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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Stadio Bruno Benelli where Ravenna play host to Vicenza. A crowd of 9,598 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ravenna are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Vicenza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Zerbini De Sanzo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ravenna are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Vicenza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Zerbini De Sanzo.
0.00
0-0Ravenna start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.59
0-0Don Meiklejohn brings the ball forward. Don Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Flavio Mutarelli. Flavio Mutarelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
8.31
0-0Amedeo Vignaroli chips the ball to his team mate, Nicola Branca. Nicola Branca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marinus Van Wonderen who gathers it comfortably.
9.02
Amedeo Vignaroli advances with the ball. Amedeo Vignaroli shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
12.28
0-1Giampaolo De Ascentis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo Sbaglia. Gianmatteo Sbaglia lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Barros. Francisco Barros outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
16.29
Eusebio Roma flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Apa collects the pass. Mauricio Apa makes a beautiful solo run. Mauricio Apa knocks in a cross ball towards Gianmatteo Sbaglia. Gianmatteo Sbaglia powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
21.27
Gianluca Pistone threads the ball through to Duccio Bernardi. Duccio Bernardi sees space and advances. Duccio Bernardi lofts in a cross ball towards Nicola Branca. Nicola Branca connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.49
Amedeo Vignaroli threads a neat ball through to Flavio Mutarelli. Flavio Mutarelli finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.30
Mauricio Colombo flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Apa who takes it down. Mauricio Apa sees Francisco Barros in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Barros tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.01
Amedeo Vignaroli sees space and advances. Amedeo Vignaroli knocks in a cross ball towards Flavio Mutarelli. Flavio Mutarelli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.13
Duccio Bernardi flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Soares who brings the ball under control. Frederico Soares shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.47
2-2Eusebio Roma receives the ball from a throw-in from Gary Caldwell. Eusebio Roma knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Apa. Showing composure, Mauricio Apa laces a through ball forward to Jimmy Di Bari. Jimmy Di Bari kicks a strong pass forward to Gianmatteo Sbaglia but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
2-2Amedeo Vignaroli clumsily knocks into Mauricio Apa. The referee warns Amedeo Vignaroli to calm down! Mauricio Apa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ravenna appear unchanged since the first half. Vicenza also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Vicenza kick off the second half!
49.32
Amedeo Vignaroli makes a probing pass to Achille Percassi. Achille Percassi whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Soares. Frederico Soares knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
51.28
2-2Giampaolo De Ascentis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Barros. Francisco Barros shoots from 20 yards but Mario Gattuso is on top of it.
53.16
Mauricio Apa threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Di Bari. Jimmy Di Bari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gianluca Pistone.
55.41
Giampaolo De Ascentis threads the ball through to Jimmy Di Bari. Jimmy Di Bari lofts in a cross ball towards Gianmatteo Sbaglia. Gianmatteo Sbaglia makes a convincing header but it rises well off target!
60.18
2-2Ravenna have made a substitution with Luca Sotgia replacing Gerhard Bierhoff .
61.26
Don Meiklejohn clumsily knocks into Gianmatteo Sbaglia. The referee calls over Don Meiklejohn and warns him to calm down! Gianmatteo Sbaglia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.46
2-2Mauricio Apa hacks Amedeo Vignaroli from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Amedeo Vignaroli carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.59
2-2Jimmy Di Bari barges into Don Meiklejohn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Don Meiklejohn stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.45
Giampaolo De Ascentis passes the ball forward to Gianmatteo Sbaglia. Gianmatteo Sbaglia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Meiklejohn.
72.38
Mauricio Apa knocks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Di Bari. Jimmy Di Bari shoots from distance but is denied by Mario Gattuso. Excellent save.
77.22
Vicenza have made a substitution with Jose E. Del Nero replacing Gianmatteo Sbaglia .
79.45
Duccio Bernardi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicola Branca. Nicola Branca skips past Mauricio Colombo! Nicola Branca shoots from just inside the box. Wonderful reactions from Marinus Van Wonderen keeps it out!
83.37
Mauricio Apa flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Barros controls it well on his chest. Francisco Barros cuts inside the box! Francisco Barros looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.46
Duccio Albonetti catches Duccio Bernardi on the ankles. The referee calls over Duccio Albonetti and shows him a yellow card! Duccio Bernardi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Nicola Branca 21 Flavio Mutarelli 36 | Francisco Barros 12, 30 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mario Gattuso (GK)
6
2. Gerhard Bierhoff (DEF)
6
3. Gianluca Pistone (DEF)
6
4. Don Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
5. Vincenzo Bertani (DEF)
6
6. Duccio Bernardi (MID)
7
7. Amedeo Vignaroli (MID)
7
8. Nicola Branca (ATT)
8
9. Flavio Mutarelli (ATT)
7
10. Achille Percassi (ATT)
6
11. Frederico Soares (ATT)
6
12. Antonino Ferrante (GK)
0
13. Luca Sotgia (GK)
6
14. Gennaro Ivan Bellavista (MID)
0
1. Marinus Van Wonderen (GK)
6
2. Arnauld Tonetto (DEF)
6
3. Gary Caldwell (DEF)
6
4. Mauricio Colombo (DEF)
6
5. Eusebio Roma (DEF)
6
6. Giampaolo De Ascentis (MID)
7
7. Mauricio Apa (MID)
7
8. Duccio Albonetti (MID)
5
9. Jimmy Di Bari (ATT)
5
10. Francisco Barros (ATT)
9
11. Gianmatteo Sbaglia (ATT)
6
12. Cesar Valente (MID)
0
13. Robert Howey (GK)
0
14. Jose E. Del Nero (ATT)
6