Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Giovanni Celeste where Messina play host to Pistoiese. A crowd of 20,363 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Messina and Pistoiese are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Messina and Pistoiese are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Pistoiese kick off and get the first half underway!
3.33
0-0Matjaz Schenardi passes the ball forward to Nikolas Lorenz. Nikolas Lorenz kicks a strong pass forward to Martino Ravanelli. Martino Ravanelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.32
0-0Francesco G. Conticchio flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Cauet. Fabian N. Cauet knocks in a cross ball towards Sean Baldini. Sean Baldini heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.48
Francesco G. Conticchio knocks the ball to his team mate, Santos B.J. Anderson. Santos B.J. Anderson finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.29
Oliver Wendel chips the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Cauet. Fabian N. Cauet whips in a cross ball towards Santos B.J. Anderson. Santos B.J. Anderson heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.27
Maurizio Dicara flicks the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Tedoldi. Benedetto Tedoldi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonino Superbi.
15.35
Don McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabian N. Cauet. Fabian N. Cauet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jocelyn Vahirua who gathers it comfortably.
16.25
0-0Sean Baldini barges into Ciro Botticella. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ciro Botticella runs off the knock.
18.43
Ciro Botticella flicks the ball to his team mate, Joaquín Lopez. Joaquín Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Yllana. Oscar Yllana shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.33
Ciro Botticella deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joaquín Lopez. Joaquín Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Benedetto Tedoldi. Benedetto Tedoldi tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.11
Pier G. Bisoli sees space and advances. Pier G. Bisoli passes the ball forward to Sean Baldini. Sean Baldini plays a perfect one-two with Fabian N. Cauet and rushes in on goal... Sean Baldini shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.16
Tadao Ono chips the ball to his team mate, Francesco G. Conticchio. Francesco G. Conticchio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sean Baldini. Sean Baldini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.10
Sebastiano Zini knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Yllana. Oscar Yllana tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.08
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
42.21
Matjaz Schenardi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nikolas Lorenz. Nikolas Lorenz knocks the ball forward to Benedetto Tedoldi. Benedetto Tedoldi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.27
0-0Antonino Superbi takes it forward alone. Antonino Superbi flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Cauet. Fabian N. Cauet shoots from outside the area. Jocelyn Vahirua easily smothers it.
45.00
Joaquín Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Yllana. Oscar Yllana finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Aldo Ferrarese!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Messina start the second half!
49.37
Ciro Botticella passes the ball forward to Maurizio Dicara. Maurizio Dicara makes a probing pass to Benedetto Tedoldi. Benedetto Tedoldi finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
51.53
Francesco G. Conticchio flicks the ball to his team mate, Sean Baldini. Sean Baldini whips in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Cauet. Fabian N. Cauet is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jocelyn Vahirua easily picks it out of the air!
55.10
Ciro Botticella makes a simple pass to Joaquín Lopez. Joaquín Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Yllana. Oscar Yllana lofts in a cross ball towards Benedetto Tedoldi. Benedetto Tedoldi flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
59.52
0-0Sean Baldini comes in with a late challenge on Matjaz Schenardi. Sean Baldini is warned by the referee! Matjaz Schenardi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.38
Antonino Superbi surges forward with the ball. Antonino Superbi flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Cauet. Fabian N. Cauet knocks in a cross ball towards Santos B.J. Anderson. Santos B.J. Anderson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Jocelyn Vahirua.
61.02
Joaquín Lopez surges forward with the ball. Joaquín Lopez goes all the way! Joaquín Lopez takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Aldo Ferrarese!
63.27
Oliver Wendel sees a break and surges forward. Oliver Wendel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ciro Botticella.
65.07
Don McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Santos B.J. Anderson. Santos B.J. Anderson shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
73.55
Enrico Capuano takes it forward alone. Enrico Capuano whips in a cross ball towards Santos B.J. Anderson. Santos B.J. Anderson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Jocelyn Vahirua.
75.15
1-0Sebastiano Zini flicks the ball to his team mate, Martino Ravanelli. Martino Ravanelli goes all the way! Martino Ravanelli takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martino Ravanelli!
79.05
Sebastiano Zini flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Yllana. Oscar Yllana knocks in a cross ball towards Martino Ravanelli. Martino Ravanelli flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.26
Maurizio Dicara makes a probing pass to Benedetto Tedoldi. Benedetto Tedoldi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.08
Tadao Ono controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don McGrory. Don McGrory makes a simple pass to Sean Baldini. Sean Baldini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Magnus Thern.
87.14
Magnus Thern makes a probing pass to Joaquín Lopez. Joaquín Lopez kicks a strong pass forward to Benedetto Tedoldi. Benedetto Tedoldi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Aldo Ferrarese manages to keep it out.
90.00
1-0Maurizio Dicara barges into Francesco G. Conticchio. Maurizio Dicara is warned by the referee! Francesco G. Conticchio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54%
46%
Play Area
31%
37.9%
31%
Scorers