Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Oreste Granillo where Reggina play host to Ancona. A crowd of 8,852 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Reggina are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ancona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ighli Zauri.


0.00
Ancona kick off!
2.01
Alejandro Crippa laces a weighted ball forward to Vincenzo Maldini. Vincenzo Maldini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Goodwin. Steve Goodwin finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
4.45
Vincenzo Maldini kicks a strong pass forward to Enzo Del Vecchio. Enzo Del Vecchio makes a simple pass to Vincenzo Maldini. Vincenzo Maldini plays a scrappy one-two with Steve Goodwin and advances towards the goal... Vincenzo Maldini shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
6.08
Steve Goodwin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Steve Goodwin shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.57
Carmine Agliardi kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Fuser. Alejandro Fuser shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.28
Evans Ricchiuti hits a low pass to Alberto Bagnacani. Alberto Bagnacani knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Fuser. With a superhuman jump, Alejandro Fuser connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Michele Veronese gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
14.40
Roberto Reis pushes mid-way up the pitch. Roberto Reis flicks a high pass forward to Alejandro Fuser who brings the ball under control. Alejandro Fuser shoots from long range but it is miles over!
15.58
Roberto Reis knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Fuser. Alejandro Fuser chips the ball to his team mate, Carmine Agliardi. Carmine Agliardi shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
20.24
William Giampà catches Evans Ricchiuti on the ankles. The referee calls over William Giampà and warns him to calm down! Evans Ricchiuti carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.12
Federico Pinardi kicks a strong pass forward to Kewullay Fiore. Kewullay Fiore hits a low pass to Steve Goodwin. Steve Goodwin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mirco Bocchetti.
27.58
Enzo Del Vecchio darts forward. Enzo Del Vecchio makes a simple pass to William Giampà. William Giampà whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Maldini. Vincenzo Maldini flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.17
Roberto Reis makes a beautiful solo run. Roberto Reis runs straight at the opposition's defence. Roberto Reis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Michele Veronese easily gets down and covers it.
36.42
Edoardo Piazza flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Hibbs controls it well on his chest. Marvin Hibbs shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.23
Garcia Duque Pellegrini knocks the ball forward to Carmine Agliardi. Carmine Agliardi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Federico Pinardi.
42.07
Edoardo Piazza laces a through ball forward to Steve Goodwin. Steve Goodwin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Reis.
44.23
Manuele Sibilano flicks a high pass forward. Carmine Agliardi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carmine Agliardi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Reggina kick off and get the second half underway!
48.38
Vincenzo Maldini passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Billy Niven. Billy Niven shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
49.54
Roberto Reis brings the ball forward. Roberto Reis sees space and advances. Roberto Reis whips in a cross ball towards Carmine Agliardi. Carmine Agliardi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Michele Veronese.
51.06
Kewullay Fiore flicks the ball to his team mate, Edoardo Piazza. With a delightful solo run, Edoardo Piazza stretches the opposition's defence. Edoardo Piazza knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Niven. Billy Niven gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.16
Eddy Madonna threads a neat ball through to Leon Beckenbauer. Leon Beckenbauer makes a probing pass to Alejandro Fuser. Alejandro Fuser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.16
Evans Ricchiuti flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Fuser controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Fuser kicks a strong pass forward to Carmine Agliardi but the referee indicates it's offside!
61.01
Showing composure, Federico Pinardi plays the ball forward to Kewullay Fiore. Kewullay Fiore sees space and advances. Kewullay Fiore knocks the ball forward to Marvin Hibbs but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.31
Without breaking stride, Edoardo Piazza plays the ball forward to Vincenzo Maldini. Vincenzo Maldini makes a pass forward but Marvin Hibbs makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
67.26
Kewullay Fiore passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of William Giampà. William Giampà advances inside the box! William Giampà takes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
69.17
Leon Beckenbauer flicks a high pass forward. Carmine Agliardi controls it well on his chest. Carmine Agliardi shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.06
Mirco Bocchetti comes in with a late challenge on Vincenzo Maldini. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vincenzo Maldini stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.20
Kewullay Fiore decides to run forward with the ball. Kewullay Fiore runs straight at the defence! Kewullay Fiore shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Peter Van Kouwen.
78.39
Vincenzo Maldini takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Leon Beckenbauer reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
79.39
Garcia Duque Pellegrini knocks the ball to his team mate, Carmine Agliardi. Carmine Agliardi knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Fuser. Alejandro Fuser shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
84.27
Manuele Sibilano surges forward with the ball. Manuele Sibilano tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
87.24
Kewullay Fiore passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Steve Goodwin. Steve Goodwin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Niven but he's offside!
89.55
Garcia Duque Pellegrini hacks Vincenzo Maldini from behind! The referee calls over Garcia Duque Pellegrini and warns him to calm down! Vincenzo Maldini grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Garcia Duque Pellegrini receives the ball from a throw-in from Roberto Reis. Garcia Duque Pellegrini plays the ball forward to Leon Beckenbauer. Leon Beckenbauer flicks the ball to his team mate, Carmine Agliardi. Carmine Agliardi edges inside the box! Carmine Agliardi comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
7
6
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.8%
55.2%
Play Area
30.2%
42.7%
27.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vincenzo Maldini of Ancona

Match Ratings