Match Report


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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Artemio Franchi where Siena play host to Parma. A crowd of 20,238 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Siena are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Di Vicino.


0.00
Parma kick off!
2.22
Manuel Santana flicks the ball to his team mate, Brahim Barul. Brahim Barul threads a neat, attacking ball through to Duccio Ruotolo. Duccio Ruotolo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
3.47
Andreas Alexandersson hits a low pass to Neil Haynes. Neil Haynes flicks a high ball forward to Eric Appiah who takes it down. Eric Appiah knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Valerio Fresi.
6.33
Neil Haynes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Hamann. David Hamann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kostyantyn Kydalov who gathers it comfortably.
8.19
Alessandro Zenoni passes the ball forward to Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
12.53
Alessandro Zenoni knocks the ball forward to Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of David Hamann. David Hamann shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.57
Yuri Karpin flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Breda controls it well on his chest. Bruno Breda knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arturo Cervantes who gathers it comfortably.
20.38
Alessandro Zenoni comes in with a late challenge on René Ruggli. The referee warns Alessandro Zenoni to calm down! René Ruggli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.36
Neil Haynes takes a long throw-in. Yuri Lucenti chips the ball to his team mate, David Hamann. David Hamann tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
28.49
George Noica hacks Yuri Karpin from behind! George Noica is given a warning by the referee! Yuri Karpin gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Taavi Johansson plays the ball forward to Brahim Barul. Brahim Barul shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
32.05
Alessandro Zenoni catches Taavi Johansson on the ankles. The referee calls over Alessandro Zenoni again and warns him to calm down! Taavi Johansson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.01
Yuri Karpin hits a low pass to Duccio Ruotolo. Duccio Ruotolo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sixto Caniggia.
39.21
Bruno Breda hacks Augustine Enyinnaya from behind! The referee calls over Bruno Breda and shows him a yellow card! Augustine Enyinnaya grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.40
Sixto Caniggia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Noica. George Noica sees David Hamann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Hamann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Philips.
42.57
René Ruggli makes a beautiful solo run. René Ruggli flicks a high pass forward. Brahim Barul collects the pass. Brahim Barul knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sixto Caniggia.
44.21
Manuel Santana chips the ball to his team mate, Brahim Barul. Brahim Barul shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
Andre Hilgerink powers a long ball forward. Bruno Breda tries a spectacular long range effort but Arturo Cervantes is on top of it.
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. Parma also appear unchanged since the first half. The Parma players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Siena kick off and get the second half underway!
47.21
Alessandro Zenoni sees a break and surges forward. Alessandro Zenoni shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Kostyantyn Kydalov.
55.22
Augustine Enyinnaya makes a simple pass to George Noica. George Noica deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Morrone. Datti Mohamed Morrone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andre Hilgerink.
57.50
Neil Haynes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah makes a simple pass, allowing David Hamann to run into the box. David Hamann tries a spectacular strike. Kostyantyn Kydalov comfortably gets down and covers it.
59.47
Andre Hilgerink pushes mid-way up the pitch. Andre Hilgerink chips the ball to his team mate, Duccio Ruotolo. Duccio Ruotolo whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Breda. Bruno Breda jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Andreas Alexandersson happens to be in the right place to block it.
60.49
Andreas Alexandersson flicks a high pass forward. Neil Haynes controls it well on his chest. Neil Haynes flicks a high pass forward. Datti Mohamed Morrone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Datti Mohamed Morrone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kostyantyn Kydalov who gathers it comfortably.
66.40
Andreas Alexandersson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Noica. George Noica threads a neat ball through to David Hamann. David Hamann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.53
Alessandro Zenoni makes a simple pass to Datti Mohamed Morrone. Datti Mohamed Morrone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kostyantyn Kydalov who gathers it comfortably.
72.07
Augustine Enyinnaya sees Yuri Lucenti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yuri Lucenti threads a neat ball through to Datti Mohamed Morrone. Datti Mohamed Morrone whips in a cross ball towards David Hamann. David Hamann jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Kostyantyn Kydalov has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.55
Parma have made 3 substitutions with Massimo Mazzei replacing Brahim Barul, Wade Dufty replacing Yuri Karpin and Armando Comotto replacing René Ruggli .
81.17
Manuel Santana chips the ball to his team mate, Massimo Mazzei. Massimo Mazzei whips in a cross ball towards Duccio Ruotolo. Duccio Ruotolo whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Arturo Cervantes!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
24.7%
46.9%
28.4%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Hamann of Siena

Match Ratings
1.Kostyantyn Kydalov (GK)
7
2.Kevin Philips (DEF)
6
3.René Ruggli (DEF)
7
4.Andre Hilgerink (DEF)
7
5.Valerio Fresi (DEF)
6
6.Taavi Johansson (MID)
6
7.Manuel Santana (MID)
6
8.Yuri Karpin (MID)
6
9.Bruno Breda (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Brahim Barul (ATT)
6
11.Duccio Ruotolo (ATT)
6
 
12.Massimo Mazzei (ATT)
6
13.Wade Dufty (MID)
6
14.Armando Comotto (DEF)
6