Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Renato Curi where Perugia play host to Siena. A crowd of 8,965 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Perugia and Siena are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pietro Nervo.


0.00
Siena kick off and get the match underway!
6.20
David Niven hacks Francis Wimbee from behind! David Niven is shown the yellow card! Francis Wimbee carries on, but is struggling a bit.
8.57
Maurizio Panarelli advances with the ball. Maurizio Panarelli finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Paolo Guastalvino smothers it!
14.29
Dino Lotti decides to run forward with the ball. Dino Lotti makes a probing pass to Maurizio Panarelli. Maurizio Panarelli knocks the ball forward to Eusebio Buso but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.50
Showing composure, Jose E. Lombardo laces a weighted ball forward to Francis Wimbee. Francis Wimbee hits a low pass to Tonino Ballotta. Tonino Ballotta finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
26.02
Francis Wimbee changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Francis Wimbee skips past Donato Bellotto! Francis Wimbee looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Alex Ciullo. Excellent save.
33.04
Demetrio Strada passes the ball forward to Maurizio Panarelli. Maurizio Panarelli flicks a high pass forward. David Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Niven whips in a cross ball towards Eusebio Buso. Eusebio Buso finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
36.18
Alec Souness flicks a high pass forward. David Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Niven passes the ball forward to Maurizio Panarelli. Maurizio Panarelli shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Paolo Guastalvino.
38.32
Carlton Ball kicks a strong pass forward to Achille Ferrari. Achille Ferrari flicks a high ball forward to Danilo Poli who takes it down. Danilo Poli shoots from 20 yards but Alex Ciullo is on top of it.
39.14
Demetrio Strada flicks a high ball forward to Maurizio Panarelli who takes it down. Maurizio Panarelli shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.28
David Niven flicks a high pass forward to Arthur Makin who brings the ball under control. Arthur Makin hits a low pass to Eusebio Buso. Eusebio Buso makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Paolo Guastalvino smothers it!
44.24
Showing composure, Alec Souness plays the ball forward to Arthur Makin. Arthur Makin knocks in a cross ball towards Ezio Bortoluzzi. Ezio Bortoluzzi whips the ball goalwards with his head. Paolo Guastalvino is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Perugia appear unchanged since the first half. Siena also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Perugia kick off the second half!
48.50
Jose E. Lombardo knocks the ball forward to Francis Wimbee. Francis Wimbee lofts in a cross ball towards Tonino Ballotta. Tonino Ballotta finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Donato Bellotto.
57.20
Alec Souness flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Panarelli collects the pass. Maurizio Panarelli threads a neat ball through to Ezio Bortoluzzi. Ezio Bortoluzzi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paolo Guastalvino who gathers it comfortably.
66.20
Danilo Poli threads a neat ball through to John Gordon. John Gordon makes a simple pass to Francis Wimbee. Francis Wimbee plays a one-two with Achille Ferrari and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Francis Wimbee provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Donato Bellotto. Excellent block.
73.25
Demetrio Strada flicks a high pass forward. Eusebio Buso controls it well on his chest. Eusebio Buso knocks in a cross ball towards Arthur Makin. Arthur Makin flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
77.32
Siena have made 3 substitutions with Elvis Lombardi replacing Martino Goretti, Guerino Gritti replacing Maurizio Panarelli and Danilo Cois replacing Ezio Bortoluzzi .
78.34
Elvis Lombardi makes a beautiful solo run. Elvis Lombardi flicks a high pass forward to Arthur Makin who brings the ball under control. Arthur Makin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.54
Jose E. Lombardo barges into Guerino Gritti. Jose E. Lombardo is shown the yellow card! Guerino Gritti runs off the knock.
90.00
Guerino Gritti threads the ball through to Danilo Cois. Danilo Cois sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.7%
56.3%
Play Area
26.8%
49.3%
23.9%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ezio Bortoluzzi of Siena

Match Ratings
1.Alex Ciullo (GK)
7
2.Martino Goretti (DEF)
6
3.Dino Lotti (DEF)
7
4.Alec Souness (DEF)
7
5.Donato Bellotto (DEF)
7
6.Maurizio Panarelli (MID)
8
7.Demetrio Strada (MID)
7
8.David Niven (MID)yellow card
6
9.Eusebio Buso (ATT)
6
10.Ezio Bortoluzzi (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Arthur Makin (ATT)
7
 
12.Elvis Lombardi (ATT)
7
13.Guerino Gritti (DEF)
6
14.Danilo Cois (GK)
6