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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Artemio Franchi where Siena play Rangers in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Siena are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Siena kicking off!
2.09
Wayne Bould chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Pena. Patricio Pena knocks the ball forward to Dennis Murrin. Dennis Murrin tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.45
Andy Dickov kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Mcallister. Billy Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Collins. Dominic Collins finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.57
Billy Young passes the ball forward to Wayne Bould. Wayne Bould deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Pena. Patricio Pena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.07
Franceco Alessi flicks the ball to his team mate, Giancarlo Orlandini. Giancarlo Orlandini finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
20.07
Filippo Rossini chips the ball to his team mate, Manuele Iuliano. Manuele Iuliano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luís Nieto. Luís Nieto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Booth who gathers it comfortably.
26.55
Manuele Iuliano barges into Garry McGrory. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Garry McGrory hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.08
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
30.26
Filippo Rossini makes a probing pass to Franceco Alessi. Franceco Alessi passes the ball forward to Giancarlo Orlandini. Giancarlo Orlandini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Young.
32.56
Jimmy Morante makes a probing pass to Manuele Iuliano. Manuele Iuliano knocks the ball forward to Giancarlo Orlandini. Giancarlo Orlandini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.48
Andy Dickov makes a simple pass to Wayne Bould. Wayne Bould passes the ball forward to Dominic Collins. Dominic Collins shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Mauricio Duran!
42.48
Renzo Moriero makes a beautiful solo run. Renzo Moriero shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Billy Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Mcallister. Billy Mcallister makes a probing pass to Dennis Murrin. Dennis Murrin makes a probing pass to Patricio Pena. Patricio Pena takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Patricio Pena!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The second half starts with Rangers kicking off!
47.09
Andy Dickov makes a probing pass to Wayne Bould. Wayne Bould makes a simple pass to Patricio Pena. Patricio Pena finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.48
John Davidson knocks the ball forward to Billy Mcallister. Billy Mcallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Collins. Dominic Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Murrin. Dennis Murrin directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.48
Zerbini Ruotolo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Renzo Moriero. Renzo Moriero makes a beautiful solo run. Renzo Moriero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.46
Wayne Bould clumsily knocks into Manuele Iuliano. The referee calls over Wayne Bould and warns him to calm down! Manuele Iuliano runs off the knock.
61.12
Arturo Marchegiani surges forward with the ball. Arturo Marchegiani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.26
Arturo Marchegiani knocks the ball forward to Giancarlo Orlandini. Giancarlo Orlandini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Booth who gathers it comfortably.
72.09
Arturo Marchegiani threads the ball through to Giancarlo Orlandini. Giancarlo Orlandini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.24
Jimmy Morante flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Marchegiani. Arturo Marchegiani knocks the ball forward to Luís Nieto. Luís Nieto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Greig.
85.33
Billy Mcallister knocks the ball forward to Dennis Murrin. Dennis Murrin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.04
Manuele Iuliano hacks Garry McGrory from behind! Manuele Iuliano is warned by the referee! Garry McGrory runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Dennis Murrin of Rangers

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 52.6315789473684 vs 47.3684210526316
Play Area
Home team third: 25.00%, Midfield: 46.05%, Away team third: 28.95%