0.00 0-0

Messina get the match underway!

6.55 0-0

Lorenzo Di Francesco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto De Ascentis. P. Gilberto De Ascentis plays a one-two with Girolamo Luiso and rushes in on goal... P. Gilberto De Ascentis takes a shot at goal but somehow Patrick Lloyd manages to keep it out.

9.05 1-0

Albert Gimenez laces a weighted ball forward to Gennaro Dei. Gennaro Dei flicks a high pass forward to Girolamo Luiso who brings the ball under control. Girolamo Luiso whips in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto De Ascentis. P. Gilberto De Ascentis directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Patrick Lloyd has to pick the ball from the back of the net!

18.16 1-0

Richard Thompson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giampaolo Morabito. Giampaolo Morabito knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florian Giangaspare.

20.56 1-0

Attilio Taldo flicks a high pass forward. P. Gilberto De Ascentis collects the pass. P. Gilberto De Ascentis whips in a cross ball towards Girolamo Luiso. Girolamo Luiso makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!

21.06 1-0

P. Gilberto De Ascentis clumsily knocks into Dominic Strachan. The referee calls over P. Gilberto De Ascentis and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Strachan carries on, but is struggling a bit.

22.12 1-0

Richard Thompson makes a beautiful solo run. Richard Thompson whips in a cross ball towards Neil Lofthouse. Neil Lofthouse heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Giampiero Tacchi.

27.44 1-0

Dominic Strachan brings the ball forward. Dominic Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Giampaolo Morabito collects the pass. Giampaolo Morabito controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Alessandro Tasso through on goal. Alessandro Tasso comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!

30.01 1-0

Gianluca Pisanu flicks a high pass forward. Neil Lofthouse holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Lofthouse lofts in a cross ball towards Alessandro Tasso. Alessandro Tasso connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!

32.53 1-0

Gianluca Pisanu runs up as Richard Thompson takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. With imagination, Gianluca Pisanu plays the ball forward to Alessandro Tasso. Alessandro Tasso whips in a cross ball towards Giampaolo Morabito. Giampaolo Morabito directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.

34.17 1-0

Gianluca Pisanu hits a low pass to Giampaolo Morabito. Giampaolo Morabito sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Giampiero Tacchi.

36.35 1-1

Ruben Sousa flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Thompson. Richard Thompson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Richard Thompson runs straight at the defence! Richard Thompson shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!

40.53 1-1

Ruben Sousa flicks a high pass forward to Domenico Cerioni who brings the ball under control. Domenico Cerioni threads a neat ball through to Alessandro Tasso. Alessandro Tasso knocks in a cross ball towards Giampaolo Morabito. Giampaolo Morabito rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Giampiero Tacchi manages to gather it comfortably.

45.00 1-1

The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

45.00 1-1

The second half starts with Verona Hellas kicking off!

47.54 2-1

Attilio Taldo kicks a strong pass forward to Girolamo Luiso. Girolamo Luiso runs straight at the defence! Girolamo Luiso looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!

51.09 2-1

The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.

55.36 2-1

Andy Davies kicks a strong pass forward to Gennaro Dei. With a delightful solo run, Gennaro Dei stretches the opposition's defence. Gennaro Dei makes a great pass forward. P. Gilberto De Ascentis runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!

60.51 2-1

Verona Hellas have made a substitution with Alexandre Campos replacing Neil Lofthouse .

63.28 2-2

Dominic Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Domenico Cerioni. Domenico Cerioni chips the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Tasso. Alessandro Tasso knocks in a cross ball towards Giampaolo Morabito. Giampaolo Morabito outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!

83.15 2-2

Albert Gimenez flicks a high pass forward. Lorenzo Di Francesco controls it well on his chest. Lorenzo Di Francesco knocks the ball to his team mate, Girolamo Luiso. Girolamo Luiso makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of P. Gilberto De Ascentis. Some silky footwork from P. Gilberto De Ascentis provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Patrick Lloyd. Excellent save.

85.39 2-2

Jose E. Castellazzi flicks a high pass forward. Giampaolo Morabito collects the pass. Giampaolo Morabito shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Giampiero Tacchi. Excellent save.

87.01 2-2

Gianluca Pisanu advances with the ball. Gianluca Pisanu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giampiero Tacchi who gathers it comfortably.

89.55 2-2

Tomas Piazza flicks a high pass forward. Domenico Cerioni holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Domenico Cerioni flicks a high pass forward. Giampaolo Morabito collects the pass. Giampaolo Morabito knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florian Giangaspare.

90.00 2-2

The referee blows for full-time