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5 - 1
 
  Italy (FT)' Puerto Rico  
 
Match ID : 87403
Date : 23/05/2025 (14:00 UTC)
Venue : Italy Stadium
Weather Forecast : Breezy
Attendance : 74686
Competition : WorldCup Qualifying
   
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Match reports

Welcome to the match between Italy and Puerto Rico

1'   Anastasio Schillaci lofted the ball high towards Flaviano Merlo, Flaviano Merlo took an excellent first touch before Blas Ureña could intercept.
  Noé Machado blocked Flaviano Merlo before Flaviano Merlo attempted to shoot at goal.

2'   Paolo Brunetta took the ball past Jerónimo Espino .
  Paolo Brunetta took the ball past Latin Cardona .
  Paolo Brunetta tried to cross the ball low but Jerónimo Espino intercepted but couldn't control.

4'   Seby Vittore tried to skip past the challenge of Jerónimo Espino but his possession is lost through a tackle by Jerónimo Espino .

5'   Ulderico Cogoli took the ball past Blas Ureña .
  Ulderico Cogoli searched out Anastasio Schillaci, Anastasio Schillaci trapped the ball nicely before Melchor Fonseca could intercept.
  Anastasio Schillaci found a gap and fired off a shot. Noé Machado failed to block the shot.
  But Anastasio Schillaci put it wide ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

6'   Melchiorre Raviola tried to knock a long ball forward but The ball came off Rodolfito Arreola .

7'   Fiore Pagani made a long pass to Anastasio Schillaci, Blas Ureña couldn't cut out the pass.
  Anastasio Schillaci directed the ball to Costantino De Mauri, Costantino De Mauri latched onto the ball before Armando Maurell could intercept.
  Costantino De Mauri found himself in some space and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Noé Machado couldn't reach it.
  Costantino De Mauri sent the ball past Chucho Abascal to back of the net ... Costantino De Mauri scored a goal !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Italy 1 - 0 Puerto Rico

8'   Ulderico Cogoli got past Melchor Fonseca with ease.
  Ulderico Cogoli shot from distance. Blas Ureña approached too late to block it.
  Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... He dropped to his knees.

9'   Marcos San directed the ball to Rodolfito Arreola , the ball was picked up by Rodolfito Arreola before Melchiorre Raviola could intercept.
  Offside as Rodolfito Arreola moved too soon.

10'   A long ball was delivered by Paolo Brunetta to Fiore Pagani, Jerónimo Espino couldn't cut it.
  Fiore Pagani laid it forward to Paolo Brunetta, Noé Machado failed to reach the ball.
  Paolo Brunetta took the ball past Armando Maurell .
  Paolo Brunetta got past Noé Machado .
  Paolo Brunetta made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Armando Maurell .

11'   Paolo Brunetta dribbled past Jerónimo Espino .
  Galileo Ferrero picked up Paolo Brunetta's superb pass, Latin Cardona couldn't reach it.
  A low cross was delivered by Galileo Ferrero, Jerónimo Espino missed his interception.
  Flaviano Merlo let the ball drop before firing in a half volley, Noé Machado approached too late to block it.
  Flaviano Merlo sent the ball past Chucho Abascal to back of the net ... Flaviano Merlo scored a superb effort !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Italy 2 - 0 Puerto Rico

13'   Ulderico Cogoli tried to feed the high ball but The ball was touched on by Melchor Fonseca .

15'   Melchiorre Raviola was pressed by Blas Ureña but he evaded the challenge and tried a long range effort.
  But Melchiorre Raviola put it well wide ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

16'   Fiore Pagani took the ball over Melchor Fonseca into the opposing half of the field.
  Anastasio Schillaci tried to head the ball upfield but Armando Maurell charged down the header.

17'   Ulderico Cogoli tried to hit a long ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Blas Ureña .

18'   Melchor Fonseca had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip but Fiore Pagani made the clearance.

19'   Paolo Brunetta stepped up to take the freekick. The shot was blocked by the wall.

20'   Marcos San put some curve on the shot from long range but Timoteo Albini scrambled the ball away.

21'   Fiore Pagani tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Jerónimo Espino .

22'   Seby Vittore sprinted past Latin Cardona .
  Seby Vittore tried to float it into the area but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Jerónimo Espino .

