (MID)
6
9.Leonardo Cervantes (ATT)
7
10.Mariano Torrisi (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Hugo Paz (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
9
 
12.Matthew Carlton (DEF)
0
13.Tomas Reis (MID)
0
14.Jean Bagnon (ATT)
0