Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadio Britanteo where AC Monza play Real Betis Balompié in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Monza are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Monza are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié kick off and get the match underway!
2.02
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Pedro Hierro plays the ball forward to Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome whips in a cross ball towards Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
3.24
Kevin Andrews makes a probing pass to Carlos Pacheco. Carlos Pacheco tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
4.16
Matthew Amoah sees a break and surges forward. Matthew Amoah knocks the ball forward to Mirko Benarrivo. Mirko Benarrivo shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
6.04
0-1Des May takes it forward alone. Des May knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco shoots from 20 yards. It's there!! Erwin Van Der Laan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.24
0-1Clive Heskey flicks a high pass forward. Abdelkrim El Hadrioui controls it well on his chest. Abdelkrim El Hadrioui sees a break and surges forward. Abdelkrim El Hadrioui shoots from distance but somehow Michael Fuchs manages to keep it out.
12.38
Clive Heskey brings the ball forward. Clive Heskey makes a probing pass to Aimo Tasso. Aimo Tasso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.44
With some swift thinking, Kevin Andrews plays the ball forward to Carlos Pacheco. Carlos Pacheco whips in a cross ball towards Mirko Benarrivo. Mirko Benarrivo makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Michael Fuchs with no chance!! Goal for AC Monza!
18.49
With a delightful solo run, Liam Melis stretches the opposition's defence. Liam Melis lofts in a cross ball towards JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze makes a deft header. Superb reactions from Erwin Van Der Laan. What a save!
20.41
Kevin Andrews sees Carlos Pacheco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Pacheco whips in a cross ball towards Aimo Tasso. Aimo Tasso gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is shockingly off target!
22.33
1-1JŸrgen Goulooze clumsily knocks into Clive Heskey. The referee warns JŸrgen Goulooze to calm down! Clive Heskey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.38
Jose Cortes laces a weighted ball forward to Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
32.55
Kevin Andrews knocks the ball to his team mate, Mirko Benarrivo. Mirko Benarrivo knocks in a cross ball towards Aimo Tasso. Aimo Tasso gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
33.45
1-1Rigobert Wome comes in with a late challenge on Ljubisa Regonesi. The referee calls over Rigobert Wome and shows him a yellow card! Ljubisa Regonesi stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.14
1-1Jose Cortes chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Erwin Van Der Laan who gathers it comfortably.
36.36
Kevin Andrews makes a probing pass to Carlos Pacheco. Carlos Pacheco knocks in a cross ball towards Mirko Benarrivo. Mirko Benarrivo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Michael Fuchs keeps it out!
40.23
Johan Keller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Andrews. Kevin Andrews passes the ball forward to Carlos Pacheco. Carlos Pacheco whips in a cross ball towards Aimo Tasso. Aimo Tasso flicks the ball with his head but Michael Fuchs reads it well. Good save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Monza appear unchanged since the first half. Real Betis Balompié also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Betis Balompié players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
AC Monza kick off!
51.09
Des May threads a neat ball through to Liam Melis. Liam Melis threads a neat ball through to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze lofts in a cross ball towards Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
53.36
Jose Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Albert Blanco comfortably collects the pass. Albert Blanco shoots from 20 yards but somehow Erwin Van Der Laan manages to keep it out.
54.41
1-1Kevin Andrews clumsily knocks into Pedro Hierro. The referee warns Kevin Andrews to calm down! Pedro Hierro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.01
Hans Boussatta flicks the ball to his team mate, Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
57.09
Ljubisa Regonesi flicks a high ball forward to Abdelkrim El Hadrioui who takes it down. Abdelkrim El Hadrioui flicks the ball to his team mate, Aimo Tasso. Aimo Tasso rushes past Vasco Quintero! Aimo Tasso makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
60.36
1-1AC Monza have made a substitution with Giuliano Comotto replacing Aimo Tasso .
63.04
Jose Cortes darts forward. Jose Cortes shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.14
Ljubisa Regonesi threads a neat ball through to Kevin Andrews. With vision, Kevin Andrews plays the ball forward to Giuliano Comotto. Giuliano Comotto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Fuchs who gathers it comfortably.
71.52
Kevin Andrews controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giuliano Comotto. Giuliano Comotto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodolfo Venturin.
75.11
Jose Cortes sees space and advances. Jose Cortes knocks in a cross ball towards Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Erwin Van Der Laan. What a great pair of hands!
78.53
Kevin Andrews comes in with a late challenge on Liam Melis. Kevin Andrews is given another warning by the referee! Liam Melis runs off the knock.
81.09
Sasha Parnenko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Andrews. Kevin Andrews hits a low pass to Mirko Benarrivo. Mirko Benarrivo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodolfo Venturin.
83.16
Ljubisa Regonesi threads the ball through to Abdelkrim El Hadrioui. Abdelkrim El Hadrioui flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Pacheco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Pacheco lofts in a cross ball towards Giuliano Comotto. Giuliano Comotto connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.47
Des May makes a probing pass to Hans Boussatta. Hans Boussatta makes a probing pass to Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Erwin Van Der Laan (GK)
8
2. Matthew Amoah (GK)
6
3. Sasha Parnenko (DEF)
6
4. Clive Heskey (DEF)
7
5. Ljubisa Regonesi (DEF)
6
6. Johan Keller (DEF)
6
7. Abdelkrim El Hadrioui (MID)
7
8. Kevin Andrews (MID)
8
9. Aimo Tasso (ATT)
6
10. Carlos Pacheco (ATT)
8
11. Mirko Benarrivo (ATT)
9
12. Giuliano Comotto (MID)
6
13. Davide Branca (ATT)
0
14. Abel Viana (ATT)
0
1. Michael Fuchs (GK)
7
2. Des May (DEF)
8
3. Vasco Quintero (DEF)
6
4. Rodolfo Venturin (DEF)
6
5. Liam Melis (MID)
7
6. Jose Cortes (MID)
8
7. Pedro Hierro (MID)
6
8. Hans Boussatta (MID)
6
9. JŸrgen Goulooze (ATT)
6
10. Rigobert Wome (ATT)
6
11. Albert Blanco (ATT)
8
12. Máximo Hernández (DEF)
0
13. Nunzio Rivalta (MID)
0
14. Juan-Carlos Sanz (ATT)
0