Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Atleti Azzurri dItalia where Atalanta play host to AC Monza. A crowd of 18,950 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Atalanta 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 Gianmarco Cristallini.


0.00
Atalanta kick off the first half!
2.30
Nicol˜ Longhi hacks Sandro Memmo from behind! Nicol˜ Longhi is shown the yellow card! Sandro Memmo stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.10
Sergio Franceschetti knocks the ball to his team mate, Franco Esposito. Franco Esposito knocks the ball forward to Martino Radice. Martino Radice makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Hopkin but he's offside!
4.41
Franco Esposito makes a probing pass to Martin Da Rold. Martin Da Rold tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Ralph Hurst.
8.04
Sandro Memmo sees Martin Da Rold in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Da Rold passes the ball forward but Paul Hopkin is offside!
14.49
Dario Silvestri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Manzo. Gianmarco Manzo takes it forward alone. Gianmarco Manzo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Atalanta!
20.50
Showing composure, Bruno Agliardi plays the ball forward to Sandro Memmo. Sandro Memmo flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Da Rold. Martin Da Rold shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
28.42
Gialuca Capecchi knocks the ball forward to David Diakite. David Diakite knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Stefano Iuliano is offside!
30.01
Gianmarco Manzo hits a low pass to Stefano Iuliano. Stefano Iuliano knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but David Diakite is offside!
32.06
Maurice Klein threads a neat ball through to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.57
Georg Krankl barges into Stefano Iuliano. Georg Krankl is shown the yellow card! Stefano Iuliano runs off the knock.
39.27
Gianmarco Manzo flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Iuliano. Stefano Iuliano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Magnus Sigthorsson who gathers it comfortably.
40.02
With great vision, Franco Esposito plays the ball forward to Martino Radice. Martino Radice lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Ralph Hurst didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
42.18
Bruno Agliardi clumsily knocks into Martino Tiribocchi. The referee calls over Bruno Agliardi and warns him to calm down! Martino Tiribocchi stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Maurice Klein chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Da Rold. Martin Da Rold runs straight at the defence! Martin Da Rold shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atalanta appear unchanged since the first half. AC Monza have changed their lineup with Gaetano Sartor replacing Gianfranco Baldini and Ezio Asta replacing Sandro Memmo 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 kick off the second half!
51.03
Maurice Klein passes the ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Ralph Hurst smothers it!
53.19
Georg Krankl knocks the ball forward to Maurice Klein. Seeing a gap ahead, Maurice Klein plays the ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.12
Colin Cleland knocks the ball to his team mate, Michelangelo Lentini. Michelangelo Lentini surges forward with the ball. Michelangelo Lentini knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Martino Tiribocchi is offside!
72.19
Sergio Franceschetti flicks a high pass forward. Maurice Klein holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Maurice Klein makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martino Radice. Martino Radice knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Da Rold. Martin Da Rold is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ralph Hurst with no chance!! Goal for AC Monza!
78.28
Maurice Klein threads a neat ball through to Martin Da Rold. Martin Da Rold whips in a cross ball towards Martino Radice. Martino Radice makes a convincing header. Solid save from Ralph Hurst.
84.57
Maurice Klein flicks the ball to his team mate, Martino Radice. Martino Radice shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
87.01
Maurice Klein controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Da Rold. Martin Da Rold tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
31.7%
45.1%
23.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gianmarco Manzo of Atalanta

Match Ratings