25'   Ulderico Cogoli laid it forward to Fiore Pagani, Fiore Pagani trapped the ball nicely before Blas Ureña could cut it out.
  Fiore Pagani got the float cross in from the wing, Melchor Fonseca couldn't cut it.
  Flaviano Merlo rose bravely above Armando Maurell to win the ball, then had a header for a goal.
  the ball went into the net despite of Chucho Abascal 's attempts to clear the ball away. ... Flaviano Merlo scored an excellent goal !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Italy 3 - 0 Puerto Rico

28'   Galileo Ferrero lofted the ball over to Anastasio Schillaci, Latin Cardona tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.
  Anastasio Schillaci passed the ball perfectly to Flaviano Merlo, Noé Machado couldn't reach it.
  Flaviano Merlo had a crack at goal but Armando Maurell cleared the ball to safety.

29'   Paolo Brunetta dribbled past Graciano Terrazas .
  Paolo Brunetta crossed the ball high over Jerónimo Espino .
  Fiore Pagani had the beating in the air of Noé Machado but the ball went bad.

30'   Graciano Terrazas struck the freekick through the wall. Unfortunately it was just over the bar.

31'   Fiore Pagani attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Marcos San .

34'   Paolo Brunetta tried to dribble past Jerónimo Espino but Jerónimo Espino robbed Paolo Brunetta.

35'   A high ball was delivered by Rodolfito Arreola ,Melchiorre Raviola failed to reach the ball.
  César Aritza caught the opposition defence out.
  César Aritza was in a dangerous position !.
  César Aritza was clean through with just Baldovino Salvai to beat, sprinted past the keeper, and had the goal at his mercy. A great goal from a fine move by César Aritza !!!

Italy 3 - 1 Puerto Rico

36'   Timoteo Albini delivered the ball to Costantino De Mauri, Rodolfito Arreola failed to intercept the pass.
  Costantino De Mauri turned with the ball past Marcos San .
  Costantino De Mauri made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Noé Machado intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

37'   Paolo Brunetta whipped in the freekick. Paolo Brunetta put it clean over the bar.

38'   Paolo Brunetta looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

39'   Poor corner kick by Rodolfito Arreola . He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

41'   Melchor Fonseca tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

43'   Paolo Brunetta tried to use his skill to go past Latin Cardona but Latin Cardona robbed Paolo Brunetta.

44'   Melchor Fonseca attempted to play a long ball but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Fiore Pagani.

45'   Paolo Brunetta dribbled past Jerónimo Espino .
  Paolo Brunetta sent a long ball into the area for Costantino De Mauri, Costantino De Mauri picked up on the ball before Latin Cardona could reach it.
  Costantino De Mauri was able to make space and fired in a curving shot at goal. Noé Machado couldn't reach it.
  Costantino De Mauri got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

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Both teams went in for their half-time break which Puerto Rico were unfortunate to go in behind.Italy had 63% possession in the match, while Puerto Rico had 37%.
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46'   Galileo Ferrero was outmuscled by Latin Cardona .
  Latin Cardona tried to cross the halfway line with the ball but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Paolo Brunetta.

47'   Paolo Brunetta hit the freekick. But he hit it too low as the wall blocked the shot.

48'   Ulderico Cogoli shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards. Blas Ureña approached too late to tackle him.
  It went in the back of the net ... Ulderico Cogoli capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Italy 4 - 1 Puerto Rico

49'   Timoteo Albini played a pinpoint pass to Melchiorre Raviola, Melchiorre Raviola latched onto the ball before Rodolfito Arreola could intercept.
  Melchiorre Raviola tried to feed the high ball but Marcos San coolly intercepted the pass.

50'   Paolo Brunetta sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

51' Seby Vittore received a yellow card.
  Graciano Terrazas swung the corner into the box.
  Costantino De Mauri got ahead of Noé Machado to win the ball and headed the ball clear.

52'   Paolo Brunetta sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

53'   Anastasio Schillaci made a good pass to Fiore Pagani, Jerónimo Espino couldn't cut out the pass.
  Fiore Pagani sent the ball over from the wing, Latin Cardona failed to reach the ball.
  Anastasio Schillaci got to the ball ahead of Noé Machado , then flicked the ball forward.
  Timoteo Albini was able to make space and took a shot. Armando Maurell failed to block the shot.
  Chucho Abascal made an acrobatic save.

