Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Arechi where Salernitana play host to Siena. A crowd of 16,709 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Salernitana are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Siena appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Franco Guidoni.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Salernitana are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Siena appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Franco Guidoni.
0.00
0-0Siena kick off the first half!
2.53
0-0Edmundo Kiko makes a probing pass to Alexei Marquet. Alexei Marquet shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
9.13
0-0Maurizio Sadotti chips the ball to his team mate, Florian Cois. Florian Cois knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Monteiro.
12.38
Camille Roudet makes a beautiful solo run. Camille Roudet plays the ball forward to Alexei Marquet. Alexei Marquet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.57
Maurizio Sadotti kicks a strong pass forward to Ruggero Alfieri. Ruggero Alfieri finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
18.37
0-0Diogo Marques makes a beautiful solo run. Diogo Marques whips in a cross ball towards Ivone Ruscitti. Ivone Ruscitti connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
20.17
0-0Oliver Turek sees Johnny Montero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Johnny Montero kicks a strong pass forward to Alexei Marquet but the referee indicates it's offside!
24.22
Maurizio Sadotti flicks a high pass forward to Florian Cois who brings the ball under control. Florian Cois knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Lawrence who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Jo‘l Distin hits a low pass to Guilherme Barbosa. Guilherme Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Salernitana appear unchanged since the first half. Siena have changed their lineup with Marcello Dalla Bona replacing Oliver Turek.
45.00
The second half starts with Salernitana kicking off!
48.52
Diogo Marques deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florian Cois. Florian Cois plays a one-two with Ruggero Alfieri and rushes in on goal... Florian Cois side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
53.33
Diogo Marques flicks a high pass forward. Florian Cois collects the pass. Florian Cois knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.01
Diogo Marques brings the ball forward. Diogo Marques knocks in a cross ball towards Ivone Ruscitti. Ivone Ruscitti beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.30
0-0Clive Batty comes in with a late challenge on Edmundo Kiko. The referee calls over Clive Batty and warns him to calm down! Edmundo Kiko runs off the knock.
60.53
Maurizio Sadotti knocks the ball forward to Ivone Ruscitti. Ivone Ruscitti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Lawrence who gathers it comfortably.
61.53
Duccio Serena controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maurizio Sadotti. Maurizio Sadotti flicks a high pass forward. Ruggero Alfieri controls it well on his chest. Ruggero Alfieri lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Cois. Florian Cois powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by David Lawrence.
63.06
0-0Jose Fortes Campos takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Jo‘l Distin reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
72.33
Frederico Lima makes a beautiful solo run. Frederico Lima flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Barbosa controls it well on his chest. Guilherme Barbosa plays a scrappy one-two with Johnny Montero and advances towards the goal... Richard Woodcock barges into Guilherme Barbosa. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
78.39
1-0Duccio Serena breaks forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Duccio Serena laces a through ball forward to Ivone Ruscitti. Ivone Ruscitti lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Cois. Florian Cois makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
1-0David Monteiro hacks Riccardo Birindelli from behind! The referee calls over David Monteiro and shows him a yellow card! Riccardo Birindelli grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
25%
46.2%
28.7%
Scorers
| Florian Cois 78 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Florian Cois of Salernitana |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Giovanni M. De Vezze (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Riccardo Birindelli (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Richard Woodcock (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Duccio Serena (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Clive Batty (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Diogo Marques (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Maurizio Sadotti (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jose Fortes Campos (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ruggero Alfieri (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ivone Ruscitti (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Florian Cois (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Jonathan Cassano (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tjalle Bisseling (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Markus Heiser (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | David Lawrence (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Duane Lewis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frederico Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Camille Roudet (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | David Monteiro (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Edmundo Kiko (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Oliver Turek (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jo‘l Distin (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Johnny Montero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alexei Marquet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Guilherme Barbosa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marcello Dalla Bona (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gian Matteo Pellissier (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Benoit Stellone (DEF) | 0 | |