Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Artemio Franchi where Siena play host to Torino. A crowd of 10,422 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Siena are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Torino appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Fabio Rampulla.


0.00
Siena get the match underway!
2.19
Sandro Ganci passes the ball forward to Diego Bertani. Diego Bertani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.05
Datti Mohamed Benarrivo knocks the ball forward to Raimond Splinter. Raimond Splinter whips in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Benarrivo. Datti Mohamed Benarrivo rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies wide!
9.20
Jerome Avenet flicks a high pass forward. Amedeo Caini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Amedeo Caini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.14
Sandro Ganci hacks Antonino Danotti from behind! The referee calls over Sandro Ganci and shows him a yellow card! Antonino Danotti stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.54
Diego Bertani comes in with a late challenge on Wes Clegg. The referee calls over Diego Bertani and warns him to calm down! Wes Clegg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.50
Antonino Bianchi pushes up the pitch. Antonino Bianchi threads a neat ball through to Adriano Dani. Adriano Dani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.03
Mauricio De Sole makes a probing pass to Adriano Dani. Adriano Dani lofts in a cross ball towards Maurizio Pinna. Maurizio Pinna connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
28.20
Diego Bertani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adriano Dani. Adriano Dani knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Evans. Simon Evans makes a looping header on goal but Alex Sanna reads it well. Fabulous stop!
30.11
Diego Bertani comes in with a late challenge on Jerome Avenet. The referee calls over Diego Bertani again and warns him to calm down! Jerome Avenet stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.19
Antonino Danotti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Amedeo Caini. Amedeo Caini whips in a cross ball towards Raimond Splinter. With a superhuman jump, Raimond Splinter connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.03
Jerome Avenet flicks a high pass forward. Wes Clegg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wes Clegg whips in a cross ball towards Raimond Splinter. Raimond Splinter makes a convincing header. The ball comes off Antonino Bianchi and the loose ball is cleared up field.
40.01
Showing composure, Wes Clegg plays the ball forward to Amedeo Caini. Amedeo Caini shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
42.10
Max Malagò chips the ball to his team mate, Vittorio Spinesi. Vittorio Spinesi passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Simon Evans. Simon Evans plays a scrappy one-two with Maurizio Pinna and advances towards the goal... Simon Evans takes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
Mauricio De Sole threads a neat ball through to Diego Bertani. Diego Bertani threads a neat ball through to Simon Evans. Simon Evans shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Torino kick off the second half!
48.05
Adriano Dani changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Adriano Dani advances inside the box! Adriano Dani tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.47
From the throw-in, Datti Mohamed Benarrivo picks out Mario Mendes. Mario Mendes makes a simple pass to Datti Mohamed Benarrivo. Datti Mohamed Benarrivo knocks in a cross ball towards Raimond Splinter. Raimond Splinter outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Raimond Splinter!
59.07
Sandro Ganci knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio De Sole. Mauricio De Sole knocks in a cross ball towards Adriano Dani. Adriano Dani gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a woeful effort!
60.21
Siena have made a substitution with Marc Guyot replacing Simon Evans .
63.15
Vittorio Spinesi kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio De Sole. Mauricio De Sole knocks in a cross ball towards Maurizio Pinna. Maurizio Pinna makes a deft header. The ball comes off Ricardo Gil and the loose ball is cleared up field.
65.01
Mauricio De Sole sees space and advances. Mauricio De Sole knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Gil.
66.44
Carmelo Negro passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Sandro Ganci. Sandro Ganci knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Sanna who gathers it comfortably.
67.14
Vittorio Spinesi advances with the ball. Vittorio Spinesi lofts in a cross ball towards Adriano Dani. Adriano Dani fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
71.20
Vittorio Spinesi hits a low pass to Carmelo Negro. Carmelo Negro makes a probing pass to Mauricio De Sole. Mauricio De Sole knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Guyot. Marc Guyot is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
72.50
Carmelo Negro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Guyot. Marc Guyot knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Bertani. Diego Bertani heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Siena!
78.50
Antonino Bianchi sees a break and surges forward. Antonino Bianchi knocks the ball forward to Maurizio Pinna. Maurizio Pinna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.54
Max Malagò knocks the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Pinna. Maurizio Pinna tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
85.16
Siena are keeping most of the possession.
87.16
Raimond Splinter clumsily knocks into Max Malagò. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Max Malagò stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.11
Jerome Avenet passes the ball forward to Raimond Splinter. Raimond Splinter tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.1%
35.9%
Play Area
21.8%
48.7%
29.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Raimond Splinter of Torino

Match Ratings
1.Attilio Festa (GK)
6
2.Vittorio Spinesi (DEF)
7
3.Max Malagò (DEF)
6
4.Antonino Bianchi (DEF)
7
5.Carmelo Negro (MID)
6
6.Diego Bertani (MID)goal scored
8
7.Sandro Ganci (MID)yellow card
5
8.Mauricio De Sole (MID)
7
9.Maurizio Pinna (ATT)
6
10.Adriano Dani (ATT)
7
11.Simon Evans (ATT)
6
 
12.Marc Guyot (MID)
6
13.Emanuele Barollo (DEF)
0
14.Attilio Giampieretti (GK)
0

1.Alex Sanna (GK)
8
2.Ricardo Gil (DEF)
6
3.Antonino Danotti (DEF)
6
4.Mario Mendes (DEF)
6
5.Mauricio Gianello (DEF)
6
6.Vittorio Paris (MID)
6
7.Jerome Avenet (MID)
7
8.Datti Mohamed Benarrivo (MID)
7
9.Wes Clegg (MID)
7
10.Raimond Splinter (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
11.Amedeo Caini (ATT)
7
 
12.Gian Matteo Mirri (ATT)
0
13.Pedro Castro (ATT)
0
14.Stefano Turci (DEF)
0