Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Leonardo Garilli where Piacenza play host to Siena. A crowd of 11,641 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Piacenza are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Siena appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oberdan Apa.


0.00
Piacenza kick off!
2.04
Simon Evans sees Maurizio Pinna in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maurizio Pinna lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Evans. Simon Evans jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Duccio Argilli.
3.28
Mauricio De Sole takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Simone Urso jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
6.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Riccardo Cruciani plays the ball forward to Enrico Tarana. Enrico Tarana passes the ball forward to Ruggero Blasi. Ruggero Blasi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Max Malagò.
10.13
Max Malagò kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio De Sole. Mauricio De Sole threads a neat ball through to Adriano Dani. Adriano Dani shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
18.49
Renzo Belleri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicola Carlo Ambrosetti. Nicola Carlo Ambrosetti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonino Bianchi.
20.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Vittorio Spinesi plays the ball forward to Sandro Ganci. Sandro Ganci knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duccio Argilli who gathers it comfortably.
22.46
Diego Bertani changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Diego Bertani tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
28.46
Maurizio Pinna makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adriano Dani. Adriano Dani knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duccio Argilli who gathers it comfortably.
30.06
Ernesto Medina flicks a high pass forward. Nicola Carlo Ambrosetti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicola Carlo Ambrosetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.03
Maurizio Pinna flicks a high ball forward to Simon Evans who takes it down. Simon Evans knocks in a cross ball towards Maurizio Pinna. Maurizio Pinna finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
38.05
Diego Bertani clumsily knocks into Enrico Tarana. The referee calls over Diego Bertani and shows him a yellow card! Enrico Tarana hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.09
Vittorio Spinesi sees Simon Evans in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Evans advances inside the box! Simon Evans shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Duccio Argilli.
41.40
Mauricio De Sole takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Maurizio Pinna rockets a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
42.01
Antonino Bianchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio De Sole. Mauricio De Sole flicks a high pass forward. Adriano Dani controls it well on his chest. Adriano Dani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Sandro Ganci hits a low pass to Adriano Dani. Adriano Dani 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. Piacenza appear unchanged since the first half. Siena also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Siena kick off and get the second half underway!
47.25
Simon Evans plays the ball forward to Carmelo Negro. Carmelo Negro knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Evans. Simon Evans beats his man to it with a header but Riccardo Cruciani is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
48.36
Renzo Belleri surges forward with the ball. Renzo Belleri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.03
With a delightful solo run, Antonino Bianchi stretches the opposition's defence. Antonino Bianchi knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Evans. Simon Evans connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Roberto Bertarelli is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
53.53
Max Malagò clumsily knocks into Nicola Carlo Ambrosetti. The referee brings Max Malagò to one side and gives him a warning! Nicola Carlo Ambrosetti carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.42
Fabrizio Di Giuliantonio catches Vittorio Spinesi on the ankles. The referee calls over Fabrizio Di Giuliantonio and warns him to calm down! Vittorio Spinesi runs off the knock.
59.13
Diego Bertani flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Evans. Simon Evans plays a scrappy one-two with Sandro Ganci and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Simon Evans provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Duccio Argilli is on top of it.
60.09
Siena have made a substitution with Marc Guyot replacing Simon Evans .
78.51
Roberto Bertarelli flicks a high pass forward. Ruggero Blasi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruggero Blasi knocks the ball forward to Nicola Carlo Ambrosetti. Nicola Carlo Ambrosetti runs straight at the defence! Nicola Carlo Ambrosetti tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
84.34
Ruggero Blasi makes a probing pass to Nicola Carlo Ambrosetti. Nicola Carlo Ambrosetti shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
34.3%
47.1%
18.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicola Carlo Ambrosetti of Piacenza