Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Sampdoria play host to Ternana. A crowd of 16,119 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sampdoria and Ternana are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Giampietro Falcone.


0.00
Ternana kick off and get the first half underway!
4.54
Jimmy Maresca knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Law. Craig Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Giordano Lamacchi manages to keep it out.
6.48
Stephane Crippa barges into Arnauld Accursi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arnauld Accursi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
6.48
Free kick to Ternana just outside the area...
7.19
Elena Gutierrez takes a slow run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
10.12
Jimmy Maresca changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jimmy Maresca whips in a cross ball towards Nico Hitzlsperger. Nico Hitzlsperger is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.54
Tiziano Rocco knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Mcgovern. Ronnie Mcgovern makes a simple pass to Alexandre Alves. Alexandre Alves threads the ball through into the box. Guillermo Cortes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
20.12
Eddy Baiocco clumsily knocks into Guillermo Cortes. The referee brings Eddy Baiocco to one side and gives him a warning! Guillermo Cortes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.41
Ronnie Mcgovern threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Cortes. Guillermo Cortes shoots from long range but it is miles over!
22.23
Stephane Crippa flicks a high ball forward to Yuri Passoni who takes it down. Yuri Passoni knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kaci Coly.
26.17
Alfredo Sassanelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Niven. Scott Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Yuri Passoni. Yuri Passoni plays a one-two with Guillermo Cortes and rushes in on goal... Yuri Passoni shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Paul White. Excellent save.
27.38
Kaci Coly takes the throw-in. Vincenzo Hollmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Law. Craig Law advances with the ball. Craig Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tiziano Rocco.
32.32
Christian Delpiano makes a probing pass to Jason Powell. Jason Powell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.13
Scott Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Cortes. Guillermo Cortes shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.22
Richard Dickov decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Dickov brings the ball forward. Richard Dickov shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
38.20
Stephane Crippa catches Christian Delpiano on the ankles. Stephane Crippa is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Christian Delpiano runs off the knock.
42.40
Jimmy Maresca makes a simple pass to Arnauld Accursi. Arnauld Accursi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giordano Lamacchi who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Vincenzo Hollmer makes a probing pass to Nico Hitzlsperger. Nico Hitzlsperger knocks the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Accursi. Arnauld Accursi lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Hitzlsperger. Nico Hitzlsperger outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sampdoria appear unchanged since the first half. Ternana also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Sampdoria kicking off!
47.13
Jimmy Maresca flicks a high pass forward to Nico Hitzlsperger who brings the ball under control. Nico Hitzlsperger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giordano Lamacchi who gathers it comfortably.
48.29
Jimmy Maresca knocks the ball forward to Nico Hitzlsperger. Nico Hitzlsperger knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Delpiano. Christian Delpiano makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Giordano Lamacchi!
49.18
Guillermo Cortes knocks the ball forward to Yuri Passoni. Yuri Passoni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
54.34
Jimmy Maresca takes it forward alone. Jimmy Maresca knocks the ball forward to Arnauld Accursi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
55.51
Arnauld Accursi flicks the ball to his team mate, Elena Gutierrez. Elena Gutierrez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giancarlo De Franceschi.
60.10
Ternana have made 2 substitutions with Ferdinando Venturin replacing Eddy Baiocco and Franceco Garzya replacing Christian Delpiano .
65.22
Ronnie Mcgovern plays the ball forward to Alexandre Alves. Alexandre Alves kicks a strong pass forward to Yuri Passoni. Yuri Passoni shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.11
Kaci Coly makes a strong solo run forward. Kaci Coly decides to run forward with the ball. Kaci Coly tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Giordano Lamacchi smothers it!
71.02
Ronnie Mcgovern kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Alves. Alexandre Alves edges inside the box! Alexandre Alves tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
73.04
Jason Powell clumsily knocks into Alfredo Sassanelli. Jason Powell is warned by the referee! Alfredo Sassanelli gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.17
Ternana have made a substitution with Umberto Doga replacing Arnauld Accursi .
78.18
Ronnie Mcgovern sees Yuri Passoni in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yuri Passoni threads the ball through to Ronnie Mcgovern but he's offside!
81.44
Vincenzo Hollmer threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Maresca. Jimmy Maresca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Hitzlsperger. Nico Hitzlsperger finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.50
Ferdinando Venturin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elena Gutierrez. Elena Gutierrez threads a neat ball through to Jason Powell. Jason Powell whips in a cross ball towards Jimmy Maresca. Jimmy Maresca connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ternana!
89.16
Nico Hitzlsperger flicks a high pass forward to Umberto Doga who brings the ball under control. Umberto Doga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Jimmy Maresca chips the ball to his team mate, Franceco Garzya. Franceco Garzya knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Hitzlsperger. Nico Hitzlsperger flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the German!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
47.5%
52.5%
Play Area
31.2%
42.5%
26.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nico Hitzlsperger of Ternana

Match Ratings