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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Juventus Stadium where Juventus play host to Piacenza. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Juventus are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Piacenza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francesco G. Degano.


0.00
Piacenza start the match!
6.48
Frank Grant threads a neat ball through to Albert Cabrera. Albert Cabrera kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Moya. Jose Moya knocks in a cross ball towards Siaka Ouattara. Siaka Ouattara is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Stephen James is on top of it.
9.48
Callum Ritchie makes a simple pass to Gaspar Viana. Gaspar Viana flicks a high pass forward. Raul De Sanzo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Raul De Sanzo runs straight at the defence! Rodolfo Ferrer hacks Raul De Sanzo from behind! Penalty not given!!
16.10
Niccolo Standing threads the ball through to Raul De Sanzo. Raul De Sanzo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Javier Miller who gathers it comfortably.
20.35
Albert Cabrera hacks Niccolo Standing from behind! The referee warns Albert Cabrera to calm down! Niccolo Standing runs off the knock.
24.51
Gaspar Viana flicks a high pass forward. Raul De Sanzo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Raul De Sanzo plays a one-two with Rodolfo Hubner and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Raul De Sanzo provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Javier Miller. Excellent save.
28.29
Niccolo Standing makes an attacking run forward. Niccolo Standing makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Rodolfo Hubner. Frank Grant barges into Rodolfo Hubner. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
33.17
Bernardo Vasari surges forward with the ball. Bernardo Vasari surges forward with the ball. Bernardo Vasari shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
34.38
Callum Ritchie hits a low pass to Niccolo Standing. Niccolo Standing chips the ball to his team mate, Raul De Sanzo. Raul De Sanzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.25
Jóhann Gudmundsson kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Cabrera. Albert Cabrera chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Smith. Eddie Smith knocks in a cross ball towards Ahmed Haouche. Ahmed Haouche beats his man to it with a header. Superb reactions from Stephen James. What a save!
42.53
Frank Grant makes a strong solo run forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Frank Grant plays the ball forward to Siaka Ouattara. Siaka Ouattara makes a great pass forward. Ahmed Haouche runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Juventus appear unchanged since the first half. Piacenza also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Juventus kick off the second half!
47.30
Ivan Gainza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Smith. Eddie Smith lofts in a cross ball towards Siaka Ouattara. Siaka Ouattara makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.34
Jóhann Gudmundsson darts forward. Jóhann Gudmundsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Moya. Jose Moya lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Smith. Eddie Smith rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.26
Albert Cabrera knocks the ball forward to Ahmed Haouche. Ahmed Haouche whips in a cross ball towards Jose Moya. Jose Moya outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but Roberto Antunes is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
57.37
Ivan Gainza threads a neat ball through to Eddie Smith. Eddie Smith knocks in a cross ball towards Ahmed Haouche. Ahmed Haouche directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
61.47
Albert Cabrera changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Albert Cabrera lofts in a cross ball towards Ahmed Haouche. Ahmed Haouche is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.29
Bernardo Vasari breaks forward. Bernardo Vasari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Raul De Sanzo. Raul De Sanzo shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.12
Joachim Martino breaks forward. Joachim Martino decides to run forward with the ball. Joachim Martino advances inside the box! Joachim Martino strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Javier Miller had no chance!! Goal for Piacenza!
73.33
Callum Ritchie flicks a high pass forward to Liam Tedesco who brings the ball under control. Liam Tedesco kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Javier Miller who gathers it comfortably.
75.15
Frank Grant threads a neat ball through to Albert Cabrera. Albert Cabrera passes the ball forward to Eddie Smith. Eddie Smith whips in a cross ball towards Jose Moya. Jose Moya jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
77.20
Frank Grant knocks the ball forward to Albert Cabrera. Albert Cabrera changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Albert Cabrera lofts in a cross ball towards Siaka Ouattara. Siaka Ouattara is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
81.03
Albert Cabrera brings the ball forward. Albert Cabrera knocks in a cross ball towards Ahmed Haouche. Ahmed Haouche whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 5 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 10 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 0 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 51.219512195122 vs 48.780487804878
Play Area
Home team third: 29.27%, Midfield: 39.02%, Away team third: 31.71%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Albert Cabrera of Juventus

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
6
3. Frank Grant (DEF)
7
6
6. Ivan Gainza (MID)
6
9
8
9. Ahmed Haouche (ATT)
8
10. Jose Moya (ATT)
6
11. Eddie Smith (ATT)
8

12. Alun Bolton (DEF)
0
13. Julian Wittmann (MID)
0
14. John Barton (ATT)
0

7
6
7
6
7
6. Liam Tedesco (MID)
6
8. Gaspar Viana (MID)
6
9. Raul De Sanzo (ATT)
7
10. Manuel Barbosa (ATT)
6
11. Rodolfo Hubner (ATT)
6

12. Edoardo Marino (DEF)
0
13. Jamie Venus (MID)
0
14. Ruel Midgley (GK)
0