Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Friuli where Udinese play host to Perugia. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Udinese are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Perugia appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Udinese are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Perugia appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Udinese kick off!
3.12
0-0Ferdinando Simone makes a simple pass to Giovanni Hamming. Giovanni Hamming makes a probing pass to Cesare Sadotti but he's offside!
4.34
0-0Saul Ballotta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ferdinando Simone. Ferdinando Simone sees space and advances. Ferdinando Simone knocks in a cross ball towards Giovanni Hamming. Giovanni Hamming connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Matt Liddell manages to gather it comfortably.
6.17
0-0Luca Zauli barges into Carlo Artico. Luca Zauli is given a warning by the referee! Carlo Artico carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.40
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
22.49
0-0Luca Zauli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cesare Sadotti. Cesare Sadotti goes all the way! Cesare Sadotti rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
26.43
Alessandro Stroppa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ferdinando Simone. Ferdinando Simone kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Pinzi. Manuel Pinzi goes all the way! Manuel Pinzi rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Matt Liddell!
32.26
Gian Matteo Pontarollo knocks the ball forward to Pasquale Italiano. Pasquale Italiano shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
44.49
0-0Gian Matteo Pontarollo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giampietro Parlour. Giampietro Parlour knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Perugia get the second half underway!
54.49
Perugia are easily keeping Udinese at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
57.50
Marino Garavelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Giampietro Parlour. Giampietro Parlour tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
59.55
Duncan McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Carlo Artico. Carlo Artico flicks the ball to his team mate, Pasquale Italiano. Pasquale Italiano goes all the way! Pasquale Italiano shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
65.26
Renato Giandebiaggi knocks the ball forward to Luca Zauli. Luca Zauli knocks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Hamming. Giovanni Hamming makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Pinzi but he's offside!
66.23
1-0Ferdinando Simone kicks a strong pass forward to Cesare Sadotti. Cesare Sadotti goes all the way! Cesare Sadotti rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.07
Gian Matteo Pontarollo decides to run forward with the ball. Gian Matteo Pontarollo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.12
Gian Matteo Pontarollo clumsily knocks into Cataldo Anastasi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cataldo Anastasi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.46
Gennaro Mazzoli chips the ball to his team mate, Cesare Sadotti. Cesare Sadotti goes all the way! Cesare Sadotti takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.23
Gennaro Mazzoli clumsily knocks into Vito Fanesi. Gennaro Mazzoli is given a warning by the referee! Vito Fanesi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
29.3%
48%
22.7%
Scorers