Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio P. L. Penzo where Venezia play host to AC Milan. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Venezia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AC Milan appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Venezia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AC Milan appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0AC Milan kick off and get the match underway!
3.16
0-0Elvis Marrocolo makes a beautiful solo run. Elvis Marrocolo threads the ball through to Dagui Leroy. Dagui Leroy shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Marc Beckmann.
4.29
Valentim Roque Junior makes a simple pass to Daniel Butragueno. Daniel Butragueno finds some space and shoots from distance. Marc Beckmann easily smothers it.
12.10
0-0Valentim Roque Junior sees space and advances. Valentim Roque Junior controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.30
Stephane Radet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Max Yeboah. Max Yeboah tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Cristian Pellegrini easily smothers it!
20.56
Razvan Ovidiu makes a beautiful solo run. Razvan Ovidiu flicks the ball to his team mate, Giampietro Casazza. Giampietro Casazza knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Neudecker. Jonas Neudecker powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
24.08
0-0Max Yeboah barges into Dave Van Vliet. Max Yeboah is given a warning by the referee! Dave Van Vliet runs off the knock.
26.06
Dave Hendrie threads the ball through to Jonas Neudecker. Jonas Neudecker shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.49
Kurt Walem kicks a strong pass forward to Stephane Radet. Stephane Radet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Max Yeboah. Max Yeboah finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
34.02
Ignacio Carrasco comes in with a late challenge on Dagui Leroy. Ignacio Carrasco is warned by the referee! Dagui Leroy stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.25
Damiano Vendrame makes a beautiful solo run. Damiano Vendrame shoots from 25 yards. Marc Beckmann easily smothers it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Venezia get the second half underway!
47.23
Ruel Griffin catches Patrick Rourke on the ankles. Ruel Griffin is warned by the referee! Patrick Rourke stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.23
Dave Van Vliet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Valentim Roque Junior. Valentim Roque Junior deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dagui Leroy. Dagui Leroy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.21
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
57.19
0-0Thanassis Polites makes a simple pass to Dave Hendrie. Dave Hendrie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giampietro Casazza. Giampietro Casazza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David McStay.
60.44
Razvan Ovidiu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Hendrie. Dave Hendrie chips the ball to his team mate, Max Yeboah. Max Yeboah controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Cristian Pellegrini!
63.44
Patrick Rourke chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Butragueno. Daniel Butragueno shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.21
Elvis Marrocolo flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Rourke. Patrick Rourke threads the ball through to Dagui Leroy. Dagui Leroy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.42
Damiano Vendrame threads the ball through to Daniel Butragueno. Daniel Butragueno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.12
Stephane Radet passes the ball forward to Max Yeboah. Max Yeboah shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Cristian Pellegrini!
78.30
Stephane Radet flicks the ball to his team mate, Max Yeboah. Max Yeboah tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Cristian Pellegrini manages to keep it out.
79.14
1-0Thanassis Polites makes a probing pass to Dave Hendrie. Dave Hendrie makes a probing pass to Max Yeboah. Max Yeboah lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Neudecker. Jonas Neudecker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Cristian Pellegrini had no chance!! Goal for Venezia!
87.14
Ruel Griffin makes a simple pass to Jonas Neudecker. Jonas Neudecker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David McStay.
89.03
Dave Hendrie makes a probing pass to Max Yeboah. Max Yeboah plays a perfect one-two with Jonas Neudecker and rushes in on goal... Max Yeboah shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Venezia are easily keeping AC Milan at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
26.2%
46.4%
27.4%
Scorers