Welcome to the match between Monza rangers and Como athletic

1'

Cristiano Franco chipped the ball into the penalty area towards Lauro Stilo, Lauro Stilo took an excellent first touch before Gioacchino Trentin could cut it out.

Lauro Stilo shot with an overhead kick but the shot was blocked by Vitale Ré.

2'

Albano De Leonardis tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Alessandro Padovan.

4'

Gaetano Altamura was outmuscled by Alfio Legnaro.

Alfio Legnaro played a lovely ball for Nazzaro Nicolai, Nazzaro Nicolai took it in his stride before Cristiano Franco could intercept.

Nazzaro Nicolai dribbled past Geronimo Manfredi.

Nazzaro Nicolai found a chance to score but Gianfranco Righi made an crucial challenge!.

8'

Alvise Adelardi tried to take the ball past Leopoldo Calamucci but Leopoldo Calamucci blocked Alvise Adelardi.

11'

Cristiano Franco swung the corner into the box.

Geronimo Manfredi jumped with Vitale Ré and won the ball, then headed it to the goal.

Sesto Rivabella had no chance to stop the ball ... Geronimo Manfredi scored an excellent goal !!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Monza rangers 0 - 1 Como athletic

12'

Tore Montanari tried to jink past Abele Copetti but Abele Copetti didn't allow.

13'

Rodolfo Breda tried to play a long ball but Giona Masi closed in and intercepted the ball.

14'

Gioacchino Trentin skipped easily past the challenge of Cristiano Franco.

Gioacchino Trentin shot for the top corner from 20 yards. Gaetano Altamura approached too late to block it.

Brilliantly saved by Nicola Carideo!.

16'

Alfio Legnaro attempted to lift the ball forward but Gaetano Altamura intercepted the pass.

17'

Gaetano Altamura shot a hopeful chance from long-range. Gioacchino Trentin failed to block the shot.

But Gaetano Altamura sent it far too high ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

18'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Alessandro Padovan.

Aniello Piovene attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Rodolfo Breda did well to spot and intercept the pass.

19'

Pass by Abele Copetti to Alfio Legnaro, Cristiano Franco couldn't reach it.

Alfio Legnaro was pressed by Gaetano Altamura but he evaded the challenge and fired off a medium-ranged shot.

But Alfio Legnaro didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

20'

Cristiano Franco hit a speculative long-range shot. Gioacchino Trentin approached too late to block it.

But Cristiano Franco didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... It was a poor effort from Cristiano Franco. He was lacking match sharpness.

21'

Poor corner kick delivered by Rodolfo Breda that went straight to the opposition.

23'

Cristiano Franco stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Alfio Legnaro.

24'

Giona Masi tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Alessandro Padovan.

26'

Albano De Leonardis attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Alessandro Padovan.

27'

Alvise Adelardi hit the ball forward to Rodolfo Breda, Giona Masi stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Rodolfo Breda tried to send in a float cross but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Gianluigi Sultana.

30'

Cristiano Franco lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

33'

Alvise Adelardi attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Gianluigi Sultana.

35'

Albano De Leonardis tried to play a long ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Alessandro Padovan.

36'

Cristiano Franco delivered the ball to Geronimo Manfredi, Geronimo Manfredi trapped the ball nicely before Gioacchino Trentin could cut it out.

Geronimo Manfredi tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Alfio Legnaro.

37'

Cristiano Franco tried his luck from 30 yards. Gioacchino Trentin failed to charge down the shot.

But it went over the bar ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

39'

Albano De Leonardis attempted to play a long ball but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Alessandro Padovan.

41'

Giona Masi took the freekick. But it hit the wall.

42'

Gioacchino Trentin was outmuscled by Gaetano Altamura.

Pass by Gaetano Altamura to Nico Ratti, Nico Ratti picked up on the ball before Alfio Legnaro could reach it.

Nico Ratti laid it forward to Gaetano Altamura, Gaetano Altamura trapped the ball nicely before Vitale Ré could cut it out.

Gaetano Altamura laid it forward to Geronimo Manfredi, Geronimo Manfredi took it in his stride before Leopoldo Calamucci could reach it.

Geronimo Manfredi tried to move the ball forward but Vitale Ré blocked it.

43'

Albano De Leonardis flicked the ball over Alessandro Padovan's head !.

Albano De Leonardis put a low cross in to the near post, Tore Montanari tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Alfio Legnaro moved onto the ball and quickly struck it at goal , Gianfranco Righi approached too late to clear the danger.

But Alfio Legnaro put it wide ... It was a poor miss from Alfio Legnaro. He looked like he was short of match practice.

44'

Gianluigi Sultana tried to chip the ball forward but Rodolfo Breda made it first to the ball and intercepted.

45'

Vitale Ré sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but Cristiano Franco hoofed the ball clear.

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46'

Albano De Leonardis tried to score from long range but Alessandro Padovan went in with a successful block tackle on him.

49'

Gianluigi Sultana failed in his attempt to play it past Rodolfo Breda.

51'

Lauro Stilo tried an in-swinging corner.

Gianfranco Righi jumped above Leopoldo Calamucci, then headed the ball upfield.

Cristiano Franco passed the ball to Rodolfo Breda, Rodolfo Breda latched onto the ball before Vitale Ré could reach it.

