Match Report


PerugiaPerugia     RegginaReggina
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Marcos HidalgoM. Hidalgo63
G
1
G
67Simon WestwoodS. Westwood
Fernando MonteroF. Montero74
D
2
D
71Simon FrommS. Fromm
Piero MarazzinaP. Marazzina65
D
captain3captain
D
69Carlton GriffinC. Griffin
Steve VernazzaS. Vernazza62
D
4
D
65Ledley KirklandL. Kirkland
Eduardo ReisE. Reis59
D
5
D
64Morgan CiulloM. Ciullo
Michael CiavardiniM. Ciavardini71
M
6
D
63John SounessJ. Souness
Tobias BirkwaldT. Birkwald67
M
7
M
66Willy DianiW. Diani
Ole HespO. Hesp67
M
8
M
59Simone FiricanoS. Firicano
Alassandro RavanelliA. Ravanelli76
A
9
A
78Carl GouaménéC. Gouaméné
Filipe SousaF. Sousa68
A
10
A
72David CollinsD. Collins
John NewbyJ. Newby65
A
11
A
61Benito ZenoniB. Zenoni
 
Robert BowerR. Bower66
M
12
D
60Federico LambertiniF. Lambertini
Elena FernandezE. Fernandez63
M
13
A
58Haoulid SatorraH. Satorra
Robbie TerryR. Terry62
A
14
M
58Felice DeiF. Dei

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadio Renato Curi where Perugia play host to Reggina. A crowd of 15,598 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Perugia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reggina appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Walter Zinnari.


0.00
Perugia start the match!
4.54
Steve Vernazza chips the ball to his team mate, Ole Hesp. Without breaking stride, Ole Hesp plays the ball forward to Filipe Sousa. Filipe Sousa shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Simon Westwood.
6.33
It's a corner kick. Ole Hesp loops the ball over to the far post. Michael Ciavardini strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.20
Willy Diani knocks the ball to his team mate, David Collins. David Collins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Piero Marazzina.
9.26
Fernando Montero comes in with a late challenge on Simone Firicano. The referee warns Fernando Montero to calm down! Simone Firicano stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.15
Willy Diani flicks a high pass forward. Benito Zenoni holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Benito Zenoni tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
12.46
Carlton Griffin flicks a high pass forward. Simone Firicano controls it well on his chest. Simone Firicano darts forward. Simone Firicano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.43
Carlton Griffin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Willy Diani. Willy Diani threads a neat ball through to David Collins. David Collins finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
20.19
Morgan Ciullo hacks Alassandro Ravanelli from behind! The referee brings Morgan Ciullo to one side and gives him a warning! Alassandro Ravanelli runs off the knock.
21.12
Tobias Birkwald flicks a high ball forward to Filipe Sousa who takes it down. Filipe Sousa shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.27
Eduardo Reis hacks Carl Gouaméné from behind! The referee brings Eduardo Reis to one side and gives him a warning! Carl Gouaméné stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.07
Simone Firicano knocks the ball forward to David Collins. David Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Gouaméné. Some silky footwork from Carl Gouaméné provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
36.13
John Souness plays the ball forward to Willy Diani. Willy Diani kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Gouaméné. Carl Gouaméné shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Morgan Ciullo laces a weighted ball forward to Simone Firicano. Simone Firicano plays the ball forward to Benito Zenoni. Benito Zenoni shoots from distance but Marcos Hidalgo is on top of it.
42.41
Eduardo Reis receives the ball from a throw-in from Steve Vernazza. Eduardo Reis flicks a high pass forward. Tobias Birkwald collects the pass. Tobias Birkwald knocks the ball to his team mate, Alassandro Ravanelli. Alassandro Ravanelli shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Simon Westwood.
43.43
Ole Hesp takes a quick corner, playing it short to Eduardo Reis. Eduardo Reis muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Simone Firicano flicks the ball to his team mate, David Collins. David Collins shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Marcos Hidalgo manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Reggina kick off and get the second half underway!
47.14
Ole Hesp passes the ball forward to Filipe Sousa. Filipe Sousa finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
48.23
Simone Firicano flicks the ball to his team mate, David Collins. David Collins shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
51.08
Carlton Griffin flicks the ball to his team mate, Simone Firicano. Simone Firicano sees David Collins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Collins shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.12
Steve Vernazza kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Ciavardini. Michael Ciavardini flicks a high pass forward. John Newby holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Newby threads the ball through into the box. Filipe Sousa muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
59.51
Eduardo Reis flicks a high pass forward. Ole Hesp controls it well on his chest. Ole Hesp makes a simple pass to Alassandro Ravanelli. Alassandro Ravanelli runs straight at the defence! Alassandro Ravanelli muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but John Souness blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
60.09
Perugia have made 2 substitutions with Robert Bower replacing Steve Vernazza and Elena Fernandez replacing Ole Hesp .
61.12
Elena Fernandez flicks a high pass forward to Alassandro Ravanelli who brings the ball under control. Alassandro Ravanelli lofts in a cross ball towards Filipe Sousa. Filipe Sousa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
63.57
Morgan Ciullo flicks a high pass forward. Willy Diani controls it well on his chest. Willy Diani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Collins. David Collins advances inside the box! David Collins makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.19
Simone Firicano decides to run forward with the ball. Simone Firicano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
69.49
Carl Gouaméné barges into Robert Bower. The referee calls over Carl Gouaméné and warns him to calm down! Robert Bower runs off the knock.
78.06
Simone Firicano flicks a high pass forward. David Collins controls it well on his chest. David Collins finds some space and shoots from distance but Marcos Hidalgo is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
79.51
Tobias Birkwald knocks the ball forward to Alassandro Ravanelli. Alassandro Ravanelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Morgan Ciullo.
83.16
Morgan Ciullo threads a neat ball through to Simone Firicano. With a delightful solo run, Simone Firicano stretches the opposition's defence. Simone Firicano threads the ball through into the box. David Collins muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Eduardo Reis is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
87.24
Tobias Birkwald flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Sousa collects the pass. Filipe Sousa runs straight at the defence! Filipe Sousa comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Perugia

Reggina
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
29.3%
41.3%
29.3%

Scorers
David Collins 64

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Collins of Reggina

Match Ratings
1.Marcos Hidalgo (GK)
8
2.Fernando Montero (DEF)
5
3.Piero Marazzina (DEF)
6
4.Steve Vernazza (DEF)
6
5.Eduardo Reis (DEF)
6
6.Michael Ciavardini (MID)
6
7.Tobias Birkwald (MID)
6
8.Ole Hesp (MID)
6
9.Alassandro Ravanelli (ATT)
7
10.Filipe Sousa (ATT)
6
11.John Newby (ATT)
6
 
12.Robert Bower (MID)
6
13.Elena Fernandez (MID)
6
14.Robbie Terry (ATT)
0

1.Simon Westwood (GK)
7
2.Simon Fromm (DEF)
6
3.Carlton Griffin (DEF)
6
4.Ledley Kirkland (DEF)
6
5.Morgan Ciullo (DEF)
6
6.John Souness (DEF)
6
7.Willy Diani (MID)
8
8.Simone Firicano (MID)
9
9.Carl Gouaméné (ATT)
5
10.David Collins (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Benito Zenoni (ATT)
6
 
12.Federico Lambertini (DEF)
0
13.Haoulid Satorra (ATT)
0
14.Felice Dei (MID)
0