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5 - 0
 
  Italy (FT)' Fiji  
 
Match ID : 9653
Date : 18/01/2013 (14:00 UTC)
Venue : Italy Stadium
Weather Forecast : Wet
Attendance : 70526
Competition : WorldCup Qualifying
   
Starting Elevens
Match reports

Welcome to the match between Italy and Fiji

1'   Eusebio Marino delivered a long ball,Cornelius Slater couldn't cut out the pass.
  Augusto Ganza let the ball drop before hitting a spectacular half volley but Eli Tuft cleared the ball.

5'   Eusebio Marino sent a long ball past Cornelius Slater into the area.
  Augusto Ganza quickly fired it in low and hard before Eli Tuft could reach the ball.
  Gavin Pound pushed it away.

6'   Hammond Simmons blocked Augusto Ganza before Augusto Ganza attempted to fire off a shot from long range.

8'   Eusebio Marino looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

9'   Eusebio Marino tried to get past Cornelius Slater but Cornelius Slater didn't allow.

10'   Block tackle from Hammond Simmons , easily dispossessing Spartaco Ballardini before Spartaco Ballardini attempted to deliver the ball.

11'   Eusebio Marino took the corner.
  Tarso Spinelli played a lovely ball for Emilio Agius, Maddox Kitchen couldn't reach it.
  Emilio Agius played a wonderful ball for Vittorio Garfagnini, the ball was picked up by Vittorio Garfagnini before Eli Tuft could cut it out.
  Vittorio Garfagnini knocked a lovely ball for Taddeo Traverso, the ball was picked up by Taddeo Traverso before Maddox Kitchen could intercept.
  Taddeo Traverso knocked a lovely ball for Spartaco Ballardini, Spartaco Ballardini took it in his stride before Eli Tuft could intercept.
  Spartaco Ballardini twisted past Maddox Kitchen .
  Spartaco Ballardini made a pass to Tarso Spinelli, Tarso Spinelli picked up on the ball before Eli Tuft could intercept.
  Tarso Spinelli held up the ball, evading the challenge of Maddox Kitchen and had an effort at goal.
  Gavin Pound strayed off his line ... Tarso Spinelli scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Italy 1 - 0 Fiji

12'   Emilio Agius tried to sprint past Hammond Simmons but his possession is lost through a tackle by Hammond Simmons .

14'   Cornelius Slater found a chance to score from long range but Olinto Aggio closed down the space.

15'   Eusebio Marino got past Cornelius Slater .
  Eusebio Marino put a low cross in to the near post, Evelyn Wilcox failed to intercept the pass.
  Tarso Spinelli run onto the ball and quickly fired off a shot past Maddox Kitchen .
  It went just wide by Tarso Spinelli ... A wasted opportunity.

16'   Spartaco Ballardini tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards but the shot cannoned off Camden Newell .

17'   Tarso Spinelli skipped easily past Kirby Morce .
  Tarso Spinelli passed the ball to Spartaco Ballardini, Camden Newell couldn't reach it.
  Spartaco Ballardini tried a medium range effort but Kirby Morce cleared the ball to safety.

18'   Spartaco Ballardini tried to skip past Hammond Simmons but Hammond Simmons blocked Spartaco Ballardini.

19'   Eusebio Marino struck a long range piledriver!. Cornelius Slater approached too late to tackle him.
  However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Eusebio Marino ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

21'   Poor corner kick delivered by Eusebio Marino that went straight to the opposition.

22'   Eusebio Marino turned with the ball past Cornelius Slater .
  Eusebio Marino put a low cross, Evelyn Wilcox failed to reach the ball.
  Augusto Ganza run onto the ball and quickly fired off a shot, Maddox Kitchen couldn't reach it.
  Gavin Pound was poorly placed and had no chance ... Augusto Ganza finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Italy 2 - 0 Fiji

23'   Eusebio Marino took the ball past Cornelius Slater .
  Eusebio Marino shielded the ball from Evelyn Wilcox and tried his luck with a long range chip.
  Eusebio Marino put it clean over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

24'   Olinto Aggio tried to skip past the challenge of Eli Tuft but Eli Tuft won the ball from Olinto Aggio.

26'   Eusebio Marino had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Evelyn Wilcox couldn't reach it.
  Gavin Pound saved and held the ball.

29'   Eusebio Marino sprinted past Dan Comstock .
  Eusebio Marino made good use of the scissors dribble. As Cornelius Slater lost his balance, Eusebio Marino dribbled past Cornelius Slater .
  Eusebio Marino showed Maddox Kitchen a clean set of heels.
  Eusebio Marino played the ball to Frido Zambrano's feet, Eli Tuft failed to reach the ball.
  Frido Zambrano was able to make space and hit a hopeful looking shot. Maddox Kitchen wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.
  Gavin Pound got up to tip it over.

31'   Kirby Morce tried to dart past Taddeo Traverso but Kirby Morce lost out to Taddeo Traverso.

