Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at San Siro where AC Milan play host to Messina. A crowd of 18,584 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
AC Milan are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Messina appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
AC Milan are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Messina appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0Messina kick off and get the match underway!
2.54
0-0Maurizio Dicara passes the ball forward to Martino Ravanelli. Martino Ravanelli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Pirlo.
8.18
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
10.46
Maurizio Dicara controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Neves. Andre Neves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Pirlo.
14.01
1-0Sergio Palmieri makes a beautiful solo run. Sergio Palmieri knocks in a cross ball towards Cesare Rigoni. Cesare Rigoni is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.34
1-0Mauricio Pirlo lofts the ball long. Cesare Rigoni shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.55
1-0Sebastiano Zini passes the ball forward to Martino Ravanelli. Martino Ravanelli shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Davide Fiore manages to gather it comfortably.
26.11
Sergio Palmieri takes it forward alone. Sergio Palmieri lofts in a cross ball towards Cesare Rigoni. Cesare Rigoni is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Jocelyn Vahirua.
28.58
Joaquín Lopez knocks the ball forward to Martino Ravanelli. Martino Ravanelli shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.41
Sergio Palmieri threads the ball through to Cesare Rigoni. Cesare Rigoni tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Jocelyn Vahirua manages to gather it comfortably.
38.37
Sebastiano Zini flicks the ball to his team mate, Martino Ravanelli. Martino Ravanelli knocks in a cross ball towards Andre Neves. Andre Neves heads the ball goalwards but somehow Davide Fiore manages to keep it out.
39.22
Matjaz Schenardi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joaquín Lopez. Joaquín Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Neves. Andre Neves tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
AC Milan kick off and get the second half underway!
47.48
Stefano Iacopino kicks a strong pass forward to Sandro Bellucci. Sandro Bellucci makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez knocks in a cross ball towards Angelo Tasca. Angelo Tasca powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.13
Sergio Palmieri takes it forward alone. Sergio Palmieri threads the ball through to Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alexandre Cortez!
54.26
3-0Mauricio Pirlo hacks Sebastiano Zini from behind! Mauricio Pirlo is shown the yellow card! Sebastiano Zini runs off the knock.
60.18
3-0Angelo Tasca hacks Yuri Yanovski from behind! Angelo Tasca is warned by the referee! Yuri Yanovski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.42
Sebastiano Zini passes the ball forward to Martino Ravanelli. Martino Ravanelli shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
65.14
AC Milan are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
73.41
Gianmatteo De Gasperi passes the ball forward to Angelo Tasca. Angelo Tasca knocks in a cross ball towards Cesare Rigoni. Cesare Rigoni directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
75.29
3-0Sergio Palmieri barges into Sebastiano Zini. Sergio Palmieri is warned by the referee! Sebastiano Zini carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.05
Sebastiano Zini passes the ball forward to Andre Neves. Andre Neves shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
78.35
AC Milan are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
81.04
Elvis Faccini takes it forward alone. Elvis Faccini whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.43
Angelo Tasca hacks Matjaz Schenardi from behind! The referee calls over Angelo Tasca again and warns him to calm down! Matjaz Schenardi stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.15
Joaquín Lopez catches Gianmatteo De Gasperi on the ankles. The referee calls over Joaquín Lopez and warns him to calm down! Gianmatteo De Gasperi runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
23.6%
48.6%
27.8%
Scorers
| Cesare Rigoni 14 Angelo Tasca 47 Alexandre Cortez 51, 81 |