Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Giovanni Celeste where Messina play host to Fiorentina. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Messina are playing in a 6-3-1 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Messina are playing in a 6-3-1 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Messina start the match!
3.09
0-0Miguel James knocks the ball forward to Saul Hernandez. Saul Hernandez shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
16.50
Vegard Bratseth kicks a strong pass forward to Louis Marin. Louis Marin shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.24
0-0Modeste Wome passes the ball forward to Miguel James. Miguel James surges forward with the ball. Miguel James shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Jocelyn Vahirua!
26.00
Anselmo Colle flicks the ball to his team mate, Vegard Bratseth. Vegard Bratseth kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
39.21
Garba Okpara controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Saul Hernandez. Saul Hernandez tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.53
0-0Fiorentina are easily keeping Messina at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Fiorentina kick off!
47.37
0-0Garba Okpara hacks Joaquín Lopez from behind! Garba Okpara is warned by the referee! Joaquín Lopez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.29
0-0Garba Okpara hacks Joaquín Lopez from behind! The referee calls over Garba Okpara and shows him a yellow card! Joaquín Lopez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.15
1-0Joaquín Lopez knocks the ball forward to Andre Neves. Andre Neves shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
67.36
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
78.40
Matjaz Schenardi clumsily knocks into Garba Okpara. Matjaz Schenardi is given a warning by the referee! Garba Okpara gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.22
Clifford Richardson decides to run forward with the ball. Clifford Richardson makes a beautiful solo run. Clifford Richardson shoots from long range but it is miles over!
90.00
Joaquín Lopez passes the ball forward to Andre Neves. Andre Neves shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.5%
62.5%
Play Area
26.8%
53.6%
19.6%
Scorers
| Andre Neves 55 |