Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Sampdoria play host to AC Monza. 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 AC Monza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Di Vicino.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sampdoria are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while AC Monza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Di Vicino.
0.00
Sampdoria kick off and get the match underway!
3.43
Cristi Savu runs straight at the opposition's defence. Cristi Savu knocks the ball forward, putting Arturo Greco through on goal. Arturo Greco looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
10.37
Maurice Klein threads the ball through to Martin Da Rold. Martin Da Rold knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benjamin Souza who gathers it comfortably.
16.04
Maurice Klein deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
18.26
Cristi Savu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabio Tramezzani. Fabio Tramezzani puts a great ball through. Arturo Greco runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
24.09
Georg Krankl flicks a high pass forward. Sandro Memmo controls it well on his chest. Sandro Memmo threads a neat ball through to Martino Radice. Martino Radice runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Martino Radice provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
27.20
Maurice Klein flicks a high pass forward to Paul Hopkin who brings the ball under control. Paul Hopkin passes the ball forward but Martin Da Rold is offside!
28.41
Simion Dalakis flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Greco collects the pass. Arturo Greco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Agliardi.
34.05
Bruno Agliardi flicks a high pass forward. Maurice Klein holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Maurice Klein deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benjamin Souza who gathers it comfortably.
36.32
Maurice Klein threads the ball through to Martino Radice. Martino Radice knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.08
Simion Dalakis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabio Tramezzani. Fabio Tramezzani knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Greco. With a superhuman jump, Arturo Greco connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
42.43
Cristi Savu runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Cristi Savu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Agliardi.
45.00
Cristi Savu flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Greco collects the pass. Arturo Greco shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Magnus Sigthorsson.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sampdoria 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 and get the second half underway!
49.05
Maurice Klein clumsily knocks into Cristi Savu. The referee calls over Maurice Klein and warns him to calm down! Cristi Savu stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.54
Roberto Taddei flicks a high ball forward to Simion Dalakis who takes it down. Simion Dalakis makes a simple pass to Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Arturo Greco scores for Sampdoria!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
57.15
Roberto Taddei threads a neat ball through to Cristi Savu. Cristi Savu threads the ball through to Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco connects with a diving header but it flies wide!
59.52
Maurice Klein makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.32
Sampdoria have made 2 substitutions with Mauro Radice replacing Oscar Banuelos and Aimo Brambilla replacing Arturo Greco .
67.25
Simion Dalakis threads the ball through to Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin lofts in a cross ball towards Aimo Brambilla. Aimo Brambilla is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
69.30
Bruno Agliardi chips the ball to his team mate, Franco Esposito. Franco Esposito knocks the ball forward to Martino Radice. Martino Radice shoots from long range but it is miles over!
71.34
Maurice Klein threads a neat ball through to Martino Radice. Martino Radice advances inside the box! Martino Radice rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
72.26
Cristi Savu threads the ball through to Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin knocks in a cross ball towards Fabio Tramezzani. Fabio Tramezzani knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnus Sigthorsson gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
77.16
Sampdoria have made a substitution with Giulio Castelli replacing Jean-Guy Vanvynckt .AC Monza have made a substitution with Jonathan Moriero replacing Martin Da Rold .
78.24
Cristi Savu threads the ball through to Fabio Tramezzani. Fabio Tramezzani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.03
Maurice Klein flicks a high pass forward. Martino Radice collects the pass. Martino Radice flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Dragan Zilic. Excellent block.
87.49
Giulio Castelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aimo Brambilla. Aimo Brambilla finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.43
Simion Dalakis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aimo Brambilla. Aimo Brambilla rushes past Bruno Agliardi! Aimo Brambilla muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Magnus Sigthorsson!
90.00
Ezio Asta flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
28.9%
44.7%
26.3%
Scorers
Arturo Greco 3, 39, 54 | Martino Radice 24 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arturo Greco of Sampdoria |
Match Ratings
1. | Benjamin Souza (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Dragan Zilic (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Gianmarco Nicola (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Oscar Banuelos (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Roberto Taddei (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Simion Dalakis (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Cristi Savu (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Jean-Guy Vanvynckt (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Fabio Tramezzani (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Arturo Greco (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
11. | Dmitri Karpin (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Mauro Radice (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Giulio Castelli (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Aimo Brambilla (ATT) | 6 |
1. | Magnus Sigthorsson (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Georg Krankl (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Sergio Franceschetti (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Bruno Agliardi (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Gianfranco Baldini (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Maurice Klein (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Franco Esposito (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Sandro Memmo (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Paul Hopkin (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Martin Da Rold (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Martino Radice (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Gaetano Sartor (MID) | 6 | |
13. | Ezio Asta (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Jonathan Moriero (ATT) | 6 |