Rodolfo Breda had the chance to score but he couldn't withstand Leopoldo Calamucci's pressure.

52'

Nazzaro Nicolai fired in the freekick. Nazzaro Nicolai put it horribly wide.

53'

Alfio Legnaro knocked a lovely ball for Gioacchino Trentin, Gioacchino Trentin took possession of the ball before Cristiano Franco could intercept.

From medium range, Gioacchino Trentin bent the ball towards goal but Gaetano Altamura cleared the ball to safety.

55'

Gianfranco Righi tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Abele Copetti.

56'

A long ball was hit up field by Gaetano Altamura,Alfio Legnaro couldn't cut out the pass.

Nico Ratti had the beating in the air of Leopoldo Calamucci, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Sesto Rivabella made a stunning save !.

57'

Gianluigi Sultana hit the ball forward to Giona Masi, Nico Ratti stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Giona Masi tried to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Rodolfo Breda.

59'

Alvise Adelardi played it confidently past Giona Masi.

Alvise Adelardi crossed the ball high and hard, Gianluigi Sultana failed to intercept the pass.

Alessandro Padovan got above Vitale Ré to win the ball, then flicked the ball forward.

Alvise Adelardi made a pass to Gianfranco Righi, Gianfranco Righi picked up on the ball before Leopoldo Calamucci could reach it.

Gianfranco Righi found a gap and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Vitale Ré wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But it went over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

60'

Gioacchino Trentin showed Gaetano Altamura a clean set of heels.

Gioacchino Trentin made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Cristiano Franco.

61'

Tore Montanari flicked the ball over Abele Copetti's head !.

Tore Montanari tried to cross into the box but The ball bounced off Albano De Leonardis.

62'

Alvise Adelardi tried to play a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Giona Masi.

63'

Lauro Stilo's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

65'

Gianluigi Sultana made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Rodolfo Breda.

66'

Albano De Leonardis attempted to lob the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Alessandro Padovan.

69'

Block tackle from Gioacchino Trentin, easily dispossessing Cristiano Franco before Cristiano Franco attempted to shoot at goal from long range.

70'

Cristiano Franco attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Gioacchino Trentin.

71'

Alvise Adelardi tried to use his skill to go past Giona Masi but Giona Masi succesfully won the ball from Alvise Adelardi.

72'

Gianluigi Sultana took the ball past Alvise Adelardi.

Gianluigi Sultana swung in a float cross over Rodolfo Breda.

Nazzaro Nicolai jumped above Geronimo Manfredi, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Nazzaro Nicolai struck it just over the bar ... He should never have missed that one.

73'

Gioacchino Trentin played a wonderful ball for Albano De Leonardis, Albano De Leonardis picked up on the ball before Alessandro Padovan could cut it out.

Albano De Leonardis dribbled past Tore Montanari.

Albano De Leonardis was free of the last defender.

Albano De Leonardis found himself in the clear with just Nicola Carideo to beat and lobbed it over the keeper but Nicola Carideo kicked the ball away from the goalmouth.

76'

Cristiano Franco passed the ball perfectly to Gaetano Altamura, Alfio Legnaro couldn't cut out the pass.

Gaetano Altamura laid it forward to Alvise Adelardi, the ball was picked up by Alvise Adelardi before Gioacchino Trentin could cut it out.

Alvise Adelardi lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and fired off a shot. Vitale Ré approached too late to tackle him.

Sesto Rivabella saved and held the ball.

78'

Alfio Legnaro passed a long ball,Gaetano Altamura stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Aniello Piovene moved onto the ball and hurriedly hit a shot, Gianfranco Righi approached too late to clear the danger.

Nicola Carideo had no chance to save it ... Aniello Piovene scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Monza rangers 1 - 1 Como athletic

79'

Gianluigi Sultana skipped easily past the challenge of Rodolfo Breda.

Gianluigi Sultana delivered the ball in from wide, Alvise Adelardi failed to reach the ball.

Abele Copetti got well above Gianfranco Righi to win the ball, then attempted a looping header at goal.

Nicola Carideo was poorly placed and had no chance ... A goal was scored by Abele Copetti !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Monza rangers 2 - 1 Como athletic

80'

Albano De Leonardis tried to move the ball forward but Alessandro Padovan came close and blocked it.

81'

Corner taken by Leopoldo Calamucci and cut out by the opposition.

82'

Tore Montanari's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

84'

Albano De Leonardis surged past Alessandro Padovan!.

Albano De Leonardis struck a medium range piledriver but Tore Montanari charged down the shot.

85'

Gianluigi Sultana tried to get past Tore Montanari but Tore Montanari blocked Gianluigi Sultana.

87'

Block tackle from Albano De Leonardis, easily dispossessing Tore Montanari before Tore Montanari could pass the ball.

88'

Albano De Leonardis took the corner.

Vitale Ré connected with a diving header for a goal but Gianfranco Righi headed clear the danger.

89'

Nico Ratti tried to chip the ball forward but Giona Masi coolly intercepted the pass.

90'

Cristiano Franco skipped past the challenge of Abele Copetti.

Cristiano Franco crossed the ball low and hard, Giona Masi couldn't reach it.

Nico Ratti ran onto the ball and quickly struck it towards the goal but Leopoldo Calamucci made the clearance.

End Match Monza rangers 2 - 1 Como athletic