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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stadio Atleti Azzurri dItalia where Atalanta play host to Siena. A crowd of 18,018 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Atalanta and Siena are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Cristian Scoponi.


0.00
The first half starts with Atalanta kicking off!
2.01
Alessandro Zenoni threads a neat ball through to Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah lofts in a cross ball towards David Hamann. David Hamann powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.18
Alessandro Zenoni knocks the ball to his team mate, David Hamann. David Hamann knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah makes a deft header. Eric Appiah scores for Siena!!
10.54
Ramiro Álvarez passes the ball forward to Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah whips in a cross ball towards Igor Netto. Igor Netto shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Siena are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
14.48
George Noica flicks a high pass forward. Igor Netto collects the pass. Igor Netto knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah powers a header at goal. Ralph Hurst picks it out of the air!
15.42
Augustine Enyinnaya deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ramiro Álvarez. Ramiro Álvarez knocks the ball forward to David Hamann. David Hamann whips in a cross ball towards Igor Netto. Igor Netto heads the ball goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
16.11
Dario Silvestri barges into Eric Appiah. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eric Appiah runs off the knock.
22.20
Showing fabulous composure, Julian Schöll laces a weighted ball forward to Jaouad Fretard. Jaouad Fretard knocks the ball to his team mate, David Diakite. David Diakite advances inside the box! David Diakite cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.51
George Noica knocks the ball forward to Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.30
George Noica sees a break and surges forward. George Noica sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.50
Angelo Italiano flicks a high pass forward to Eric Appiah who brings the ball under control. Eric Appiah lofts in a cross ball towards David Hamann. David Hamann makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Ralph Hurst.
28.14
Nicol˜ Longhi advances with the ball. Nicol˜ Longhi makes a pass forward but Mick Bridge makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
30.01
Augustine Enyinnaya flicks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Zenoni. Alessandro Zenoni kicks a strong pass forward to Igor Netto. Igor Netto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dario Silvestri.
32.02
Nicol˜ Longhi catches Angelo Italiano on the ankles. Nicol˜ Longhi is given a warning by the referee! Angelo Italiano carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.15
Michael Seiter knocks the ball to his team mate, Angelo Italiano. Angelo Italiano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Igor Netto. Igor Netto whips in a cross ball towards Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah heads the ball goalwards but it's well over the bar!
39.47
Julian Schöll passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Gialuca Capecchi. Gialuca Capecchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Bridge. Mick Bridge rushes past Danny Pennant! Mick Bridge side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Yannis Bourbakis with no chance!! Goal for Atalanta!
44.08
Alessandro Zenoni threads a neat ball through to Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atalanta appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Siena appear unchanged since the first half. The Atalanta players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Siena start the second half!
47.27
Danny Pennant threads the ball through to Alessandro Zenoni. Alessandro Zenoni threads the ball through to David Hamann. David Hamann shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
59.20
Augustine Enyinnaya hits a low pass to George Noica. George Noica flicks the ball to his team mate, David Hamann. David Hamann whips in a cross ball towards Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Ralph Hurst gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
69.35
Danny Pennant sees space and advances. Danny Pennant flicks a high ball forward to Igor Netto who takes it down. Igor Netto knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but Marco Bia blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
71.19
Alessandro Zenoni flicks a high pass forward. Eric Appiah holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eric Appiah shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Ralph Hurst!
75.33
George Noica passes the ball forward to David Hamann. David Hamann advances inside the box! Some world-class footwork from David Hamann provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.49
Danny Pennant threads the ball through to Ramiro Álvarez. Ramiro Álvarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dario Silvestri.
81.38
Alessandro Zenoni kicks a strong pass forward to David Hamann. David Hamann makes a pass forward but Igor Netto is yards offside!
84.40
George Noica sees Eric Appiah in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Appiah knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marco Bia.
85.29
George Noica controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Hamann. David Hamann lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Siena!
89.05
Alessandro Zenoni flicks a high pass forward. Igor Netto controls it well on his chest. Igor Netto tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
1
10
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
27.6%
72.4%
Play Area
38.2%
44.7%
17.1%


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

Match Ratings