Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Giovanni Celeste where Messina play host to Pescara. A crowd of 7,484 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Messina are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Pescara appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ruggiero Artico.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Messina are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Pescara appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ruggiero Artico.
0.00
0-0Pescara start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.14
0-0Neil Morton chips the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto De Ascentis. P. Gilberto De Ascentis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Girolamo Luiso but he's offside!
8.25
0-0Mauro Turrini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vittorio Zanchetta. Vittorio Zanchetta knocks the ball to his team mate, David Tricarico. David Tricarico shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.29
0-0Gennaro Ivan Belotti threads a neat ball through to Tonino Mora. Tonino Mora shoots from distance but Giampiero Tacchi is on top of it.
12.52
With a delightful solo run, Alan Youds stretches the opposition's defence. Alan Youds puts a great ball through. P. Gilberto De Ascentis runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
14.21
0-0Gianfranco Perrotta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vittorio Zanchetta. Vittorio Zanchetta kicks a strong pass forward to Florian Scoponi. Florian Scoponi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giampiero Tacchi who gathers it comfortably.
16.06
Helder Pinto flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Baresi. With some swift thinking, Roberto Baresi plays the ball forward to David Tricarico. David Tricarico knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.32
Gennaro Dei flicks a high pass forward. P. Gilberto De Ascentis collects the pass. P. Gilberto De Ascentis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.20
Vittorio Zanchetta passes the ball forward to David Tricarico. David Tricarico knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.28
Vittorio Zanchetta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florian Scoponi. Florian Scoponi finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
28.45
Vittorio Zanchetta plays the ball forward to Tonino Mora. Tonino Mora shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
32.21
Gennaro Ivan Belotti takes a quick throw-in, which Mauro Pecchia takes on the chest. Mauro Pecchia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tonino Mora. Tonino Mora sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.33
Gennaro Dei controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, P. Gilberto De Ascentis. P. Gilberto De Ascentis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianfranco Perrotta.
38.32
Helder Pinto plays a long ball forward. David Tricarico knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
0-0Albert Gimenez chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Youds. Seeing a gap ahead, Alan Youds plays the ball forward to P. Gilberto De Ascentis. P. Gilberto De Ascentis deftly passes the ball to Girolamo Luiso, releasing him through on goal. Gianfranco Perrotta comes in with a late challenge on Girolamo Luiso. Penalty not given!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Messina appear unchanged since the first half. Pescara also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Messina kick off!
48.07
Mauro Turrini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vittorio Zanchetta. Vittorio Zanchetta laces a through ball forward to Florian Scoponi. Florian Scoponi shoots from long range but it is miles over!
51.40
0-1Gianfranco Perrotta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Baresi. Roberto Baresi threads a neat ball through to Florian Scoponi. Florian Scoponi tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.13
Albert Gimenez flicks a high ball forward to Demetrio Cerioni who takes it down. Demetrio Cerioni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Girolamo Luiso. Girolamo Luiso plays a one-two with P. Gilberto De Ascentis and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Girolamo Luiso provides some space. He shoots at goal. Valentino Agostini gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
59.32
Neil Morton sees a break and surges forward. Neil Morton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.02
0-1Michele Brocchi kicks a strong pass forward to Demetrio Cerioni. With a delightful solo run, Demetrio Cerioni stretches the opposition's defence. Demetrio Cerioni advances inside the box! Demetrio Cerioni takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Mauro Turrini.
61.23
Helder Pinto sees space and advances. Helder Pinto decides to run forward with the ball. Helder Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Tonino Mora. Tonino Mora whips the ball goalwards with his head. Giampiero Tacchi manages to gather it easily.
63.20
Gianfranco Perrotta flicks the ball to his team mate, Vittorio Zanchetta. Vittorio Zanchetta makes a beautiful solo run. Vittorio Zanchetta shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
65.31
Gianfranco Perrotta surges forward with the ball. Gianfranco Perrotta knocks the ball forward to David Tricarico. David Tricarico shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.24
Gennaro Ivan Belotti surges forward with the ball. Gennaro Ivan Belotti whips in a cross ball towards Florian Scoponi. Florian Scoponi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
67.17
Gennaro Dei flicks the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto De Ascentis. P. Gilberto De Ascentis knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Girolamo Luiso is offside!
69.50
0-1Vittorio Zanchetta catches Demetrio Cerioni on the ankles. Vittorio Zanchetta is shown the yellow card! Demetrio Cerioni hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.15
Neil Morton chips the ball to his team mate, Girolamo Luiso. Girolamo Luiso cuts inside the box! Girolamo Luiso cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
77.46
0-1Pescara have made a substitution with Jonathan Codognola replacing David Tricarico .
81.47
Roberto Baresi threads the ball through to Jonathan Codognola. Jonathan Codognola tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Giampiero Tacchi. Excellent save.
83.38
Vittorio Zanchetta chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Codognola. Jonathan Codognola whips in a cross ball towards Tonino Mora. Tonino Mora connects with a diving header. It's there!! Giampiero Tacchi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.32
Demetrio Cerioni sees Girolamo Luiso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Girolamo Luiso rushes past Helder Pinto! Girolamo Luiso shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Valentino Agostini. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows for 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)
8
2. Michele Brocchi (DEF)
6
3. Massimiliano Pregnolato (DEF)
6
4. Albert Gimenez (DEF)
6
5. Gennaro Dei (MID)
6
6. Neil Morton (MID)
7
7. Attilio Taldo (MID)
6
8. Alan Youds (MID)
7
9. Demetrio Cerioni (MID)
7
10. P. Gilberto De Ascentis (ATT)
6
11. Girolamo Luiso (ATT)
8
12. Giacomo Taibi (ATT)
0
13. Manuele Fioretti (DEF)
0
14. Cleto Castorina (ATT)
0
1. Valentino Agostini (GK)
7
2. Helder Pinto (DEF)
8
3. Gianfranco Perrotta (DEF)
7
4. Mauro Turrini (DEF)
8
5. Roberto Baresi (MID)
8
6. Vittorio Zanchetta (MID)
8
7. Gennaro Ivan Belotti (MID)
7
8. Mauro Pecchia (MID)
6
9. David Tricarico (ATT)
6
10. Tonino Mora (ATT)
9
11. Florian Scoponi (ATT)
9
12. Daan Fränkel (GK)
0
13. Armin Wesselmann (MID)
0
14. Jonathan Codognola (ATT)
7