Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009)

[mamizu]

Well, he´s back. But I hope that wasn´t it. Where´s the rest? Keep going! Don't tell me the same thing happened again as with Parma....

[Matt10]

Lol naw - I just haven't updated. Going to Wizards vs Man Yoooooo today though. After that I'll update. Sorry, izu.

[mamizu]

That's ok man. If I was gonna see ManU, I wouldn't feel like updating either. :P Enjoy!

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Looks like it was a weird match!

[Matt10]

Serie A: Fixture 22
AC Siena v SS Lazio



0-4
Cribari 4'
Pandev 45'
Pandev 66'
Own Goal 76'
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Caution: Terzi (Siena) Jajalo (Siena)
Sent Off: None




LAZIO DISPLAY ANOTHER LEVEL OF FOOTBALL



Johnson Peoples, siena.ac.it




pictured: Pandev (Lazio)

Winning the match was the only concern for all of Siena, after all defeatinga power house like Lazio would surely catapult a streak to get the club back to their winning ways.

Unfortunately, Lazio's attack was deadly - and thanks to a two goal performance by Pandev - Oliver Bierhoff's AC Siena were more than outmatched.

"They (Lazio) are simply on another level of football, top class players that we could not contend with today."

Table Position: 16th, 23 pts
Next Match: v ACF Fiorentina (Away) - 12th, 29 pts

Played well
String of good passes as an AMF, Matteo wants to be striker though



"I felt confident on the ball - and in a way it was fortunate that we were losing so badly, allowed me to try some different tricks here and there - however they did not seem to pay off in front of goal."

[Matt10]

Serie A: Fixture 23
ACF Fiorentina v AC Siena

2-1
Mutu 66'
Mutu 72'
Vergassola (PK) 87'
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Caution: Ekdal (Siena)
Sent Off: Terzi (Siena)

FREE KICK SPECIALIST, MUTU, LIFTS FIORENTINA PAST SIENA

Johnson Peoples, siena.ac.it

pictured: Mutu (Fiorentina)

AC Siena were not expected to win such a lop sided affair, however the visitors did well to keep out the goals in the first half, however it was Adrian Mutu who decided tonight would be his night as the veteran striker scored two simpy stunning free kicks to edge out the visitors.

Mutu caused some confusion by the Siena defense, and when the striker was through on goal - the mix up resulted in Terzi performing a desperation sliding tackle, which crunched the striker more than the ball itself.

As a result, the defender was sent off, and the striker would set up for the free kick. A beautiful curling outside of the post shot, left the Siena keeper, Curci, with nothing to grasp at but air.

pictured: Mutu (Fiorentina)

Mutu's second goal was one that proved the striker could score on the left side of the pitch as well - a "David Beckham" free kick, as the striker calls it, was perfectly struck - and once again Curci was no match.

The visitors notched a goal back thanks to a well taken free kick from the captain, Vergassola - however the damage was done, and in the 92nd minute Siena's last gasp effort was in the form of American midfielder, Lam Matteo, as his blast from outside the box was saved comfortably by Sebastian Frey.

Another loss in the books for AC Siena, there is still plenty of football left, but Oliver Bierhoff's side could see some changes for the next match against in Turin, versus Juventus.

"I feel we lost this one as a team, they had an outstanding dispaly from the striker, Mutu - but it was against the run of play - so I cannot give the man all the credit. We had a good performance despite the score."

Table Position: 16th, 23 pts
Next Match: v Juventus FC (Away) - 2nd, 46 pts

Set to Start

Matteo shows his veteran leadership on pitch

"It's been a good stint with Siena, I'm glad to be given the go ahead to start - at this point, I don't care at what position - I just want to help the club get out of this hole."

[Matt10]

Serie A: Fixture 24
Juventus v AC Siena

4-0
Amauri 2'
Felipe Melo 4'
Amauri 19'
Camoranesi 53'
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Caution: Andrea Rossi (Siena) Legrottaglie (Juventus) Amauri (Juventus) Chielini (Juventus) Felipe Melo (Juventus)
Sent Off: None

TOP TIER JUVE TOO MUCH FOR SIENA

Johnson Peoples, siena.ac.it

pictured: Felipe Melo, Amauri (Juventus)

The weather was not kind to the visitors, Siena, and neither were the home team Juventus. The second place Serie A side dismantled the Siena defense to shreds, showing why they are a top class side - and Siena is, well...Siena football club.

The first goal came as early as the second minute, on Juve's first possession of the match - the Siena defenders seemed a step slower than Amauri the entire match - and the striker could not miss tonight - he low drive struck the inside of the post, and nesteld in.

pictured: Lam Matteo (AC Siena)

There was pressure from the visitors though, and it came through the sure foot of American midfielder, Lam Matteo. Matteo was the orchestrator in making the Juventus defense look a bit off key by displaying some tricky through passes. Matteo also came close from 20-yards out to grab a goal back in the 10th minute, but the shot sailed high and wide of Buffon's goal.

In the end, Amauri had the best luck in front of goal - tricking the Siena defenders inside the box, and looking cool as ever in his finishing. There was no chance for Olvier Bierhoff's side to escape Turin with any sense of victory.

"Flat out destroyed tonight. They are a top side, and it was proven within the first couple of minutes of this match. All we can do from here is focus on the next match."

Table Position: 16th, 23 pts
Next Match: v Parma FC (Home) - 17th, 21 pts

Impressive..most

Not unfamiliar to the award

"I'm glad the notice is starting to show. I've worked hard, the first goal here is to help the club get out of this mess. We need a win against Parma fairly bad."

[Matt10]

Serie A: Fixture 25
AC Siena v Parma FC

2-0
Terzi 19'
Calaio 73'
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Caution: Zenoni (Parma)
Sent Off: None

SIENA END LOSING STREAK, SHOW POTENTIAL

Johnson Peoples, siena.ac.it

pictured: Lam Matteo (AC Siena)

Siena's five game losing streak, that begun with a 3-1 loss to Napoli, was finally put to rest tonight as the side took care of a struggling Parma side, 2-0.

The match was dominated by the home side from the start, and players like Lam Matteo were imperssive early. Matteo has quickly shined in his short time ever since being picked up on transfer from Napoli in the January transfer window.

The opening goal was not scored by Matteo, but the American did help set up the goal after his strong pursuit of the Parma defenders paid off when Castellini's poor dribbling was punished. Matteo then found an open teammate in Maccarone, who then found an unlikely candidate, the defender Terzi - who's one time shot was not expected by his teammates, let alone the Parma keeper, Pavarini.

Before the keeper knew it, Terzi was already celebrating the opening goal with his teammates.

pictured: Calaio (AC Siena)

Matteo was part of the second goal as well when his deft touch into space found the run of striker Calaio. The Italian forward sprinted past the defenders before finishing with a cheeky chip over the diving Pavarini.

Oliver Bierhoff's men finally showed some potential to become a top tier team in the Serie A, but the true test will come next week with a red hot Bolgna come into town.

"This was the way we have wanted to play all season. I expect this to be the norm the rest of the way."

Table Position: 16th, 26 pts
Next Match: v Bolgona (Home) - 13th, 32 pts

Standing out

Is it just me, or should he be captain?

"Things are finally starting to go the right way - and as I said earlier, this is what we needed so badly. I'm ready to play another match already."

[mamizu]

Yes! This is good stuff. Matteo is starting to find his way in Italy. And I'm happy Siena broke the losing streak! All that's missing now is him scoring goals. Can't wait to read more!