Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at San Siro where AC Milan play host to Pescara. A crowd of 9,775 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Milan are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Pescara appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giorgio Superbi.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Milan are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Pescara appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giorgio Superbi.
0.00
0-0Pescara start the match!
2.08
0-0Pieter Van Den Brom clumsily knocks into David Bruggink. Pieter Van Den Brom is warned by the referee! David Bruggink runs off the knock.
26.15
Andres Nunez comes in with a late challenge on Ray Gamberini. Andres Nunez is warned by the referee! Ray Gamberini stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.50
David Bruggink catches Pieter Van Den Brom on the ankles. David Bruggink is given a warning by the referee! Pieter Van Den Brom runs off the knock.
36.54
0-0Andres Nunez passes the ball forward to Gian Luca Vendrame. Gian Luca Vendrame knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Bertani.
44.48
0-1Mirco La Marca knocks the ball to his team mate, Pieter Van Den Brom. Pieter Van Den Brom knocks the ball to his team mate, Gian Luca Vendrame. Gian Luca Vendrame finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
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. Pescara also appear unchanged since the first half. The AC Milan players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
AC Milan start the second half!
48.14
Eusebio Ciullo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ray Gamberini. Ray Gamberini flicks the ball to his team mate, Rosario Filippini. Rosario Filippini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mirco La Marca.
55.24
Danny Prior barges into Robert Armstrong. The referee calls over Danny Prior and warns him to calm down! Robert Armstrong runs off the knock.
57.42
0-1Mirco La Marca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Armstrong. Robert Armstrong makes a probing pass to Riccardo Gritti. Riccardo Gritti shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.30
0-1AC Milan have made 2 substitutions with Max Valoti replacing Abassi Dedebant and Benito Ongarato replacing David Bruggink .
66.44
Pieter Van Den Brom flicks a high ball forward to Riccardo Gritti who takes it down. Riccardo Gritti tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
69.14
0-1Jose E. Pasqualin flicks a high pass forward to Andres Nunez who brings the ball under control. Andres Nunez kicks a strong pass forward to Riccardo Gritti. Riccardo Gritti shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
73.22
0-1Rosario Foglio flicks the ball to his team mate, Pieter Van Den Brom. Showing composure, Pieter Van Den Brom plays the ball forward to Gian Luca Vendrame. Gian Luca Vendrame plays a scrappy one-two with Alessandro Ballarin and stumbles forward towards the goal... Max Valoti clumsily knocks into Gian Luca Vendrame. Gian Luca Vendrame appeals for a penalty! Given!!
73.22
0-1The referee points to the spot..
74.04
Gian Luca Vendrame steps up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.15
AC Milan have made a substitution with Michel Kooistra replacing Rosario Filippini .
83.06
0-2With some swift thinking, Pieter Van Den Brom plays the ball forward to Alessandro Ballarin. Alessandro Ballarin knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Riccardo Gritti is offside!
85.54
0-2Robert Armstrong hacks Danny Prior from behind! The referee calls over Robert Armstrong and shows him a yellow card! Danny Prior hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.9%
44.1%
Play Area
26.5%
50%
23.5%
Scorers
| Gian Luca Vendrame 44, 74 (p) |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gian Luca Vendrame of Pescara |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stefan Simone (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Abassi Dedebant (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Eusebio Ciullo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fabiano Grava (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Antonio Bertani (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Mirko Cappellini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Danny Prior (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | David Bruggink (MID) | 5 | |
| 9. | Ray Gamberini (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rosario Filippini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alexander Zimmermann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Max Valoti (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Benito Ongarato (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Michel Kooistra (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Valentino Manetti (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jose E. Pasqualin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Valerio Zenoni (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Rosario Foglio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mirco La Marca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andres Nunez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pieter Van Den Brom (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Robert Armstrong (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Gian Luca Vendrame (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Riccardo Gritti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alessandro Ballarin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Luca Cristallini (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Guerino Pagani (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Martino Fresi (ATT) | 0 | |