Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Bruno Benelli where Ravenna play host to AC Monza. A crowd of 20,397 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Ravenna and AC Monza are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Ravenna and AC Monza are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Ravenna get the match underway!
3.30
0-0Matthew Amoah hacks Vittorio Battaglia from behind! Matthew Amoah is given a warning by the referee! Vittorio Battaglia stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.39
0-0Florian Lobmeyr threads the ball through to Graziano Rutzittu. Graziano Rutzittu plays a perfect one-two with Eddy De Franceschi and rushes in on goal... Graziano Rutzittu shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.39
0-0Motoki Saito threads the ball through to Jacek Iwan. Jacek Iwan shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Sebastián Fernández.
14.53
0-0Eddy De Franceschi clumsily knocks into Ricardo Alves. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ricardo Alves carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.38
Carlos Soares kicks a strong pass forward to Graziano Rutzittu. Graziano Rutzittu knocks in a cross ball towards Eddy De Franceschi. Eddy De Franceschi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.04
Motoki Saito knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacek Iwan. Jacek Iwan knocks in a cross ball towards Johann Sekli. Johann Sekli directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Sebastián Fernández!
18.57
0-0Carlos Soares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graziano Rutzittu. Graziano Rutzittu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.23
1-0Celestine Kanu flicks the ball to his team mate, David Schmucki. David Schmucki deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicu Dalakis. Nicu Dalakis shoots from distance. Sebastián Fernández is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.58
Florian Lobmeyr kicks a strong pass forward to Eddy De Franceschi. Eddy De Franceschi plays a perfect one-two with Graziano Rutzittu and rushes in on goal... Eddy De Franceschi rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Simo Forsstrom.
30.35
Leonardo Bachini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuele Grandoni. Manuele Grandoni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.05
Motoki Saito deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacek Iwan. Jacek Iwan plays a perfect one-two with Nicu Dalakis and rushes in on goal... Jacek Iwan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.08
Carlos Soares catches Motoki Saito on the ankles. The referee calls over Carlos Soares and warns him to calm down! Motoki Saito grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.35
2-0David Schmucki makes a probing pass to Johann Sekli. Johann Sekli passes the ball forward but Nicu Dalakis is offside!
40.52
Motoki Saito takes it forward alone. Motoki Saito goes all the way! Motoki Saito cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Sebastián Fernández is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.10
Matthew Amoah kicks a strong pass forward to Eddy Pregnolato. Eddy Pregnolato makes a probing pass to Jacek Iwan. Jacek Iwan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Guilherme Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salvatore Keown. Salvatore Keown knocks the ball to his team mate, Graziano Rutzittu. Graziano Rutzittu goes all the way! Graziano Rutzittu shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Simo Forsstrom manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and AC Monza get the second half underway!
48.55
Leonardo Bachini sees a break and surges forward. Leonardo Bachini lofts in a cross ball towards Eddy De Franceschi. Eddy De Franceschi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
53.30
3-0AC Monza are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
55.51
AC Monza are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Ravenna's defence.
61.34
Motoki Saito makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacek Iwan. Jacek Iwan passes the ball forward but Johann Sekli is offside!
66.26
Ricardo Alves knocks the ball forward to Eddy Pregnolato. Eddy Pregnolato sees space and advances. Eddy Pregnolato shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
67.41
Carlos Soares barges into Hernan García. Carlos Soares is given another warning by the referee! Hernan García carries on, but is struggling a bit.
69.28
Florian Lobmeyr controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graziano Rutzittu. Graziano Rutzittu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.08
Gennaro Franceschini makes a probing pass to Salvatore Keown. Salvatore Keown controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuele Grandoni. Manuele Grandoni knocks in a cross ball towards Graziano Rutzittu. Graziano Rutzittu heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.05
Eddy Pregnolato makes a probing pass to Jacek Iwan. Jacek Iwan makes a probing pass to Johann Sekli but he's offside!
77.22
Carlos Soares flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuele Grandoni. Manuele Grandoni flicks the ball to his team mate, Graziano Rutzittu. Graziano Rutzittu shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
78.48
Matthew Amoah threads the ball through to Hernan García. Hernan García makes a probing pass to Nicu Dalakis. Nicu Dalakis plays a perfect one-two with Johann Sekli and rushes in on goal... Nicu Dalakis rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
79.06
Leonardo Bachini passes the ball forward to Eddy De Franceschi. Eddy De Franceschi whips in a cross ball towards Graziano Rutzittu. Graziano Rutzittu powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
84.08
Ricardo Alves clumsily knocks into Leonardo Bachini. Ricardo Alves is given a warning by the referee! Leonardo Bachini runs off the knock.
85.37
Leonardo Bachini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddy De Franceschi. Eddy De Franceschi shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.40
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Nicu Dalakis 20 Jacek Iwan 32 Motoki Saito 41 |