Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Artemio Franchi where Siena play host to Atalanta. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Siena and Atalanta are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Siena kick off!
2.39
Jimmy Morante kicks a strong pass forward to Manuele Iuliano. Manuele Iuliano passes the ball forward to Giancarlo Orlandini. Giancarlo Orlandini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.16
Atalanta are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
14.06
Filippo Rossini chips the ball to his team mate, Manuele Iuliano. Manuele Iuliano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luís Nieto. Luís Nieto tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.01
Corrado Di Giuliantonio decides to run forward with the ball. Corrado Di Giuliantonio tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.36
Zerbini Ruotolo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Marchegiani. Arturo Marchegiani flicks the ball to his team mate, Giancarlo Orlandini. Giancarlo Orlandini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thomas Torricelli.
22.52
Zerbini Venturin catches Arturo Marchegiani on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arturo Marchegiani runs off the knock.
34.34
Samuele Tacchinardi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lee Marsden. Lee Marsden whips in a cross ball towards Arnauld Montaperto. Arnauld Montaperto powers a header at goal but Mauricio Duran is on top of it.
40.34
Arturo Marchegiani makes a simple pass to Luís Nieto. Luís Nieto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Anselmo Pasqualin.
42.34
Giancarlo Orlandini catches Samuel Mettomo on the ankles. The referee calls over Giancarlo Orlandini and warns him to calm down! Samuel Mettomo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.47
Arturo Marchegiani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luís Nieto. Luís Nieto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arek Dudek.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and Atalanta kick off!
51.30
Arturo Marchegiani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luís Nieto. Luís Nieto shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.20
Zerbini Venturin sees space and advances. Zerbini Venturin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lee Marsden. Lee Marsden tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
57.48
Arturo Marchegiani makes a simple pass to Giancarlo Orlandini. Giancarlo Orlandini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Torricelli.
60.46
Manuele Iuliano threads the ball through to Giancarlo Orlandini. Giancarlo Orlandini whips in a cross ball towards Luís Nieto. Luís Nieto is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
63.07
Samuele Tacchinardi kicks a strong pass forward to Arnauld Montaperto. Arnauld Montaperto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lee Marsden. Lee Marsden cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Mauricio Duran is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.08
Valerio Gianello deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Montaperto. Arnauld Montaperto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Zerbini Ruotolo.
77.17
Manuele Iuliano makes a probing pass to Luís Nieto. Luís Nieto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anselmo Pasqualin who gathers it comfortably.
78.14
Corrado Di Giuliantonio knocks the ball to his team mate, Lee Marsden. Lee Marsden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Montaperto. Arnauld Montaperto shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.09
Corrado Di Giuliantonio makes a beautiful solo run. Corrado Di Giuliantonio threads the ball through to Arnauld Montaperto but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Lee Marsden of Atalanta
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
24.1%
50.6%
25.3%

Scorers