Match Report


AC MonzaAC Monza     AnconaAncona
Steven BrownSteven Brown Computer Player Computer Player
Nikolas TöpferN. Töpfer67
G
1
G
75Mads LaursenM. Laursen
Rafael BarbosaR. Barbosa72
D
2
D
73Lamberto SurianoL. Suriano
Dave DublinD. Dublin67
D
3
D
72Ger LuciusG. Lucius
Herve RizzettoH. Rizzetto66
D
4
D
72Gary McgovernG. Mcgovern
Nicholas GranttN. Grantt68
M
5
D
71Elvis BenfariE. Benfari
Ugo SeamanU. Seaman67
M
6
M
76Paolo PreiteP. Preite
Pedro TavaresP. Tavares60
M
7
M
74Carl KonéC. Koné
Damiano BondiD. Bondi56
M
8captain
M
69Oscar OrtizO. Ortiz
Torsten BischoffT. Bischoff70
A
9
A
74Sebastiao LoureiroS. Loureiro
Bernardo RusticoB. Rustico57
A
captain10
A
72Mitchell OoijerM. Ooijer
Kaba CondiK. Condi68
A
11
A
71Kuami VahiruaK. Vahirua
 
Marco BordoniM. Bordoni49
D
12
D
69Terry BishopT. Bishop
Fabian Natale PasqualinF. Pasqualin54
G
13
D
68Wayne FortuneW. Fortune
Salvatore TedescoS. Tedesco44
A
14
D
65Tiago PintoT. Pinto

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Britanteo where AC Monza play host to Ancona. A crowd of 15,387 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AC Monza are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ancona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Valentino Petruzzi.


0.00
Ancona kick off and get the first half underway!
2.05
Pedro Tavares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bernardo Rustico. Bernardo Rustico shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
3.32
Oscar Ortiz flicks a high ball forward to Mitchell Ooijer who takes it down. Mitchell Ooijer plays a scrappy one-two with Kuami Vahirua and advances towards the goal... Rafael Barbosa catches Mitchell Ooijer on the ankles. Mitchell Ooijer appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
8.34
Oscar Ortiz comes in with a late challenge on Ugo Seaman. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ugo Seaman carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.07
Ger Lucius kicks a strong pass forward to Kuami Vahirua. Kuami Vahirua shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.42
Dave Dublin clumsily knocks into Sebastiao Loureiro. The referee warns Dave Dublin to calm down! Sebastiao Loureiro runs off the knock.
28.31
Kaba Condi darts forward. Kaba Condi tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
32.23
Mitchell Ooijer flicks a high ball forward to Oscar Ortiz who takes it down. Oscar Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Preite but the linesman indicates offside!
33.29
Oscar Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Preite holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paolo Preite whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Loureiro. Sebastiao Loureiro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.08
Carl Koné controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kuami Vahirua. Kuami Vahirua knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Koné. Carl Koné connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
40.46
Herve Rizzetto makes a probing pass to Ugo Seaman. Ugo Seaman chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Grantt. Nicholas Grantt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper, Mads Laursen, sees it late!! Goal for AC Monza!
44.09
Pedro Tavares threads a neat ball through to Damiano Bondi. Damiano Bondi flicks a high pass forward. Kaba Condi controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Kaba Condi shoots from just inside the box. Fantastic reaction save from Mads Laursen!
45.00
Ugo Seaman runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ugo Seaman plays a one-two with Bernardo Rustico and rushes in on goal... Ugo Seaman looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Mads Laursen. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Monza appear unchanged since the first half. Ancona also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AC Monza kick off the second half!
47.25
Rafael Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Damiano Bondi. Damiano Bondi kicks a strong pass forward to Bernardo Rustico. Bernardo Rustico shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
51.04
Ugo Seaman makes a simple pass to Kaba Condi. Kaba Condi runs straight at the defence! Carl Koné comes in with a late challenge on Kaba Condi. Penalty for AC Monza!!
51.04
The referee points to the spot..
52.55
Bernardo Rustico takes a stuttering run up. What a cracker!! Mads Laursen had no chance!!
53.13
Ger Lucius knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Ortiz. Oscar Ortiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Mitchell Ooijer. Mitchell Ooijer whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Loureiro. Sebastiao Loureiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Nikolas Töpfer manages to keep it out.
54.23
Mitchell Ooijer sees Sebastiao Loureiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Without breaking stride, Sebastiao Loureiro plays the ball forward to Oscar Ortiz who has made a great run into the box. Oscar Ortiz looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Nikolas Töpfer easily smothers it!
55.21
Elvis Benfari flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Ortiz. Oscar Ortiz makes an attacking run forward. Oscar Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Loureiro. Sebastiao Loureiro makes a convincing header. Nikolas Töpfer didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
57.35
Pedro Tavares threads a neat ball through to Bernardo Rustico. Bernardo Rustico tries a spectacular long range effort but Mads Laursen is on top of it.
61.17
Dave Dublin makes a simple pass to Ugo Seaman. Ugo Seaman sees Bernardo Rustico in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bernardo Rustico runs straight at the defence! Bernardo Rustico shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.51
Herve Rizzetto makes a simple pass to Nicholas Grantt. Nicholas Grantt flicks a high ball forward to Bernardo Rustico who takes it down. Bernardo Rustico lofts in a cross ball towards Kaba Condi. Kaba Condi makes a looping header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
78.21
Herve Rizzetto sees Ugo Seaman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ugo Seaman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Tavares. Pedro Tavares makes a simple pass, allowing Torsten Bischoff to run into the box. Torsten Bischoff rockets a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
83.19
Pedro Tavares knocks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Rustico. Bernardo Rustico shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.44
Damiano Bondi threads a neat ball through to Kaba Condi. Kaba Condi shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.40
Carl Koné advances with the ball. Carl Koné hits a low pass to Sebastiao Loureiro. Sebastiao Loureiro shoots from just inside the box. Nikolas Töpfer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.26
Nicholas Grantt hits a low pass to Ugo Seaman. Ugo Seaman makes a probing pass between the defence to Damiano Bondi. Damiano Bondi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

AC Monza

Ancona
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
8
0
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
29.6%
44.4%
25.9%

Scorers
Nicholas Grantt 40
Bernardo Rustico 53 (p), 61
Kuami Vahirua 9
Sebastiao Loureiro 33, 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sebastiao Loureiro of Ancona

Match Ratings
1.Nikolas Töpfer (GK)
7
2.Rafael Barbosa (DEF)
6
3.Dave Dublin (DEF)
6
4.Herve Rizzetto (DEF)
6
5.Nicholas Grantt (MID)goal scored
8
6.Ugo Seaman (MID)
8
7.Pedro Tavares (MID)
7
8.Damiano Bondi (MID)
6
9.Torsten Bischoff (ATT)
6
10.Bernardo Rustico (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Kaba Condi (ATT)
6
 
12.Marco Bordoni (DEF)
0
13.Fabian Natale Pasqualin (GK)
0
14.Salvatore Tedesco (ATT)
0

1.Mads Laursen (GK)
7
2.Lamberto Suriano (DEF)
6
3.Ger Lucius (DEF)
6
4.Gary Mcgovern (DEF)
6
5.Elvis Benfari (DEF)
6
6.Paolo Preite (MID)
7
7.Carl Koné (MID)
7
8.Oscar Ortiz (MID)yellow card
6
9.Sebastiao Loureiro (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Mitchell Ooijer (ATT)
6
11.Kuami Vahirua (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Terry Bishop (DEF)
0
13.Wayne Fortune (DEF)
0
14.Tiago Pinto (DEF)
0