Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Adriatico where Pescara play host to Messina. A crowd of 20,237 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Pescara are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Messina appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Pescara are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Messina appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Messina start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.17
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
6.18
Pescara are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Messina's defence.
8.52
0-0Gianfranco Negro Frer sees space and advances. Gianfranco Negro Frer shoots from 25 yards but somehow Zerbini Matteazzi manages to keep it out.
10.06
0-0Gary Hendry makes a probing pass to Mast H. Garba. Mast H. Garba knocks the ball forward to Gianluigi Porchia but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
12.01
0-0Vítor Hugo Melo knocks the ball to his team mate, Florian Poschner. Florian Poschner tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.58
1-0Luigi Turato flicks the ball to his team mate, Vito Vieri. Vito Vieri makes a simple pass to Mast H. Garba. Mast H. Garba whips in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Porchia. Gianluigi Porchia flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.14
Vítor Hugo Melo threads the ball through to Mast H. Garba. Mast H. Garba plays a perfect one-two with Florian Poschner and rushes in on goal... Mast H. Garba cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.34
2-0Achille Albino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Lorenz. Nikolas Lorenz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Benedetto Tedoldi. Benedetto Tedoldi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.05
Gary Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Florian Poschner. Florian Poschner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mast H. Garba. Mast H. Garba tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Jocelyn Vahirua.
32.31
Niccol˜ Accursi threads the ball through to Florian Poschner. Florian Poschner goes all the way! Florian Poschner makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.41
Niccol˜ Accursi threads the ball through to Gianluigi Porchia. Gianluigi Porchia plays a perfect one-two with Florian Poschner and rushes in on goal... Gianluigi Porchia shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.25
Matjaz Schenardi threads the ball through to Gianfranco Negro Frer. Gianfranco Negro Frer flicks the ball to his team mate, Martino Ravanelli. Martino Ravanelli lofts in a cross ball towards Benedetto Tedoldi. Benedetto Tedoldi powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.26
Sebastiano Zini flicks the ball to his team mate, Martino Ravanelli. Martino Ravanelli shoots from 20 yards. Zerbini Matteazzi easily smothers it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Pescara kicking off!
47.02
Giuseppe Staffolani decides to run forward with the ball. Giuseppe Staffolani knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Porchia. Gianluigi Porchia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jocelyn Vahirua who gathers it comfortably.
48.25
Maurizio Dicara takes it forward alone. Maurizio Dicara shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
49.56
Gianfranco Negro Frer knocks the ball forward to Benedetto Tedoldi. Benedetto Tedoldi finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Zerbini Matteazzi easily smothers it!
51.50
Nikolas Lorenz flicks the ball to his team mate, Martino Ravanelli. Martino Ravanelli tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
54.28
Maurizio Dicara chips the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Tedoldi. Benedetto Tedoldi finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
57.14
Maurizio Dicara chips the ball to his team mate, Martino Ravanelli. Martino Ravanelli shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.41
Matjaz Schenardi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Dicara. Maurizio Dicara makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Benedetto Tedoldi. Benedetto Tedoldi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.19
Gianfranco Negro Frer makes a simple pass to Benedetto Tedoldi. Benedetto Tedoldi shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Zerbini Matteazzi.
69.07
Manuel Guana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccol˜ Accursi. Niccol˜ Accursi makes a simple pass to Gianluigi Porchia. Gianluigi Porchia tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.20
3-1Manuel Guana comes in with a late challenge on Gianfranco Negro Frer. The referee calls over Manuel Guana and warns him to calm down! Gianfranco Negro Frer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.11
3-1Gary Hendry barges into Nikolas Lorenz. Gary Hendry is given a warning by the referee! Nikolas Lorenz stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.09
Vítor Hugo Melo flicks the ball to his team mate, Mast H. Garba. Mast H. Garba makes a probing pass to Florian Poschner but he's offside!
87.51
Ciro Botticella makes a simple pass to Gianfranco Negro Frer. Gianfranco Negro Frer kicks a strong pass forward to Martino Ravanelli. Martino Ravanelli lofts in a cross ball towards Benedetto Tedoldi. Benedetto Tedoldi powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Zerbini Matteazzi had no chance!! Goal for Messina!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
25.6%
47.4%
26.9%
Scorers
| Gianluigi Porchia 15, 33 Mast H. Garba 18 | Benedetto Tedoldi 38, 88 |