Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Giovanni Celeste where Messina play host to Torino. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Messina are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Torino appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alessandro Mutarelli.
The pitch is in good condition.
Messina are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Torino appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alessandro Mutarelli.
0.00
0-0Torino get the match underway!
2.14
0-0Damien Plowright chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
6.19
0-0Salvatore Baccin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Renzo Cardascio. Renzo Cardascio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
8.06
Nicky Mccann knocks the ball to his team mate, Renzo Cardascio. Renzo Cardascio tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.18
Hassan Besson laces a weighted ball forward to Rodolfo Dalla Bona. Rodolfo Dalla Bona finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
20.45
0-1Maurizio Totti knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.56
Lomano Clarke flicks a high pass forward. Marco Dal Moro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marco Dal Moro shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Generoso Turrini.
26.38
0-1Damien Plowright takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Renzo Cardascio reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
27.39
Nicky Mccann threads the ball through to Rodolfo Dalla Bona. Rodolfo Dalla Bona shoots from long range. Superb reactions from Niccolo Young. What a save!
28.35
Mariano Bianchessi brings the ball forward. Mariano Bianchessi threads a neat ball through to Salvatore Baccin. Some good footwork from Salvatore Baccin provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Niccolo Young with no chance!! Goal for Messina!
34.47
Hassan Besson chips the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Dalla Bona. Rodolfo Dalla Bona shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Messina are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
36.09
Eusebio Baresi threads the ball through to Hassan Besson. Hassan Besson hits a low pass to Nicky Mccann. Nicky Mccann shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
38.10
Nicky Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Dalla Bona holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodolfo Dalla Bona plays a one-two with Renzo Cardascio and rushes in on goal... Rodolfo Dalla Bona tries a spectacular strike. Niccolo Young gets down and covers it.
44.31
1-1Damien Plowright plays the ball forward to Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Messina appear unchanged since the first half. Torino also appear unchanged since the first half. The Torino players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Messina get the second half underway!
47.03
Renzo Carbone flicks a high pass forward to Nicky Mccann who brings the ball under control. Nicky Mccann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edmundo Mendez.
48.45
Damien Plowright threads a neat ball through to Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.03
Albrecht Ouindi takes it forward alone. Albrecht Ouindi knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Bowyer. Nigel Bowyer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
51.06
Showing composure, Lomano Clarke laces a weighted ball forward to Damien Plowright. Damien Plowright flicks a high ball forward to Marco Dal Moro who gracefully takes it down. Marco Dal Moro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.26
Nicky Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Hassan Besson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hassan Besson makes a probing pass to Salvatore Baccin. Salvatore Baccin shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
57.32
1-1Maurizio Totti plays the ball forward to Nigel Bowyer. Nigel Bowyer plays a one-two with Stefano Sier and advances towards the goal... Renzo Carbone catches Nigel Bowyer on the ankles. Nigel Bowyer appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
59.12
1-1Hassan Besson barges into Wayne Crooks. Hassan Besson is warned by the referee! Wayne Crooks carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.41
1-1Messina have made a substitution with Fabiano Maini replacing Nicky Mccann .Torino have made a substitution with Alex Colonnello replacing Damien Plowright .
65.31
Lomano Clarke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro threads the ball through to Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Bowyer. Nigel Bowyer whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
69.57
1-1Alex Colonnello makes a probing pass to Nigel Bowyer. Nigel Bowyer makes a great pass forward. Stefano Sier runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
72.23
Marco Dal Moro flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Bowyer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nigel Bowyer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Davide Gelsi.
73.51
Hassan Besson flicks the ball to his team mate, Salvatore Baccin. Salvatore Baccin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Young who gathers it comfortably.
77.04
Messina have made a substitution with Romero P. Ramos replacing Mariano Bianchessi .
81.49
Maurizio Totti knocks the ball forward to Jaap Van Den Herik. Jaap Van Den Herik controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier threads the ball through to Nigel Bowyer but he's offside!
84.18
Renzo Carbone darts forward. Renzo Carbone chips the ball to his team mate, Fabiano Maini. Fabiano Maini advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Fabiano Maini provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.33
Stefano Sier makes a probing pass to Jaap Van Den Herik. Jaap Van Den Herik whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Bowyer. Nigel Bowyer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.25
Stefano Sier knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Bowyer. Nigel Bowyer knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Salvatore Baccin 28 | Marco Dal Moro 20, 89 Nigel Bowyer 85 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Generoso Turrini (GK)
7
2. Eusebio Baresi (DEF)
6
3. Renzo Carbone (DEF)
7
4. Davide Gelsi (DEF)
6
5. Mariano Bianchessi (MID)
7
6. Hassan Besson (MID)
6
7. Nicky Mccann (MID)
6
8. Kurt Van Der Gouw (MID)
6
9. Rodolfo Dalla Bona (ATT)
6
10. Renzo Cardascio (ATT)
6
11. Salvatore Baccin (ATT)
7
12. Fabiano Maini (ATT)
6
13. Emiliano Lasalandra (ATT)
0
14. Romero P. Ramos (ATT)
6
1. Niccolo Young (GK)
6
2. Albrecht Ouindi (DEF)
6
3. Edmundo Mendez (DEF)
6
4. Lomano Clarke (DEF)
6
5. Wayne Crooks (DEF)
6
6. Damien Plowright (MID)
6
7. Maurizio Totti (MID)
6
8. Jaap Van Den Herik (MID)
7
9. Nigel Bowyer (ATT)
9
10. Marco Dal Moro (ATT)
9
11. Stefano Sier (ATT)
7
12. Callum Glass (DEF)
0
13. Alex Colonnello (MID)
6
14. Rafael Del Sol (ATT)
0