Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Oreste Granillo where Reggina play host to Fiorentina. A crowd of 17,977 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reggina are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Datti Mohamed Lupatelli.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reggina are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Datti Mohamed Lupatelli.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Fiorentina get the match underway!
2.35
0-0Gianluca Carbone comes in with a late challenge on Willy Diani. The referee brings Gianluca Carbone to one side and gives him a warning! Willy Diani stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.53
0-0Simone Firicano hits a low pass to Carl Gouaméné. Carl Gouaméné tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Romero P. Redondo smothers it!
6.13
With imagination, Simone Firicano plays the ball forward to Carl Gouaméné. Carl Gouaméné knocks in a cross ball towards Benito Zenoni. Benito Zenoni directs the ball goalwards with his head but Romero P. Redondo is on top of it.
10.49
0-0Willy Diani hits a low pass to David Collins. David Collins controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.43
Alexandre Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Goran Suker. Goran Suker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Simon Westwood. Excellent save.
14.52
0-0Carlton Griffin makes a probing pass to Willy Diani. Willy Diani knocks the ball to his team mate, Benito Zenoni. Benito Zenoni knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Redondo who gathers it comfortably.
16.54
1-0Simon Fromm flicks a high pass forward. Simone Firicano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simone Firicano flicks a high pass forward. Carl Gouaméné controls it well on his chest. Carl Gouaméné plays a quick one-two with David Collins and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Carl Gouaméné provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.42
With a delightful solo run, Willy Diani stretches the opposition's defence. Willy Diani controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.50
1-0Alexandre Oliveira runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alexandre Oliveira cuts inside the box! Alexandre Oliveira makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball strikes John Souness's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
23.54
1-0It's a corner kick. Gianluca Carbone loops the ball in to towards the near post. Simon Westwood punches the ball out of the danger area!
24.14
Willy Diani chips the ball to his team mate, Benito Zenoni. Benito Zenoni shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.44
Carlton Griffin flicks a high pass forward. Simone Firicano collects the pass. Simone Firicano flicks a high pass forward to Benito Zenoni who brings the ball under control. Benito Zenoni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
30.47
Alexandre Oliveira makes a simple pass to Walter Lillo. Walter Lillo sees Goran Suker just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Goran Suker provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Fiorentina!
36.05
Willy Diani makes a simple pass to David Collins. David Collins shoots from 20 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Romero P. Redondo!
42.06
Simone Firicano threads a neat ball through to Carl Gouaméné. Carl Gouaméné makes a simple pass, allowing Benito Zenoni to run into the box. Benito Zenoni strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reggina appear unchanged since the first half. Fiorentina also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fiorentina players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Reggina get the second half underway!
49.26
Gianluca Carbone clumsily knocks into Simone Firicano. The referee warns Gianluca Carbone again to calm down! Simone Firicano stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.16
1-1Nicola Rigoni sees a break and surges forward. Nicola Rigoni knocks the ball to his team mate, Walter Lillo. Walter Lillo makes a pass forward but Goran Suker makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
55.31
With great vision, Willy Diani plays the ball forward to Carl Gouaméné. Carl Gouaméné knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.49
Ciro Piangerelli takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Massimiliano Sarli. Massimiliano Sarli makes a simple pass to Alexandre Oliveira. Alexandre Oliveira makes a probing pass to Raul Davanzante. Raul Davanzante plays a quick one-two with Walter Lillo and rushes in on goal... Raul Davanzante strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Simon Westwood had no chance!! Goal for Fiorentina!
63.52
Simone Firicano sees Benito Zenoni in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Benito Zenoni shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.01
Gianluca Carbone flicks the ball to his team mate, Massimiliano Di Giuliantonio. Massimiliano Di Giuliantonio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
69.31
Ledley Kirkland threads a neat ball through to Simone Firicano. Simone Firicano knocks the ball forward to Benito Zenoni. Benito Zenoni shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
72.02
Alexandre Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Massimiliano Di Giuliantonio. Massimiliano Di Giuliantonio whips in a cross ball towards Goran Suker. Goran Suker powers a header at goal. Simon Westwood didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
73.11
Simone Firicano flicks the ball to his team mate, David Collins. David Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Gouaméné. Carl Gouaméné knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty! That brings them level!
78.53
Carlton Griffin makes a probing pass to Simone Firicano. Simone Firicano sees Carl Gouaméné in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Gouaméné shoots from outside the area but Romero P. Redondo reads it well. Well saved!
84.09
Alexandre Oliveira sees Goran Suker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Goran Suker advances inside the box! Goran Suker cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Simon Westwood is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.57
2-3Simone Firicano clumsily knocks into Alexandre Oliveira. The referee calls over Simone Firicano and shows him a yellow card! Alexandre Oliveira stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Carl Gouaméné 17, 73 | Goran Suker 30, 84 Raul Davanzante 59 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Simon Westwood (GK)
6
2. Simon Fromm (DEF)
6
3. Carlton Griffin (DEF)
6
4. Ledley Kirkland (DEF)
6
5. Morgan Ciullo (DEF)
6
6. John Souness (DEF)
6
7. Willy Diani (MID)
6
8. Simone Firicano (MID)
7
9. Carl Gouaméné (ATT)
9
10. David Collins (ATT)
7
11. Benito Zenoni (ATT)
6
12. Federico Lambertini (DEF)
0
13. Haoulid Satorra (ATT)
0
14. Felice Dei (MID)
0
1. Romero P. Redondo (GK)
7
2. Massimiliano Sarli (DEF)
6
3. Nicola Rigoni (DEF)
6
4. Ciro Piangerelli (DEF)
6
5. Carmelo Amoruso (DEF)
6
6. Gianluca Carbone (MID)
5
7. Alexandre Oliveira (MID)
8
8. Goran Suker (ATT)
9
9. Massimiliano Di Giuliantonio (ATT)
6
10. Walter Lillo (ATT)
7
11. Raul Davanzante (ATT)
7
12. Rodolfo Robbiati (GK)
0
13. Piero Boselli (MID)
0
14. Simone Conticchio (MID)
0