Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Giovanni Celeste where Messina play host to Vicenza. A crowd of 9,759 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Messina are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Vicenza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tonino Pagliuca.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Messina are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Vicenza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tonino Pagliuca.
0.00
0-0Vicenza kick off and get the match underway!
3.18
0-0Attilio Taldo knocks the ball forward to P. Gilberto De Ascentis. P. Gilberto De Ascentis tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.13
0-0Lorenzo Di Francesco advances with the ball. Lorenzo Di Francesco deftly passes the ball to Girolamo Luiso, releasing him through on goal. Girolamo Luiso muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Mauricio Colombo.
15.12
0-0Corner kick to Messina. Uwe Götz plays it to the near post. Cosimo Alfieri looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.39
0-0Mauricio Colombo comes in with a late challenge on P. Gilberto De Ascentis. Mauricio Colombo is shown the yellow card! P. Gilberto De Ascentis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.37
0-0Attilio Taldo catches Mauricio Apa on the ankles. The referee brings Attilio Taldo to one side and gives him a warning! Mauricio Apa stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.23
Lorenzo Di Francesco knocks the ball to his team mate, Girolamo Luiso. Girolamo Luiso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
30.25
0-0With a delightful solo run, Lorenzo Di Francesco stretches the opposition's defence. Lorenzo Di Francesco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.14
Giampaolo De Ascentis threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Di Bari. Jimmy Di Bari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.53
Cosimo Alfieri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, P. Gilberto De Ascentis. P. Gilberto De Ascentis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
39.44
Eusebio Roma sees a break and surges forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Eusebio Roma picks a pass forward to Francisco Barros. Francisco Barros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.15
0-0Gary Caldwell pushes mid-way up the pitch. Gary Caldwell hits a low pass to Gianmatteo Sbaglia. Gianmatteo Sbaglia lofts in a cross ball towards Jimmy Di Bari. Albert Gimenez barges into Jimmy Di Bari. Jimmy Di Bari appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
45.00
Giampaolo De Ascentis comes in with a late challenge on Attilio Taldo. The referee calls over Giampaolo De Ascentis and warns him to calm down! Attilio Taldo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Messina appear unchanged since the first half. Vicenza also appear unchanged since the first half. The Vicenza players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Messina get the second half underway!
47.22
0-1Giampaolo De Ascentis threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Di Bari. Jimmy Di Bari whips in a cross ball towards Gianmatteo Sbaglia. Gianmatteo Sbaglia connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Vicenza!
54.01
0-1Gennaro Dei knocks the ball forward to P. Gilberto De Ascentis. P. Gilberto De Ascentis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Marinus Van Wonderen.
55.47
Duccio Albonetti brings the ball forward. Duccio Albonetti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florian Giangaspare.
59.09
Mauricio Apa advances with the ball. Mauricio Apa finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
60.45
0-1Vicenza have made a substitution with Jose E. Del Nero replacing Francisco Barros .
61.49
Duccio Albonetti hacks Gennaro Dei from behind! The referee calls over Duccio Albonetti and shows him a yellow card! Gennaro Dei hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.08
Mauricio Apa threads the ball through to Gianmatteo Sbaglia. Gianmatteo Sbaglia knocks in a cross ball towards Jose E. Del Nero. Jose E. Del Nero powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.11
Duccio Albonetti sees Jose E. Del Nero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose E. Del Nero shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.01
Vicenza have made a substitution with Robert Howey replacing Giampaolo De Ascentis and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
84.00
Gennaro Dei decides to run forward with the ball. Gennaro Dei knocks in a cross ball towards Girolamo Luiso. Girolamo Luiso rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
87.03
0-1Mauricio Apa kicks a strong pass forward to Gianmatteo Sbaglia. Gianmatteo Sbaglia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose E. Del Nero but he's offside!
90.00
0-1Duccio Albonetti catches Gennaro Dei on the ankles. The referee calls over Duccio Albonetti and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Gennaro Dei stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Giampiero Tacchi (GK)
6
2. Florian Giangaspare (DEF)
6
3. Andy Davies (DEF)
6
4. Albert Gimenez (DEF)
6
5. Gennaro Dei (MID)
7
6. Lorenzo Di Francesco (MID)
7
7. Uwe Götz (MID)
6
8. Attilio Taldo (MID)
6
9. Cosimo Alfieri (MID)
6
10. P. Gilberto De Ascentis (ATT)
6
11. Girolamo Luiso (ATT)
6
12. Alassandro Dei (DEF)
0
13. Cleto Castorina (ATT)
0
14. James Hackworth (DEF)
0
1. Marinus Van Wonderen (GK)
6
2. Arnauld Tonetto (DEF)
6
3. Gary Caldwell (DEF)
6
4. Mauricio Colombo (DEF)
5
5. Eusebio Roma (DEF)
6
6. Giampaolo De Ascentis (MID)
6
7. Mauricio Apa (MID)
6
8. Duccio Albonetti (MID)
3
9. Jimmy Di Bari (ATT)
6
10. Francisco Barros (ATT)
6
11. Gianmatteo Sbaglia (ATT)
8
12. Cesar Valente (MID)
0
13. Robert Howey (GK)
6
14. Jose E. Del Nero (ATT)
6