Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Del Conero where Ancona play host to Atalanta. A crowd of 20,924 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ancona and Atalanta are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Filippo Colombo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ancona and Atalanta are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Filippo Colombo.
0.00
The whistle blows and Ancona get the match underway!
2.06
Cristian Barban knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Butragueno. Nicolas Butragueno lofts in a cross ball towards Mauro Pellizzoli. Mauro Pellizzoli connects with a diving header but it flies just off target!
3.57
Simon Winkler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wataru Akio. Wataru Akio flicks a high ball forward to Wladimiro Pellissier who takes it down. Wladimiro Pellissier shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Torsten Rösler.
5.24
Corner kick to Ancona. Wataru Akio chips it to the near post. Torsten Rösler punches the ball out of the danger area!
6.14
Corrado De Angelis flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Hernandez who takes it down. Ricardo Hernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacek Lubanski. Jacek Lubanski tries a spectacular long range effort but Torsten Rösler reads it well. He makes it look easy!
14.51
Juan Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emiliano Marchegiani. Emiliano Marchegiani flicks a high pass forward. Mauro Pellizzoli controls it well on his chest. Mauro Pellizzoli makes a great pass forward. Nicolas Butragueno runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
18.56
Gianpaolo Varricchio flicks a high pass forward. Mauro Pellizzoli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauro Pellizzoli whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Butragueno. Nicolas Butragueno directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Marinos Hatzis.
20.47
Corner kick to Atalanta. Gianpaolo Varricchio plays it to the far post. Arturo Piovani reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
21.43
Cataldo Ferrara launches a long ball forward into the other half. Gary Parker edges inside the box! Gary Parker looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
22.39
Corrado De Angelis flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Piovani who brings the ball under control. Arturo Piovani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wladimiro Pellissier. Wladimiro Pellissier finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.18
Corrado De Angelis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wataru Akio. Wataru Akio flicks the ball to his team mate, Wladimiro Pellissier. Wladimiro Pellissier shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
42.57
Jody Davies sweeps the ball long. Jacek Lubanski sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Cataldo Ferrara controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristian Barban. Cristian Barban makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Butragueno. Nicolas Butragueno knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marinos Hatzis who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ancona appear unchanged since the first half. Atalanta also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Atalanta kick off!
48.39
Cataldo Ferrara flicks a high pass forward. Gianpaolo Varricchio collects the pass. Gianpaolo Varricchio threads a neat ball through to Gary Parker. Gary Parker threads a neat ball through to Mauro Pellizzoli. Mauro Pellizzoli shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.23
Ricardo Hernandez sees a break and surges forward. Ricardo Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Perry. Tommy Perry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Torsten Rösler has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.41
Simon Winkler flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Piovani. Seeing a gap ahead, Arturo Piovani plays the ball forward to Tommy Perry. Tommy Perry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Torsten Rösler who gathers it comfortably.
60.05
Atalanta have made a substitution with Jeroen Akerboom replacing Nicolas Butragueno .
63.41
Cristian Barban flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Parker. Gary Parker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adriano Cristante.
71.27
Enzo Piovanelli chips the ball to his team mate, Gianpaolo Varricchio. Gianpaolo Varricchio flicks a high pass forward. Jeroen Akerboom collects the pass. Jeroen Akerboom shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
72.05
Corrado De Angelis flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Piovani controls it well on his chest. Arturo Piovani sees Tommy Perry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommy Perry lofts in a cross ball towards Wladimiro Pellissier. Wladimiro Pellissier is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.02
Arturo Piovani knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacek Lubanski. Jacek Lubanski plays a scrappy one-two with Wladimiro Pellissier and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Jacek Lubanski provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
78.47
Ricardo Hernandez flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Perry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tommy Perry shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
81.52
Wataru Akio plays the ball forward to Tommy Perry. Tommy Perry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
83.27
Wataru Akio plays the ball forward to Tommy Perry. Tommy Perry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Torsten Rösler who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Wataru Akio surges forward with the ball. Wataru Akio runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Wataru Akio provides some space. He shoots at goal. Wataru Akio scores for Ancona!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
27.7%
43.1%
29.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wataru Akio of Ancona |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marinos Hatzis (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Simon Winkler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Corrado De Angelis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adriano Cristante (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jody Davies (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ricardo Hernandez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Wataru Akio (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 8. | Arturo Piovani (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Tommy Perry (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Jacek Lubanski (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Wladimiro Pellissier (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Pierluigi Valoti (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Young (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Yves Ferreira-Leite (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Torsten Rösler (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Enzo Piovanelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cataldo Ferrara (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan Alonso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gianluca Ferrarese (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Cristian Barban (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Emiliano Marchegiani (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gianpaolo Varricchio (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Parker (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Mauro Pellizzoli (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 11. | Nicolas Butragueno (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andre Almeida (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Medina (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jeroen Akerboom (ATT) | 6 | |















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