Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Wembley Stadium where Crystal Palace play Siena in this Champions League game. Its a sell-out today with the 35,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Siena appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Datti Mohamed Lupatelli.
The pitch is in great condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Siena appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Datti Mohamed Lupatelli.
0.00
0-0Siena start the match!
2.12
0-0Rafael Moran flicks a high pass forward to Jan Piqué who brings the ball under control. Jan Piqué flicks a high ball forward to Gert Veldeman who takes it down. Gert Veldeman rushes past Emile Banks! Gert Veldeman shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
3.31
Fabian Arias deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas edges inside the box! Martin Tomas takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Mika Brander.
4.39
0-0John Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki advances inside the box! Krunoslav Prosinecki side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball strikes Ken Torres's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
6.16
0-0Fabian Arias threads the ball through to Steffen Timm. Steffen Timm knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Morten Tomasson.
8.49
0-0Fabian Arias clumsily knocks into Peter Thalhammer. The referee calls over Fabian Arias and shows him a yellow card! Peter Thalhammer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.37
0-1Jan Piqué makes a simple pass to Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas plays a one-two with Gert Veldeman and advances towards the goal... Martin Tomas cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.38
Fabian Arias threads a neat ball through to Gert Veldeman. Gert Veldeman shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Mika Brander!
15.31
With a delightful solo run, Cedric Versteeg stretches the opposition's defence. Cedric Versteeg plays a one-two with Alexander Kurth and rushes in on goal... Cedric Versteeg muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
16.14
Morten Tomasson hits a low pass to Simon Rodgers. Simon Rodgers laces a through ball forward to Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Moran.
18.32
Krunoslav Prosinecki comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Moran. The referee calls over Krunoslav Prosinecki and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Moran hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.06
Simon Rodgers threads a neat ball through to Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Modeste Ndo manages to gather it.
21.59
Nicholas Pennant plays the ball forward to Peter Thalhammer. Peter Thalhammer brings the ball forward. Peter Thalhammer shoots from long range. Modeste Ndo gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
28.23
Jan Piqué makes a simple pass to Steffen Timm. Steffen Timm shoots from distance but Mika Brander reads it well. Well saved!
33.13
Peter Thalhammer clumsily knocks into Fabian Arias. The referee calls over Peter Thalhammer and shows him a yellow card! Fabian Arias stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.50
Jan Piqué passes the ball forward to Gert Veldeman. Gert Veldeman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
39.30
Nicholas Pennant flicks a high pass forward. Simon Rodgers controls it well on his chest. Showing composure, Simon Rodgers plays the ball forward to Alexander Kurth. Alexander Kurth skips past Paulo Viana! Some superb footwork from Alexander Kurth provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Modeste Ndo manages to keep it out.
44.10
Fabian Arias brings the ball forward. Fabian Arias whips in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Babayaro. With a superhuman jump, Emmanuel Babayaro connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Mika Brander is on top of his game. Well saved!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Crystal Palace appear unchanged since the first half. Siena also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Crystal Palace kicking off!
47.57
0-1Peter Thalhammer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Javier Sanhueza. Javier Sanhueza tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
51.27
Simon Rodgers knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Kurth. Alexander Kurth runs straight at the defence! Alexander Kurth rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Gustavo Santos.
53.01
Fabian Arias flicks the ball to his team mate, Emmanuel Babayaro. Emmanuel Babayaro shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.00
Fabian Arias hits a low pass to Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.56
Simon Rodgers hits a low pass to Javier Sanhueza. Javier Sanhueza shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
67.15
0-1Fabian Arias brings the ball forward. Fabian Arias knocks the ball forward to Gert Veldeman but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
77.09
Peter Thalhammer threads a neat ball through to Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Modeste Ndo reads it well. Excellent save!
90.00
0-1Ken Torres hacks Alexander Kurth from behind! Ken Torres is warned by the referee! Alexander Kurth runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mika Brander (GK)
8
2. Nicholas Pennant (DEF)
7
3. Emile Banks (DEF)
6
4. Morten Tomasson (DEF)
6
5. John Mason (MID)
6
6. Simon Rodgers (MID)
7
7. Peter Thalhammer (MID)
6
8. Cedric Versteeg (MID)
7
9. Krunoslav Prosinecki (ATT)
6
10. Alexander Kurth (ATT)
7
11. Javier Sanhueza (ATT)
6
12. Hakan Kayis (DEF)
0
13. Ighli Graffiedi (MID)
0
14. Esteban Arellano (ATT)
0
1. Modeste Ndo (GK)
8
2. Paulo Viana (DEF)
6
3. Ken Torres (DEF)
6
4. Gustavo Santos (DEF)
6
5. Rafael Moran (DEF)
6
6. Jan Piqué (MID)
7
7. Fabian Arias (MID)
8
8. Steffen Timm (ATT)
6
9. Gert Veldeman (ATT)
8
10. Emmanuel Babayaro (ATT)
6
11. Martin Tomas (ATT)
9
12. Danny Schwarzer (DEF)
0
13. Callum Hendry (MID)
0
14. Federico Roccati (ATT)
0