Match Report


MessinaMessina     JuventusJuventus
Computer Player Computer Player David Connor David Connor
Generoso TurriniG. Turrini60
G
captain1
G
75Enzo Gabriel TaffarelE. Taffarel
Eusebio BaresiE. Baresi74
D
2
D
76Carl MoncurC. Moncur
Renzo CarboneR. Carbone52
D
3
D
75Aimo MercierA. Mercier
Davide GelsiD. Gelsi52
D
4
D
75Eric KohlerE. Kohler
Hassan BessonH. Besson64
M
5
D
78Alfred BowyerA. Bowyer
Mansour VencelM. Vencel63
M
6
M
90Felipe FernandezF. Fernandez
Nicky MccannN. Mccann58
M
7captain
M
90Robbie ThatcherR. Thatcher
Kurt Van Der GouwK. Van Der Gouw54
M
8
M
82Nicolás PobleteN. Poblete
Rodolfo Dalla BonaR. Dalla Bona76
A
9
A
81Cedric TangheC. Tanghe
Andy LiddellA. Liddell64
A
10
A
77Oberdan ZanoncelliO. Zanoncelli
Renzo CardascioR. Cardascio61
A
11
A
84Cesare AntonelliniC. Antonellini
 
Salvatore BaccinS. Baccin59
A
12
G
65Simon WatersS. Waters
Fabiano MainiF. Maini59
A
13
D
26James BoertienJ. Boertien
Emiliano LasalandraE. Lasalandra58
A
14
M
53Alberto Di MeglioA. Di Meglio

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Giovanni Celeste where Messina play host to Juventus. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Messina are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Juventus appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giovanni Macchi.


0.00
Juventus kick off the first half!
3.15
Nicolás Poblete chips the ball to his team mate, Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini plays a one-two with Cedric Tanghe and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Cesare Antonellini provides some space. He shoots at goal. Good keeping from Generoso Turrini as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
4.18
Felipe Fernandez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Robbie Thatcher makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Generoso Turrini is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.36
Renzo Carbone threads a neat ball through to Renzo Cardascio. Renzo Cardascio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.55
Hassan Besson plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Dalla Bona. Rodolfo Dalla Bona makes a simple pass, allowing Mansour Vencel to run into the box. Mansour Vencel tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
10.50
Nicky Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Dalla Bona collects the pass. Rodolfo Dalla Bona shoots from long range but Enzo Gabriel Taffarel reads it well. Nice save!
14.14
With imagination, Mansour Vencel plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Dalla Bona. Rodolfo Dalla Bona shoots from distance. Enzo Gabriel Taffarel gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
20.05
Felipe Fernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli lofts in a cross ball towards Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.11
Mansour Vencel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hassan Besson. Hassan Besson knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Dalla Bona. Rodolfo Dalla Bona shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
26.48
Showing composure, Nicky Mccann plays the ball forward to Hassan Besson. Hassan Besson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.39
Nicolás Poblete makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli runs straight at the defence! Oberdan Zanoncelli shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Generoso Turrini with no chance!! Goal for Juventus!
30.50
Eusebio Baresi flicks a high pass forward to Kurt Van Der Gouw who brings the ball under control. Kurt Van Der Gouw knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Dalla Bona. Rodolfo Dalla Bona knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Enzo Gabriel Taffarel manages to keep it out.
36.53
Nicky Mccann sees a break and surges forward. Nicky Mccann makes a defence splitting pass to Renzo Cardascio. Renzo Cardascio tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.51
Eric Kohler knocks the ball forward to Robbie Thatcher. Robbie Thatcher knocks the ball forward to Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini knocks in a cross ball towards Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Nicky Mccann barges into Robbie Thatcher. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robbie Thatcher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Juventus also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Messina kick off!
48.26
Alfred Bowyer threads the ball through to Nicolás Poblete. Nicolás Poblete knocks the ball forward to Robbie Thatcher. Robbie Thatcher hits a low pass to Cesare Antonellini. Some world-class footwork from Cesare Antonellini provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Renzo Carbone!
51.02
Robbie Thatcher makes a beautiful solo run. Robbie Thatcher knocks the ball forward, putting Cedric Tanghe through on goal. Cedric Tanghe makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.17
Aimo Mercier sees Cedric Tanghe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cedric Tanghe flicks the ball to his team mate, Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
55.25
Mansour Vencel sees a break and surges forward. Mansour Vencel kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Dalla Bona but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.36
Messina have made a substitution with Salvatore Baccin replacing Nicky Mccann .
63.21
Nicolás Poblete passes the ball forward to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Robbie Thatcher. Robbie Thatcher plays a quick one-two with Cesare Antonellini and rushes in on goal... Robbie Thatcher looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent block by Salvatore Baccin!
67.47
Nicolás Poblete makes a beautiful solo run. Nicolás Poblete lofts in a cross ball towards Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Generoso Turrini had no chance!! Goal for Juventus! That's his third!
71.36
Felipe Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe lofts in a cross ball towards Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is deflected wide by Davide Gelsi.
72.43
Robbie Thatcher takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some silky footwork from Cedric Tanghe provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Eusebio Baresi clears it off the line with his head!
77.46
Messina have made a substitution with Emiliano Lasalandra replacing Hassan Besson .
78.55
Felipe Fernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini whips in a cross ball towards Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.23
Robbie Thatcher plays the ball forward to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez passes the ball forward to Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Generoso Turrini manages to gather it.
83.52
Alfred Bowyer passes the ball forward to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez hits a low pass to Oberdan Zanoncelli. Oberdan Zanoncelli knocks in a cross ball towards Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini directs the ball goalwards with his head. Generoso Turrini gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
85.54
Cedric Tanghe kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolás Poblete. Nicolás Poblete controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
89.21
Rodolfo Dalla Bona takes a quick throw-in. Andy Liddell passes the ball forward to Renzo Cardascio. Renzo Cardascio threads a neat, attacking ball through to Andy Liddell. Andy Liddell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Messina

Juventus
Goals
0
6
Shots on Target
3
13
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.1%
56.9%
Play Area
25%
45.8%
29.2%

Scorers
Robbie Thatcher 4
Oberdan Zanoncelli 27, 41, 67, 79
Cedric Tanghe 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oberdan Zanoncelli of Juventus

Match Ratings