Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stadio Franchi where Fiorentina play host to Ravenna. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fiorentina are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Ravenna appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Achille Zenoni.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fiorentina are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Ravenna appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Achille Zenoni.
0.00
0-0Fiorentina start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.10
0-0Ciro Tommasi knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Conticchio. Fabian N. Conticchio makes a defence splitting pass to Gennaro Rinaldi. Sol Myers clumsily knocks into Gennaro Rinaldi. Gennaro Rinaldi appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
3.02
0-0Eric Walter passes the ball forward to Gary Morton. Gary Morton plays a scrappy one-two with Gian Paolo Russo and advances towards the goal... Gary Morton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Gabriele Lucchini reads it well. Nice save!
4.55
0-0Giovanni M. Fioretti flicks the ball to his team mate, Gian Paolo Russo. Gian Paolo Russo knocks the ball forward to Jose E. De Poli but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
6.33
0-0Ciro Tommasi flicks a high pass forward. Gennaro Rinaldi controls it well on his chest. Gennaro Rinaldi knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Conticchio. Fabian N. Conticchio jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
9.10
0-0Ignacio Helder knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Santoni. Rodolfo Santoni makes a probing pass to Marcello Scarponi. Marcello Scarponi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederico Verges.
10.08
Ciro Tommasi knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcello Scarponi. Marcello Scarponi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Bjšrn Berendsen.
15.50
0-1Eric Walter chips the ball to his team mate, Gian Paolo Russo. Gian Paolo Russo edges inside the box! Gian Paolo Russo comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.56
Generoso Chianese sees Ciro Tommasi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ciro Tommasi makes a simple pass to Gennaro Rinaldi. Gennaro Rinaldi lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Conticchio. Fabian N. Conticchio whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fabian N. Conticchio!
21.26
Frederico Verges flicks a high pass forward to Fabio Conteh who brings the ball under control. Fabio Conteh flicks a high pass forward. Jose E. De Poli collects the pass. Jose E. De Poli plays a scrappy one-two with Gary Morton and advances towards the goal... Jose E. De Poli tries a spectacular strike but Gabriele Lucchini reads it well. Great keeping!
22.07
1-1Fabio Conteh hacks Rodolfo Santoni from behind! The referee calls over Fabio Conteh and shows him a yellow card! Rodolfo Santoni grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
30.05
1-1Ciro Tommasi barges into Fabio Conteh. The referee calls over Ciro Tommasi and warns him to calm down! Fabio Conteh runs off the knock.
32.35
Sol Myers hits a low pass to Alessio Cavalli. Alessio Cavalli flicks the ball to his team mate, Gian Paolo Russo. Gian Paolo Russo whips in a cross ball towards Jose E. De Poli. Jose E. De Poli beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
38.05
Eric Walter makes a probing pass to Jose E. De Poli. Jose E. De Poli shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fiorentina appear unchanged since the first half. Ravenna also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ravenna players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Ravenna kick off the second half!
48.50
Gian Paolo Russo clumsily knocks into Les Cutler. The referee calls over Gian Paolo Russo and shows him a yellow card! Les Cutler gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.36
With vision, Rodolfo Santoni plays the ball forward to Fabian N. Conticchio. Fabian N. Conticchio lofts in a cross ball towards Gennaro Rinaldi. Gennaro Rinaldi flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Bjšrn Berendsen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.15
Generoso Chianese knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Santoni. Rodolfo Santoni knocks the ball forward to Marcello Scarponi. Marcello Scarponi shoots from long range but Bjšrn Berendsen is on top of it.
59.30
Alessio Cavalli takes it forward alone. Alessio Cavalli passes the ball forward but Jose E. De Poli is offside!
61.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Angelo Campagnolo plays the ball forward to Ciro Tommasi. Ciro Tommasi makes a simple pass to Fabian N. Conticchio. Fabian N. Conticchio whips in a cross ball towards Marcello Scarponi. With a superhuman jump, Marcello Scarponi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Bjšrn Berendsen manages to gather it.
63.00
Generoso Chianese knocks the ball to his team mate, Ciro Tommasi. Ciro Tommasi knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcello Scarponi. Marcello Scarponi shoots from distance but somehow Bjšrn Berendsen manages to keep it out.
66.36
Ciro Tommasi knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Conticchio. Fabian N. Conticchio lofts in a cross ball towards Marcello Scarponi. Marcello Scarponi heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
71.43
2-1Gary Morton comes in with a late challenge on Generoso Chianese. The referee calls over Gary Morton and shows him a yellow card! Generoso Chianese runs off the knock.
73.57
Les Cutler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ciro Tommasi. With vision, Ciro Tommasi plays the ball forward to Fabian N. Conticchio. Fabian N. Conticchio lofts in a cross ball towards Gennaro Rinaldi. Gennaro Rinaldi powers a header at goal. Bjšrn Berendsen manages to gather it effortlessly.
77.40
Frederico Verges chips the ball to his team mate, Fabio Conteh. Fabio Conteh flicks a high ball forward to Gary Morton who takes it down. Gary Morton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
83.31
Generoso Chianese makes a probing pass to Ciro Tommasi. Ciro Tommasi flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Conticchio collects the pass. Fabian N. Conticchio knocks in a cross ball towards Marcello Scarponi. With a superhuman jump, Marcello Scarponi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Fiorentina!
87.51
Angelo Campagnolo flicks a high pass forward to Ciro Tommasi who brings the ball under control. Ciro Tommasi surges forward with the ball. Ciro Tommasi kicks a strong pass forward to Fabian N. Conticchio but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Alessio Cavalli passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Gian Paolo Russo. Gian Paolo Russo shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Gabriele Lucchini. Excellent save.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fabian N. Conticchio of Fiorentina |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gabriele Lucchini (GK)
7
2. Les Cutler (DEF)
6
3. Ignacio Helder (DEF)
6
4. Generoso Chianese (DEF)
6
5. Angelo Campagnolo (DEF)
6
6. Gianluigi Doni (DEF)
6
7. Rodolfo Santoni (MID)
7
8. Ciro Tommasi (MID)
7
9. Fabian N. Conticchio (ATT)
9
10. Gennaro Rinaldi (ATT)
8
11. Marcello Scarponi (ATT)
8
12. Bruno Pegolo (DEF)
0
13. Aaron Grimandi (MID)
0
14. Raul Giampaolo (ATT)
0
1. Bjšrn Berendsen (GK)
7
2. Frederico Verges (DEF)
6
3. Nicola Carlo Belotti (DEF)
6
4. Sol Myers (DEF)
6
5. Giovanni M. Fioretti (MID)
6
6. Fabio Conteh (MID)
5
7. Eric Walter (MID)
7
8. Alessio Cavalli (MID)
6
9. Jose E. De Poli (ATT)
6
10. Gian Paolo Russo (ATT)
7
11. Gary Morton (ATT)
5
12. Paul Lindemann (GK)
0
13. Jonathan Di Sole (GK)
0
14. Enrico Aldegani (DEF)
0