Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at San Siro where AC Milan play host to Fiorentina. A crowd of 17,669 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Milan are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rocco R. Gazzoli.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Milan are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rocco R. Gazzoli.
0.00
0-0AC Milan kick off and get the match underway!
8.27
0-0Guillermo Munoz knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Abbiati. Mario Abbiati knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giuseppe Bertotto.
9.20
0-0Stephane Lobe knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Delgado. Mauricio Delgado threads the ball through to Tomas Pivotto. Tomas Pivotto passes the ball forward but Mario Abbiati is offside!
12.40
Mauricio Delgado threads the ball through to Mario Abbiati. Mario Abbiati knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianmarco Sarli.
14.31
0-0Ezio Bianchini hits a low pass to Andres Pirri. Andres Pirri whips in a cross ball towards Mario Abbiati. Mario Abbiati rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Stefano Franceschetti.
15.26
Ezio Bianchini kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Delgado. Mauricio Delgado threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Croce. Mauricio Croce knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Andres Pirri is offside!
21.33
Stephane Lobe knocks the ball forward to Andres Pirri. Andres Pirri makes a simple pass to Jonathan Vendrame. Jonathan Vendrame puts a great ball through. Mario Abbiati runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
22.02
Riccardo Ferrari threads a neat ball through to Giulio Buso. Giulio Buso cuts inside the box! Giulio Buso shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
24.15
0-0Giovanni Zanchi clumsily knocks into Andres Pirri. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andres Pirri runs off the knock.
36.29
0-0Gionatha Negro hacks Fernando Peiro from behind! The referee brings Gionatha Negro to one side and gives him a warning! Fernando Peiro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.59
Andres Pirri sees a break and surges forward. Andres Pirri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefano Franceschetti who gathers it comfortably.
44.36
0-0Stephane Lobe clumsily knocks into Gionatha Negro. Stephane Lobe is given a warning by the referee! Gionatha Negro runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Milan appear unchanged since the first half. Fiorentina also appear unchanged since the first half. The AC Milan players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Fiorentina start the second half!
51.52
Tomas Pivotto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Delgado. Mauricio Delgado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.49
Stephane Lobe flicks a high pass forward to Ezio Bianchini who brings the ball under control. Ezio Bianchini hits a low pass to Jonathan Vendrame. Jonathan Vendrame shoots from distance. Stefano Franceschetti easily gets down and covers it.
54.37
Giovanni Zanchi threads a neat ball through to Gionatha Negro. Gionatha Negro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephane Lobe.
55.15
Gianmarco Sarli breaks forward. Gianmarco Sarli knocks the ball to his team mate, Gionatha Negro. Gionatha Negro plays a scrappy one-two with Giulio Buso and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gionatha Negro comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Jerome Hamed effortlessly smothers it!
61.09
Andres Pirri brings the ball forward. Andres Pirri threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Mauricio Delgado provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
65.05
0-0Riccardo Ferrari passes the ball forward to Gionatha Pane. Gionatha Pane shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
69.48
Fabio Di Giuliantonio threads a neat ball through to Giovanni Zanchi. Giovanni Zanchi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Giovanni Zanchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giulio Buso but the linesman indicates offside!
71.20
1-0Mauricio Delgado decides to run forward with the ball. Mauricio Delgado knocks the ball forward, putting Jonathan Vendrame through on goal. Some silky footwork from Jonathan Vendrame provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Jonathan Vendrame scores for AC Milan!!
77.45
1-0Fiorentina have made 2 substitutions with Michelangelo Passoni replacing Guido Baiano and Alfredo Bonadei replacing Riccardo Ferrari .
81.43
Ezio Bianchini sees Mario Abbiati in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mario Abbiati lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Vendrame. Jonathan Vendrame is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Stefano Franceschetti is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.53
Mauricio Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Croce controls it well on his chest. Mauricio Croce shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Stefano Franceschetti.
86.07
2-0It's a corner kick. Guillermo Munoz loops the ball in to towards the near post. Stefano Franceschetti jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
90.00
Ezio Bianchini kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Croce. Mauricio Croce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Abbiati. Mario Abbiati tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Stefano Franceschetti manages to keep it out.
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
| Jonathan Vendrame 71, 81 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jerome Hamed (GK)
6
2. Ezio Bianchini (DEF)
7
3. Fernando Peiro (DEF)
6
4. Stephane Lobe (DEF)
6
5. Guillermo Munoz (MID)
6
6. Andres Pirri (MID)
7
7. Mauricio Delgado (MID)
8
8. Tomas Pivotto (MID)
6
9. Mauricio Croce (ATT)
6
10. Jonathan Vendrame (ATT)
10
11. Mario Abbiati (ATT)
7
12. Michelangelo Lemme (DEF)
0
13. Alberto Fernandes (MID)
0
14. Tiziano De Gasperi (ATT)
0
1. Stefano Franceschetti (GK)
8
2. Flavio Damiani (DEF)
6
3. Giuseppe Bertotto (DEF)
6
4. Gianmarco Sarli (DEF)
6
5. Fabio Di Giuliantonio (DEF)
6
6. Riccardo Ferrari (MID)
6
7. Giovanni Zanchi (MID)
6
8. Guido Baiano (MID)
6
9. Gionatha Negro (ATT)
6
10. Gionatha Pane (ATT)
6
11. Giulio Buso (ATT)
6
12. Michelangelo Passoni (MID)
6
13. Alfredo Bonadei (MID)
6
14. Ciro Sterchele (MID)
0