Match Report


MessinaMessina     CagliariCagliari
Computer Player Computer Player James Dunlop James Dunlop
Generoso TurriniG. Turrini60
G
captain1
G
80Javier GoycocheaJ. Goycochea
Eusebio BaresiE. Baresi74
D
2
D
82Tomas FabbriT. Fabbri
Renzo CarboneR. Carbone52
D
3
D
77Liam FalsiniL. Falsini
Davide GelsiD. Gelsi52
D
4
D
78Jimmy OttofaroJ. Ottofaro
Mariano BianchessiM. Bianchessi69
M
5
M
80Davide SolimenoD. Solimeno
Mansour VencelM. Vencel63
M
6
M
77Kaleva SinkonenK. Sinkonen
Hassan BessonH. Besson63
M
7captain
M
90Ottavio GrassadoniaO. Grassadonia
Nicky MccannN. Mccann58
M
8
M
78Pasquale LambertiniP. Lambertini
Rodolfo Dalla BonaR. Dalla Bona76
A
9
A
84David StrachanD. Strachan
Renzo CardascioR. Cardascio60
A
10
A
80Franceco BonacinaF. Bonacina
Salvatore BaccinS. Baccin59
A
11
A
77Renzo TricaricoR. Tricarico
 
Fabiano MainiF. Maini59
A
12
D
68Lamberto MontervinoL. Montervino
Emiliano LasalandraE. Lasalandra58
A
13
M
77Guglielmo Di MicheleG. Di Michele
Romero P. RamosR. Ramos57
A
14
A
77Duncan MatteoD. Matteo

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Giovanni Celeste where Messina play host to Cagliari. A crowd of 18,338 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Messina and Cagliari are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gian Paolo Cozza.


0.00
Messina kick off and get the first half underway!
2.07
Liam Falsini makes a simple pass to David Strachan. David Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Generoso Turrini.
3.36
It's a corner kick which Ottavio Grassadonia takes quickly, playing the ball short to Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen knocks the ball into the box. Nicky Mccann reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
12.14
From the throw-in, Hassan Besson picks out Nicky Mccann. Nicky Mccann darts forward. Nicky Mccann shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
14.09
Renzo Carbone knocks the ball forward to Eusebio Baresi. Eusebio Baresi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Renzo Cardascio. Renzo Cardascio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Javier Goycochea who gathers it comfortably.
15.55
Ottavio Grassadonia threads a neat ball through to Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen whips in a cross ball towards Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Generoso Turrini with no chance!! Goal for Cagliari!
20.29
Tomas Fabbri makes a beautiful solo run. Tomas Fabbri makes a simple pass to Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico plays a one-two with Ottavio Grassadonia and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Renzo Tricarico provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cagliari!
24.47
Eusebio Baresi brings the ball forward. Eusebio Baresi rushes past Jimmy Ottofaro! Eusebio Baresi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Jimmy Ottofaro.
32.59
Jimmy Ottofaro sees Tomas Fabbri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tomas Fabbri threads the ball through to David Strachan. David Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Grassadonia but the linesman indicates offside!
33.15
Jimmy Ottofaro comes in with a late challenge on Mansour Vencel. The referee calls over Jimmy Ottofaro and shows him a yellow card! Mansour Vencel runs off the knock.
34.50
Ottavio Grassadonia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen makes a simple pass, allowing Renzo Tricarico to run into the box. Some awkward footwork from Renzo Tricarico provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.20
Hassan Besson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Hassan Besson advances inside the box! Hassan Besson shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
38.33
Ottavio Grassadonia chips the ball to his team mate, Pasquale Lambertini. Pasquale Lambertini lofts in a cross ball towards Ottavio Grassadonia. Ottavio Grassadonia whips the ball goalwards with his head. Generoso Turrini punches it away to safety.
39.31
Hassan Besson comes in with a late challenge on Kaleva Sinkonen. The referee calls over Hassan Besson and warns him to calm down! Kaleva Sinkonen runs off the knock.
40.34
Davide Gelsi threads a neat ball through to Mansour Vencel. Mansour Vencel passes the ball forward to Hassan Besson. Hassan Besson edges inside the box! Hassan Besson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Javier Goycochea.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Messina appear unchanged since the first half. Cagliari also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Cagliari start the second half!
51.15
Pasquale Lambertini flicks the ball to his team mate, Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina rushes past Eusebio Baresi! Franceco Bonacina takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
55.11
Liam Falsini threads a neat ball through to Ottavio Grassadonia. Ottavio Grassadonia darts forward. Ottavio Grassadonia plays a one-two with Renzo Tricarico and rushes in on goal... Ottavio Grassadonia shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Generoso Turrini!
57.25
Kaleva Sinkonen knocks the ball to his team mate, Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
60.10
Messina have made a substitution with Fabiano Maini replacing Hassan Besson .
65.55
With some swift thinking, Tomas Fabbri plays the ball forward to Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen chips the ball to his team mate, Davide Solimeno. Davide Solimeno cuts inside the box! Davide Solimeno looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
66.17
Liam Falsini flicks a high pass forward. Davide Solimeno holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Davide Solimeno flicks a high pass forward. Ottavio Grassadonia controls it well on his chest. Ottavio Grassadonia tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Generoso Turrini. Excellent save.
69.48
Ottavio Grassadonia passes the ball forward to Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pasquale Lambertini but he's offside!
77.12
Messina have made a substitution with Romero P. Ramos replacing Mariano Bianchessi .
81.47
Renzo Carbone threads a neat ball through to Eusebio Baresi. Eusebio Baresi sees space and advances. Eusebio Baresi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Renzo Cardascio but he's offside!
83.13
Jimmy Ottofaro takes a long throw-in. David Strachan runs deep into the other half of the pitch. David Strachan advances inside the box! David Strachan muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
87.43
Fabiano Maini clumsily knocks into Ottavio Grassadonia. Fabiano Maini is shown the yellow card! Ottavio Grassadonia stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.49
Liam Falsini threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Ottofaro. Jimmy Ottofaro flicks a high pass forward. Kaleva Sinkonen controls it well on his chest. Kaleva Sinkonen kicks a strong pass forward to Renzo Tricarico but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Renzo Tricarico makes a probing pass to Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina plays a one-two with Kaleva Sinkonen and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Franceco Bonacina provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cagliari!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Messina

Cagliari
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39%
61%
Play Area
33.8%
44.2%
22.1%

Scorers
Renzo Tricarico 16, 20
Franceco Bonacina 51, 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Franceco Bonacina of Cagliari

Match Ratings