32'   Eusebio Marino swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

33' The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Augusto Ganza.
  Kirby Morce tried to take the ball past Vittorio Garfagnini but failed.

34'   Vittorio Garfagnini attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards but Kirby Morce got himself between the ball and goal.

35'   Cornelius Slater sent over the freekick. But it went over the bar.

36'   Olinto Aggio skipped easily past Hammond Simmons .
  Bentley Readdie could not stop a confident Olinto Aggio going past him.
  Vicious shot by Olinto Aggio for the top corner but Eli Tuft got in and cleared the danger.

37'   Spartaco Ballardini made a good pass to Vittorio Garfagnini, Vittorio Garfagnini trapped the ball nicely before Camden Newell could cut it out.
  Vittorio Garfagnini got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick but the shot was charged down by Kirby Morce .

38'   Spartaco Ballardini took the ball confidently past Kirby Morce .
  Spartaco Ballardini turned on the ball to leave Camden Newell standing.
  Spartaco Ballardini delivered the ball to Emilio Agius, Emilio Agius latched onto the ball before Eli Tuft could reach it.
  Emilio Agius made a good pass to Augusto Ganza, Augusto Ganza took it in his stride before Maddox Kitchen could intercept.
  Good play by Augusto Ganza in making himself some space and struck it at goal. Eli Tuft failed to charge down the shot.
  Gavin Pound saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

40'   Arcangelo Ré looked to play the ball long to Tarso Spinelli, Tarso Spinelli took possession of the ball before Bentley Readdie could intercept.
  Tarso Spinelli lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and fired in a shot at goal. Eli Tuft failed to block the shot.
  Gavin Pound was stranded and helpless to save it ... Tarso Spinelli finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He was delighted !

Italy 3 - 0 Fiji

41'   Spartaco Ballardini flicked the ball over Camden Newell 's head !.
  Spartaco Ballardini held up the ball, evading the challenge of Kirby Morce and struck the ball from 20 yards toward the goal.
  But Spartaco Ballardini scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was a poor miss from Spartaco Ballardini. He looked like he was short of match practice.

42'   Eusebio Marino looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.
  Augusto Ganza rose bravely above Maddox Kitchen to win the ball, then connected with a looping header for the goal.
  the ball went into the net despite of Gavin Pound 's attempts to clear the ball away. ... Augusto Ganza scored a fabulous goal !!! ... The fans chanted Augusto Ganza's name !

Italy 4 - 0 Fiji

43'   Taddeo Traverso tried to play it past Cornelius Slater but Cornelius Slater denied.

44'   Spartaco Ballardini tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Kirby Morce cut it out.

45'   Eusebio Marino made good use of the scissors dribble. As Kirby Morce lost his balance, Eusebio Marino dribbled past Kirby Morce .
  Eusebio Marino turned on the ball to leave Cornelius Slater standing.
  Eusebio Marino bent it from medium range. Evelyn Wilcox failed to charge down the shot.
  Gavin Pound tipped the ball acrobatically over the bar.

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It was the end of the first half which Italy took the lead.Italy maintained 69% of possession and 31% for Fiji.
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46'   Eusebio Marino stepped up and struck the freekick. But it was well wide from Eusebio Marino.

48'   The corner was taken by Eusebio Marino towards the edge of the area.
  Arcangelo Ré performed a diving header toward the goal but Maddox Kitchen headed clear the danger.

49'   Eusebio Marino took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

50'   Spartaco Ballardini skipped easily past the challenge of Camden Newell .
  Spartaco Ballardini shot past Kirby Morce for the top corner from 20 yards.
  Gavin Pound got up and punched the ball out of danger.

51'   Frido Zambrano played a lovely ball for Eusebio Marino, Eusebio Marino trapped the ball nicely before Cornelius Slater could cut it out.
  Eusebio Marino put a low cross in to the far post, Evelyn Wilcox failed to reach the ball.
  Tarso Spinelli moved onto the ball and attempted a half volley, Eli Tuft didn't read the game well enough to block it.
  Gavin Pound did his best yet he couldn't save it ... Tarso Spinelli scored !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Italy 5 - 0 Fiji

53'   Evelyn Wilcox faked a pass then cut Eusebio Marino in a different direction.
  Evelyn Wilcox attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards. Taddeo Traverso approached too late to tackle him.
  But Evelyn Wilcox couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was a poor miss from Evelyn Wilcox . He looked like he was short of match practice.

55' Spartaco Ballardini jogged off and was replaced by Gianluca Gotti.

58'   Eusebio Marino tried to get past Cornelius Slater but failed.

59'   Eusebio Marino tried to use his skill to go past Cornelius Slater but Cornelius Slater cleanly tackled the ball.

60' Libero Gismondi shook the hand of Tarso Spinelli, who came off.
tried a tactical change.

61'   Arcangelo Ré tried to skip past the challenge of Kirby Morce but it failed.

