Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Del Conero where Ancona play host to Juventus. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ancona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Juventus appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Zerbini Baronio.


0.00
Juventus start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.44
Lomano Fletcher chips the ball to his team mate, Alen Vukoja. Alen Vukoja flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Ramirez controls it well on his chest. Adolfo Ramirez flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Smith. Eddie Smith rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
8.08
Eddie Smith clumsily knocks into Corrado De Angelis. Eddie Smith is given a warning by the referee! Corrado De Angelis runs off the knock.
12.51
With a delightful solo run, Alen Vukoja stretches the opposition's defence. Alen Vukoja whips in a cross ball towards Ahmed Haouche. Ahmed Haouche finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Marinos Hatzis gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
14.10
Julian Wittmann passes the ball forward to Adolfo Ramirez. Adolfo Ramirez edges inside the box! Adolfo Ramirez shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.15
Corrado De Angelis knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Piovani. Arturo Piovani threads a neat ball through to Wladimiro Pellissier. Wladimiro Pellissier lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Perry. Tommy Perry directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
21.54
Ricardo Hernandez laces a weighted ball forward to Jacek Lubanski. Jacek Lubanski plays a one-two with Wladimiro Pellissier and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Jacek Lubanski provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.18
Julian Wittmann threads the ball through to Eddie Smith. Eddie Smith knocks the ball forward to Adolfo Ramirez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
32.52
Simon Winkler hacks Siaka Ouattara from behind! Simon Winkler is given a warning by the referee! Siaka Ouattara hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.01
Peter Chevallier advances with the ball. Peter Chevallier chips the ball to his team mate, Siaka Ouattara. Siaka Ouattara plays a scrappy one-two with Adolfo Ramirez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Siaka Ouattara comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.48
Siaka Ouattara comes in with a high challenge, catching Simon Winkler with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Simon Winkler runs off the knock.
44.02
Eusebio Biagioni threads a neat ball through to Jacek Lubanski. Jacek Lubanski shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Corrado De Angelis makes a probing pass to Eusebio Biagioni. Eusebio Biagioni threads a neat ball through to Jacek Lubanski. Jacek Lubanski knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodrigo Burgos.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ancona appear unchanged since the first half. Juventus also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Ancona get the second half underway!
47.20
Julian Wittmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Ramirez. Adolfo Ramirez shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
49.12
With imagination, Tomás Rivera plays the ball forward to Ricardo Hernandez. Ricardo Hernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wladimiro Pellissier. Wladimiro Pellissier knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Javier Miller who gathers it comfortably.
51.36
Frank Grant makes a simple pass to Julian Wittmann. Julian Wittmann decides to run forward with the ball. Julian Wittmann whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Ramirez. With a superhuman jump, Adolfo Ramirez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Marinos Hatzis had no chance!! Goal for Juventus!
55.09
Julian Wittmann brings the ball forward. Julian Wittmann knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Ramirez. Adolfo Ramirez connects with a diving header but Marinos Hatzis is on top of it.
57.38
Ricardo Hernandez threads a neat ball through to Wladimiro Pellissier. Wladimiro Pellissier shoots from distance. Javier Miller is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.44
Alen Vukoja flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Smith collects the pass. Eddie Smith lofts in a cross ball towards Ahmed Haouche. Ahmed Haouche heads the ball goalwards. Marinos Hatzis manages to gather it easily.
65.47
Arturo Piovani flicks a high ball forward to Wladimiro Pellissier who takes it down. Wladimiro Pellissier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.52
Simon Winkler threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Hernandez. Ricardo Hernandez sees a break and surges forward. Ricardo Hernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.44
Corrado De Angelis makes a simple pass to Hauke Hoeness. Hauke Hoeness sees Wladimiro Pellissier in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wladimiro Pellissier whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Perry. Tommy Perry finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Javier Miller picks it out of the air!
77.33
Julian Wittmann sees a break and surges forward. Julian Wittmann plays a one-two with Eddie Smith and advances towards the goal... Julian Wittmann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.39
Alen Vukoja threads the ball through to Eddie Smith. Eddie Smith shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
83.12
Corrado De Angelis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Piovani. Arturo Piovani flicks a high pass forward. Jacek Lubanski collects the pass. Jacek Lubanski shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
29.7%
44.6%
25.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Julian Wittmann of Juventus

Match Ratings
1.Javier Miller (GK)
6
2.Peter Chevallier (DEF)
6
3.Frank Grant (DEF)
6
4.Rodrigo Burgos (DEF)
6
5.Lomano Fletcher (DEF)
6
6.Alen Vukoja (MID)
6
7.Julian Wittmann (MID)goal scored
9
8.Siaka Ouattara (ATT)goal scoredred card
4
9.Ahmed Haouche (ATT)
6
10.Adolfo Ramirez (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Eddie Smith (ATT)
6
 
12.Alun Bolton (DEF)
0
13.Tomas Sousa (MID)
0
14.John Barton (ATT)
0