Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Giovanni Celeste where Messina play host to Pistoiese. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Messina are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gionatha Firmani.
The pitch is in good condition.
Messina are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gionatha Firmani.
0.00
0-0Pistoiese kick off and get the match underway!
2.46
0-0Oscar Zanoncelli flicks a high pass forward to Linus Busse who brings the ball under control. Linus Busse shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.45
0-0Giovanni M. Testini barges into Nicky Mccann. The referee brings Giovanni M. Testini to one side and gives him a warning! Nicky Mccann runs off the knock.
16.21
0-0Renzo Carbone hacks Noel Johnson from behind! Renzo Carbone is warned by the referee! Noel Johnson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.21
0-0Oscar Zanoncelli passes the ball forward to Armando Pierini. Armando Pierini shoots from outside the area but Giampaolo Degano is on top of it.
26.57
Mansour Vencel threads the ball through to Andy Liddell. Andy Liddell cuts inside the box! Andy Liddell cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
27.13
0-0Oscar Zanoncelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Noel Johnson. Noel Johnson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giampaolo Degano who gathers it comfortably.
30.20
Luciano Cammarata passes the ball forward to Linus Busse. Linus Busse shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.32
Ljubisa Previtali threads a neat ball through to Linus Busse. Linus Busse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.41
Renzo Carbone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hassan Besson. Hassan Besson flicks a high pass forward to Andy Liddell who brings the ball under control. Andy Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Dalla Bona. With a superhuman jump, Rodolfo Dalla Bona connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
36.38
Mattia Torricelli threads a neat ball through to Armando Pierini. Armando Pierini threads a neat ball through to Noel Johnson. Noel Johnson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
38.38
Giovanni M. Testini flicks a high ball forward to Linus Busse who takes it down. Linus Busse shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.52
Linus Busse brings the ball forward. Linus Busse shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.52
0-0Hassan Besson threads the ball through to Nicky Mccann. Nicky Mccann lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Liddell. Andy Liddell makes a deft header but it is deflected wide by Luciano Cammarata.
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. Pistoiese also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Messina kick off!
47.21
Oscar Zanoncelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Armando Pierini. Armando Pierini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
48.47
0-0Mattia Torricelli comes in with a late challenge on Rodolfo Dalla Bona. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rodolfo Dalla Bona hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.34
Mattia Torricelli darts forward. Mattia Torricelli shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Giampaolo Degano manages to gather it.
54.52
Noel Johnson sees Giovanni M. Testini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giovanni M. Testini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.29
Renzo Carbone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mansour Vencel. Mansour Vencel chips the ball to his team mate, Renzo Cardascio. Renzo Cardascio shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
57.31
Renzo Carbone threads a neat ball through to Hassan Besson. Hassan Besson kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Dalla Bona. Rodolfo Dalla Bona controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
60.33
0-0Messina have made a substitution with Generoso Turrini replacing Nicky Mccann .
67.26
Davide Gelsi catches Luciano Cammarata on the ankles. Davide Gelsi is shown the yellow card! Luciano Cammarata grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.07
Luciano Cammarata controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noel Johnson. Noel Johnson knocks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni M. Testini. Giovanni M. Testini plays a scrappy one-two with Noel Johnson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Giovanni M. Testini tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Giampaolo Degano.
77.45
Messina have made a substitution with Emiliano Lasalandra replacing Mansour Vencel .
81.44
Renzo Carbone sees a break and surges forward. Renzo Carbone flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Dalla Bona controls it well on his chest. Rodolfo Dalla Bona plays a scrappy one-two with Generoso Turrini and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rodolfo Dalla Bona makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
83.48
Gianluca Capone chips the ball to his team mate, Armando Pierini. Armando Pierini tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Giampaolo Degano (GK)
8
2. Eusebio Baresi (DEF)
6
3. Renzo Carbone (DEF)
8
4. Davide Gelsi (DEF)
4
5. Mansour Vencel (MID)
7
6. Hassan Besson (MID)
7
7. Nicky Mccann (MID)
6
8. Kurt Van Der Gouw (MID)
6
9. Rodolfo Dalla Bona (ATT)
7
10. Andy Liddell (ATT)
7
11. Renzo Cardascio (ATT)
6
12. Generoso Turrini (GK)
6
13. Salvatore Baccin (ATT)
0
14. Emiliano Lasalandra (ATT)
6
1. Damiano Agliardi (GK)
8
2. Gianluca Capone (DEF)
6
3. Luciano Cammarata (DEF)
8
4. Mattia Torricelli (DEF)
6
5. Gianni Cammarata (DEF)
6
6. Oscar Zanoncelli (MID)
8
7. Giovanni M. Testini (MID)
7
8. Noel Johnson (MID)
8
9. Ljubisa Previtali (MID)
7
10. Armando Pierini (ATT)
6
11. Linus Busse (ATT)
6
12. Danilo Pinzi (MID)
0
13. Pier Giovanni Pagliarini (MID)
0
14. Elvis Lorieri (GK)
0