Match Report


AC MonzaAC Monza     GenoaGenoa
Shaun ReganShaun Regan Computer Player Computer Player
Marcel MeyerM. Meyer75
G
1
G
69Jimmy AdaniJ. Adani
Georg KranklG. Krankl83
D
2
D
68Guerino LongoG. Longo
Sergio FranceschettiS. Franceschetti76
D
3
D
59Marco FrezzoliniM. Frezzolini
Bruno AgliardiB. Agliardi78
D
4captain
D
58Federico ScarpiF. Scarpi
Simone ZinnariS. Zinnari75
D
5
D
54Gary InglisG. Inglis
Franco EspositoF. Esposito88
M
6
M
67Paolo JeffersP. Jeffers
Sandro MemmoS. Memmo79
M
7
M
62Ivone StaffolaniI. Staffolani
Jimmy PasqualinJ. Pasqualin75
A
8
M
58Martino CevoliM. Cevoli
Jonathan MorieroJ. Moriero76
A
9
A
75Graeme MendezG. Mendez
Paul HopkinP. Hopkin74
A
captain10
A
75Tonino DilisoT. Diliso
Martino RadiceM. Radice78
A
11
A
65Hugo FerrerH. Ferrer
 
Gianmatteo CrucianiG. Cruciani74
D
12
G
61Nicola C. PessottoN. Pessotto
Ezio AstaE. Asta79
M
13
A
61Max MazzoliM. Mazzoli
Martin Da RoldM. Da Rold81
A
14
G
59Renzo LentiniR. Lentini

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stadio Britanteo where AC Monza play host to Genoa. A crowd of 15,199 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AC Monza are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giovanni Citterio.


