Match Report


RavennaRavenna     JuventusJuventus
Computer Player Computer Player David Connor David Connor
Nick IzzetN. Izzet67
G
1
G
75Enzo Gabriel TaffarelE. Taffarel
Patrick ColeP. Cole71
D
2
D
76Carl MoncurC. Moncur
Matteo EspositoM. Esposito68
D
3
D
75Aimo MercierA. Mercier
Duncan GoughD. Gough65
D
4
D
74Eric KohlerE. Kohler
Ahmed van DamA. van Dam58
D
5
D
78Alfred BowyerA. Bowyer
Aimo BaianoA. Baiano73
M
6
M
90Felipe FernandezF. Fernandez
Gianmatteo RipaG. Ripa72
M
7captain
M
90Robbie ThatcherR. Thatcher
Joe WilsonJ. Wilson69
M
captain8
A
81Cedric TangheC. Tanghe
Jermaine BeckhamJ. Beckham73
A
9
A
78Stuart SounessS. Souness
Nicolas SikoraN. Sikora66
A
10
A
84Peter BeattieP. Beattie
Gianluca PellizzoliG. Pellizzoli66
A
11
A
84Cesare AntonelliniC. Antonellini
 
Tomas FernandesT. Fernandes66
G
12
D
26James BoertienJ. Boertien
Pier Giovanni AltomareP. Altomare56
D
13
M
32Ivan UnsworthI. Unsworth
Edoardo MaldiniE. Maldini55
M
14
A
35Jose MarquesJ. Marques

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Bruno Benelli where Ravenna play host to Juventus. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ravenna are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Juventus appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Danilo Erra.


0.00
Ravenna kick off!
2.39
Matteo Esposito barges into Alfred Bowyer. Matteo Esposito is shown the yellow card! Alfred Bowyer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.55
Robbie Thatcher flicks a high pass forward to Cesare Antonellini who brings the ball under control. Cesare Antonellini knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Souness. Stuart Souness is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.55
Robbie Thatcher barges into Joe Wilson. The referee brings Robbie Thatcher to one side and gives him a warning! Joe Wilson stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.09
Joe Wilson flicks a high pass forward. Gianluca Pellizzoli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianluca Pellizzoli lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Sikora. Nicolas Sikora gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Enzo Gabriel Taffarel manages to gather it effortlessly.
16.34
Joe Wilson barges into Robbie Thatcher. The referee calls over Joe Wilson and shows him a yellow card! Robbie Thatcher runs off the knock.
18.10
Robbie Thatcher threads a neat ball through to Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe shoots from distance. The keeper, Nick Izzet, sees it late!! Goal for Juventus!
22.48
Eric Kohler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfred Bowyer. Alfred Bowyer plays the ball forward to Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
24.02
Felipe Fernandez barges into Aimo Baiano. The referee warns Felipe Fernandez to calm down! Aimo Baiano stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.07
Eric Kohler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Moncur. Carl Moncur flicks a high pass forward. Peter Beattie controls it well on his chest. Peter Beattie lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Souness. Stuart Souness makes a deft header. It's there!! Nick Izzet has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.45
Felipe Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Cesare Antonellini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cesare Antonellini tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Nick Izzet manages to gather it comfortably.
34.46
Duncan Gough sees a break and surges forward. Duncan Gough flicks the ball to his team mate, Aimo Baiano. Aimo Baiano whips in a cross ball towards Jermaine Beckham. Jermaine Beckham powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.46
Robbie Thatcher flicks a high pass forward. Peter Beattie controls it well on his chest. Peter Beattie lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Souness. Stuart Souness gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Scotsman!
40.19
Gianmatteo Ripa decides to run forward with the ball. Gianmatteo Ripa knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Sikora. Nicolas Sikora is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.31
Patrick Cole knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Pellizzoli. Gianluca Pellizzoli knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Sikora. Nicolas Sikora lofts in a cross ball towards Jermaine Beckham. Jermaine Beckham jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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!
55.33
Felipe Fernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robbie Thatcher. Robbie Thatcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Souness. Stuart Souness is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
59.35
Robbie Thatcher threads a neat ball through to Stuart Souness. Stuart Souness knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nick Izzet who gathers it comfortably.
60.09
Ahmed van Dam hits a low pass to Aimo Baiano. Aimo Baiano flicks a high pass forward. Gianmatteo Ripa controls it well on his chest. Gianmatteo Ripa knocks in a cross ball towards Aimo Baiano. Aimo Baiano shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Enzo Gabriel Taffarel manages to gather it comfortably.
61.48
Patrick Cole brings the ball forward. Patrick Cole deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Beckham. Jermaine Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carl Moncur.
65.12
Gianmatteo Ripa knocks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Beckham. Jermaine Beckham whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Sikora. With a superhuman jump, Nicolas Sikora connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it rises well off target!
66.43
Duncan Gough flicks a high pass forward to Joe Wilson who brings the ball under control. Joe Wilson flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Beckham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jermaine Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Sikora. Nicolas Sikora heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Enzo Gabriel Taffarel.
67.06
Corner kick to Ravenna. Joe Wilson plays it short to Jermaine Beckham. Jermaine Beckham flicks the ball on with his first touch. Gianluca Pellizzoli muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.42
Patrick Cole kicks a strong pass forward to Aimo Baiano. Aimo Baiano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianluca Pellizzoli. Gianluca Pellizzoli shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Enzo Gabriel Taffarel!
75.45
Aimo Mercier flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Thatcher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robbie Thatcher decides to run forward with the ball. Robbie Thatcher lofts in a cross ball towards Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
77.56
Ravenna have made 2 substitutions with Tomas Fernandes replacing Nicolas Sikora and Pier Giovanni Altomare replacing Gianmatteo Ripa .
81.04
Jermaine Beckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joe Wilson. Joe Wilson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.31
Alfred Bowyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez threads the ball through to Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie runs straight at the defence! Peter Beattie cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.13
Eric Kohler pushes up the pitch. Eric Kohler hits a low pass to Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Souness. Stuart Souness makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ravenna

Juventus
Goals
0
7
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
30.9%
42%
27.2%

Scorers
Stuart Souness 9, 28, 36, 55, 89
Cedric Tanghe 18
Peter Beattie 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Souness of Juventus

Match Ratings