Match Report


SampdoriaSampdoria     SienaSiena
Will SullyWill Sully Mark Yothers Mark Yothers
Benjamin SouzaB. Souza85
G
1captain
G
85Arturo CervantesA. Cervantes
Dragan ZilicD. Zilic81
D
2
D
76Igor KanchelskisI. Kanchelskis
Mark BrescianoM. Bresciano75
D
3
D
84Danny PennantD. Pennant
Oscar BanuelosO. Banuelos78
D
4
D
88Michael SeiterM. Seiter
Roberto TaddeiR. Taddei75
D
5
M
80Ramiro ÁlvarezR. Álvarez
Simion DalakisS. Dalakis86
M
6
M
79Yuri NettoY. Netto
Cristi SavuC. Savu87
M
captain7
M
77Hibiki WatanabeH. Watanabe
Jean-Guy VanvyncktJ. Vanvynckt81
M
8
M
86Angelo ItalianoA. Italiano
Fabio TramezzaniF. Tramezzani79
A
9
A
79David HamannD. Hamann
Arturo GrecoA. Greco77
A
10
A
73Igor NettoI. Netto
Dmitri KarpinD. Karpin80
A
11
A
78Eric AppiahE. Appiah
 
Gianmarco NicolaG. Nicola73
D
12
D
67Juan GilJ. Gil
Giulio CastelliG. Castelli76
M
13
M
75Giacomo LasalandraG. Lasalandra
Brenny HansmaB. Hansma75
A
14
A
69Datti Mohamed MorroneD. Morrone

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Sampdoria play host to Siena. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sampdoria are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Siena appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Inglis.


