Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Del Conero where Ancona play host to Lecce. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Ancona and Lecce are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Ancona and Lecce are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Lecce kick off and get the first half underway!
2.31
0-0Gianfranco Valsesia hacks Enzo Davanzante from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Enzo Davanzante runs off the knock.
4.18
0-0Cataldo Iachini knocks the ball to his team mate, Giampietro Ambrosi. Giampietro Ambrosi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pierluigi Cerbone. Pierluigi Cerbone plays a perfect one-two with Massimiliano Testini and rushes in on goal... Pierluigi Cerbone makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
6.57
0-0Tony Braat flicks the ball to his team mate, Rosario Fusco. Rosario Fusco kicks a strong pass forward to Abel Castro. Abel Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Visser but the linesman indicates offside!
8.52
Rosario Fusco surges forward with the ball. Rosario Fusco whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Visser. Oscar Visser heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
9.34
Tony Braat knocks the ball to his team mate, Duccio Barollo. Duccio Barollo sees space and advances. Duccio Barollo shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.56
1-0Mario Bazzani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Massimiliano Testini. Massimiliano Testini shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Alec McCoist had no chance!! Goal for Ancona!
18.55
Enzo Davanzante knocks the ball forward to Oscar Circello. Oscar Circello shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
20.01
1-0Enzo Davanzante takes it forward alone. Enzo Davanzante finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alec McCoist easily smothers it!
24.28
Duccio Barollo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Visser. Oscar Visser shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
27.26
Alex Flachi surges forward with the ball. Alex Flachi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Castro. Abel Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Piangerelli. Samuele Piangerelli powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Vittorio Gianello!
28.01
Giampietro Ambrosi makes a probing pass to Oscar Circello. Oscar Circello whips in a cross ball towards Massimiliano Testini. Massimiliano Testini flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Alec McCoist has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.43
2-0Enzo Davanzante knocks the ball forward to Massimiliano Testini. Massimiliano Testini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joe Wright-Phillips.
33.26
Lamberto Roccati hacks Abel Castro from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Abel Castro runs off the knock.
34.01
Gianfranco Valsesia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Visser. Oscar Visser whips in a cross ball towards Samuele Piangerelli. Samuele Piangerelli powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.07
2-1Ancona are easily keeping Lecce at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
42.13
Rosario Fusco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abel Castro. Abel Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuele Piangerelli. Samuele Piangerelli takes a shot at goal but Vittorio Gianello is on top of it.
44.27
Giampietro Ambrosi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierluigi Cerbone. Pierluigi Cerbone goes all the way! Pierluigi Cerbone shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Alec McCoist has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Ancona get the second half underway!
47.51
Gianmarco Fontolan sees space and advances. Gianmarco Fontolan kicks a strong pass forward to Pierluigi Cerbone. Pierluigi Cerbone knocks in a cross ball towards Massimiliano Testini. Massimiliano Testini heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.15
Samuele Lombardi makes a simple pass to Enzo Davanzante. Enzo Davanzante deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Circello. Oscar Circello tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.46
Gianfranco Valsesia decides to run forward with the ball. Gianfranco Valsesia lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Piangerelli. Samuele Piangerelli directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.23
Gianfranco Valsesia decides to run forward with the ball. Gianfranco Valsesia knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Castro. Abel Castro directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.34
Gianmarco Fontolan decides to run forward with the ball. Gianmarco Fontolan makes a probing pass to Massimiliano Testini. Massimiliano Testini lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Circello. Oscar Circello heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Oscar Circello!
60.51
Rosario Fusco clumsily knocks into Giampietro Ambrosi. Rosario Fusco is shown the yellow card! Giampietro Ambrosi runs off the knock.
61.47
Cataldo Iachini passes the ball forward to Enzo Davanzante. Enzo Davanzante controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Circello. Oscar Circello sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
63.39
4-1Abel Castro clumsily knocks into Cataldo Iachini. The referee calls over Abel Castro and warns him to calm down! Cataldo Iachini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.09
Joe Wright-Phillips makes a beautiful solo run. Joe Wright-Phillips knocks the ball forward to Oscar Visser. Oscar Visser passes the ball forward but Samuele Piangerelli is offside!
66.52
Tony Braat makes a probing pass to Duccio Barollo. Duccio Barollo knocks the ball forward to Abel Castro. Abel Castro shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
71.57
Duccio Barollo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Castro. Abel Castro whips in a cross ball towards Samuele Piangerelli. Samuele Piangerelli heads the ball goalwards. Vittorio Gianello manages to gather it comfortably.
72.29
Tony Braat chips the ball to his team mate, Rosario Fusco. Rosario Fusco flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuele Piangerelli. Samuele Piangerelli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cataldo Iachini.
75.27
Gianfranco Valsesia clumsily knocks into Enzo Davanzante. Gianfranco Valsesia is warned by the referee! Enzo Davanzante runs off the knock.
77.35
Joe Wright-Phillips chips the ball to his team mate, Rosario Fusco. Rosario Fusco knocks the ball to his team mate, Abel Castro. Abel Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vittorio Gianello who gathers it comfortably.
81.51
Samuele Lombardi makes a probing pass to Mario Bazzani. Mario Bazzani knocks the ball to his team mate, Pierluigi Cerbone. Pierluigi Cerbone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Flachi.
84.14
Tony Braat makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duccio Barollo. Duccio Barollo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abel Castro. Abel Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.55
Cataldo Iachini hacks Abel Castro from behind! Cataldo Iachini is given a warning by the referee! Abel Castro runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Play Area
30.2%
41.9%
27.9%
Scorers