Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Britanteo where AC Monza play host to Roma. A crowd of 18,715 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
AC Monza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
AC Monza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Roma start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.34
0-0Mile Ferrante catches Guilherme Santos on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guilherme Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.47
0-0Florian Lobmeyr controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Bischoff. Simon Bischoff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Benito Balli but the linesman indicates offside!
12.28
0-0Fabian N. Bonfiglio advances with the ball. Fabian N. Bonfiglio shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.30
Vittorio Battaglia flicks the ball to his team mate, Salvatore Keown. Salvatore Keown passes the ball forward to Eddy De Franceschi. Eddy De Franceschi shoots from distance but it flies wide!
21.18
0-0Simon Bischoff clumsily knocks into Umberto Festa. Simon Bischoff is warned by the referee! Umberto Festa runs off the knock.
22.46
Mile Ferrante hacks Peter Waterreus from behind! Mile Ferrante is warned by the referee! Peter Waterreus stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.26
Salvatore Keown chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Bischoff. Simon Bischoff shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.36
Vittorio Battaglia flicks the ball to his team mate, Florian Lobmeyr. Florian Lobmeyr chips the ball to his team mate, Benito Balli. Benito Balli shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.02
0-0Walter Silenzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mile Ferrante. Mile Ferrante shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Sebastián Fernández easily smothers it!
33.36
Alec Cleland chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Fuentes. Sebastian Fuentes surges forward with the ball. Sebastian Fuentes shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.22
Walter Silenzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mile Ferrante. Mile Ferrante shoots from distance but it is miles over!
40.19
Mile Ferrante comes in with a late challenge on Vittorio Battaglia. Mile Ferrante is warned by the referee again! Vittorio Battaglia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.32
1-0Vittorio Battaglia knocks the ball forward to Salvatore Keown. Salvatore Keown decides to run forward with the ball. Salvatore Keown knocks in a cross ball towards Eddy De Franceschi. Eddy De Franceschi flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eddy De Franceschi!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
AC Monza kick off!
47.27
1-0Florian Lobmeyr passes the ball forward to Simon Bischoff. Simon Bischoff knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ricardo Del Sol.
49.49
Peter Waterreus flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Soares. Carlos Soares makes a simple pass to Simon Bischoff. Simon Bischoff whips in a cross ball towards Benito Balli. Benito Balli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Oliver Cziommer manages to gather it comfortably.
54.53
Mile Okon chips the ball to his team mate, Gakuto Kimura. Gakuto Kimura shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
55.00
Fabian N. Bonfiglio knocks the ball forward to Gakuto Kimura. Gakuto Kimura shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.13
Peter Waterreus lofts the ball long. Benito Balli shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Oliver Cziommer!
67.18
Johannes Gstöttner flicks the ball to his team mate, Salvatore Keown. Salvatore Keown controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddy De Franceschi. Eddy De Franceschi finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.27
Sebastian Fuentes makes a beautiful solo run. Sebastian Fuentes finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.49
Simon Bischoff hacks Ricardo Del Sol from behind! Simon Bischoff is warned by the referee again! Ricardo Del Sol runs off the knock.
75.58
Fabian N. Bonfiglio surges forward with the ball. Fabian N. Bonfiglio shoots from outside the area. Sebastián Fernández easily smothers it.
77.31
Ricardo Del Sol chips the ball to his team mate, Walter Silenzi. Walter Silenzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Gakuto Kimura. Gakuto Kimura finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
78.17
Gakuto Kimura catches Vittorio Battaglia on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vittorio Battaglia runs off the knock.
81.48
1-1Tommy Kanu catches Florian Lobmeyr on the ankles. The referee calls over Tommy Kanu and warns him to calm down! Florian Lobmeyr carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.56
Carlos Soares makes a simple pass to Benito Balli. Benito Balli shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.29
1-1AC Monza are easily keeping Roma at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
89.16
Salvatore Keown knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddy De Franceschi. Eddy De Franceschi shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.3%
34.7%
Play Area
34.7%
41.3%
24%
Scorers
| Eddy De Franceschi 42, 89 | Gakuto Kimura 55 |