Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Giovanni Celeste where Messina play host to Reggina. A crowd of 17,109 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Messina and Reggina are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Giovanni Macchi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Messina and Reggina are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Giovanni Macchi.
0.00
The whistle blows and Reggina get the match underway!
2.54
Simone Oshadogan flicks a high pass forward. Nick Mendez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nick Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Sadotti. Stefan Sadotti jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Good keeping from Generoso Turrini as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
4.09
Simone Oshadogan takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Mansour Vencel jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
6.39
Simone Oshadogan makes a probing pass to Adolfo Bravo. Adolfo Bravo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Generoso Turrini who gathers it comfortably.
10.29
Nick Mendez sees Stephen Gough in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Adolfo Bravo. Adolfo Bravo rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
12.34
Nicky Mccann flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Dalla Bona. Rodolfo Dalla Bona deftly passes the ball to Renzo Cardascio, releasing him through on goal. Renzo Cardascio cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
16.20
Nick Mendez takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Simone Oshadogan. With great vision, Simone Oshadogan plays the ball forward to Stephen Gough. Stephen Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Bravo. Adolfo Bravo makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
18.16
Marino Di Venanzio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simone Oshadogan. Simone Oshadogan takes it forward alone. Simone Oshadogan threads a neat, attacking ball through to Stefan Sadotti. Some good footwork from Stefan Sadotti provides some space. He shoots at goal but Generoso Turrini is on top of it.
20.49
Marino Di Venanzio hacks Rodolfo Dalla Bona from behind! The referee brings Marino Di Venanzio to one side and gives him a warning! Rodolfo Dalla Bona gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.56
Cosimo Stroppa kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Bravo. Adolfo Bravo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hassan Besson.
26.46
Davide Gelsi barges into Cosimo Stroppa. The referee brings Davide Gelsi to one side and gives him a warning! Cosimo Stroppa grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.07
With great vision, Renzo Carbone plays the ball forward to Mansour Vencel. Mansour Vencel threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Dalla Bona. Rodolfo Dalla Bona plays a scrappy one-two with Salvatore Baccin and advances towards the goal... Marino Di Venanzio catches Rodolfo Dalla Bona on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
30.45
Eusebio Baresi comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Gough. Eusebio Baresi is warned by the referee! Stephen Gough runs off the knock.
32.32
Hassan Besson plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Dalla Bona. Rodolfo Dalla Bona makes a simple pass, allowing Hassan Besson to run into the box. Hassan Besson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
33.03
Nick Mendez takes it forward alone. Nick Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Adolfo Bravo. Adolfo Bravo makes a convincing header. The keeper, Generoso Turrini, sees it late!! Goal for Reggina!
40.20
With vision, Nick Mendez plays the ball forward to Stephen Gough. Stephen Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Simone Oshadogan. Simone Oshadogan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Messina appear unchanged since the first half. Reggina also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Messina kick off and get the second half underway!
48.11
Hassan Besson surges forward with the ball. Hassan Besson makes a simple pass, allowing Renzo Cardascio to run into the box. Some good footwork from Renzo Cardascio provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Daniel Guerrero Lopez.
49.52
Corner kick to Messina. Nicky Mccann plays it short to Mariano Bianchessi. Cosimo Stroppa comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
53.44
Adolfo Bravo makes a simple pass to Stephen Gough. Stephen Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Simone Oshadogan. Simone Oshadogan beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Hassan Besson. Excellent block.
57.46
Eusebio Baresi makes a probing pass to Mansour Vencel. Mansour Vencel flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Mccann collects the pass. Nicky Mccann shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
59.49
Renzo Carbone barges into Simone Oshadogan. The referee brings Renzo Carbone to one side and gives him a warning! Simone Oshadogan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.19
Messina have made a substitution with Fabiano Maini replacing Hassan Besson .Reggina have made 3 substitutions with Stuart Fenton replacing Marino Di Venanzio, Renato Micillo replacing Simone Oshadogan and Damiano Crippa replacing Stefan Sadotti .
63.56
Eusebio Baresi hits a low pass to Mariano Bianchessi. Mariano Bianchessi flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Mccann controls it well on his chest. Nicky Mccann knocks in a cross ball towards Renzo Cardascio. Renzo Cardascio makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
67.08
Fabiano Maini receives the ball from a throw-in from Mansour Vencel. Fabiano Maini hits a low pass to Nicky Mccann. Nicky Mccann makes a defence splitting pass to Rodolfo Dalla Bona. Rodolfo Dalla Bona takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
71.39
Fabiano Maini knocks the ball to his team mate, Mansour Vencel. Mansour Vencel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Guerrero Lopez who gathers it comfortably.
73.28
Mansour Vencel knocks the ball forward to Renzo Cardascio. Renzo Cardascio edges inside the box! Renzo Cardascio shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
77.01
Messina have made a substitution with Romero P. Ramos replacing Mariano Bianchessi .
78.10
Nicolas Diez flicks a high pass forward. Craig Mcinnes controls it well on his chest. Craig Mcinnes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adolfo Bravo. Adolfo Bravo tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
81.14
Fabiano Maini makes a simple pass to Renzo Cardascio. Renzo Cardascio finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
90.00
Renzo Carbone runs straight at the opposition's defence. Renzo Carbone plays a one-two with Renzo Cardascio and rushes in on goal... Nicolas Diez catches Renzo Carbone on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
27.5%
46.4%
26.1%
Scorers
| Renzo Cardascio 12, 64 | Adolfo Bravo 33 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Renzo Cardascio of Messina |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Generoso Turrini (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Eusebio Baresi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Renzo Carbone (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Davide Gelsi (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Mariano Bianchessi (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mansour Vencel (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Hassan Besson (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nicky Mccann (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Rodolfo Dalla Bona (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Renzo Cardascio (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Salvatore Baccin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fabiano Maini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Emiliano Lasalandra (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Romero P. Ramos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Daniel Guerrero Lopez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marino Di Venanzio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicolas Diez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cosimo Stroppa (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Simone Oshadogan (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nick Mendez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Juan Martin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stephen Gough (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Adolfo Bravo (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Stefan Sadotti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stuart Fenton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Renato Micillo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Damiano Crippa (MID) | 6 | |









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