0.00 0-0

Messina get the match underway!

2.19 0-0

Gerhard Metzger clumsily knocks into Uwe Götz. The referee brings Gerhard Metzger to one side and gives him a warning! Uwe Götz stretches but gets up unharmed.

4.14 0-0

Andy Davies controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lorenzo Di Francesco. Lorenzo Di Francesco hits a low pass to Girolamo Luiso. Girolamo Luiso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Lorenzo who gathers it comfortably.

12.39 0-1

Andy Davies threads a neat ball through to Cosimo Alfieri. Cosimo Alfieri runs straight at the opposition's defence. Cosimo Alfieri whips in a cross ball towards Girolamo Luiso. Girolamo Luiso is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Luis Lorenzo with no chance!! Goal for Messina!

16.02 0-1

Billy Law flicks a high pass forward. Mario Parlato controls it well on his chest. Mario Parlato passes the ball forward to Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Davies.

18.29 0-1

Oscar Jr. Altomare surges forward with the ball. Oscar Jr. Altomare knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Albert Gimenez.

28.27 0-1

Zerbini Gazzoli flicks a high pass forward. Gian Paolo Carrera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

39.10 0-1

Billy Law deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Parlato. Mario Parlato kicks a strong pass forward to Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giampiero Tacchi who gathers it comfortably.

42.55 0-1

Cosimo Alfieri hits a low pass to Girolamo Luiso. Girolamo Luiso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto De Ascentis but the linesman indicates offside!

45.00 0-1

The referee blows for the end of the first half

45.00 0-1

The second half starts with Pistoiese kicking off!

48.09 0-1

Lorenzo Di Francesco takes it forward alone. Lorenzo Di Francesco advances inside the box! Lorenzo Di Francesco comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it rises well off target!

49.12 0-1

Florian Giangaspare controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Attilio Taldo. Attilio Taldo flicks a high pass forward. P. Gilberto De Ascentis collects the pass. P. Gilberto De Ascentis puts a great ball through. Girolamo Luiso runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!

59.17 1-1

Billy Law threads a neat ball through to Gerhard Metzger. Gerhard Metzger advances with the ball. Gerhard Metzger plays a scrappy one-two with Gennaro Valsesia and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gerhard Metzger strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!

65.28 1-1

Cosimo Alfieri flicks the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto De Ascentis. P. Gilberto De Ascentis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luca Appoloni.

67.44 1-1

Uwe Götz knocks the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto De Ascentis. P. Gilberto De Ascentis skips past Billy Law! P. Gilberto De Ascentis looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Luis Lorenzo!

72.16 1-1

Uwe Götz hits a low pass to Girolamo Luiso. Girolamo Luiso tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!

73.01 1-1

Zerbini Gazzoli barges into Lorenzo Di Francesco. The referee warns Zerbini Gazzoli to calm down! Lorenzo Di Francesco stretches but gets up unharmed.

77.46 1-1

Lorenzo Di Francesco threads a neat ball through to P. Gilberto De Ascentis. P. Gilberto De Ascentis tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.

79.27 1-1

Oscar Jr. Altomare decides to run forward with the ball. Oscar Jr. Altomare knocks in a cross ball towards Gennaro Valsesia. Gennaro Valsesia flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!

84.30 1-1

Gerhard Metzger threads a neat ball through to Gennaro Valsesia. Gennaro Valsesia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Florian Giangaspare.

87.10 1-1

Oscar Jr. Altomare flicks a high pass forward. Gian Paolo Carrera controls it well on his chest. Gian Paolo Carrera lofts in a cross ball towards Gennaro Valsesia. With a superhuman jump, Gennaro Valsesia connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!

90.00 1-2

Albert Gimenez sees a break and surges forward. Albert Gimenez flicks a high ball forward to P. Gilberto De Ascentis who takes it down. P. Gilberto De Ascentis controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Girolamo Luiso through on goal. Girolamo Luiso looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Messina!

90.00 1-2

The whistle blows full-time!