Match Report


Caternet
today's match is sponsored by Caternet


Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Via Del Mare where Lecce play host to Messina. A crowd of 14,893 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Lecce are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Messina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Messina kick off!
2.23
Sergio Tomei threads the ball through to Andre Taibi. Andre Taibi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but David Capecchi is on top of it.
4.12
Carlo Blasi chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Milanese. Thomas Milanese controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Lorieri. Adrian Lorieri makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Dario Campolonghi manages to gather it comfortably.
8.46
Joaquín Lopez threads the ball through to Thomas Milanese. Thomas Milanese sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.51
Sergio Tomei kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Riccio. Leonardo Riccio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Bertarelli.
12.35
Magnus Thern chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Arnold. Eric Arnold deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Lorieri. Adrian Lorieri shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
14.27
Sergio Tomei decides to run forward with the ball. Sergio Tomei lofts in a cross ball towards Piero Scalabrelli. Piero Scalabrelli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
21.17
Eric Arnold knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Lorieri. Adrian Lorieri tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.26
Pietro Moscardi barges into Adrian Lorieri. Pietro Moscardi is given a warning by the referee! Adrian Lorieri grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
30.26
Eric Arnold catches Sergio Tomei on the ankles. Eric Arnold is shown the yellow card! Sergio Tomei runs off the knock.
33.42
Riccardo Danotti flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Taibi. Andre Taibi lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Riccio. Leonardo Riccio connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. David Capecchi easily picks it out of the air!
38.11
Joaquín Lopez knocks the ball forward to Adrian Lorieri. Adrian Lorieri shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Dario Campolonghi manages to gather it comfortably.
40.45
Riccardo Danotti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Piero Scalabrelli. Piero Scalabrelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.57
Sebastiano Zini threads the ball through to Adrian Lorieri. Adrian Lorieri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rui Alves.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Lecce kick off and get the second half underway!
47.56
Gennaro Ivan Dalmat knocks the ball to his team mate, Riccardo Danotti. Riccardo Danotti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Piero Scalabrelli. Piero Scalabrelli shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.57
Eric Arnold threads the ball through to Thomas Milanese. Thomas Milanese controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
53.15
Sebastiano Zini sees space and advances. Sebastiano Zini whips in a cross ball towards Carmelo Ziliani. Carmelo Ziliani is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.25
Sergio Tomei kicks a strong pass forward to Piero Scalabrelli. Piero Scalabrelli whips in a cross ball towards Andre Taibi. Andre Taibi heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by David Capecchi.
55.01
Eric Arnold threads the ball through to Carmelo Ziliani. Carmelo Ziliani shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.44
Sergio Tomei makes a simple pass to Leonardo Riccio. Leonardo Riccio makes a probing pass to Piero Scalabrelli but he's offside!
65.33
Roberto Bertarelli sees space and advances. Roberto Bertarelli chips the ball to his team mate, Adrian Lorieri. Adrian Lorieri goes all the way! Adrian Lorieri cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Dario Campolonghi easily smothers it.
67.48
Sergio Tomei hacks Carlo Blasi from behind! Sergio Tomei is shown the yellow card! Carlo Blasi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.03
Eric Arnold sees a break and surges forward. Eric Arnold makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Milanese but he's offside!
77.58
Marino Minotti clumsily knocks into Piero Scalabrelli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Piero Scalabrelli gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.21
Sergio Tomei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Piero Scalabrelli. Piero Scalabrelli whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Riccio. Leonardo Riccio connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.50
Eric Arnold makes a simple pass to Adrian Lorieri. Adrian Lorieri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.40
Simon Kasper knocks the ball to his team mate, Piero Scalabrelli. Piero Scalabrelli lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Taibi. Andre Taibi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Dario Campolonghi of Lecce

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 7
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 54.320987654321 vs 45.679012345679
Play Area
Home team third: 29.63%, Midfield: 45.68%, Away team third: 24.69%