Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Britanteo where AC Monza play host to Atalanta. A crowd of 18,271 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
AC Monza are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lamberto Casale.
The pitch is in great condition.
AC Monza are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lamberto Casale.
0.00
0-0AC Monza get the match underway!
6.58
0-0Danny Ditewig sees Jesper Dahlin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jesper Dahlin flicks a high ball forward to Mirko Benarrivo who takes it down. Mirko Benarrivo knocks in a cross ball towards Davide Branca. With a superhuman jump, Davide Branca connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.25
Amedeo Fortin takes it forward alone. Amedeo Fortin whips in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Ballarin. P. Gilberto Ballarin flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
10.06
0-0Billy Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arjan Knopper. Arjan Knopper flicks a high pass forward. Donato Vierchwood holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Donato Vierchwood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Krunoslav Stimac is on top of his game. Great keeping!
14.11
Kevin Andrews flicks a high ball forward to Mervin Ljungberg who takes it down. Mervin Ljungberg controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
15.38
0-0Ramiro Lopez clumsily knocks into P. Gilberto Ballarin. Ramiro Lopez is shown the yellow card! P. Gilberto Ballarin stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.09
Kevin Andrews knocks the ball to his team mate, Davide Branca. Davide Branca plays a quick one-two with Mirko Benarrivo and rushes in on goal... Davide Branca cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
20.28
Spencer Davies breaks forward. Spencer Davies passes the ball forward to Mervin Ljungberg. Mervin Ljungberg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.17
Jesper Dahlin threads the ball through to Davide Branca. Davide Branca shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.31
Billy Hutchison flicks the ball to his team mate, Arjan Knopper. Arjan Knopper knocks the ball forward to Carmine Paroli. Carmine Paroli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Krunoslav Stimac manages to keep it out.
30.54
Seeing a gap ahead, Ramiro Lopez plays the ball forward to Jesper Dahlin. Jesper Dahlin sees a break and surges forward. Jesper Dahlin plays a scrappy one-two with Davide Branca and advances towards the goal... Jesper Dahlin strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Dino Pane manages to gather it.
33.04
Kevin Andrews makes a simple pass to Mirko Benarrivo. Mirko Benarrivo plays a scrappy one-two with Markus Köpke and advances towards the goal... Mirko Benarrivo comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Dino Pane smothers it!
39.19
0-0With great vision, Arjan Knopper plays the ball forward to Donato Vierchwood. Donato Vierchwood knocks in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Ballarin. Spencer Davies clumsily knocks into P. Gilberto Ballarin. P. Gilberto Ballarin appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
42.08
1-0With imagination, Ramiro Lopez laces a weighted ball forward to Jesper Dahlin. Jesper Dahlin chips the ball to his team mate, Davide Branca. Davide Branca shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Monza appear unchanged since the first half. Atalanta also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atalanta players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Atalanta get the second half underway!
47.08
1-0Habib Diop threads the ball through to Malte Engels. Malte Engels flicks the ball to his team mate, Donato Vierchwood. Donato Vierchwood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.08
Kevin Andrews deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mervin Ljungberg. Mervin Ljungberg tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Dino Pane manages to gather it comfortably.
54.30
Without breaking stride, Malte Engels plays the ball forward to P. Gilberto Ballarin. P. Gilberto Ballarin shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.16
1-0Atalanta have made 2 substitutions with Carmelo Campagna replacing Billy Hutchison and Max Nervo replacing P. Gilberto Ballarin .
63.27
Amedeo Fortin flicks a high ball forward to Max Nervo who takes it down. Max Nervo finds some space and shoots from distance. Krunoslav Stimac gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
65.27
With some swift thinking, Kevin Andrews plays the ball forward to Markus Köpke. Markus Köpke tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.25
Malte Engels threads a neat ball through to Max Nervo. Max Nervo cuts inside the box! Max Nervo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
75.08
1-0Malte Engels catches Kevin Andrews on the ankles. The referee warns Malte Engels to calm down! Kevin Andrews stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.38
1-0Habib Diop knocks the ball to his team mate, Malte Engels. Malte Engels flicks a high pass forward. Max Nervo controls it well on his chest. Max Nervo puts a great ball through but Carmine Paroli is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
79.29
Kevin Andrews flicks a high pass forward to Mervin Ljungberg who brings the ball under control. Mervin Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emanuele Bagnacani.
81.23
Danny Ditewig flicks a high pass forward. Jesper Dahlin collects the pass. Jesper Dahlin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mirko Benarrivo. Mirko Benarrivo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
83.02
Arjan Knopper flicks a high ball forward to Donato Vierchwood who takes it down. Donato Vierchwood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.09
Danny Ditewig pushes mid-way up the pitch. Danny Ditewig knocks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Ljungberg. Mervin Ljungberg shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Dino Pane!
89.19
Richard Fletcher barges into Donato Vierchwood. The referee calls over Richard Fletcher and warns him to calm down! Donato Vierchwood hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Krunoslav Stimac (GK)
7
2. Spencer Davies (DEF)
6
3. Ramiro Lopez (DEF)
6
4. Danny Ditewig (DEF)
7
5. Richard Fletcher (DEF)
5
6. Jesper Dahlin (MID)
9
7. Kevin Andrews (MID)
7
8. Mervin Ljungberg (ATT)
6
9. Markus Köpke (ATT)
6
10. Davide Branca (ATT)
8
11. Mirko Benarrivo (ATT)
7
12. Abdelkrim El Hadrioui (MID)
0
13. Abel Viana (ATT)
0
14. Arturo Myrtaj (MID)
0
1. Dino Pane (GK)
9
2. Emanuele Bagnacani (DEF)
6
3. Billy Hutchison (DEF)
6
4. Habib Diop (DEF)
6
5. Amedeo Fortin (MID)
6
6. Arjan Knopper (MID)
7
7. Malte Engels (MID)
7
8. Andre De Icco (MID)
6
9. P. Gilberto Ballarin (ATT)
6
10. Donato Vierchwood (ATT)
6
11. Carmine Paroli (ATT)
6
12. Carmelo Campagna (GK)
6
13. Max Nervo (DEF)
6
14. Roberto Dominguez (DEF)
0