Match Report


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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Sampdoria play host to Reggina. A crowd of 16,819 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sampdoria and Reggina are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pier G. Conteh.


0.00
The first half starts with Reggina kicking off!
4.29
Alfredo Nista runs forward with the ball. Alfredo Nista hits a low pass to Tiziano Rocco. Tiziano Rocco shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
8.33
Alfredo Nista deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Veronese. Oscar Veronese lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Mcgovern. Ronnie Mcgovern outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is deflected wide by Nicolas Diez.
10.28
Simone Oshadogan knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Gough. Stephen Gough skips past James Mortensen! Stephen Gough muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Achille Zampagna is on top of his game. Good keeping!
12.04
Alexandre Alves receives the ball from a throw-in from Tiziano Rocco. With some swift thinking, Alexandre Alves plays the ball forward to Bart Witschge. Bart Witschge sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.35
Ronnie Mcgovern catches Simone Oshadogan on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simone Oshadogan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.16
Francesco G. De Gasperi knocks the ball forward to Ronnie Mcgovern. Ronnie Mcgovern threads the ball through to Bart Witschge. Bart Witschge makes a simple pass, allowing Oscar Veronese to run into the box. Oscar Veronese shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Daniel Guerrero Lopez!
18.31
Pierluigi Alessi sees Bart Witschge in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bart Witschge whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Mcgovern. With a superhuman jump, Ronnie Mcgovern connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
20.47
Simone Oshadogan chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Gough. Stephen Gough whips in a cross ball towards Simone Oshadogan. Simone Oshadogan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.01
Craig Mcinnes surges forward with the ball. Craig Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Bravo collects the pass. Adolfo Bravo shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
24.03
Cosimo Stroppa barges into James Mortensen. The referee calls over Cosimo Stroppa and warns him to calm down! James Mortensen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.07
Simone Oshadogan threads a neat ball through to Juan Martin. Juan Martin shoots from outside the area but Achille Zampagna is on top of it.
30.41
Simone Oshadogan makes an attacking run forward. Simone Oshadogan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.14
Francesco G. De Gasperi sees Oscar Veronese in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Veronese knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Guerrero Lopez who gathers it comfortably.
36.59
Showing composure, Ronnie Mcgovern plays the ball forward to Pierluigi Alessi. Pierluigi Alessi knocks the ball forward to Oscar Veronese. Oscar Veronese makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Bart Witschge. Bart Witschge looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Daniel Guerrero Lopez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.50
Cosimo Stroppa flicks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Bravo. Adolfo Bravo knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Mendez. With a superhuman jump, Nick Mendez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.49
Ronnie Mcgovern flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Rocco. Tiziano Rocco tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
Alexandre Alves hits a low pass to Oscar Veronese. Oscar Veronese makes a great pass forward. Guillermo Cortes runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sampdoria appear unchanged since the first half. Reggina also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sampdoria kick off!
47.44
Craig Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Nick Mendez. Nick Mendez kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Gough. Stephen Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.23
Juan Martin plays the ball forward to Adolfo Bravo. Adolfo Bravo finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Achille Zampagna manages to keep it out.
54.40
Bart Witschge sees space and advances. Bart Witschge kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Cortes but the referee indicates it's offside!
57.46
James Mortensen flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Veronese. Oscar Veronese tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Daniel Guerrero Lopez. Excellent save.
60.53
Reggina have made 3 substitutions with Stuart Fenton replacing Marino Di Venanzio, Renato Micillo replacing Simone Oshadogan and Damiano Crippa replacing Stefan Sadotti .
66.44
Nick Mendez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nick Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.49
Cosimo Stroppa threads a neat ball through to Damiano Crippa. Damiano Crippa shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
71.46
Craig Mcinnes passes the ball forward to Cosimo Stroppa. With a delightful solo run, Cosimo Stroppa stretches the opposition's defence. Cosimo Stroppa knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Gough. Stephen Gough directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
73.13
Renato Micillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Bravo. Adolfo Bravo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.46
Stuart Fenton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Martin. Juan Martin sees Adolfo Bravo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adolfo Bravo shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
78.01
Craig Mcinnes flicks a high ball forward to Adolfo Bravo who takes it down. Adolfo Bravo shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
79.37
Pierluigi Alessi flicks a high pass forward. Tiziano Rocco collects the pass. Tiziano Rocco lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Cortes. Guillermo Cortes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Daniel Guerrero Lopez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.44
Francesco G. De Gasperi brings the ball forward. Francesco G. De Gasperi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Francesco G. De Gasperi knocks the ball forward to Oscar Veronese but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
89.41
Nicolas Diez hits it upfield. Renato Micillo passes the ball forward but Adolfo Bravo is offside!
90.00
Ronnie Mcgovern receives the ball from a throw-in from James Mortensen. Ronnie Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Veronese who brings the ball under control. Oscar Veronese knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Guerrero Lopez who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

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

Possession
47.5%
52.5%
Play Area
28.7%
42.5%
28.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bart Witschge of Sampdoria

Match Ratings