Match Report


Risky Business
today's match is sponsored by Risky Business
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stadio Friuli where Udinese play host to Brescia. A crowd of 9,098 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Udinese are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Brescia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Fusco.


0.00
Udinese kick off!
4.13
Graziano Bennardo brings the ball forward. Graziano Bennardo laces a through ball forward to Alexander Tolley. Alexander Tolley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gaetano Scarpa who gathers it comfortably.
6.53
Alessio Taddei barges into Marco Calori. The referee calls over Alessio Taddei and warns him to calm down! Marco Calori stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.08
Marvin Smit runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marvin Smit makes a great pass forward. Alexander Tolley runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
12.10
Yuri Scienza makes a strong solo run forward. Yuri Scienza passes the ball forward to Alexander Tolley. Alexander Tolley kicks a strong pass forward to Nicol˜ Fontana but the referee indicates it's offside!
14.23
Marc-Vivien Porato flicks a high pass forward. Bram Van De Ouweland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bram Van De Ouweland flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Murphy. Brian Murphy puts a great ball through. Albert Del Sol runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
16.54
Alessio Taddei plays the ball forward to Lars Seeler. Lars Seeler shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
21.30
Yuri Scienza makes a probing pass to Marvin Smit. Marvin Smit flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Tolley who brings the ball under control. Alexander Tolley plays a one-two with Adelmajid Mboma and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Alexander Tolley provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
22.03
Bram Van De Ouweland comes in with a late challenge on Scott Moore. Bram Van De Ouweland is warned by the referee! Scott Moore stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.15
Alessio Taddei threads a neat ball through to Lars Seeler. Lars Seeler edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Lars Seeler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
26.30
Alessio Taddei hacks Erwan Papin from behind! Alessio Taddei is given another warning by the referee! Erwan Papin carries on, but is struggling a bit.
27.11
Walter Florijancic makes a simple pass to Alessio Taddei. With imagination, Alessio Taddei plays the ball forward to Gian Matteo Di Livio. Gian Matteo Di Livio plays a quick one-two with Brian Murphy and rushes in on goal... Gian Matteo Di Livio makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Wonderful reactions from Alessandro Cannarsa keeps it out!
36.31
Marco Calori flicks a high pass forward to Adelmajid Mboma who brings the ball under control. Adelmajid Mboma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.41
Marco Calori threads the ball through to Alexander Tolley. Alexander Tolley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adelmajid Mboma but he's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Udinese appear unchanged since the first half. Brescia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Udinese players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Brescia get the second half underway!
51.07
Scott Moore passes the ball forward to Nicol˜ Fontana. Nicol˜ Fontana hits a low pass to Adelmajid Mboma. Adelmajid Mboma takes a shot at goal but somehow Gaetano Scarpa manages to keep it out.
55.56
Bram Van De Ouweland makes a beautiful solo run. Bram Van De Ouweland whips in a cross ball towards Brian Murphy. Brian Murphy powers a header at goal. Magnificent block by Yuri Scienza!
57.53
Graziano Bennardo chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Calori. Marco Calori flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Tolley controls it well on his chest. Alexander Tolley shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
60.45
Udinese have made a substitution with Ezio Briano replacing Brian Murphy .Brescia have made a substitution with Ottavio Zerbini replacing Yuri Scienza .
61.49
With a delightful solo run, Erwan Papin stretches the opposition's defence. Erwan Papin plays a scrappy one-two with Adelmajid Mboma and stumbles forward towards the goal... Erwan Papin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Gaetano Scarpa!
65.42
Bram Van De Ouweland runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Bram Van De Ouweland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
66.13
Gianfranco Davanzante flicks a high pass forward. Marco Calori holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marco Calori flicks a high pass forward to Adelmajid Mboma who brings the ball under control. Adelmajid Mboma controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Alexander Tolley through on goal. Alexander Tolley takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.57
Erwan Papin chips the ball to his team mate, Nicol˜ Fontana. Nicol˜ Fontana plays a one-two with Adelmajid Mboma and advances towards the goal... Nicol˜ Fontana side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
69.50
Alessio Taddei hits a low pass to Ezio Briano. Ezio Briano shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
73.35
Marco Calori hits a low pass to Alexander Tolley. Alexander Tolley shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.56
Brescia have made 2 substitutions with Sandro Baronchelli replacing Erwan Papin and Daniel Postiga replacing Adelmajid Mboma .
79.17
Gianfranco Davanzante threads a neat ball through to Marco Calori. Marco Calori takes it forward alone. Marco Calori knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.09
Alessio Taddei flicks a high pass forward. Gian Matteo Di Livio controls it well on his chest. Gian Matteo Di Livio cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gian Matteo Di Livio provides some space. He shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.48
Scott Moore threads a neat ball through to Nicol˜ Fontana. Nicol˜ Fontana tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.16
Alessio Taddei passes the ball forward to Gian Matteo Di Livio. Gian Matteo Di Livio shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.9%
63.1%
Play Area
31%
44%
25%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Erwan Papin of Brescia

Match Ratings