Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Adriatico where Pescara play host to AC Milan. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Pescara are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Milan appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Pescara kick off and get the first half underway!
2.31
Ebi Joswiak passes the ball forward to Piero Rinaldini. Piero Rinaldini shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
3.35
Panagiotis Kamaras makes a beautiful solo run. Panagiotis Kamaras shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.42
Nicola Scarchilli decides to run forward with the ball. Nicola Scarchilli flicks the ball to his team mate, Damiano Sgrigna. Damiano Sgrigna threads the ball through to Max Annoni but he's offside!
8.09
Panagiotis Kamaras knocks the ball forward to Damiano Sgrigna. Damiano Sgrigna whips in a cross ball towards Max Annoni. Max Annoni powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.26
AC Milan are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
14.18
Nigel Rufus kicks a strong pass forward to Max Annoni. Max Annoni knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hannes Klinsmann.
16.50
Ebi Joswiak passes the ball forward to Corrado Casale. Corrado Casale knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anselmo Fortin.
24.33
Hannes Klinsmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Girolamo De Sanzo. Girolamo De Sanzo kicks a strong pass forward to Corrado Casale. Corrado Casale controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
26.29
Santi Arctopolitanus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Annoni. Max Annoni shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Eric Hosé.
27.43
Girolamo De Sanzo threads the ball through to Datti Mohamed Simeoni. Datti Mohamed Simeoni knocks the ball forward to Corrado Casale but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
30.39
Eddy Stendardo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Piero Rinaldini. Piero Rinaldini shoots from outside the area. Gabriele Morello easily smothers it.
33.09
Girolamo Lucenti makes a simple pass to Datti Mohamed Simeoni. Datti Mohamed Simeoni kicks a strong pass forward to Piero Rinaldini but the referee indicates it's offside!
34.36
Santi Arctopolitanus chips the ball to his team mate, Max Annoni. Max Annoni tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Eric Hosé has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.20
Girolamo Lucenti makes a simple pass to Corrado Casale. Corrado Casale lofts in a cross ball towards Piero Rinaldini. Piero Rinaldini directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.13
Santi Arctopolitanus passes the ball forward to Damiano Sgrigna. Damiano Sgrigna shoots from long range but somehow Eric Hosé manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and AC Milan kick off!
53.55
Nicola Scarchilli catches Corrado Casale on the ankles. Nicola Scarchilli is warned by the referee! Corrado Casale stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.16
Santi Arctopolitanus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Damiano Sgrigna. Damiano Sgrigna knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Annoni. Max Annoni shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.52
Hannes Klinsmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ebi Joswiak. Ebi Joswiak surges forward with the ball. Ebi Joswiak knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anselmo Fortin.
61.10
Girolamo De Sanzo comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Rufus. The referee calls over Girolamo De Sanzo and warns him to calm down! Nigel Rufus stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.50
Panagiotis Kamaras catches Girolamo Lucenti on the ankles. Panagiotis Kamaras is shown the yellow card! Girolamo Lucenti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.00
Nicola Scarchilli sees space and advances. Nicola Scarchilli flicks the ball to his team mate, Damiano Sgrigna. Damiano Sgrigna shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
69.33
Panagiotis Kamaras takes it forward alone. Panagiotis Kamaras controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
72.12
Eddy Stendardo advances with the ball. Eddy Stendardo threads the ball through to Piero Rinaldini. Piero Rinaldini shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.35
Hannes Klinsmann makes a probing pass to Eddy Stendardo. Eddy Stendardo makes a simple pass to Piero Rinaldini. Piero Rinaldini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gabriele Morello who gathers it comfortably.
75.52
Santi Arctopolitanus knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Annoni. Max Annoni lofts in a cross ball towards Damiano Sgrigna. Damiano Sgrigna directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.53
Nigel Rufus kicks a strong pass forward to Damiano Sgrigna. Damiano Sgrigna knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Hosé who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Piero Rinaldini of Pescara
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
24.3%
45.7%
30%