Match Report


SienaSiena     Verona HellasVerona Hellas
Mark YothersMark Yothers Steve Lowery Steve Lowery
Arturo CervantesA. Cervantes85
G
captain1captain
G
85Alan RattinA. Rattin
Augustine EnyinnayaA. Enyinnaya71
D
2
D
76Diego CavalloD. Cavallo
Igor KanchelskisI. Kanchelskis76
D
3
D
78Ismael AyazI. Ayaz
Sixto CaniggiaS. Caniggia79
D
4
D
75Robbie DeaneR. Deane
Yuri NettoY. Netto77
M
5
M
77Yevhen TerekhinY. Terekhin
Robert Van MolR. Van Mol71
M
6
M
76Maurizio ArgilliM. Argilli
Hibiki WatanabeH. Watanabe77
M
7
M
79Zerbini RinaldiniZ. Rinaldini
Alessandro ZenoniA. Zenoni77
M
8
M
77Walter PasqualinW. Pasqualin
David HamannD. Hamann78
A
9
A
78Juan MillerJ. Miller
Igor NettoI. Netto73
A
10
A
81Pierpaolo RastelliP. Rastelli
Eric AppiahE. Appiah77
A
11
A
79Didier MiézanD. Miézan
 
Danny PennantD. Pennant84
D
12
M
72Callum McinnesC. Mcinnes
Dino CassanoD. Cassano75
M
13
M
75Giovanni M. RomualdiG. Romualdi
Maximiliano FigueroaM. Figueroa83
A
14
A
68Tiziano Di VaioT. Di Vaio

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Artemio Franchi where Siena play host to Verona Hellas. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Siena and Verona Hellas are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Giovanni Citterio.


0.00
The first half starts with Siena kicking off!
4.12
Yevhen Terekhin knocks the ball forward to Juan Miller. Juan Miller sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
8.59
Zerbini Rinaldini passes the ball forward to Pierpaolo Rastelli. Pierpaolo Rastelli shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
9.48
Yuri Netto flicks a high pass forward to David Hamann who brings the ball under control. David Hamann plays a one-two with Igor Netto and advances towards the goal... David Hamann comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
10.29
Robert Van Mol controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.30
Sixto Caniggia makes a strong solo run forward. Sixto Caniggia flicks the ball to his team mate, David Hamann. David Hamann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.51
Robbie Deane surges forward with the ball. Robbie Deane makes an attacking run forward. Robbie Deane shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
20.53
Hibiki Watanabe changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Hibiki Watanabe shoots from distance but Alan Rattin is on top of it.
21.03
Zerbini Rinaldini flicks a high ball forward to Pierpaolo Rastelli who takes it down. Pierpaolo Rastelli shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
22.34
Walter Pasqualin flicks the ball to his team mate, Pierpaolo Rastelli. Pierpaolo Rastelli shoots from 25 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Arturo Cervantes!
28.26
Augustine Enyinnaya threads the ball through to Hibiki Watanabe. Hibiki Watanabe flicks a high pass forward. Eric Appiah holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eric Appiah finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Alan Rattin manages to keep it out.
30.55
Yevhen Terekhin makes a probing pass to Juan Miller. Juan Miller knocks in a cross ball towards Pierpaolo Rastelli. Pierpaolo Rastelli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Arturo Cervantes!
32.25
Yevhen Terekhin flicks a high ball forward to Pierpaolo Rastelli who takes it down. Pierpaolo Rastelli shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Arturo Cervantes!
33.54
Ismael Ayaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Argilli. Maurizio Argilli plays the ball forward to Didier Miézan. Didier Miézan tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
39.44
Robbie Deane knocks the ball to his team mate, Zerbini Rinaldini. Zerbini Rinaldini takes it forward alone. Zerbini Rinaldini sees Juan Miller just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Juan Miller shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
40.32
Zerbini Rinaldini flicks a high ball forward to Didier Miézan who takes it down. Didier Miézan shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Alessandro Zenoni makes a high pass forward. David Hamann shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. David Hamann lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Siena appear unchanged since the first half. Verona Hellas also appear unchanged since the first half. The Siena players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Verona Hellas kicking off!
47.57
Hibiki Watanabe knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah edges inside the box! Eric Appiah cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Alan Rattin gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
51.25
Maurizio Argilli hacks Alessandro Zenoni from behind! The referee calls over Maurizio Argilli and warns him to calm down! Alessandro Zenoni stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.15
Maurizio Argilli barges into Alessandro Zenoni. The referee brings Maurizio Argilli to one side and gives him another warning! Alessandro Zenoni stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.21
Diego Cavallo hacks Eric Appiah from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eric Appiah hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.08
Walter Pasqualin threads a neat ball through to Didier Miézan. Didier Miézan whips in a cross ball towards Pierpaolo Rastelli. Pierpaolo Rastelli heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.51
Sixto Caniggia flicks a high pass forward. Robert Van Mol collects the pass. Robert Van Mol threads a neat ball through to Igor Netto. Igor Netto lofts in a cross ball towards David Hamann. David Hamann is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Alan Rattin.
65.57
It's a corner kick which Robert Van Mol takes quickly, playing the ball short to David Hamann. Some good footwork from David Hamann provides some space. He shoots at goal but Alan Rattin is on top of it.
71.56
Maurizio Argilli takes it forward alone. Maurizio Argilli finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
72.14
Robert Van Mol brings the ball forward. Robert Van Mol knocks in a cross ball towards Igor Netto. Igor Netto makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.57
Robbie Deane clumsily knocks into Eric Appiah. Robbie Deane is shown the yellow card! Eric Appiah runs off the knock.
78.34
Yevhen Terekhin knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Miller. Juan Miller knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arturo Cervantes who gathers it comfortably.
81.18
Zerbini Rinaldini flicks a high pass forward. Juan Miller controls it well on his chest. Juan Miller shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Arturo Cervantes effortlessly smothers it!
84.15
Sixto Caniggia makes a probing pass to Robert Van Mol. Robert Van Mol plays the ball forward to Igor Netto. Igor Netto knocks in a cross ball towards David Hamann. David Hamann knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Hamann!
87.01
Sixto Caniggia threads the ball through to Yuri Netto. Yuri Netto flicks a high pass forward to Eric Appiah who brings the ball under control. Eric Appiah knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diego Cavallo.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Siena

Verona Hellas
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
8
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
29.5%
46.2%
24.4%

Scorers
Igor Netto 72
David Hamann 84
Pierpaolo Rastelli 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Igor Netto of Siena

Match Ratings