Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Del Conero where Ancona play host to Udinese. A crowd of 8,461 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Ancona and Udinese are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Damiano Inzaghi.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Ancona and Udinese are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Damiano Inzaghi.
0.00
Udinese kick off and get the match underway!
2.50
Nicola Pineda runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nicola Pineda tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
6.43
Gianfranco Fabris threads the ball through to Nicholas Davies. Nicholas Davies shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Mirko Ponzo.
7.43
Corner kick to Udinese. Alejandro Farinos plays it to the near post. Jonathan Artico reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
14.30
Pierre G. Tacchini makes a beautiful solo run. Pierre G. Tacchini knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Ferrari. Antonio Ferrari whips in a cross ball towards Emanuele Pegolo. Emanuele Pegolo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
15.46
With some swift thinking, Alec Matteo plays the ball forward to Franceco Di Fabio. Franceco Di Fabio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.30
Antonio Ferrari catches Manuel Paris on the ankles. The referee calls over Antonio Ferrari and warns him to calm down! Manuel Paris grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.04
Francesco G. Mignani sees a break and surges forward. Francesco G. Mignani makes a simple pass to Simone Varricchio. Simone Varricchio shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.21
Alec Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Jonathan Alessi who takes it down. Jonathan Alessi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darl Tuhuteru.
24.02
Davide Nista makes a beautiful solo run. Davide Nista passes the ball forward to Franceco Di Fabio. Franceco Di Fabio cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.26
Jonathan Artico changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jonathan Artico whips in a cross ball towards Franceco Di Fabio. Franceco Di Fabio makes a deft header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.13
Massimo Inzaghi advances with the ball. Massimo Inzaghi knocks the ball forward to Simone Varricchio. Simone Varricchio shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
33.12
Jonathan Artico makes a simple pass to Franceco Di Fabio. Franceco Di Fabio cuts inside the box! Franceco Di Fabio comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out his aim is horrendously poor!
34.12
Nicola Pineda makes a probing pass to Nicholas Davies. Nicholas Davies shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.58
Paul Zimmermann knocks the ball forward to Alec Matteo. Alec Matteo brings the ball forward. Alec Matteo advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Alec Matteo provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
38.14
Manuel Paris threads a neat ball through to Alec Matteo. Alec Matteo makes a simple pass to Franceco Di Fabio. Franceco Di Fabio shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ancona appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-3-2 formation. Udinese appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
45.00
Ancona kick off the second half!
48.21
Alessandro Baldi chips the ball to his team mate, Nicola Pineda. Nicola Pineda threads the ball through to Antonio Ferrari. Antonio Ferrari sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Mirko Ponzo effortlessly smothers it!
55.55
Alejandro Farinos makes a probing pass to Emanuele Pegolo. Emanuele Pegolo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Mirko Ponzo gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
60.35
Ancona have made 3 substitutions with Gennaro Conticchio replacing Franceco Di Fabio, Alexander Laver replacing Manuel Paris and Pierluigi Firicano replacing Jonathan Alessi .
67.58
Nicola Pineda makes an attacking run forward. Nicola Pineda whips in a cross ball towards Emanuele Pegolo. Emanuele Pegolo makes a convincing header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.49
Nicola Pineda takes it forward alone. Nicola Pineda shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
72.50
Nicola Pineda flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Davies collects the pass. Nicholas Davies shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
73.18
Alexander Laver decides to run forward with the ball. Alexander Laver makes a beautiful solo run. Alexander Laver knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alessandro Baldi.
87.54
Alejandro Farinos threads a neat ball through to Antonio Ferrari. Antonio Ferrari whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Davies. Nicholas Davies is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Nicholas Davies scores for Udinese!!
90.00
Gianfranco Fabris chips the ball to his team mate, Emanuele Pegolo. Emanuele Pegolo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francesco G. Mignani.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
34.7%
45.8%
19.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicola Pineda of Udinese |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mirko Ponzo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paul Zimmermann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Manuel Paris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Massimo Inzaghi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Francesco G. Mignani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jonathan Artico (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alec Matteo (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Davide Nista (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jonathan Alessi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Simone Varricchio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Franceco Di Fabio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gennaro Conticchio (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Pierluigi Firicano (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alexander Laver (MID) | 7 | |
| 1. | Bruno Caputo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Amedeo Conti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pierre G. Tacchini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alessandro Baldi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Darl Tuhuteru (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicola Pineda (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Gianfranco Fabris (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alejandro Farinos (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Antonio Ferrari (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Nicholas Davies (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Emanuele Pegolo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gaetano Malusci (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Giacomo Salvatori (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Giancarlo Foglio (DEF) | 0 | |










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