Match Report


FiorentinaFiorentina     RavennaRavenna
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Carmine CassanoC. Cassano66
G
1
G
69Fabrizio GiandebiaggiF. Giandebiaggi
Jimmy PalladiniJ. Palladini72
D
2
D
66Cleto CaputoC. Caputo
Michelangelo FortinM. Fortin70
D
3captain
D
61Simon HelmerS. Helmer
Wladimiro CammarataW. Cammarata65
D
4
D
61Arno RichterA. Richter
Gianluca BelardiG. Belardi68
M
5
D
54Gianluca Di NapoliG. Di Napoli
Ruggero TurriniR. Turrini67
M
6
M
62Luca CoriniL. Corini
Michele Di CanioM. Di Canio67
M
7
M
60Giulio CavalliG. Cavalli
Stephen HughesS. Hughes65
M
8
M
55Ronnie BosmanR. Bosman
Arnauld BosiA. Bosi70
A
captain9
A
68Andre BraatA. Braat
Mauro RuotoloM. Ruotolo63
A
10
A
62Arturo CastellazziA. Castellazzi
Jose E. ZanchiJ. Zanchi41
A
11
A
49Pierluigi BrighiP. Brighi
 
Anthony LaslandesA. Laslandes66
G
12
G
67Luciano LeoneL. Leone
Carmelo PorroC. Porro65
D
13
G
59Ighli DeganoI. Degano
Giovanni M. VergassolaG. Vergassola65
M
14
D
51Leonardo JanotL. Janot

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stadio Franchi where Fiorentina play host to Ravenna. A crowd of 9,292 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fiorentina are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ravenna appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luca Peccarisi.


0.00
The first half starts with Fiorentina kicking off!
2.43
Jimmy Palladini kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluca Belardi. Gianluca Belardi kicks a strong pass forward to Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo lofts in a cross ball towards Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
3.11
Jimmy Palladini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruggero Turrini. Ruggero Turrini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi whips in a cross ball towards Jose E. Zanchi. With a superhuman jump, Jose E. Zanchi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.14
Michelangelo Fortin flicks a high pass forward. Gianluca Belardi controls it well on his chest. Gianluca Belardi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gianluca Belardi rushes past Simon Helmer! Gianluca Belardi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
8.34
Arno Richter decides to run forward with the ball. Arno Richter flicks a high pass forward to Andre Braat who brings the ball under control. Andre Braat knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.09
With great vision, Giulio Cavalli plays the ball forward to Andre Braat. Andre Braat shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.53
Ruggero Turrini sees Jose E. Zanchi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose E. Zanchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.01
Gianluca Di Napoli hacks Jose E. Zanchi from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose E. Zanchi runs off the knock.
28.33
Ruggero Turrini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose E. Zanchi. Jose E. Zanchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.51
Luca Corini knocks the ball to his team mate, Pierluigi Brighi. Pierluigi Brighi shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
38.43
Arno Richter comes in with a late challenge on Michele Di Canio. Arno Richter is given a warning by the referee! Michele Di Canio stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.04
Michele Di Canio sees Mauro Ruotolo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauro Ruotolo plays a one-two with Arnauld Bosi and rushes in on goal... Mauro Ruotolo shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
45.00
Gianluca Belardi knocks the ball forward to Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi makes a great pass forward. Jose E. Zanchi runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
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
The whistle blows and Ravenna kick off!
54.36
Wladimiro Cammarata makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruggero Turrini. Ruggero Turrini decides to run forward with the ball. Ruggero Turrini lofts in a cross ball towards Jose E. Zanchi. Jose E. Zanchi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.19
Ruggero Turrini makes a simple pass to Jose E. Zanchi. Jose E. Zanchi shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
61.33
Michelangelo Fortin passes the ball forward to Ruggero Turrini. Ruggero Turrini flicks a high pass forward. Mauro Ruotolo controls it well on his chest. Mauro Ruotolo knocks in a cross ball towards Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.10
Arno Richter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giulio Cavalli. Giulio Cavalli flicks a high pass forward to Pierluigi Brighi who brings the ball under control. Pierluigi Brighi shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
72.46
Jimmy Palladini makes a simple pass to Michele Di Canio. Michele Di Canio flicks a high pass forward. Arnauld Bosi collects the pass. Arnauld Bosi knocks in a cross ball towards Jose E. Zanchi. Jose E. Zanchi makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.34
Ravenna have made 3 substitutions with Ighli Degano replacing Ronnie Bosman, Luciano Leone replacing Andre Braat and Leonardo Janot replacing Arno Richter .
78.36
Michele Di Canio kicks a strong pass forward to Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.41
Ruggero Turrini sees Arnauld Bosi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arnauld Bosi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianluca Di Napoli.
84.29
Michele Di Canio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Janot.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Fiorentina

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

Possession
68%
32%
Play Area
22.7%
41.3%
36%

Scorers
Jose E. Zanchi 54, 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose E. Zanchi of Fiorentina

Match Ratings