Match Report


SampdoriaSampdoria     VicenzaVicenza
Mark WoodhouseMark Woodhouse Computer Player Computer Player
Ronnie MersonR. Merson74
G
1
G
63Gennaro Di MasiG. Di Masi
António MendozaA. Mendoza65
D
2captain
D
68Andy TaylorA. Taylor
Domenico CaputiD. Caputi72
D
captain3
D
67Walter ArdigòW. Ardigò
Darren CooperD. Cooper70
D
4
D
60Anselmo SmojeA. Smoje
Phil McgovernP. Mcgovern70
D
5
D
54Nicol˜ FerroN. Ferro
Pablo PeiroP. Peiro75
M
6
M
67Neil GreigN. Greig
Sandro MoraS. Mora72
M
7
M
65Scott ElliottS. Elliott
Eduardo BarkeroE. Barkero75
M
8
M
65Marino ComottoM. Comotto
Kelvin BrittonK. Britton65
A
9
A
64Leonardo BonoL. Bono
Danny StockdaleD. Stockdale71
A
10
A
62Danilo FerronD. Ferron
Neil MidgleyN. Midgley71
A
11
A
61Giampiero Di NataleG. Di Natale
 
Arnauld AlbertiniA. Albertini68
D
12
M
64Craig GoughC. Gough
Marcello LasalandraM. Lasalandra70
M
13
M
61Cesar LopesC. Lopes
Hannes KrügerH. Krüger70
A
14
G
61Elvis SmainoE. Smaino

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Sampdoria play host to Vicenza. A crowd of 14,176 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sampdoria and Vicenza are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rocco R. Gazzoli.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sampdoria kick off!
10.57
Darren Cooper knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Barkero. Eduardo Barkero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sandro Mora. Sandro Mora plays a one-two with Kelvin Britton and rushes in on goal... Sandro Mora cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
16.08
With imagination, Eduardo Barkero plays the ball forward to Kelvin Britton. Kelvin Britton whips in a cross ball towards Danny Stockdale. Danny Stockdale finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Gennaro Di Masi gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
22.55
Domenico Caputi knocks the ball forward to António Mendoza. Seeing a gap ahead, António Mendoza laces a weighted ball forward to Kelvin Britton. Kelvin Britton lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Midgley. Neil Midgley flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Nicol˜ Ferro. Excellent block.
28.04
Scott Elliott runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott Elliott makes a probing pass to Giampiero Di Natale but he's offside!
30.46
Pablo Peiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Barkero. Eduardo Barkero whips in a cross ball towards Danny Stockdale. Danny Stockdale outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Gennaro Di Masi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.45
Pablo Peiro surges forward with the ball. Pablo Peiro shoots from long range but Gennaro Di Masi is on top of it.
34.37
Phil Mcgovern makes a beautiful solo run. Phil Mcgovern makes a simple pass to Kelvin Britton. Kelvin Britton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gennaro Di Masi who gathers it comfortably.
36.24
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
44.12
Neil Midgley sees Kelvin Britton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kelvin Britton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Darren Cooper sees Eduardo Barkero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Barkero kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Stockdale. Danny Stockdale tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Vicenza kick off and get the second half underway!
47.53
Walter Ardigò knocks the ball forward to Marino Comotto. Marino Comotto darts forward. Marino Comotto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ronnie Merson who gathers it comfortably.
53.52
Pablo Peiro chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Stockdale. Danny Stockdale knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Greig.
57.45
Marino Comotto takes the throw-in. Neil Greig passes the ball forward to Leonardo Bono. Leonardo Bono lofts in a cross ball towards Giampiero Di Natale. Giampiero Di Natale is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Ronnie Merson manages to gather it easily.
60.09
Sampdoria have made 3 substitutions with Arnauld Albertini replacing António Mendoza, Marcello Lasalandra replacing Sandro Mora and Hannes Krüger replacing Kelvin Britton .
71.51
Neil Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Elliott. Scott Elliott finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
72.15
Anselmo Smoje flicks the ball to his team mate, Marino Comotto. Marino Comotto sees Neil Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Danilo Ferron. Danilo Ferron is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
75.19
Neil Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Marino Comotto. Marino Comotto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.15
Eduardo Barkero flicks a high pass forward. Danny Stockdale holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Danny Stockdale knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Krüger. With a superhuman jump, Hannes Krüger connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Gennaro Di Masi manages to gather it comfortably.
79.17
Phil Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Marcello Lasalandra. Marcello Lasalandra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Stockdale. Danny Stockdale knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Krüger. Hannes Krüger gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Gennaro Di Masi punches it away to safety.
81.32
Seeing a gap ahead, Eduardo Barkero plays the ball forward to Neil Midgley. Neil Midgley whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro powers a header at goal. Gennaro Di Masi gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
83.21
Darren Cooper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Barkero. Eduardo Barkero kicks a strong pass forward to Marcello Lasalandra. Marcello Lasalandra whips in a cross ball towards Hannes Krüger. Hannes Krüger finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sampdoria!
87.09
Marino Comotto knocks the ball forward to Neil Greig. Neil Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Sampdoria

Vicenza
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.9%
44.1%
Play Area
27.9%
42.6%
29.4%

Scorers
Sandro Mora 11
Danny Stockdale 30
Hannes Krüger 83
Danilo Ferron 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Danny Stockdale of Sampdoria

Match Ratings
1.Ronnie Merson (GK)
6
2.António Mendoza (DEF)
6
3.Domenico Caputi (DEF)
6
4.Darren Cooper (DEF)
7
5.Phil Mcgovern (DEF)
7
6.Pablo Peiro (MID)
7
7.Sandro Mora (MID)goal scored
8
8.Eduardo Barkero (MID)
8
9.Kelvin Britton (ATT)
7
10.Danny Stockdale (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Neil Midgley (ATT)
6
 
12.Arnauld Albertini (DEF)
6
13.Marcello Lasalandra (MID)
7
14.Hannes Krüger (ATT)goal scored
9

1.Gennaro Di Masi (GK)
8
2.Andy Taylor (DEF)
6
3.Walter Ardigò (DEF)
6
4.Anselmo Smoje (DEF)
6
5.Nicol˜ Ferro (DEF)
6
6.Neil Greig (MID)
7
7.Scott Elliott (MID)
6
8.Marino Comotto (MID)
7
9.Leonardo Bono (ATT)
6
10.Danilo Ferron (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Giampiero Di Natale (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Gough (MID)
0
13.Cesar Lopes (MID)
0
14.Elvis Smaino (GK)
0