Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadio P. L. Penzo where Venezia play host to Reggina. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Venezia are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Reggina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Elvis Zanutta.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Venezia are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Reggina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Elvis Zanutta.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Reggina kick off!
9.31
0-0Callum Collins flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Gough controls it well on his chest. Stephen Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luca Gobbi.
10.50
Callum Collins flicks a high ball forward to Emiliano Filippini who takes it down. Emiliano Filippini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damiano Abbruscato.
12.18
0-0Stephen Mcinnes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stephen Mcinnes whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Daniel Guerrero Lopez.
13.54
0-0Corner kick to Venezia. Humphrey Klein chips it out wide. Nicolas Diez chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
14.58
With a delightful solo run, Kevin Gough stretches the opposition's defence. Kevin Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marino Di Venanzio.
15.37
0-0Ezio Castiglione chips the ball to his team mate, Humphrey Klein. With imagination, Humphrey Klein laces a through ball forward to Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.09
Nicolas Diez plays the ball forward to Rafael Barros. Rafael Barros knocks the ball forward to Stephen Gough. Stephen Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.45
Nicolas Diez passes the ball forward to Jerome Babangida. Jerome Babangida flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Gough who brings the ball under control. Stephen Gough shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Aimo Crovari smothers it!
26.06
Stephen Mcinnes makes a beautiful solo run. Stephen Mcinnes shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.33
Damiano Abbruscato flicks a high pass forward. Humphrey Klein easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Humphrey Klein knocks the ball forward to Stefano Suriano. Stefano Suriano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.45
0-0Corrado Gregori hacks Jerome Babangida from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jerome Babangida gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.47
0-0Armando Colonnello hits a low pass to Callum Collins. Callum Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Mendez. Damiano Abbruscato hacks Nick Mendez from behind! Nick Mendez appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
39.29
1-0Corrado Gregori chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough plays the ball forward to Stefano Suriano who has made a great run into the box. Stefano Suriano shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.54
Jerome Babangida threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Bravo. Adolfo Bravo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luca Gobbi.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Venezia appear unchanged since the first half. Reggina also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Venezia start the second half!
47.45
Jerome Babangida kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Mendez. Nick Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.56
Jerome Babangida advances with the ball. Jerome Babangida knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ezio Castiglione.
55.48
Stephen Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.57
Callum Collins threads the ball through to Emiliano Filippini. Emiliano Filippini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.21
Stephen Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.53
1-0Reggina have made 3 substitutions with Renato Micillo replacing Marino Di Venanzio, Stuart Fenton replacing Jerome Babangida and Marc Merson replacing Emiliano Filippini .
63.49
Stuart Fenton barges into Stefano Suriano. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefano Suriano carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.02
Adolfo Bravo hits a low pass to Stephen Gough. Stephen Gough finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Aimo Crovari manages to keep it out.
67.13
Louis Camadini makes a probing pass to Stefano Suriano. Stefano Suriano knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.56
Armando Colonnello threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Bravo. Adolfo Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Merson. Marc Merson rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Aimo Crovari had no chance!! Goal for Reggina!
81.33
Damiano Abbruscato kicks a strong pass forward to P. Gilberto Zola. P. Gilberto Zola makes a probing pass to Stefano Suriano. Stefano Suriano shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.50
With vision, Callum Collins laces a through ball forward to Marc Merson. Marc Merson whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Bravo. Adolfo Bravo fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
89.18
Nick Mendez knocks the ball forward to Marc Merson. Marc Merson shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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. Aimo Crovari (GK)
7
2. Damiano Abbruscato (DEF)
7
3. Corrado Gregori (DEF)
5
4. Ezio Castiglione (DEF)
6
5. Luca Gobbi (DEF)
6
6. Louis Camadini (MID)
6
7. Stephen Mcinnes (MID)
8
8. P. Gilberto Zola (MID)
6
9. Humphrey Klein (MID)
6
10. Stefano Suriano (ATT)
9
11. Kevin Gough (ATT)
8
12. Gianmatteo Pecchia (GK)
0
13. Diego Croce (GK)
0
14. Ciro Lemme (ATT)
0
1. Daniel Guerrero Lopez (GK)
6
2. Marino Di Venanzio (DEF)
6
3. Nicolas Diez (DEF)
7
4. Rafael Barros (DEF)
6
5. Armando Colonnello (MID)
6
6. Jerome Babangida (MID)
8
7. Callum Collins (MID)
7
8. Nick Mendez (MID)
6
9. Stephen Gough (ATT)
6
10. Adolfo Bravo (ATT)
7
11. Emiliano Filippini (ATT)
6
12. Renato Micillo (DEF)
6
13. Stuart Fenton (DEF)
5
14. Marc Merson (ATT)
8