Match Report


Siena     Chievo Verona
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M. NdoG1captainGD. Natali
P. VianaD2DG. Mazzi
K. TorresD3DJ. Shearer
G. SantosD4DE. Serrano
D. SchwarzerD5MR. Mccall
C. HendryM6ME. Hitzlsperger
J. PiquéM7ML. Ouindi
S. TimmA8MM. Viera
M. TomasA9AC. Matthäus
E. BabayaroAcaptain10AG. Lanna
D. StockdaleA11AA. Danotti
 
N. BaronchelliG12GR. Van Barneveld
L. CampagnoloM13MO. Facciutto
F. RoccatiA14DA. Sadotti

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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Artemio Franchi where Siena play host to Chievo Verona. A crowd of 20,499 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Siena are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David De Sole.


0.00
Chievo Verona kick off and get the first half underway!
4.56
Miguel Viera kicks a strong pass forward to Gianmarco Lanna. Gianmarco Lanna lofts in a cross ball towards Aladino Danotti. Aladino Danotti outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.53
Jan Piqué catches Eric Hitzlsperger on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eric Hitzlsperger runs off the knock.
8.03
Ken Torres pushes up the pitch. Ken Torres flicks the ball to his team mate, David Stockdale. David Stockdale sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.46
Danny Schwarzer plays the ball forward to Jan Piqué. Jan Piqué chips the ball to his team mate, Emmanuel Babayaro. Emmanuel Babayaro knocks the ball forward, putting David Stockdale through on goal. David Stockdale shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
12.52
Miguel Viera kicks a strong pass forward to Aladino Danotti. Aladino Danotti shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.51
With great vision, Jan Piqué plays the ball forward to Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas skips past Giampaolo Mazzi! Martin Tomas shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.03
Gustavo Santos clumsily knocks into Gianmarco Lanna. Gustavo Santos is shown the yellow card! Gianmarco Lanna runs off the knock.
20.25
Jan Piqué clumsily knocks into Leon Ouindi. The referee brings Jan Piqué to one side and gives him a warning! Leon Ouindi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.16
John Shearer hits a low pass to Miguel Viera. Miguel Viera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Matthäus. Christian Matthäus shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
24.57
With a delightful solo run, Jan Piqué stretches the opposition's defence. Jan Piqué knocks in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Babayaro. Emmanuel Babayaro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Dayo Natali picks it out of the air!
33.08
Jan Piqué passes the ball forward to David Stockdale. David Stockdale deftly passes the ball to Emmanuel Babayaro, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Emmanuel Babayaro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Dayo Natali. Excellent save.
39.25
Ken Torres clumsily knocks into Christian Matthäus. The referee calls over Ken Torres and warns him to calm down! Christian Matthäus runs off the knock.
45.00
Gustavo Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, David Stockdale. David Stockdale passes the ball forward but Emmanuel Babayaro is offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Siena appear unchanged since the first half. Chievo Verona also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Siena get the second half underway!
49.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Jan Piqué plays the ball forward to Steffen Timm. Steffen Timm shoots from long range. Solid save from Dayo Natali.
55.52
John Shearer threads a neat ball through to Leon Ouindi. Leon Ouindi advances with the ball. Leon Ouindi lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Matthäus. Christian Matthäus connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Modeste Ndo punches it away to safety.
65.25
Danny Schwarzer threads a neat ball through to Jan Piqué. Jan Piqué makes a probing pass to David Stockdale. David Stockdale controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Emmanuel Babayaro through on goal. Some good footwork from Emmanuel Babayaro provides some space. He shoots at goal but Ernesto Serrano is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
69.23
Ernesto Serrano catches Martin Tomas on the ankles. The referee brings Ernesto Serrano to one side and gives him a warning! Martin Tomas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.21
John Shearer makes a beautiful solo run. John Shearer takes it forward alone. John Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Matthäus. Christian Matthäus beats his man to it with a header. Ken Torres clears it off the line with his head!
78.04
Eric Hitzlsperger flicks a high pass forward. Gianmarco Lanna holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianmarco Lanna controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
79.35
Ernesto Serrano hacks David Stockdale from behind! The referee calls over Ernesto Serrano and shows him a yellow card! David Stockdale hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.46
Giampaolo Mazzi flicks a high pass forward. Leon Ouindi controls it well on his chest. Leon Ouindi kicks a strong pass forward to Gianmarco Lanna. Gianmarco Lanna shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.04
Eric Hitzlsperger makes a simple pass to Christian Matthäus. Christian Matthäus shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
85.25
Leon Ouindi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianmarco Lanna. Gianmarco Lanna lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Matthäus. Christian Matthäus is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Modeste Ndo.
86.31
It's a corner kick. Richard Mccall loops the ball over to the far post. Paulo Viana gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
89.28
Jan Piqué makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Stockdale. David Stockdale makes a simple pass, allowing Steffen Timm to run into the box. Steffen Timm strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but John Shearer is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
 

Siena

Chievo Verona
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 4 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 49.3670886075949 vs 50.6329113924051
Play Area
Home team third: 26.58%, Midfield: 44.30%, Away team third: 29.11%

Scorers
Martin Tomas 16

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Tomas of Siena

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Modeste Ndo (GK)
7
2. Paulo Viana (DEF)
6
3. Ken Torres (DEF)
6
4. Gustavo Santos (DEF)
5
5. Danny Schwarzer (DEF)
6
6. Callum Hendry (MID)
7
7. Jan Piqué (MID)
9
8. Steffen Timm (ATT)
6
9. Martin Tomas (ATT)
9
10. Emmanuel Babayaro (ATT)
6
11. David Stockdale (ATT)
6

12. Nicol˜ Baronchelli (GK)
0
13. Lamberto Campagnolo (MID)
0
14. Federico Roccati (ATT)
0

1. Dayo Natali (GK)
7
2. Giampaolo Mazzi (DEF)
6
3. John Shearer (DEF)
8
4. Ernesto Serrano (DEF)
5
5. Richard Mccall (MID)
6
6. Eric Hitzlsperger (MID)
6
7. Leon Ouindi (MID)
7
8. Miguel Viera (MID)
7
9. Christian Matthäus (ATT)
6
10. Gianmarco Lanna (ATT)
6
11. Aladino Danotti (ATT)
6

12. Ronnie Van Barneveld (GK)
0
13. Olivier Facciutto (MID)
0
14. Aladino Sadotti (DEF)
0