Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stadio Bruno Benelli where Ravenna play host to Pescara. A crowd of 9,498 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ravenna are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Pescara appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giorgio Montervino.


0.00
Pescara kick off and get the first half underway!
3.34
Jero Savinaud deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Braat. Andre Braat kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Castellazzi but the referee indicates it's offside!
4.02
Ian Terry flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Salmon. Daniel Salmon finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
9.59
Alfonso Pavone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Braat. Andre Braat shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Ravenna are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
12.10
Alfonso Pavone sees space and advances. Alfonso Pavone shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
14.49
Cleto Caputo threads a neat ball through to Alfonso Pavone. Alfonso Pavone flicks a high pass forward to Pierluigi Brighi who brings the ball under control. Pierluigi Brighi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Flavio Capecchi.
30.52
Cleto Caputo flicks a high pass forward. Alfonso Pavone controls it well on his chest. Alfonso Pavone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Castellazzi. Arturo Castellazzi lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Braat. Andre Braat connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
33.30
Alfonso Pavone knocks the ball to his team mate, Andre Braat. Andre Braat tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Colin James comfortably smothers it!
34.17
Arno Richter sees Joe Sharpe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joe Sharpe knocks the ball to his team mate, Andre Braat. Andre Braat shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.12
Eddy Mirri flicks a high pass forward. Gaetano Pierini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gaetano Pierini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cleto Caputo.
45.00
Flavio Capecchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddy Mirri. Eddy Mirri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gaetano Pierini. Gaetano Pierini shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ravenna appear unchanged since the first half. Pescara have changed their lineup with Richard Hendry replacing Gaetano Pierini. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Ravenna start the second half!
48.33
Gianluca Di Napoli threads a neat ball through to Alfonso Pavone. Alfonso Pavone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierluigi Brighi. Pierluigi Brighi shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.47
Gianpaolo Bernini runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gianpaolo Bernini knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Salmon. Daniel Salmon knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Fabrizio Giandebiaggi.
57.56
Alfonso Pavone threads a neat ball through to Pierluigi Brighi. Pierluigi Brighi shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
60.51
Pescara have made a substitution with Luigi Torricelli replacing Pietro Del Grosso .
61.53
Gabriele Rossitto threads a neat ball through to Ian Terry. Ian Terry threads a neat ball through to Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fabrizio Giandebiaggi who gathers it comfortably.
67.22
Ian Terry sees a break and surges forward. Ian Terry shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
72.53
Jero Savinaud makes a simple pass to Andre Braat. Andre Braat shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
75.52
Simon Helmer makes a strong solo run forward. Simon Helmer flicks a high pass forward to Andre Braat who brings the ball under control. Andre Braat lofts in a cross ball towards Pierluigi Brighi. Pierluigi Brighi heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ravenna!
77.52
Ravenna have made 3 substitutions with Jonathan Tomei replacing Joe Sharpe, Luciano Leone replacing Andre Braat and Ighli Degano replacing Simon Helmer .Pescara have made a substitution with Ighli Mazzoleni replacing Gabriele Rossitto .
78.47
Steven Gray hits a low pass to Luigi Torricelli. Luigi Torricelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.23
Steven Gray flicks a high pass forward. Ian Terry collects the pass. Ian Terry passes the ball forward to Daniel Salmon. Daniel Salmon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Pescara! That brings them back into the game!
90.00
Ian Terry brings the ball forward. Ian Terry skips past Ighli Degano! Ian Terry tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
25.9%
44.4%
29.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ian Terry of Pescara

Match Ratings
1.Colin James (GK)
7
2.Flavio Capecchi (DEF)
7
3.Steven Gray (DEF)
6
4.Gabriele Rossitto (DEF)
6
5.Pietro Del Grosso (MID)
6
6.Ian Terry (MID)
9
7.Eddy Mirri (MID)
7
8.Gianpaolo Bernini (MID)
6
9.Gaetano Pierini (ATT)
6
10.Piero Rossi (ATT)
6
11.Daniel Salmon (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Ighli Mazzoleni (DEF)
6
13.Luigi Torricelli (GK)
6
14.Richard Hendry (MID)
6