Match Report
| Ancona | Ancona |  |  | St. Johnstone | St. Johnstone | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Ivan Nappi | I. Nappi |  | 61 | G |  | 1 | | G | 58 |  | Kevin Inglis | K. Inglis | |||||||||
| Lorenzo Lucarelli | L. Lucarelli | | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 |  | Stan Edghill | S. Edghill | |||||||||
| Giampaolo Simone | G. Simone | | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 | | John James | J. James | |||||||||
| Ray Cossato | R. Cossato | | 64 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 | | Scott Gemmell | S. Gemmell | |||||||||
| William Lemme | W. Lemme | | 62 | M | | 5 | | D | 56 | | Colin Ritchie | C. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Moreno Bonora | M. Bonora | | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Neil McGrory | N. McGrory | |||||||||
| Manuel Guerra | M. Guerra | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Garry Greig | G. Greig | |||||||||
| Dino Cannarsa | D. Cannarsa | | 57 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | David Morton | D. Morton | |||||||||
| Mariano Guardalben | M. Guardalben | | 55 | M | | 9 | | A | 54 | | Colin Meiklejohn | C. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Marco Tisci | M. Tisci | | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 |  | Shota Heerkens | S. Heerkens | |||||||||
| Gialuca Padalino | G. Padalino | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Kevin McNeill | K. McNeill | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Del Conero where Ancona play St. Johnstone in this Inter Cup game. A crowd of 8,660 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Ancona are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Ancona are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and St. Johnstone kick off!
3.04
0-0Neil McGrory knocks the ball forward to Shota Heerkens. Shota Heerkens knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ray Cossato.
4.38
0-0David Morton makes a simple pass to Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Shota Heerkens but the referee indicates it's offside!
6.03
0-0Garry Greig clumsily knocks into Manuel Guerra. Garry Greig is warned by the referee! Manuel Guerra stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.29
0-1Garry Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.58
John James sweeps the ball long. Colin Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.07
0-1Lorenzo Lucarelli catches Kevin McNeill on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin McNeill carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.53
0-1Mariano Guardalben threads the ball through to Marco Tisci. Marco Tisci sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
34.20
Scott Gemmell knocks the ball forward to David Morton. David Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
36.03
Mariano Guardalben kicks a strong pass forward to Gialuca Padalino. Gialuca Padalino kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Tisci. Marco Tisci makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
39.40
Scott Gemmell knocks the ball forward to David Morton. David Morton threads the ball through to Shota Heerkens. Shota Heerkens lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Ivan Nappi had no chance!! Goal for St. Johnstone!
44.49
Neil McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Shota Heerkens. Shota Heerkens tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Ancona kick off the second half!
47.45
Moreno Bonora flicks the ball to his team mate, Gialuca Padalino. Gialuca Padalino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
48.33
Stan Edghill flicks the ball to his team mate, David Morton. David Morton makes a probing pass to Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.49
Giampaolo Simone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moreno Bonora. Moreno Bonora chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Tisci. Marco Tisci whips in a cross ball towards Gialuca Padalino. Gialuca Padalino directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gialuca Padalino!
57.14
Neil McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Mariano Guardalben. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mariano Guardalben carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.19
Lorenzo Lucarelli passes the ball forward to Dino Cannarsa. Dino Cannarsa takes it forward alone. Dino Cannarsa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Inglis who gathers it comfortably.
65.17
Giampaolo Simone knocks the ball to his team mate, Dino Cannarsa. Dino Cannarsa kicks a strong pass forward to Gialuca Padalino. Gialuca Padalino shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
67.13
John James makes a simple pass to Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory passes the ball forward to Shota Heerkens. Shota Heerkens knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Nappi who gathers it comfortably.
69.51
1-3Moreno Bonora advances with the ball. Moreno Bonora plays a perfect one-two with Marco Tisci and rushes in on goal... Moreno Bonora tries a spectacular strike but Kevin Inglis is on top of it.
71.21
Ray Cossato sees space and advances. Ray Cossato makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Tisci. Marco Tisci lofts in a cross ball towards Gialuca Padalino. Gialuca Padalino connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.05
John James surges forward with the ball. John James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shota Heerkens. Shota Heerkens knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ray Cossato.
84.39
John James flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Greig. Garry Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Shota Heerkens. Shota Heerkens lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Neil McGrory makes a beautiful solo run. Neil McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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
| Gialuca Padalino 53 | Kevin McNeill 9, 39 Shota Heerkens 44 |