Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Bruno Benelli where Ravenna play host to AC Monza. A crowd of 8,790 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Ravenna and AC Monza are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Giuliano Marrocolo.


0.00
AC Monza kick off!
12.28
Ronnie Bosman threads a neat ball through to Andre Braat. Andre Braat shoots from distance but it is miles over!
16.48
Cleto Caputo takes a quick throw-in. Arno Richter passes the ball forward to Luca Corini. Luca Corini flicks a high ball forward to Pierluigi Brighi who takes it down. Pierluigi Brighi finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.18
Gianluca Di Napoli makes a simple pass to Ronnie Bosman. Ronnie Bosman flicks a high pass forward. Pierluigi Brighi controls it well on his chest. Pierluigi Brighi tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.41
Ronnie Bosman hacks Dennis Bakkati from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dennis Bakkati grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
30.07
Stuart White chips the ball to his team mate, Guerino Capezzuto. Guerino Capezzuto threads a neat ball through to Fabian Natale Ferrarese. Fabian Natale Ferrarese knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.39
AC Monza have made a substitution with Pierluigi Castiglione replacing Jon Collymore .
36.50
Giorgio Gallo brings the ball forward. Giorgio Gallo shoots from distance. Solid save from Fabrizio Giandebiaggi.
39.03
Luca Corini threads the ball through to Pierluigi Brighi. Pierluigi Brighi threads a neat ball through to Andre Braat. Andre Braat shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ravenna appear unchanged since the first half. AC Monza also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Ravenna start the second half!
47.46
Ravenna are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
51.49
Sebastian Metzger chips the ball to his team mate, Giorgio Gallo. Giorgio Gallo threads a neat ball through to Mariano Ambrosini. Mariano Ambrosini edges inside the box! Mariano Ambrosini takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.30
Luca Corini advances with the ball. Luca Corini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
57.53
Ronnie Bosman runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ronnie Bosman tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.21
Stuart White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guerino Capezzuto. Guerino Capezzuto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mariano Ambrosini. Mariano Ambrosini threads a neat ball through to Fausto Carrus. Fausto Carrus makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
67.44
Dennis Bakkati runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dennis Bakkati sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.15
Giorgio Gallo makes a simple pass to Fabian Natale Ferrarese. Fabian Natale Ferrarese puts a great ball through. Fausto Carrus runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
72.56
With vision, Dennis Bakkati plays the ball forward to Fabian Natale Ferrarese. Fabian Natale Ferrarese shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
77.28
Ravenna have made 3 substitutions with Ighli Degano replacing Ronnie Bosman, Luciano Leone replacing Andre Braat and Jonathan Tomei replacing Arno Richter .
78.32
Simon Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Luca Corini. Luca Corini darts forward. Luca Corini knocks the ball forward, putting Arturo Castellazzi through on goal. Arturo Castellazzi shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
81.46
Simon Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Luca Corini collects the pass. Luca Corini chips the ball to his team mate, Luciano Leone. Luciano Leone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Castellazzi but he's offside!
87.18
Dennis Bakkati comes in with a late challenge on Ighli Degano. Dennis Bakkati is given a warning by the referee! Ighli Degano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.58
Cleto Caputo sees Luca Corini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luca Corini plays the ball forward to Luciano Leone. Luciano Leone shoots from outside the area but Matteo Caputo reads it well. Fabulous save!
90.00
Guerino Capezzuto comes in with a late challenge on Giulio Cavalli. The referee calls over Guerino Capezzuto and shows him a yellow card! Giulio Cavalli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
28.6%
47.1%
24.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ronnie Bosman of Ravenna