Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play Sampdoria in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Sampdoria kicking off!
2.40
0-0Cristian Dou Dou flicks a high pass forward. Moreno Matteazzi controls it well on his chest. Moreno Matteazzi surges forward with the ball. Moreno Matteazzi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
3.44
0-1Cristian Dou Dou passes the ball forward to Luca Biagioni. Luca Biagioni controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.03
Arturo Delgado makes a probing pass to Milton Reynoso. Milton Reynoso knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Kiko. With a superhuman jump, Jose Kiko connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Northampton Town!
12.12
1-1Rocco R. Collauto barges into Arturo Delgado. Rocco R. Collauto is given a warning by the referee! Arturo Delgado stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.24
Alec Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristian Dou Dou. Cristian Dou Dou sees a break and surges forward. Cristian Dou Dou knocks in a cross ball towards Luca Biagioni. Luca Biagioni rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Neil Gerrard has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.25
Cristian Dou Dou flicks a high ball forward to Gianfranco Rizzitelli who takes it down. Gianfranco Rizzitelli shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.11
Alec Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Umberto De Ascentis. Umberto De Ascentis flicks a high pass forward to Dietmar Brehme who brings the ball under control. Dietmar Brehme lofts in a cross ball towards Luca Biagioni. Luca Biagioni whips the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
36.28
1-2Moreno Matteazzi clumsily knocks into Dean Parker. Moreno Matteazzi is shown the yellow card! Dean Parker runs off the knock.
39.31
1-2Seeing a gap ahead, Carlo Tacchinardi plays the ball forward to Dietmar Brehme. Dietmar Brehme shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Neil Gerrard manages to gather it.
42.31
With vision, Jose Kiko plays the ball forward to Titus Royce. Titus Royce finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Dietmar Brehme knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlo Tacchinardi. Carlo Tacchinardi finds some space and shoots from distance. Neil Gerrard is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Northampton Town have changed their lineup with Jody Palmer replacing Jose Kiko. Sampdoria appear unchanged since the first half. The Northampton Town players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Northampton Town start the second half!
47.46
Cristian Dou Dou flicks a high pass forward. Rocco R. Collauto collects the pass. Rocco R. Collauto threads the ball through to Carlo Tacchinardi. Carlo Tacchinardi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
55.04
Rocco R. Collauto sees a break and surges forward. Rocco R. Collauto makes a probing pass to Moreno Matteazzi. Moreno Matteazzi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
57.29
1-3Scott Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shaun Weaver. Shaun Weaver plays the ball forward to Titus Royce. Titus Royce plays a one-two with Milton Reynoso and rushes in on goal... Alec Hutchison hacks Titus Royce from behind! Titus Royce appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
59.30
1-3Dietmar Brehme knocks the ball forward to Carlo Tacchinardi. Carlo Tacchinardi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Booth.
60.06
1-3Northampton Town have made a substitution with Ledley Serrant replacing Dean Parker .
65.45
Cristian Dou Dou makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlo Tacchinardi. Carlo Tacchinardi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianfranco Rizzitelli. Gianfranco Rizzitelli finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.12
With a delightful solo run, Arturo Delgado stretches the opposition's defence. Arturo Delgado shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
69.11
Niccolo Greaves knocks the ball to his team mate, Titus Royce. Titus Royce sees Milton Reynoso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Milton Reynoso finds some space and shoots from distance. Milton Reynoso scores for Northampton Town!! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
72.24
Alec Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Luca Biagioni. Luca Biagioni knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ledley Serrant.
77.56
Gísli Gunnlaugsson hits a low pass to Shaun Weaver. Shaun Weaver flicks the ball to his team mate, Milton Reynoso. Milton Reynoso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristian Dou Dou.
78.53
Moreno Matteazzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlo Tacchinardi. Carlo Tacchinardi shoots from outside the area but somehow Neil Gerrard manages to keep it out.
84.58
Carlo Tacchinardi clumsily knocks into Arturo Delgado. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arturo Delgado runs off the knock.
87.45
Arturo Delgado makes an attacking run forward. Arturo Delgado whips in a cross ball towards Titus Royce. Titus Royce makes a convincing header but it flies just wide!
89.40
Alec Hutchison makes a probing pass to Dietmar Brehme. Dietmar Brehme plays the ball forward to Carlo Tacchinardi. Carlo Tacchinardi shoots from 20 yards but Neil Gerrard reads it well. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Jose Kiko 9 Milton Reynoso 69 | Luca Biagioni 3, 16 Carlo Tacchinardi 45 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Neil Gerrard (GK)
7
2. George Stewart (DEF)
6
3. Scott Booth (DEF)
6
4. Niccolo Greaves (DEF)
6
5. Dean Parker (DEF)
6
6. Jose Kiko (MID)
7
7. Shaun Weaver (MID)
7
8. Arturo Delgado (MID)
7
9. Gísli Gunnlaugsson (MID)
6
10. Titus Royce (ATT)
6
11. Milton Reynoso (ATT)
8
12. Ledley Serrant (DEF)
6
13. Jody Palmer (MID)
6
14. Craig Thomson (ATT)
0
1. Stefan Zola (GK)
6
2. Rocco R. Collauto (DEF)
6
3. Alec Hutchison (DEF)
7
4. Cristian Dou Dou (DEF)
8
5. Gianfranco Agostini (DEF)
6
6. Moreno Matteazzi (MID)
6
7. Carlo Tacchinardi (MID)
7
8. Dietmar Brehme (MID)
7
9. Gianfranco Rizzitelli (ATT)
6
10. Luca Biagioni (ATT)
9
11. Umberto De Ascentis (ATT)
6
12. Salvatore Tasso (GK)
0
13. Girolamo Buriani (MID)
0
14. Oliver Arnold (ATT)
0