Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Artemio Franchi where Siena play host to AC Monza. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Siena are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Monza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Matzuzzi.
The pitch is in good condition.
Siena are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Monza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Matzuzzi.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Siena kicking off!
4.34
0-0Gaetano Sartor knocks the ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
8.22
Ramiro Álvarez sees space and advances. Ramiro Álvarez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
9.26
1-0With great vision, Robert Van Mol plays the ball forward to David Hamann. David Hamann lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Siena!
12.10
1-0Bruno Agliardi barges into David Hamann. Bruno Agliardi is given a warning by the referee! David Hamann runs off the knock.
16.19
Robert Van Mol brings the ball forward. Robert Van Mol lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Sanchez. Albert Sanchez directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
20.27
1-0Danny Pennant threads a neat ball through to Ramiro Álvarez. Ramiro Álvarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Albert Sanchez is offside!
21.41
Ezio Asta clumsily knocks into Ramiro Álvarez. The referee warns Ezio Asta to calm down! Ramiro Álvarez runs off the knock.
26.42
Ezio Asta makes a probing pass to Martino Radice. Martino Radice kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Da Rold but the referee indicates it's offside!
27.18
1-0Bruno Agliardi makes a probing pass to Ezio Asta. Ezio Asta flicks a high ball forward to Martin Da Rold who takes it down. Martin Da Rold shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.43
Hibiki Watanabe sees David Hamann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Hamann plays a sublime one-two with Albert Sanchez and races in on goal... David Hamann tries a spectacular strike. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Siena are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
38.59
Angelo Italiano flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Sanchez. Albert Sanchez lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.26
Gaetano Sartor knocks the ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin advances inside the box! Paul Hopkin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Siena appear unchanged since the first half. AC Monza have changed their lineup with Franco Esposito replacing Gianfranco Baldini and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. The AC Monza players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
AC Monza start the second half!
47.22
Andreas Alexandersson threads a neat ball through to Ramiro Álvarez. Ramiro Álvarez plays the ball forward to Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah whips in a cross ball towards Albert Sanchez. Albert Sanchez flicks the ball with his head but Magnus Sigthorsson reads it well. Good save!
48.13
Gaetano Sartor flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Da Rold. Martin Da Rold makes a great pass forward. Paul Hopkin runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
53.47
Sergio Franceschetti flicks a high pass forward. Ezio Asta collects the pass. Ezio Asta hits a low pass to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Arturo Cervantes gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
57.32
2-1Sergio Franceschetti comes in with a late challenge on Robert Van Mol. Sergio Franceschetti is shown the yellow card! Robert Van Mol hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.41
Sandro Memmo flicks the ball to his team mate, Martino Radice. Martino Radice tries a spectacular long range effort but Arturo Cervantes reads it well. Nice keeping!
73.10
Angelo Italiano threads the ball through to Albert Sanchez. Albert Sanchez whips in a cross ball towards Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Magnus Sigthorsson!
77.04
2-1Angelo Italiano sees David Hamann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Hamann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.19
Sergio Franceschetti threads a neat ball through to Franco Esposito. Franco Esposito knocks the ball forward to Martino Radice. Martino Radice shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.31
Danny Pennant threads the ball through to Robert Van Mol. Robert Van Mol makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Paul Hopkin clumsily knocks into Danny Pennant. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Danny Pennant hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.8%
37.2%
Play Area
26.9%
42.3%
30.8%
Scorers
| Eric Appiah 9, 39 | Paul Hopkin 42 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eric Appiah of Siena |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Arturo Cervantes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andreas Alexandersson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Danny Pennant (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Michael Seiter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ramiro Álvarez (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Robert Van Mol (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Hibiki Watanabe (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Angelo Italiano (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | David Hamann (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Albert Sanchez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Eric Appiah (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Sixto Caniggia (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dino Cassano (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Maximiliano Figueroa (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Magnus Sigthorsson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Georg Krankl (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sergio Franceschetti (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Bruno Agliardi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gianfranco Baldini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gaetano Sartor (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Sandro Memmo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ezio Asta (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paul Hopkin (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Martin Da Rold (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Martino Radice (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Franco Esposito (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Maurice Klein (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jimmy Pasqualin (ATT) | 0 | |