Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Bruno Benelli where Ravenna play host to Juventus. A crowd of 18,877 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ravenna are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Juventus appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ljubisa Pane.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ravenna get the match underway!
3.02
Artur Campos flicks a high pass forward. Rocco R. Cirillo controls it well on his chest. Rocco R. Cirillo makes a beautiful solo run. Rocco R. Cirillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianpaolo Belleri but he's offside!
6.22
Sergio Di Francesco comes in with a late challenge on Ruggiero Lambrughi. The referee warns Sergio Di Francesco to calm down! Ruggiero Lambrughi runs off the knock.
9.02
Armando Pandolfi flicks a high ball forward to Cosimo Boselli who takes it down. Cosimo Boselli passes the ball forward to Alejandro Gonzalez. Alejandro Gonzalez lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Crippa. Jonathan Crippa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
12.53
Armando Pandolfi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martino Cristallini. Martino Cristallini makes an attacking run forward. Martino Cristallini knocks in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Florio. Gianmarco Florio fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
15.21
Peter Fox clumsily knocks into Gianmarco Florio. The referee calls over Peter Fox and shows him a yellow card! Gianmarco Florio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.21
Free kick to Juventus just outside the area...
18.40
Gianmarco Florio takes a slow run up and curls the ball over the wall. The ball dips back under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.09
Gianpaolo Belleri hacks Pedro Sanhueza from behind! The referee warns Gianpaolo Belleri to calm down! Pedro Sanhueza stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.16
Ruggiero Lambrughi knocks the ball forward to Samuele Matteassi. Samuele Matteassi controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ruggiero Lambrughi through on goal. Ruggiero Lambrughi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball cannons off Pedro Sanhueza, going out of play.
25.45
Corner kick to Ravenna. Ruggiero Lambrughi plays it short to Samuele Matteassi. Samuele Matteassi heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Artur Campos provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
27.59
Sergio Di Francesco threads a neat ball through to Martino Cristallini. Martino Cristallini whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Crippa. Jonathan Crippa directs the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.46
Sergio Di Francesco sees Sol Shearer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sol Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Di Francesco. Sergio Di Francesco makes a looping header on goal. Damiano Dalmat gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
34.36
Armando Pandolfi laces a weighted ball forward to Sergio Di Francesco. Sergio Di Francesco flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Gonzalez who takes it down. Alejandro Gonzalez lofts in a cross ball towards Martino Cristallini. Martino Cristallini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.39
Sergio Di Francesco flicks the ball to his team mate, Martino Cristallini. Martino Cristallini shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Juventus are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
40.44
Armando Pandolfi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Florio. Gianmarco Florio whips in a cross ball towards Sol Shearer. Sol Shearer makes a deft header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.09
Tomasz Smolarek chips the ball to his team mate, Martino Cristallini. Martino Cristallini passes the ball forward to Jonathan Crippa. Jonathan Crippa shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
44.30
Tomasz Smolarek darts forward. Tomasz Smolarek flicks a high pass forward to Gianmarco Florio who brings the ball under control. Gianmarco Florio lofts in a cross ball towards Martino Cristallini. Martino Cristallini jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Juventus kick off and get the second half underway!
48.42
Armando Pandolfi pushes mid-way up the pitch. Armando Pandolfi flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Crippa. Jonathan Crippa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.27
Ruggiero Lambrughi runs up as Rocco R. Cirillo takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Ruggiero Lambrughi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jaime Semedo. Jaime Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Ruggiero Lambrughi. Ruggiero Lambrughi makes a looping header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.01
Sergio Di Francesco clumsily knocks into Ruggiero Lambrughi. The referee warns Sergio Di Francesco again to calm down! Ruggiero Lambrughi runs off the knock.
57.15
Artur Campos picks a pass forward to Ruggiero Lambrughi. Ruggiero Lambrughi threads a neat ball through to Lorenzo Prete. Lorenzo Prete knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Semedo. Jaime Semedo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.26
Sergio Di Francesco surges forward with the ball. Sergio Di Francesco tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Damiano Dalmat!
63.56
Ruggiero Lambrughi barges into Tomasz Smolarek. Ruggiero Lambrughi is warned by the referee! Tomasz Smolarek stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.57
Sergio Di Francesco advances with the ball. Sergio Di Francesco knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Shearer. Sol Shearer makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
67.44
Tomasz Smolarek kicks a strong pass forward to Martino Cristallini. Martino Cristallini flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Di Francesco who takes it down. Sergio Di Francesco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Raffaele Bedin.
69.31
Simon Hoeness brings the ball forward. Simon Hoeness sees Gianpaolo Belleri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianpaolo Belleri shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Ravenna are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
75.36
Rocco R. Cirillo makes a simple pass to Ruggiero Lambrughi. Ruggiero Lambrughi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cosimo Boselli.
77.17
Rocco R. Cirillo threads the ball through to Gianpaolo Belleri. Gianpaolo Belleri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
78.48
Armando Pandolfi flicks a high pass forward to Alejandro Gonzalez who brings the ball under control. Alejandro Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward to Sol Shearer who brings the ball under control. Sol Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Di Francesco. Sergio Di Francesco heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sergio Di Francesco!
81.38
Armando Pandolfi picks a pass forward to Martino Cristallini. Martino Cristallini brings the ball forward. Martino Cristallini whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Gonzalez. With a superhuman jump, Alejandro Gonzalez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Damiano Dalmat had no chance!! Goal for Juventus!
87.39
Peter Fox threads the ball through to Simon Hoeness. Simon Hoeness sees a break and surges forward. Simon Hoeness lofts in a cross ball towards Ruggiero Lambrughi. Ruggiero Lambrughi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Juan Pablo Sánchez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
89.33
Armando Pandolfi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Di Francesco. Sergio Di Francesco flicks a high pass forward. Martino Cristallini controls it well on his chest. Martino Cristallini knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Gonzalez. Alejandro Gonzalez makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
34.6%
65.4%
Play Area
35.8%
38.3%
25.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martino Cristallini of Juventus