Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stadio Britanteo where AC Monza play host to Torino. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
AC Monza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Torino appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Fabio Rampulla.
The pitch is in great condition.
AC Monza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Torino appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Fabio Rampulla.
0.00
0-0Torino start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.14
0-0Gianfranco Mercier flicks a high pass forward to Natale Fusco who brings the ball under control. Natale Fusco finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
4.46
0-0David Bridges makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hassan Elhamdaoui. Hassan Elhamdaoui makes a probing pass to Adelmajid Hodouto. Adelmajid Hodouto makes a probing pass between the defence to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
9.44
1-0Leonardo Carcedo brings the ball forward. Without breaking stride, Leonardo Carcedo plays the ball forward to Garry Matteo who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Garry Matteo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.25
Romero P. Aguilar knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Carcedo. Leonardo Carcedo hits a low pass to Dominic Booth. Dominic Booth shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.28
Romero P. Aguilar decides to run forward with the ball. Romero P. Aguilar skips past Ricardo Gil! Romero P. Aguilar rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.56
Garry Hendry passes the ball forward to Romero P. Aguilar. Romero P. Aguilar makes an attacking run forward. Romero P. Aguilar passes the ball forward to Adelmajid Hodouto. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Adelmajid Hodouto provides some space. He shoots at goal but Jose Rego is on top of it.
22.45
2-0Damien Best threads a neat ball through to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo makes a probing pass to Hassan Elhamdaoui but he's offside!
36.23
Leonardo Carcedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Booth. Dominic Booth whips in a cross ball towards Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
40.12
3-0Hassan Elhamdaoui catches Natale Fusco on the ankles. Hassan Elhamdaoui is shown the yellow card! Natale Fusco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.07
Hassan Elhamdaoui sees Garry Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Booth but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Monza have changed their lineup with Mattia Zanutta replacing Vincenzo Pfeiffer. Torino appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
AC Monza start the second half!
47.45
Ricardo Gil flicks a high pass forward. Francesco G. Cordone collects the pass. Francesco G. Cordone flicks a high pass forward. Vittorio Paris holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vittorio Paris knocks in a cross ball towards Natale Fusco. Natale Fusco connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies well off target!
53.09
David Bridges threads a neat ball through to Dominic Booth. Dominic Booth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.34
Leonardo Carcedo flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Booth who takes it down. Dominic Booth skips past Pierpaolo Castellazzi! Dominic Booth strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Dominic Booth scores for AC Monza!!
60.45
4-0AC Monza have made 2 substitutions with Ivan Suarez replacing Leonardo Carcedo and Ross Ince replacing Garry Matteo .
61.48
Without breaking stride, Ivan Suarez plays the ball forward to Dominic Booth. Dominic Booth advances inside the box! Dominic Booth cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Jose Rego had no chance!! Goal for AC Monza!
65.09
Pierpaolo Castellazzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Raimond Splinter. Raimond Splinter flicks a high pass forward to Natale Fusco who brings the ball under control. Natale Fusco advances inside the box! Natale Fusco rockets a shot on goal. Syd Marsden gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
66.28
Mario Mendes barges into Hassan Elhamdaoui. The referee calls over Mario Mendes and shows him a yellow card! Hassan Elhamdaoui stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.08
5-0Showing wonderful composure, Garry Hendry plays the ball forward to Ross Ince. Ross Ince makes a beautiful solo run. Ross Ince knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ricardo Gil.
71.15
Garry Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Damien Best. Damien Best flicks a high pass forward to Adelmajid Hodouto who brings the ball under control. Adelmajid Hodouto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Rego who gathers it comfortably.
72.15
Hassan Elhamdaoui passes the ball forward to Dominic Booth. Dominic Booth makes a simple pass, allowing Ross Ince to run into the box. Ross Ince makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Jose Rego manages to gather it.
73.48
Hassan Elhamdaoui hits a low pass to Dominic Booth. Dominic Booth shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
75.03
Hassan Elhamdaoui makes a simple pass to Ross Ince. Ross Ince skips past Ricardo Gil! Ross Ince comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.07
Natale Fusco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianfranco Mercier. Gianfranco Mercier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.36
David Bridges flicks a high pass forward. Adelmajid Hodouto collects the pass. Adelmajid Hodouto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.16
Hassan Elhamdaoui decides to run forward with the ball. Hassan Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.42
David Bridges makes a probing pass to Adelmajid Hodouto. Adelmajid Hodouto finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jose Rego manages to gather it.
87.34
6-0Mauricio Gianello comes in with a late challenge on Adelmajid Hodouto. Mauricio Gianello is given a warning by the referee! Adelmajid Hodouto grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
6
0
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
72%
28%
Play Area
17.3%
45.3%
37.3%
Scorers
| Garry Matteo 9, 36 Romero P. Aguilar 18 Dominic Booth 57, 61 Ross Ince 75 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Booth of AC Monza |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Syd Marsden (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Damien Best (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Romero P. Aguilar (DEF) |  | 8 |
| 4. | Vincenzo Pfeiffer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Garry Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Bridges (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Leonardo Carcedo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Hassan Elhamdaoui (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Dominic Booth (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Adelmajid Hodouto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Garry Matteo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Mattia Zanutta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ivan Suarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ross Ince (ATT) | | 7 |
| 1. | Jose Rego (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pierpaolo Castellazzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mario Mendes (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Ricardo Gil (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mauricio Gianello (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Vittorio Paris (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gianfranco Mercier (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Francesco G. Cordone (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Wes Clegg (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Raimond Splinter (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Natale Fusco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Amedeo Caini (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vincenzo Carbone (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arnauld Villa (GK) | 0 | |