Match Report


RavennaRavenna     TorinoTorino
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fabrizio GiandebiaggiF. Giandebiaggi69
G
1
G
72Francesco BravoF. Bravo
Cleto CaputoC. Caputo66
D
2
D
66Roberto ErraR. Erra
Simon HelmerS. Helmer61
D
captain3
D
64Luigi ImbrianiL. Imbriani
Arno RichterA. Richter61
D
4
D
55Stefan FoglioS. Foglio
Gianluca Di NapoliG. Di Napoli54
D
5
D
50Gialuca LambertiniG. Lambertini
Jero SavinaudJ. Savinaud69
M
6captain
M
53Gianluca AlbinoG. Albino
Alfonso PavoneA. Pavone58
M
7
M
51Bakary SpenglerB. Spengler
Joe SharpeJ. Sharpe51
M
8
M
50Manuele GilardinoM. Gilardino
Andre BraatA. Braat68
A
9
M
49Zerbini BonomiZ. Bonomi
Arturo CastellazziA. Castellazzi62
A
10
A
63Andre ValenteA. Valente
Duncan DickovD. Dickov61
A
11
A
61Stephane CimarelliS. Cimarelli
 
Luciano LeoneL. Leone67
G
12
G
63Sergio BrivioS. Brivio
Ighli DeganoI. Degano59
G
13
A
57Giovanni TaranaG. Tarana
Jonathan TomeiJ. Tomei59
G
14
A
57Alessio ApolloniA. Apolloni

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Bruno Benelli where Ravenna play host to Torino. A crowd of 9,745 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ravenna are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Torino appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Raul Melli.


0.00
Ravenna start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Arno Richter plays the ball forward to Jero Savinaud. Jero Savinaud flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Dickov who brings the ball under control. Duncan Dickov shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from Francesco Bravo. What a save!
4.15
Alfonso Pavone flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Castellazzi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Castellazzi knocks in a cross ball towards Andre Braat. Andre Braat makes a convincing header. Francesco Bravo effortlessly punches it away to safety.
10.42
Stefan Foglio comes in with a late challenge on Arturo Castellazzi. Stefan Foglio is given a warning by the referee! Arturo Castellazzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.01
Bakary Spengler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephane Cimarelli. Stephane Cimarelli shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.53
Joe Sharpe passes the ball forward to Andre Braat. Andre Braat finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
18.51
Stefan Foglio flicks a high ball forward to Manuele Gilardino who takes it down. Manuele Gilardino flicks a high pass forward to Andre Valente who brings the ball under control. Andre Valente rushes past Gianluca Di Napoli! Some silky footwork from Andre Valente provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.54
Jero Savinaud runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jero Savinaud finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
22.36
Manuele Gilardino threads the ball through to Andre Valente. Andre Valente makes a great pass forward. Stephane Cimarelli runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
26.25
Arno Richter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jero Savinaud. Jero Savinaud advances with the ball. Jero Savinaud shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
27.25
Arno Richter decides to run forward with the ball. Arno Richter changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Arno Richter threads the ball through into the box. Andre Braat strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Francesco Bravo reads it well. Excellent save!
28.52
Stefan Foglio makes a probing pass to Bakary Spengler. Bakary Spengler flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Valente. Andre Valente lofts in a cross ball towards Stephane Cimarelli. Stephane Cimarelli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Stephane Cimarelli scores for Torino!!
33.35
Joe Sharpe barges into Bakary Spengler. The referee calls over Joe Sharpe and warns him to calm down! Bakary Spengler runs off the knock.
40.46
Cleto Caputo threads a neat ball through to Jero Savinaud. Jero Savinaud makes a probing pass to Arturo Castellazzi. Arturo Castellazzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ravenna appear unchanged since the first half. Torino also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ravenna players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Torino kicking off!
48.31
Manuele Gilardino flicks a high pass forward. Andre Valente holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andre Valente lofts in a cross ball towards Stephane Cimarelli. Stephane Cimarelli jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Torino!
53.42
Gianluca Di Napoli flicks the ball to his team mate, Jero Savinaud. Jero Savinaud knocks the ball forward to Duncan Dickov. Duncan Dickov shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
54.44
Gianluca Albino surges forward with the ball. Gianluca Albino runs straight at the defence! Gianluca Albino cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
57.21
Zerbini Bonomi threads a neat ball through to Andre Valente. Andre Valente controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Stephane Cimarelli through on goal. Some awkward footwork from Stephane Cimarelli provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Fabrizio Giandebiaggi effortlessly gets down and covers it.
59.26
Manuele Gilardino clumsily knocks into Alfonso Pavone. The referee brings Manuele Gilardino to one side and gives him a warning! Alfonso Pavone stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.06
Andre Braat hacks Gialuca Lambertini from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gialuca Lambertini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.21
Cleto Caputo flicks a high pass forward. Joe Sharpe controls it well on his chest. Without breaking stride, Joe Sharpe plays the ball forward to Andre Braat. Andre Braat edges inside the box! Andre Braat cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
73.42
Alfonso Pavone flicks a high pass forward to Andre Braat who brings the ball under control. Andre Braat sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.17
Ravenna have made 3 substitutions with Ighli Degano replacing Joe Sharpe, Luciano Leone replacing Andre Braat and Jonathan Tomei replacing Arno Richter .
78.26
Ighli Degano comes in with a late challenge on Gianluca Albino. Ighli Degano is shown the yellow card! Gianluca Albino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.23
Gianluca Albino chips the ball to his team mate, Stephane Cimarelli. Stephane Cimarelli shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Fabrizio Giandebiaggi manages to gather it easily.
83.23
Manuele Gilardino makes a simple pass to Stephane Cimarelli. Stephane Cimarelli finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
85.00
Simon Helmer makes a probing pass to Ighli Degano. Ighli Degano flicks a high pass forward. Luciano Leone collects the pass. Luciano Leone shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
Bakary Spengler makes a run forward as Manuele Gilardino takes the throw-in. Bakary Spengler skillfully chests the ball down. Bakary Spengler threads the ball through to Andre Valente. Andre Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ravenna

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

Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
32.9%
42.7%
24.4%

Scorers
Stephane Cimarelli 29, 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephane Cimarelli of Torino

Match Ratings