Match Report


SienaSiena     UdineseUdinese
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Datti Mohamed Del PreteD. Del Prete70
G
1
G
54Gaetano ScarpaG. Scarpa
Jonathan CaloriJ. Calori67
D
2
D
63Valerio De PoliV. De Poli
Tomas MussoT. Musso62
D
3
D
56Walter FlorijancicW. Florijancic
Felice RocchiF. Rocchi57
D
4captain
D
55Edoardo ErraE. Erra
Arnold KoningA. Koning53
D
captain5
D
55Marc-Vivien PoratoM. Porato
Uwe LittbarskiU. Littbarski71
M
6
M
62Alessio TaddeiA. Taddei
Natale RossittoN. Rossitto63
M
7
M
58Benito EspinalB. Espinal
Vinicio E. MonacoV. Monaco55
M
8
A
52Brian MurphyB. Murphy
Oscar Jr. Di VicinoO. Di Vicino54
M
9
A
50Gian Matteo Di LivioG. Di Livio
Pascal HamannP. Hamann68
A
10
A
48Albert Del SolA. Del Sol
Manuel FacciM. Facci56
A
11
A
43Juan RomeroJ. Romero
 
Pierluigi GelsiP. Gelsi61
G
12
M
55Nicola AlbinoN. Albino
Amedeo AbbruscatoA. Abbruscato53
M
13
G
54Ezio BrianoE. Briano
Niccol˜ BattistiniN. Battistini52
A
14
M
54Ray LeoneR. Leone

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Artemio Franchi where Siena play host to Udinese. A crowd of 8,148 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Siena are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Udinese appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Umberto Sussi.


0.00
Udinese kick off the first half!
8.29
Uwe Littbarski sees Pascal Hamann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pascal Hamann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.36
Natale Rossitto hits a low pass to Manuel Facci. Manuel Facci controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
12.21
With great vision, Vinicio E. Monaco plays the ball forward to Pascal Hamann. Pascal Hamann tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Gaetano Scarpa manages to keep it out.
15.25
With imagination, Vinicio E. Monaco laces a weighted ball forward to Pascal Hamann. Pascal Hamann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.24
Felice Rocchi boots it upfield. Pascal Hamann shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
33.36
Uwe Littbarski hits a low pass to Manuel Facci. Manuel Facci knocks in a cross ball towards Pascal Hamann. Pascal Hamann connects with a diving header but it's a woeful effort!
39.57
Uwe Littbarski kicks a strong pass forward to Pascal Hamann. Pascal Hamann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.42
Tomas Musso catches Brian Murphy on the ankles. The referee warns Tomas Musso to calm down! Brian Murphy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.36
Tomas Musso knocks the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Di Vicino. Oscar Jr. Di Vicino passes the ball forward to Pascal Hamann. Pascal Hamann lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Facci. Manuel Facci outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Siena appear unchanged since the first half. Udinese also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and Siena kick off!
47.16
Vinicio E. Monaco flicks a high ball forward to Pascal Hamann who takes it down. Pascal Hamann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Valerio De Poli.
48.20
Vinicio E. Monaco changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Vinicio E. Monaco threads the ball through to Pascal Hamann but he's offside!
51.02
Oscar Jr. Di Vicino clumsily knocks into Benito Espinal. The referee calls over Oscar Jr. Di Vicino and shows him a yellow card! Benito Espinal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.02
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
53.57
Vinicio E. Monaco threads a neat ball through to Pascal Hamann. Pascal Hamann puts a great ball through. Manuel Facci runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
54.40
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
57.41
Oscar Jr. Di Vicino chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Facci. Manuel Facci knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Valerio De Poli.
60.24
Siena have made 2 substitutions with Niccol˜ Battistini replacing Pascal Hamann and Amedeo Abbruscato replacing Uwe Littbarski .Udinese have made a substitution with Ray Leone replacing Gian Matteo Di Livio .
61.32
Amedeo Abbruscato takes it forward alone. Amedeo Abbruscato whips in a cross ball towards Niccol˜ Battistini. Niccol˜ Battistini flicks the ball with his head. Gaetano Scarpa didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
63.27
Vinicio E. Monaco threads a neat ball through to Niccol˜ Battistini. Niccol˜ Battistini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Walter Florijancic.
66.12
Natale Rossitto flicks a high pass forward. Niccol˜ Battistini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Niccol˜ Battistini whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Facci. Manuel Facci beats his man to it with a header. Gaetano Scarpa picks it out of the air!
67.23
Natale Rossitto flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Facci collects the pass. Manuel Facci knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marc-Vivien Porato.
69.02
Felice Rocchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Amedeo Abbruscato. Amedeo Abbruscato makes a beautiful solo run. Amedeo Abbruscato knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Facci. Manuel Facci connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
71.19
Amedeo Abbruscato surges forward with the ball. Amedeo Abbruscato whips in a cross ball towards Niccol˜ Battistini. Niccol˜ Battistini flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.45
Oscar Jr. Di Vicino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Facci. Manuel Facci knocks in a cross ball towards Niccol˜ Battistini. Niccol˜ Battistini gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Gaetano Scarpa.
76.21
It's a corner kick. Vinicio E. Monaco loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Ray Leone jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
77.52
Udinese have made a substitution with Ezio Briano replacing Alessio Taddei .
78.55
Felice Rocchi flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Jr. Di Vicino collects the pass. Oscar Jr. Di Vicino threads a neat ball through to Manuel Facci. Manuel Facci knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gaetano Scarpa who gathers it comfortably.
79.25
Felice Rocchi flicks a high pass forward to Natale Rossitto who brings the ball under control. Natale Rossitto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Facci. Manuel Facci shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
83.30
Vinicio E. Monaco chips the ball to his team mate, Niccol˜ Battistini. Niccol˜ Battistini shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
84.17
Oscar Jr. Di Vicino surges forward with the ball. Oscar Jr. Di Vicino lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Facci. Manuel Facci powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Siena

Udinese
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
7
0
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
84.7%
15.3%
Play Area
15.3%
45.8%
38.9%

Scorers
Niccol˜ Battistini 71
Manuel Facci 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Niccol˜ Battistini of Siena

Match Ratings