Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Artemio Franchi where Siena play host to Venezia. A crowd of 8,916 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Siena are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Venezia appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Umberto Sussi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Siena are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Venezia appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Umberto Sussi.
0.00
0-0Venezia kick off!
3.12
0-0Vinicio E. Monaco knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Facci. Manuel Facci finds some space and shoots from distance. Damien Mendez gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
6.18
0-0Carmine Sanna flicks a high ball forward to Uwe Littbarski who takes it down. Uwe Littbarski threads the ball through to Pascal Hamann. Pascal Hamann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.04
0-0Isaiah Copping flicks the ball to his team mate, Giancarlo Paroli. Giancarlo Paroli plays a one-two with Antonio Gento and advances towards the goal... Giancarlo Paroli looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Salvatore Zanetti steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
16.41
Vinicio E. Monaco chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Facci. Manuel Facci whips in a cross ball towards Pascal Hamann. Pascal Hamann powers a header at goal but is denied by Jonathan Toni. Excellent block.
22.34
0-0Natale Rossitto comes in with a late challenge on Petri Van Der Laan. The referee calls over Natale Rossitto and shows him a yellow card! Petri Van Der Laan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.27
0-0Natale Rossitto passes the ball forward to Pascal Hamann. Pascal Hamann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
33.21
Vinicio E. Monaco darts forward. Vinicio E. Monaco skips past Jonathan Toni! Some silky footwork from Vinicio E. Monaco provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.32
0-1Jonathan Toni threads a neat ball through to Petri Van Der Laan. Petri Van Der Laan hits a low pass to Giancarlo Paroli. Giancarlo Paroli makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Antonio Gento. Antonio Gento side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
39.03
0-1Antonio Gento hacks Salvatore Zanetti from behind! The referee brings Antonio Gento to one side and gives him a warning! Salvatore Zanetti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.19
Vinicio E. Turrini hacks Pascal Hamann from behind! The referee calls over Vinicio E. Turrini and shows him a yellow card! Pascal Hamann runs off the knock.
42.26
Petri Van Der Laan clumsily knocks into Vinicio E. Monaco. The referee warns Petri Van Der Laan to calm down! Vinicio E. Monaco runs off the knock.
44.11
Samuele Franzone knocks the ball forward to Uwe Littbarski. Uwe Littbarski chips the ball to his team mate, Pascal Hamann. Pascal Hamann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Nicola Marchionni hacks Pascal Hamann from behind! Nicola Marchionni is warned by the referee! Pascal Hamann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Siena appear unchanged since the first half. Venezia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Siena players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Siena kick off!
48.11
Salvatore Zanetti advances with the ball. Salvatore Zanetti runs straight at the opposition's defence. Salvatore Zanetti whips in a cross ball towards Pascal Hamann. Pascal Hamann makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.28
Natale Rossitto clumsily knocks into Petri Van Der Laan. The referee warns Natale Rossitto to calm down! Petri Van Der Laan stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.14
Uwe Littbarski flicks a high pass forward to Pascal Hamann who brings the ball under control. Pascal Hamann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.08
1-1Siena have made 2 substitutions with Enrico Benussi replacing Pascal Hamann and Oscar Jr. Di Vicino replacing Uwe Littbarski .
66.40
Natale Rossitto threads the ball through to Enrico Benussi. Enrico Benussi whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Facci. Manuel Facci whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
73.51
1-1Antonio Gento catches Salvatore Zanetti on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Salvatore Zanetti carries on, but is struggling a bit.
78.36
Petri Van Der Laan decides to run forward with the ball. Petri Van Der Laan flicks the ball to his team mate, Giancarlo Paroli. Giancarlo Paroli comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it flies just wide!
87.11
Carmine Sanna makes a probing pass to Oscar Jr. Di Vicino. Oscar Jr. Di Vicino makes an attacking run forward. Oscar Jr. Di Vicino shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Damien Mendez.
90.00
The whistle blows 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. Datti Mohamed Del Prete (GK)
6
2. Samuele Franzone (DEF)
6
3. Carmine Sanna (DEF)
7
4. Salvatore Zanetti (DEF)
9
5. Orlando Hendriks (DEF)
6
6. Uwe Littbarski (MID)
7
7. Natale Rossitto (MID)
5
8. Vinicio E. Monaco (MID)
8
9. Amedeo Abbruscato (MID)
6
10. Pascal Hamann (ATT)
8
11. Manuel Facci (ATT)
6
12. Pierluigi Gelsi (GK)
0
13. Oscar Jr. Di Vicino (MID)
6
14. Enrico Benussi (MID)
6
1. Damien Mendez (GK)
7
2. Tiziano Marchegiani (DEF)
6
3. Vitor Pinheiro (DEF)
6
4. Vinicio E. Turrini (DEF)
5
5. Jonathan Toni (DEF)
6
6. Nicola Marchionni (DEF)
5
7. Isaiah Copping (MID)
6
8. Petri Van Der Laan (MID)
6
9. Samuel Tanguy (MID)
6
10. Antonio Gento (ATT)
7
11. Giancarlo Paroli (ATT)
7
12. Yuri Campagna (GK)
0
13. Fritz Zerdoux (MID)
0
14. Marco Ferraresi (ATT)
0