67'   Eusebio Marino hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards. Cornelius Slater failed to block the shot.
  But Eusebio Marino put it high and wide ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

69'   Gianluca Gotti moved the ball forward for Vittorio Garfagnini, Vittorio Garfagnini took possession of the ball before Kirby Morce could reach it.
  Vittorio Garfagnini twisted past Camden Newell .
  Vittorio Garfagnini put a low cross, Kirby Morce couldn't cut out the pass.
  Libero Gismondi ran onto the ball and struck the volley but Maddox Kitchen cleared the ball to safety.

73'   Gianluca Gotti dribbled confidently past Kirby Morce .
  Gianluca Gotti hit the ball forward to Emilio Agius, Camden Newell couldn't reach it.
  Emilio Agius tried to skip past the challenge of Kirby Morce but Kirby Morce blocked Emilio Agius in a good, clean tackle.

75'   Emilio Agius skipped easily past Hammond Simmons .
  Emilio Agius moved the ball forward for Augusto Ganza, Bentley Readdie missed his interception.
  Augusto Ganza found a perfect spot and hit a fierce shot. Maddox Kitchen didn't read the game well enough to block it.
  It went just wide by Augusto Ganza ... He buckled under the pressure.

76'   Hammond Simmons gave the corner straight to the opposition.

79'   Evelyn Wilcox kicked the ball through Taddeo Traverso'legs to Cornelius Slater !!!
  The assistant referee raised his flag as Cornelius Slater was offside.

85'   The freekick was quickly taken by Eusebio Marino. But Eusebio Marino couldn't get it on target.

87'   Eusebio Marino turned with the ball past Kirby Morce .
  Eusebio Marino squared the ball from the wing, Cornelius Slater tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.
  The ball was expertly converted via a side-foot volley by Augusto Ganza but Maddox Kitchen made the clearance.

90'   Kirby Morce played a perfect pass for Camden Newell , Camden Newell trapped the ball nicely before Gianluca Gotti could reach it.
  The assistant referee raised his flag as Camden Newell was offside.

93'   Kirby Morce tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Vittorio Garfagnini intercepted but couldn't control the ball.


End Match Italy 5 - 0 Fiji
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Home-team Instructions
 General Strategies
 Philosophy   Standing
 Strategy   Attacking
 Playing Style
 Passing Style   Default
 Creative Freedom   More Disciplined
 Closing Down   Press More
 Tackling   Normal
 Marking   Zone Marking
 Crossing   Drill Crosses
 Roaming   Stick to Position
 Specific Instructions
 Defensive Line   Normal
 Focus Passing   Down Both Flanks
 Long shots   Default
 Counter Attack   No
 Play Offside   Yes
Away-team Instructions
 General Strategies
 Philosophy   Balanced
 Strategy   Normal
 Playing Style
 Passing Style   Default
 Creative Freedom   Default
 Closing Down   Default
 Tackling   Normal
 Marking   Default
 Crossing   Default
 Roaming   Default
 Specific Instructions
 Defensive Line   Normal
 Focus Passing   Mixed
 Long shots   Default
 Counter Attack   No
 Play Offside   No
Match stats
Statistics      Italy Fiji     
Shots 19
2
Shots on target 11
0
Long shots 7
1
Possession 68%
32%
Corners 7
1
Offside 0
2

Goals      Italy Fiji     
from Heading
(include goals from corner)
1
0
from Long shots 0
0
from Free Kicks 0
0
from Corners 2
0
from Penalty 0
0
Efficiency in selected tactics
     Italy   Fiji     
Nothing
Philosophy
Nothing
Nothing
Creative Freedom
Nothing
   
Closing Down
Nothing
    
Marking
Nothing
   
Roaming
Nothing
Average performance of players
(in this tactics)
Home-player stats
Pos Name min shot Goals Asists yel red drib-w drib-l pass-w pass-l Rating
GK Orazio Lupatelli 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
DC Frido Zambrano 94 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 8
DC Arcangelo Ré 94 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 7
DMR Taddeo Traverso 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 7
DMC Emilio Agius 94 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 0 7
DML Vittorio Garfagnini (C) 94 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 8
AMR Eusebio Marino 94 7 0 3 0 0 9 3 11 3 10
AMC Olinto Aggio 94 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 7
AML Spartaco Ballardini 55 2 0 1 0 0 5 1 3 2 9
FC Augusto Ganza 94 5 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 9
FC Tarso Spinelli * 60 4 3 0 0 0 2 1 2 0 10
SUB Libero Gismondi 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
SUB Gianluca Gotti 39 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 7
Away-player stats
Pos Name min shot Goals Asists yel red drib-w drib-l pass-w pass-l Rating
GK Gavin Pound 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
DR Camden Newell 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
DC Eli Tuft 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
DC Maddox Kitchen 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
DL Cornelius Slater 94 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
MR Kirby Morce 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 5
MC Hammond Simmons 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5
MC Bentley Readdie 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
ML Evelyn Wilcox 94 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 5
FC Irvin Putnam 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
FC Dan Comstock 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
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