Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Oreste Granillo where Reggina play host to Messina. A crowd of 9,652 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reggina are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Messina appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Luigi De Poli.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reggina are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Messina appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Luigi De Poli.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Messina get the match underway!
3.21
0-0Mirco Bocchetti pushes mid-way up the pitch. Mirco Bocchetti flicks a high pass forward. Joost Bakkati comfortably collects the pass. Joost Bakkati finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Raul Zauri manages to keep it out.
6.02
0-0Eddy Madonna controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giacomo Turato. Giacomo Turato passes the ball forward to Alejandro Fuser. Alejandro Fuser knocks in a cross ball towards Joost Bakkati. Joost Bakkati outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
9.18
0-0Ernesto Guardiola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francesco G. Borgobello. Francesco G. Borgobello knocks in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Blasi. P. Gilberto Blasi makes a convincing header. Magnificent block by Mirco Bocchetti!
12.00
Ernesto Guardiola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francesco G. Borgobello. Francesco G. Borgobello tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Peter Van Kouwen smothers it!
15.44
0-0Roberto Reis flicks a high pass forward to Leon Beckenbauer who brings the ball under control. Leon Beckenbauer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Fuser. Alejandro Fuser knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Corrado Cevoli.
18.30
Jose Neves flicks a high pass forward. Francesco G. Borgobello easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francesco G. Borgobello makes a simple pass to P. Gilberto Blasi. P. Gilberto Blasi shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.59
Martin Mazzocchi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Martin Mazzocchi tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.43
0-0Martin Mazzocchi comes in with a late challenge on P. Gilberto Blasi. The referee calls over Martin Mazzocchi and shows him a yellow card! P. Gilberto Blasi stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.12
Manuele Sibilano kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Fuser. Alejandro Fuser plays a quick one-two with Joost Bakkati and rushes in on goal... Alejandro Fuser rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Raul Zauri. Excellent save.
30.14
Martin Mazzocchi flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Beckenbauer. Leon Beckenbauer shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
32.03
Ernesto Guardiola threads the ball through to Francesco G. Borgobello. Francesco G. Borgobello plays the ball forward to Giampietro Domizzi who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Giampietro Domizzi provides some space. He shoots at goal. Peter Van Kouwen gets down and covers it.
33.13
Martin Mazzocchi plays the ball forward to Alejandro Fuser. Alejandro Fuser shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.21
1-0Manuele Sibilano flicks a high pass forward. Joost Bakkati controls it well on his chest. Joost Bakkati shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.20
Martin Mazzocchi knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Fuser. Alejandro Fuser shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
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. Messina also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Reggina kicking off!
48.44
Showing composure, Francesco G. Borgobello picks a pass forward to Ernesto Guardiola. Ernesto Guardiola lofts in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Blasi. P. Gilberto Blasi connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
53.29
Girolamo Serena flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Guardiola. Ernesto Guardiola hits a low pass to Francesco G. Borgobello. Francesco G. Borgobello lofts in a cross ball towards Giampietro Domizzi. Giampietro Domizzi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.02
Girolamo Serena knocks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Guardiola. Ernesto Guardiola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, P. Gilberto Blasi. P. Gilberto Blasi finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
69.36
Mirco Bocchetti knocks the ball forward to Eddy Madonna. Eddy Madonna flicks a high ball forward to Manuele Sibilano who takes it down. Manuele Sibilano shoots from 20 yards. Manuele Sibilano scores for Reggina!!
73.28
Francesco G. Borgobello flicks a high pass forward to Benedetto Sulcis who brings the ball under control. Benedetto Sulcis finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
79.09
Girolamo Serena flicks the ball to his team mate, Giampietro Domizzi. Giampietro Domizzi knocks in a cross ball towards Benedetto Sulcis. Benedetto Sulcis outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
81.15
2-1Leon Beckenbauer clumsily knocks into Jose Neves. The referee calls over Leon Beckenbauer and warns him to calm down! Jose Neves stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.22
Gianluigi Florijancic comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Reis. Gianluigi Florijancic is warned by the referee! Roberto Reis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.58
P. Gilberto Blasi hits a low pass to Bernardo Fumai. Bernardo Fumai whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Guardiola. Ernesto Guardiola jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
90.00
Francesco G. Borgobello flicks the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Sulcis. Benedetto Sulcis makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of P. Gilberto Blasi. P. Gilberto Blasi strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Francesco G. Borgobello of Messina |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Peter Van Kouwen (GK)
7
2. Garcia Duque Pellegrini (DEF)
6
3. Roberto Reis (DEF)
6
4. Mirco Bocchetti (DEF)
7
5. Eddy Madonna (DEF)
7
6. Manuele Sibilano (MID)
9
7. Leon Beckenbauer (MID)
6
8. Martin Mazzocchi (MID)
6
9. Giacomo Turato (MID)
6
10. Alejandro Fuser (ATT)
6
11. Joost Bakkati (ATT)
8
12. Diaw Rossi (ATT)
0
13. Rosario Testini (ATT)
0
14. Alassandro Sculli (ATT)
0
1. Raul Zauri (GK)
6
2. Girolamo Serena (DEF)
6
3. Corrado Cevoli (DEF)
6
4. Jose Neves (DEF)
6
5. Gianluigi Florijancic (DEF)
5
6. Ernesto Guardiola (MID)
7
7. Francesco G. Borgobello (MID)
9
8. P. Gilberto Blasi (ATT)
8
9. Giampietro Domizzi (ATT)
8
10. Benedetto Sulcis (ATT)
7
11. Bernardo Fumai (ATT)
6
12. Tommaso Colonnello (MID)
0
13. Danilo Antonioli (MID)
0
14. Theo Veldman (GK)
0