54'   Paolo Brunetta turned on the ball to leave Jerónimo Espino standing.
  Paolo Brunetta crossed the ball high into the box, Latin Cardona couldn't cut out the pass.
  Anastasio Schillaci won the ball in the air from Noé Machado , then headed the ball forward.
  Paolo Brunetta stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Armando Maurell .

55'   Fiore Pagani attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Blas Ureña .

56'   Paolo Brunetta hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards. Jerónimo Espino failed to charge down the shot.
  But Paolo Brunetta put it wide of the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

57'   Paolo Brunetta faked a shot before cutting Latin Cardona in a different direction.
  Paolo Brunetta failed in his attempt to skip past Jerónimo Espino .

58'   Paolo Brunetta had a go from the freekick. But Paolo Brunetta didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide.

59'   Jerónimo Espino made a pass to Latin Cardona , the ball was picked up by Latin Cardona before Galileo Ferrero could intercept.
  Latin Cardona moved into an offside position.

61'   Poor corner kick delivered by Paolo Brunetta that went straight to the opposition.

65'   Paolo Brunetta hit a long ball forward to Flaviano Merlo, Flaviano Merlo trapped the ball nicely before Jerónimo Espino could cut it out.
  Flaviano Merlo fired in a shot at goal past Armando Maurell .
  But it was well wide of the goal ... It was a wasted opportunity.

66'   Paolo Brunetta dribbled past Graciano Terrazas .
  Jerónimo Espino was outpaced by Paolo Brunetta.
  Paolo Brunetta took the ball past Noé Machado .
  Paolo Brunetta played a great ball for Timoteo Albini, Armando Maurell couldn't cut out the pass.
  From a tight angle, Timoteo Albini still managed to get a shot in but Noé Machado threw himself in front of the shot.

67'   Galileo Ferrero tried to lob the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Jerónimo Espino .

68'   Paolo Brunetta tried to sprint past Latin Cardona but failed.

70'   Fiore Pagani attempted to lob the ball forward but Blas Ureña did well to spot and intercept the pass.

71'   Paolo Brunetta tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

72'   Galileo Ferrero tried to chip the ball forward but Jerónimo Espino cut it out easily.

73'   Galileo Ferrero attempted to lift the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Jerónimo Espino .

74'   Paolo Brunetta aimed the corner for the near post.
  Costantino De Mauri got up above Noé Machado , then forced the ball goalwards with a header.
  Chucho Abascal saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

75'   Fiore Pagani attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Noé Machado .

77'   Rodolfito Arreola tried to get onto the pass but Fiore Pagani had no problem in intercepting the ball.

79'   Melchiorre Raviola got past Jerónimo Espino .
  Melchiorre Raviola dribbled past Latin Cardona .
  Melchiorre Raviola fed the ball forward to Seby Vittore, Seby Vittore latched onto the ball before Noé Machado could intercept.
  Seby Vittore found a gap and struck it at goal. Armando Maurell wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.
  Held by Chucho Abascal .

80'   Paolo Brunetta tried to use his skill to go past Jerónimo Espino but it failed.

81'   Ulderico Cogoli tried to play a long ball forward but The ball was touched on by Jerónimo Espino .

82'   Ulderico Cogoli brought the play over the halfway line,Blas Ureña couldn't reach it.
  Flaviano Merlo won the aerial challenge against Armando Maurell , then headed the ball forward.
  Timoteo Albini found a perfect spot and shot. Noé Machado failed to charge down the shot.
  Chucho Abascal failed to clear the ball away ... Timoteo Albini finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Italy 5 - 1 Puerto Rico

83'   From long range, Ulderico Cogoli bent the ball towards goal. Melchor Fonseca approached too late to clear the danger.
  Saved by Chucho Abascal .

84'   Ulderico Cogoli used his skill to go past Jerónimo Espino .
  Ulderico Cogoli tried to use his skill to go past Blas Ureña but Blas Ureña won the ball from Ulderico Cogoli.

