Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Britanteo where AC Monza play host to Sampdoria. A crowd of 8,492 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Monza are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gianluca Ardigò.


0.00
AC Monza kick off and get the match underway!
2.40
Gianni Balli comes in with a late challenge on Pasquale Redaelli. Gianni Balli is given a warning by the referee! Pasquale Redaelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.03
Seeing a gap ahead, Gianni Balli plays the ball forward to Eugenio Bressan. Eugenio Bressan lofts in a cross ball towards Danilo Calaiò. Danilo Calaiò is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.10
Corrado Scienza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Generoso Fattori. Generoso Fattori makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lorenzo Montaperto. Lorenzo Montaperto lofts in a cross ball towards Diaw De Cesare. Diaw De Cesare connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
6.24
Fernando Guerrero comes in with a late challenge on Generoso Fattori. The referee warns Fernando Guerrero to calm down! Generoso Fattori gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.51
Corrado Scienza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Evans Italiano. Evans Italiano surges forward with the ball. Evans Italiano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.24
Corrado Scienza clumsily knocks into Eugenio Bressan. The referee calls over Corrado Scienza and shows him a yellow card! Eugenio Bressan runs off the knock.
12.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Pasquale Redaelli plays the ball forward to Lorenzo Montaperto. Lorenzo Montaperto whips in a cross ball towards Diaw De Cesare. Diaw De Cesare connects with a diving header. Rodrigo Campos comfortably punches it away to safety.
14.56
Corrado Scienza hits a low pass to Evans Italiano. Evans Italiano flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo Guardalben. Gianmatteo Guardalben knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pierre G. De Sole.
18.11
Gianni Balli sees space and advances. Gianni Balli shoots from 25 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Cosimo Morfeo with no chance!! Goal for Sampdoria!
26.26
Corrado Scienza plays the ball forward to Pasquale Redaelli. Pasquale Redaelli knocks the ball forward to Diaw De Cesare. Diaw De Cesare knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.10
Fernando Guerrero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fernando Guerrero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Cosimo Morfeo manages to keep it out.
33.25
Pierre G. De Sole knocks the ball forward to Fernando Guerrero. Fernando Guerrero sees a break and surges forward. Fernando Guerrero shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
39.37
Gianni Balli comes in with a late challenge on Benedetto Spinesi. Gianni Balli is warned by the referee again! Benedetto Spinesi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.53
Evans Italiano threads a neat ball through to Gianmatteo Guardalben. Gianmatteo Guardalben knocks in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Montaperto. Lorenzo Montaperto is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Rodrigo Campos didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Pierre G. De Sole plays the ball forward to Fernando Guerrero. Without breaking stride, Fernando Guerrero plays the ball forward to Danilo Calaiò. Danilo Calaiò shoots from distance. It's there!! Cosimo Morfeo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Monza have changed their lineup with Arturo Orocini replacing Lorenzo Montaperto. Sampdoria appear unchanged since the first half. The AC Monza players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sampdoria kick off!
47.52
Pierre G. De Sole hits a low pass to Fernando Guerrero. Fernando Guerrero threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Bressan. Eugenio Bressan shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
51.37
Eugenio Bressan barges into Duarte Santos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duarte Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.04
Gianni Balli threads a neat ball through to Danilo Calaiò. Danilo Calaiò sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Cosimo Morfeo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.43
Evans Italiano knocks the ball forward to Gianmatteo Guardalben. Gianmatteo Guardalben shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Rodrigo Campos smothers it!
60.20
AC Monza have made a substitution with Datti Mohamed Medri replacing Christian Guardalben .
63.30
Pierre G. De Sole hits it upfield. Danilo Calaiò shoots from 20 yards. Cosimo Morfeo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
67.06
Evans Italiano flicks a high pass forward. Diaw De Cesare controls it well on his chest. Diaw De Cesare knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.48
Generoso Fattori knocks the ball forward to Gianmatteo Guardalben. Gianmatteo Guardalben shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Rodrigo Campos!
75.45
Frederico Marin hits a low pass to Fernando Guerrero. Fernando Guerrero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Del Sol. Alejandro Del Sol knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Percassi. Roberto Percassi whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
77.17
AC Monza have made a substitution with Jose Fortes Serrano replacing Gianmatteo Guardalben and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
78.20
Evans Italiano flicks a high pass forward. Pasquale Redaelli controls it well on his chest. Pasquale Redaelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.09
Fernando Guerrero makes a probing pass to Eugenio Bressan. Eugenio Bressan shoots from outside the area. Cosimo Morfeo gets down and covers it.
84.32
Duarte Santos clumsily knocks into Alejandro Del Sol. Duarte Santos is shown the yellow card! Alejandro Del Sol gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.54
Evans Italiano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pasquale Redaelli. Pasquale Redaelli whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Orocini. Arturo Orocini fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
89.58
Fernando Guerrero makes a simple pass to Alejandro Del Sol. Alejandro Del Sol shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
27.4%
45.2%
27.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Danilo Calaiò of Sampdoria