Match Report


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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at San Siro where AC Milan play host to Salernitana. A crowd of 9,343 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Milan are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Salernitana appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Diakite.


0.00
The first half starts with Salernitana kicking off!
3.56
Luigi Testini hits a low pass to Gialuca Camorani. Gialuca Camorani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.46
Danny Prior flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Zimmermann who brings the ball under control. Alexander Zimmermann makes a probing pass to Rosario Filippini but he's offside!
10.46
David Bruggink deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rosario Filippini. Rosario Filippini shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
12.15
Abassi Dedebant plays the ball forward to Danny Prior. Danny Prior changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Danny Prior knocks in a cross ball towards Rosario Filippini. Rosario Filippini makes a convincing header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.52
Antonio Bertani chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Prior. Danny Prior passes the ball forward to Rosario Filippini. Rosario Filippini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriele Schwoch.
20.18
Joachim Facci breaks forward. Joachim Facci sees Gialuca Camorani in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gialuca Camorani cuts inside the box! Mirko Cappellini hacks Gialuca Camorani from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
22.42
With a delightful solo run, Roberto Jardim stretches the opposition's defence. Roberto Jardim plays a scrappy one-two with Stefan Lanna and stumbles forward towards the goal... Roberto Jardim looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.50
David Bruggink flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Zimmermann who takes it down. Alexander Zimmermann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
40.29
Danny Prior flicks a high pass forward. Rosario Filippini collects the pass. Rosario Filippini finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Joachim Ciullo manages to keep it out.
45.00
David Bruggink flicks a high pass forward. Rosario Filippini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rosario Filippini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriele Schwoch.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Milan appear unchanged since the first half. Salernitana also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AC Milan kick off and get the second half underway!
47.36
Luigi Testini makes a probing pass to Stefan Lanna. Stefan Lanna knocks in a cross ball towards Benoit Cangini. Benoit Cangini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies well off target!
49.29
Danny Prior hacks Roberto Jardim from behind! The referee calls over Danny Prior and warns him to calm down! Roberto Jardim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.54
Mauro Faccini plays the ball forward to Gialuca Camorani. Gialuca Camorani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.33
Mauro Faccini makes a simple pass to Gialuca Camorani. Gialuca Camorani plays a one-two with Benoit Cangini and advances towards the goal... Abassi Dedebant barges into Gialuca Camorani. Penalty not given!!
59.24
Luigi Testini sees Stefan Lanna in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Lanna shoots from 25 yards. Stefan Simone is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.24
AC Milan have made 2 substitutions with Max Valoti replacing Abassi Dedebant and Benito Ongarato replacing David Bruggink .
65.50
Mauro Faccini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Lanna. Stefan Lanna makes a probing pass to Gialuca Camorani but he's offside!
72.23
Mauro Faccini kicks a strong pass forward to Benoit Cangini. Benoit Cangini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabiano Grava.
77.38
AC Milan have made a substitution with Michel Kooistra replacing Rosario Filippini .
78.48
Luigi Testini barges into Benito Ongarato. The referee calls over Luigi Testini and shows him a yellow card! Benito Ongarato runs off the knock.
84.13
Ray Gamberini flicks a high pass forward. Michel Kooistra controls it well on his chest. Michel Kooistra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.50
Roberto Jardim brings the ball forward. Roberto Jardim plays a scrappy one-two with Stefan Lanna and stumbles forward towards the goal... Roberto Jardim takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Stefan Simone has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
45.5%
54.5%
Play Area
19.7%
56.1%
24.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Jardim of Salernitana

Match Ratings