0.00
AC Monza kick off!
2.31
Simone Zinnari knocks the ball to his team mate, Franco Esposito. Franco Esposito flicks a high pass forward. Martino Radice controls it well on his chest. Martino Radice knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jimmy Adani who gathers it comfortably.
3.53
Sandro Memmo knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Moriero. Jonathan Moriero lofts in a cross ball towards Martino Radice. Martino Radice connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Marco Frezzolini. That should have been a goal!
4.16
Franco Esposito chips the ball to his team mate, Martino Radice. Martino Radice knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guerino Longo.
6.06
Sandro Memmo threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Moriero. Jonathan Moriero plays a one-two with Martino Radice and advances towards the goal... Jonathan Moriero cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Federico Scarpi.
8.32
Federico Scarpi threads a neat ball through to Paolo Jeffers. Paolo Jeffers darts forward. Paolo Jeffers shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Marcel Meyer. What a great pair of hands!
10.24
Paolo Jeffers hacks Sandro Memmo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sandro Memmo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.03
Ivone Staffolani sees a break and surges forward. Ivone Staffolani skips past Bruno Agliardi! Bruno Agliardi catches Ivone Staffolani on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
14.18
Bruno Agliardi flicks the ball to his team mate, Sandro Memmo. With vision, Sandro Memmo laces a through ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.38
Franco Esposito runs straight at the opposition's defence. Franco Esposito shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Jimmy Adani!
20.19
Federico Scarpi flicks a high pass forward to Ivone Staffolani who brings the ball under control. Ivone Staffolani knocks the ball to his team mate, Tonino Diliso. Tonino Diliso shoots from long range. Marcel Meyer gets down and covers it.
22.32
Guerino Longo flicks the ball to his team mate, Martino Cevoli. Martino Cevoli threads the ball through to Tonino Diliso. Tonino Diliso shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
24.05
Bruno Agliardi flicks a high pass forward. Franco Esposito controls it well on his chest. Franco Esposito runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Franco Esposito tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.21
Sandro Memmo takes it forward alone. Sandro Memmo whips in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin beats his man to it with a header but it is miles over!
30.28
Franco Esposito hacks Guerino Longo from behind! Franco Esposito is warned by the referee! Guerino Longo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.38
Franco Esposito kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Moriero. Some good footwork from Jonathan Moriero provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
33.06
Simone Zinnari knocks the ball to his team mate, Sandro Memmo. Sandro Memmo flicks a high pass forward. Martino Radice controls it well on his chest. Martino Radice shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Jimmy Adani manages to gather it easily.
36.48
Martino Cevoli flicks a high pass forward. Tonino Diliso collects the pass. Tonino Diliso shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Marcel Meyer easily smothers it!
39.12
Sandro Memmo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sandro Memmo shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
40.15
Sandro Memmo threads a neat ball through to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
Simone Zinnari runs forward with the ball. Simone Zinnari flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Pasqualin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jimmy Pasqualin whips in a cross ball towards Martino Radice. Martino Radice beats his man to it with a header but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Monza have changed their lineup with Martin Da Rold replacing Martino Radice. Genoa appear unchanged since the first half. The AC Monza players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Genoa kicking off!
47.27
Sandro Memmo threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Moriero. Jonathan Moriero lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Da Rold. Martin Da Rold outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
49.51
Georg Krankl sees Franco Esposito in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Franco Esposito knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Moriero. Jonathan Moriero knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AC Monza!
53.09
With great vision, Sandro Memmo plays the ball forward to Martin Da Rold. Martin Da Rold passes the ball forward but Jimmy Pasqualin is offside!
55.23
Sandro Memmo sees a break and surges forward. Sandro Memmo whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Moriero. Jonathan Moriero directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
59.41
Georg Krankl passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Franco Esposito. Franco Esposito makes a simple pass to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Moriero. Jonathan Moriero is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jimmy Adani didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
60.43
AC Monza have made a substitution with Ezio Asta replacing Franco Esposito .
63.52
Federico Scarpi makes a probing pass to Paolo Jeffers. Paolo Jeffers threads a neat ball through to Hugo Ferrer. Hugo Ferrer cuts inside the box! Hugo Ferrer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Marcel Meyer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.09
Sandro Memmo makes a probing pass to Jimmy Pasqualin. Jimmy Pasqualin finds some space and shoots from distance but Jimmy Adani is on top of it.
73.16
Sergio Franceschetti knocks the ball to his team mate, Sandro Memmo. Sandro Memmo knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Moriero. Jonathan Moriero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.26
AC Monza are in full control of this game.
83.51
Martino Cevoli knocks the ball forward to Graeme Mendez. Graeme Mendez skips past Sergio Franceschetti! Graeme Mendez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.33
Sandro Memmo laces a weighted ball forward to Martin Da Rold. Martin Da Rold knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul Hopkin!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

AC Monza

Genoa
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.3%
33.7%
Play Area
21.7%
43.5%
34.8%

Scorers
Paul Hopkin 50, 85
Hugo Ferrer 64

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sandro Memmo of AC Monza

Match Ratings
1.Marcel Meyer (GK)
7
2.Georg Krankl (DEF)
6
3.Sergio Franceschetti (DEF)
6
4.Bruno Agliardi (DEF)
6
5.Simone Zinnari (DEF)
6
6.Franco Esposito (MID)
8
7.Sandro Memmo (MID)
9
8.Jimmy Pasqualin (ATT)
6
9.Jonathan Moriero (ATT)
7
10.Paul Hopkin (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Martino Radice (ATT)
6
 
12.Gianmatteo Cruciani (DEF)
0
13.Ezio Asta (MID)
6
14.Martin Da Rold (ATT)
6

1.Jimmy Adani (GK)
8
2.Guerino Longo (DEF)
6
3.Marco Frezzolini (DEF)
6
4.Federico Scarpi (DEF)
6
5.Gary Inglis (DEF)
6
6.Paolo Jeffers (MID)yellow card
6
7.Ivone Staffolani (MID)
6
8.Martino Cevoli (MID)
6
9.Graeme Mendez (ATT)
6
10.Tonino Diliso (ATT)
6
11.Hugo Ferrer (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Nicola C. Pessotto (GK)
0
13.Max Mazzoli (ATT)
0
14.Renzo Lentini (GK)
0