Match Report


AnconaAncona     VeneziaVenezia
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Mirko PonzoM. Ponzo67
G
1
G
66Paolo TaranaP. Tarana
Paul ZimmermannP. Zimmermann75
D
2
D
62Saul FrezzaS. Frezza
Manuel ParisM. Paris71
D
3
D
60Valerio GuardalbenV. Guardalben
Massimo InzaghiM. Inzaghi71
D
4
D
57Norman BellamyN. Bellamy
Francesco G. MignaniF. Mignani58
D
5
M
71Maurizio Di GiuliantonioM. Di Giuliantonio
Jonathan ArticoJ. Artico70
M
6
M
66Pierluigi BrivioP. Brivio
Alec MatteoA. Matteo64
M
7
M
65Franco PerrottaF. Perrotta
Davide NistaD. Nista63
M
8
M
64Atam Van De HorA. Van De Hor
Jonathan AlessiJ. Alessi64
A
9
A
66Amedeo RussoA. Russo
Simone VarricchioS. Varricchio57
A
captain10captain
A
57Arnauld CannarsaA. Cannarsa
Franceco Di FabioF. Di Fabio53
A
11
A
57Ruggero LocatelliR. Locatelli
 
Gennaro ConticchioG. Conticchio62
M
12
M
60Gianluigi BrocchiG. Brocchi
Pierluigi FiricanoP. Firicano61
G
13
M
57Giampaolo StendardoG. Stendardo
Alexander LaverA. Laver59
M
14
A
54Tiziano Del GrossoT. Del Grosso

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Del Conero where Ancona play host to Venezia. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ancona are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Venezia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicola Carlo Francioso.


0.00
Ancona kick off!
2.46
Massimo Inzaghi flicks a high ball forward to Davide Nista who takes it down. Davide Nista picks a pass forward to Jonathan Alessi. Jonathan Alessi knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Franceco Di Fabio is offside!
3.56
Davide Nista passes the ball forward to Jonathan Alessi. Jonathan Alessi tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
18.12
Maurizio Di Giuliantonio runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Maurizio Di Giuliantonio threads a neat ball through to Ruggero Locatelli. Manuel Paris catches Ruggero Locatelli on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
20.22
Alec Matteo threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Alessi. Jonathan Alessi whips in a cross ball towards Simone Varricchio. Simone Varricchio powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Simone Varricchio!
27.05
Jonathan Artico flicks a high pass forward to Jonathan Alessi who brings the ball under control. Jonathan Alessi rushes past Saul Frezza! Jonathan Alessi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Jonathan Alessi scores for Ancona!!
33.35
Franco Perrotta hacks Jonathan Artico from behind! The referee motions to Franco Perrotta to come over. It's a red card!! Jonathan Artico stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.27
Atam Van De Hor clumsily knocks into Jonathan Artico. Atam Van De Hor is warned by the referee! Jonathan Artico runs off the knock.
39.08
Valerio Guardalben clumsily knocks into Simone Varricchio. Valerio Guardalben is shown the yellow card! Simone Varricchio runs off the knock.
40.14
Massimo Inzaghi comes in with a late challenge on Amedeo Russo. The referee brings Massimo Inzaghi to one side and gives him a warning! Amedeo Russo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.56
Jonathan Artico threads a neat ball through to Simone Varricchio. Simone Varricchio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Paolo Tarana as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
45.00
Corner kick to Ancona. Alec Matteo plays it out to the edge of the box. Some silky footwork from Jonathan Artico provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
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. Venezia appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Venezia kick off the second half!
51.35
Massimo Inzaghi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Matteo. Alec Matteo threads a neat ball through to Simone Varricchio. Simone Varricchio makes a simple pass, allowing Franceco Di Fabio to run into the box. Franceco Di Fabio strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ancona!
55.59
From the throw-in, Ruggero Locatelli picks out Atam Van De Hor. Atam Van De Hor runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Atam Van De Hor kicks a strong pass forward to Amedeo Russo but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.33
Ancona have made 3 substitutions with Gennaro Conticchio replacing Franceco Di Fabio, Alexander Laver replacing Manuel Paris and Pierluigi Firicano replacing Jonathan Alessi .
61.33
Maurizio Di Giuliantonio darts forward. Maurizio Di Giuliantonio shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
65.06
Alec Matteo barges into Atam Van De Hor. The referee warns Alec Matteo to calm down! Atam Van De Hor stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.34
With a delightful solo run, Davide Nista stretches the opposition's defence. Davide Nista shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.16
Alexander Laver threads a neat ball through to Davide Nista. Davide Nista knocks the ball to his team mate, Simone Varricchio. Simone Varricchio plays a one-two with Gennaro Conticchio and rushes in on goal... Simone Varricchio makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.06
Francesco G. Mignani barges into Amedeo Russo. The referee calls over Francesco G. Mignani and shows him a yellow card! Amedeo Russo runs off the knock.
85.36
Amedeo Russo hacks Paul Zimmermann from behind! The referee calls over Amedeo Russo and shows him a yellow card! Paul Zimmermann stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.27
Alec Matteo catches Ruggero Locatelli on the ankles. The referee calls over Alec Matteo and shows him a yellow card! Ruggero Locatelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Valerio Guardalben flicks a high ball forward to Ruggero Locatelli who takes it down. Ruggero Locatelli threads a neat ball through to Arnauld Cannarsa. Arnauld Cannarsa makes a great pass forward. Amedeo Russo runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Ancona

Venezia
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
4
4
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
25.7%
45.7%
28.6%

Scorers
Simone Varricchio 20
Jonathan Alessi 27
Franceco Di Fabio 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simone Varricchio of Ancona

Match Ratings