0.00
Siena kick off!
3.29
Mark Bresciano surges forward with the ball. Mark Bresciano threads a neat ball through to Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Arturo Cervantes!
4.32
Cristi Savu threads the ball through to Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin knocks in a cross ball towards Fabio Tramezzani. Fabio Tramezzani heads the ball goalwards but somehow Arturo Cervantes manages to keep it out.
6.54
Angelo Italiano kicks a strong pass forward to David Hamann. David Hamann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benjamin Souza who gathers it comfortably.
8.58
Igor Kanchelskis passes the ball forward to Yuri Netto. Yuri Netto flicks the ball to his team mate, Igor Netto. Igor Netto whips in a cross ball towards David Hamann. David Hamann powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Benjamin Souza.
10.24
Yuri Netto takes a quick corner, playing it short to Igor Netto. Igor Netto shoots from just inside the box. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
12.19
Danny Pennant barges into Dmitri Karpin. The referee calls over Danny Pennant and shows him a yellow card! Dmitri Karpin runs off the knock.
16.07
Igor Kanchelskis hits a low pass to Yuri Netto. Yuri Netto threads a neat ball through to Igor Netto. Igor Netto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benjamin Souza who gathers it comfortably.
18.38
Yuri Netto threads a neat ball through to Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah whips in a cross ball towards David Hamann. David Hamann beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Benjamin Souza with no chance!! Goal for Siena!
21.14
Michael Seiter pushes up the pitch. Michael Seiter plays the ball forward to Igor Netto. Igor Netto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Benjamin Souza gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
22.01
Dragan Zilic makes a probing pass to Cristi Savu. Cristi Savu knocks the ball forward to Fabio Tramezzani. Fabio Tramezzani plays a perfect one-two with Dmitri Karpin and rushes in on goal... Fabio Tramezzani rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fabio Tramezzani!
27.18
Simion Dalakis takes a short throw-in bringing Cristi Savu into play. Cristi Savu passes the ball forward to Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Arturo Cervantes!
28.16
David Hamann hacks Mark Bresciano from behind! David Hamann is given a warning by the referee! Mark Bresciano stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.40
Yuri Netto flicks the ball to his team mate, David Hamann. David Hamann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benjamin Souza who gathers it comfortably.
39.25
Igor Netto catches Dragan Zilic on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dragan Zilic runs off the knock.
40.08
Dragan Zilic flicks a high pass forward. Simion Dalakis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simion Dalakis chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arturo Cervantes who gathers it comfortably.
42.47
Danny Pennant flicks a high ball forward to Hibiki Watanabe who takes it down. Hibiki Watanabe darts forward. Hibiki Watanabe shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Jean-Guy Vanvynckt flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Greco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Greco knocks in a cross ball towards Fabio Tramezzani. Fabio Tramezzani knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Arturo Cervantes punches it away to safety.
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. Siena also appear unchanged since the first half. The Siena players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Sampdoria kick off and get the second half underway!
48.07
Eric Appiah catches Oscar Banuelos on the ankles. The referee brings Eric Appiah to one side and gives him a warning! Oscar Banuelos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.17
Ramiro Álvarez flicks a high pass forward. David Hamann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Hamann tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
59.03
Oscar Banuelos plays the ball forward to Jean-Guy Vanvynckt. Jean-Guy Vanvynckt kicks a strong pass forward to Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.25
Michael Seiter hits a low pass to Angelo Italiano. Angelo Italiano kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Benjamin Souza keeps it out!
66.55
Arturo Greco clumsily knocks into Danny Pennant. The referee warns Arturo Greco to calm down! Danny Pennant runs off the knock.
67.47
Eric Appiah clumsily knocks into Oscar Banuelos. The referee warns Eric Appiah again to calm down! Oscar Banuelos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.56
Michael Seiter flicks a high pass forward to Yuri Netto who brings the ball under control. Yuri Netto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah lofts in a cross ball towards David Hamann. David Hamann outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Benjamin Souza reads it well. He makes it look easy!
72.08
With imagination, Michael Seiter picks a pass forward to Ramiro Álvarez. Ramiro Álvarez flicks a high pass forward to David Hamann who brings the ball under control. David Hamann finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Benjamin Souza. Excellent save.
75.09
Igor Kanchelskis hits a low pass to Yuri Netto. Yuri Netto surges forward with the ball. Yuri Netto knocks in a cross ball towards Igor Netto. Igor Netto jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Benjamin Souza is on top of it.
83.11
Oscar Banuelos makes a simple pass to Cristi Savu. Cristi Savu advances with the ball. Cristi Savu knocks in a cross ball towards Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Simion Dalakis flicks a high pass forward. Fabio Tramezzani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabio Tramezzani whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Sampdoria

Siena
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
7
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.2%
60.8%
Play Area
32.9%
40.5%
26.6%

Scorers
Fabio Tramezzani 22
Arturo Greco 59, 90
Dmitri Karpin 83
David Hamann 18

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arturo Greco of Sampdoria

Match Ratings
1.Benjamin Souza (GK)
7
2.Dragan Zilic (DEF)
6
3.Mark Bresciano (DEF)
6
4.Oscar Banuelos (DEF)
6
5.Roberto Taddei (DEF)
6
6.Simion Dalakis (MID)
6
7.Cristi Savu (MID)
7
8.Jean-Guy Vanvynckt (MID)
6
9.Fabio Tramezzani (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Arturo Greco (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Dmitri Karpin (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Gianmarco Nicola (DEF)
0
13.Giulio Castelli (MID)
0
14.Brenny Hansma (ATT)
0

1.Arturo Cervantes (GK)
7
2.Igor Kanchelskis (DEF)
6
3.Danny Pennant (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Michael Seiter (DEF)
7
5.Ramiro Álvarez (MID)
6
6.Yuri Netto (MID)
7
7.Hibiki Watanabe (MID)
6
8.Angelo Italiano (MID)
6
9.David Hamann (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Igor Netto (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Eric Appiah (ATT)
6
 
12.Juan Gil (DEF)
0
13.Giacomo Lasalandra (MID)
0
14.Datti Mohamed Morrone (ATT)
0