Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at San Siro where AC Milan play host to Perugia. A crowd of 18,087 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AC Milan are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Perugia appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gianmarco Cristallini.


0.00
Perugia get the match underway!
2.39
Gabriel Tapia knocks the ball to his team mate, Petre Siperco. Petre Siperco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alejandro Sbaccanti who gathers it comfortably.
3.57
Kurt Smit knocks the ball forward to Miguel Marin. Miguel Marin shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
4.27
Gianfranco Lamacchi threads the ball through to Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alejandro Sbaccanti who gathers it comfortably.
6.37
Gabriel Tapia brings the ball forward. Gabriel Tapia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Alejandro Sbaccanti as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
7.35
Corner kick to Perugia. Gabriel Tapia chips it to the near post. Pier G. Scalabrelli jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
8.06
Gabriel Tapia makes a simple pass to Mark Ruscitti. Mark Ruscitti advances inside the box! Mark Ruscitti cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
9.24
Miguel Marin hacks Fabian N. Mazzoli from behind! The referee calls over Miguel Marin and shows him a yellow card! Fabian N. Mazzoli grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.40
Elbekay Sinouh flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Tapia who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Tapia flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Paz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Paz knocks the ball forward to Petre Siperco but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
16.24
Matthew Carlton decides to run forward with the ball. Matthew Carlton hits a low pass to Petre Siperco. Petre Siperco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastian Nieto.
18.14
Elbekay Sinouh plays the ball forward to Gabriel Tapia. Gabriel Tapia runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gabriel Tapia knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Cervantes. With a superhuman jump, Leonardo Cervantes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Alejandro Sbaccanti has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.19
Gabriel Tapia takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Gianfranco Lamacchi. Gianfranco Lamacchi brings the ball forward. Gianfranco Lamacchi whips in a cross ball towards Mark Ruscitti. Mark Ruscitti rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just off target!
22.45
Gabriel Tapia makes a simple pass to Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Alejandro Sbaccanti!
24.05
Fabian N. Mazzoli flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Tapia easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Tapia threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes plays a scrappy one-two with Mark Ruscitti and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Leonardo Cervantes provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Leonardo Cervantes!
32.46
Fabian N. Mazzoli catches Miguel Marin on the ankles. The referee calls over Fabian N. Mazzoli and warns him to calm down! Miguel Marin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.44
Gabriel Tapia flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Paz controls it well on his chest. Hugo Paz threads a neat, attacking ball through to Petre Siperco. Petre Siperco tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Alejandro Sbaccanti. What a great pair of hands!
40.55
Gianfranco Lamacchi sees Hugo Paz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Paz threads the ball through to Leonardo Cervantes but he's offside!
44.21
Martin Manfredini clumsily knocks into Mark Ruscitti. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mark Ruscitti gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.21
Free kick to Perugia just outside the area...
45.00
Leonardo Cervantes steps up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Milan appear unchanged since the first half. Perugia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AC Milan kick off the second half!
47.09
Martin Manfredini knocks the ball forward to Michele Tagliaferri. Michele Tagliaferri flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Marin who takes it down. Miguel Marin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
48.53
Vincenzo Zini flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.40
Kurt Smit clumsily knocks into Gabriel Tapia. Kurt Smit is given a warning by the referee! Gabriel Tapia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.49
Kurt Smit chips the ball to his team mate, Pierluigi Branca. Pierluigi Branca shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
55.38
Vincenzo Zini threads a neat ball through to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison skips past Elbekay Sinouh! Colin Morrison comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Vinicio E. Pastine gets down and covers it.
59.22
Gabriel Tapia threads the ball through to Petre Siperco. Petre Siperco whips in a cross ball towards Mark Ruscitti. Mark Ruscitti heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alejandro Sbaccanti with no chance!! Goal for Perugia!
61.22
Perugia have made a substitution with Donato Turato replacing Mark Ruscitti .
63.14
Kurt Smit flicks a high pass forward. Pierluigi Branca controls it well on his chest. Pierluigi Branca makes a simple pass, allowing Miguel Marin to run into the box. Miguel Marin rockets a shot on goal. Matthew Carlton steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
69.38
Vincenzo Zini flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Marin collects the pass. Miguel Marin advances inside the box! Miguel Marin rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
72.31
Gianfranco Lamacchi makes a beautiful solo run. Gianfranco Lamacchi knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alejandro Sbaccanti with no chance!! Goal for Perugia! That's his third!
83.55
Elbekay Sinouh flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Tapia controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Tapia flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
84.16
Vincenzo Zini threads the ball through to Miguel Marin. Miguel Marin plays a one-two with Colin Morrison and rushes in on goal... Miguel Marin shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Tino Ross. Excellent block.
87.20
Pier G. Scalabrelli comes in with a late challenge on Petre Siperco. The referee warns Pier G. Scalabrelli to calm down! Petre Siperco stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
34.7%
65.3%
Play Area
28%
44%
28%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leonardo Cervantes of Perugia

Match Ratings