85'   Paolo Brunetta flighted the ball into the opposing half of the field,Jerónimo Espino couldn't cut out the pass.
  Noé Machado challenged Flaviano Merlo for a heading, then headed clear the danger.

87'   Galileo Ferrero tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Latin Cardona got in the way of the ball.

89'   Paolo Brunetta surged past Jerónimo Espino !.
  Paolo Brunetta whipped in a float cross, Latin Cardona stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.
  Flaviano Merlo performed a glancing header for the goal but Armando Maurell headed the ball clear.

90'   Melchor Fonseca laid it forward past Fiore Pagani to Blas Ureña .
  Melchor Fonseca picked up Blas Ureña 's superb pass, Ulderico Cogoli failed to reach the ball.
  Melchor Fonseca sprung defenders' offside trap to race onto the long ball forward.
  Melchor Fonseca was allowed space to run with the ball.
  Good play by Melchor Fonseca in making himself some space and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Seby Vittore approached too late to clear the danger.
  But Melchor Fonseca put it narrowly over ... He should have scored.

91'   Seby Vittore took the ball past Jerónimo Espino .
  Seby Vittore made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Latin Cardona .

92'   Rodolfito Arreola received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Marcos San , Melchiorre Raviola stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.
  Rodolfito Arreola used his skill to go past Timoteo Albini.
  Rodolfito Arreola shot with an overhead kick but Costantino De Mauri got himself between the ball and goal.


End Match Italy 5 - 1 Puerto Rico
Match formation

15

DR
F.Pagani

-

ML
P.Brunetta

9

ST
F.Merlo

-

DL
G.Ferrero

-

ST
A.Schill..

-

MC
T.Albini

-

GK
B.Salvai

15

DC
C.De

7

MR
U.Cogoli

22

DC
S.Vittore

-

MC
M.Raviola

-

GK
C.Abascal

-

DR
J.Espino

3

DC
A.Maurell

4

DC
N.Machado

-

DL
B.Ureña

-

MR
L.Cardona

24

MC
M.San

-

MC
R.Arreola

-

ML
M.Fonseca

28

ST
G.Terrazas

18

ST
C.Aritza
Home-team Instructions
 General Strategies
 Philosophy   Balanced
 Strategy   More Attack
 Playing Style
 Passing Style   More Direct
 Creative Freedom   Default
 Closing Down   Default
 Tackling   Hard
 Marking   Zone Marking
 Crossing   Default
 Roaming   Default
 Specific Instructions
 Defensive Line   Normal
 Focus Passing   Down Both Flanks
 Long shots   Default
 Counter Attack   Yes
 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 Puerto Rico     
Shots 19
3
Shots on target 9
1
Long shots 5
0
Possession 65%
35%
Corners 6
3
Offside 0
2

Goals      Italy Puerto Rico     
from Heading
(include goals from corner)
1
0
from Long shots 1
0
from Free Kicks 0
0
from Corners 0
0
from Penalty 0
0
Efficiency in selected tactics
     Italy   Puerto Rico     
Nothing
Philosophy
 
Nothing
Creative Freedom
Nothing
Nothing
Closing Down
Nothing
    
Marking
Nothing
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 Baldovino Salvai 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
DR Fiore Pagani 94 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 6 8
DC Costantino De Mauri 94 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 9
DC Seby Vittore (C) 94 1 0 0 1 0 2 2 0 2 7
DL Galileo Ferrero 94 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 4 7
MR Ulderico Cogoli 94 3 1 0 0 0 3 1 3 3 9
MC Timoteo Albini 94 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 8
MC Melchiorre Raviola 94 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 7
ML Paolo Brunetta * 94 5 0 0 0 0 13 5 11 7 9
FC Flaviano Merlo 94 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 9
FC Anastasio Schillaci 94 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 6 1 9
Away-player stats
Pos Name min shot Goals Asists yel red drib-w drib-l pass-w pass-l Rating
GK Chucho Abascal 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
DR Jerónimo Espino 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5
DC Armando Maurell 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
DC Noé Machado (C) 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4
DL Blas Ureña 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5
MR Latin Cardona 94 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 4
MC Marcos San 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 5
MC Rodolfito Arreola 94 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 2 5
ML Melchor Fonseca 94 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 5
FC César Aritza 94 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
FC Graciano Terrazas 94 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5
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