Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Giovanni Celeste where Messina play host to Atalanta. A crowd of 17,784 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Messina are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Messina are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Atalanta get the match underway!
2.28
0-0Fausto Rinaldi threads the ball through to Tiziano Erra. Tiziano Erra makes a probing pass to Maurizio Falcone but he's offside!
4.42
0-0Messina are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
8.55
0-0Nikolas Lorenz makes a probing pass to Benedetto Tedoldi. Benedetto Tedoldi shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
9.49
0-0Craig McGrory barges into Andre Neves. The referee calls over Craig McGrory and shows him a yellow card! Andre Neves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.26
Ciro Botticella deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joaquín Lopez. Joaquín Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Tedoldi. Benedetto Tedoldi shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.31
0-0Fausto Rinaldi passes the ball forward to Tiziano Agliardi. Tiziano Agliardi shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Jocelyn Vahirua easily smothers it!
15.02
Joaquín Lopez surges forward with the ball. Joaquín Lopez makes a probing pass to Benedetto Tedoldi. Benedetto Tedoldi tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.24
0-0Nico Overath makes a beautiful solo run. Nico Overath controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiziano Erra. Tiziano Erra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ciro Botticella.
20.52
Fausto Rinaldi comes in with a late challenge on Sebastiano Zini. Fausto Rinaldi is shown the yellow card! Sebastiano Zini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.55
Nikolas Lorenz chips the ball to his team mate, Andre Neves. Andre Neves shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.39
0-0Ciro Botticella catches Tiziano Erra on the ankles. Ciro Botticella is warned by the referee! Tiziano Erra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.10
Nikolas Lorenz threads the ball through to Andre Neves. Andre Neves goes all the way! Andre Neves takes a shot at goal but Raffaele De Angelis is on top of it.
36.08
Serafim Ripnu flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Agliardi. Tiziano Agliardi shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
45.00
Roberto Rinaldini advances with the ball. Roberto Rinaldini knocks in a cross ball towards Maurizio Falcone. Maurizio Falcone heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Messina start the second half!
48.04
Stefano Santoni chips the ball to his team mate, Fausto Rinaldi. Fausto Rinaldi decides to run forward with the ball. Fausto Rinaldi shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Jocelyn Vahirua.
57.13
0-1Ruggiero Melosi flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Rinaldini. Roberto Rinaldini flicks the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Falcone. Maurizio Falcone shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.55
Craig McGrory sees a break and surges forward. Craig McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Agliardi. Tiziano Agliardi lofts in a cross ball towards Maurizio Falcone. Maurizio Falcone connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Jocelyn Vahirua!
61.37
Magnus Thern makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joaquín Lopez. Joaquín Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Neves. Andre Neves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefano Santoni.
65.15
Roberto Rinaldini flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Erra. Tiziano Erra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiziano Agliardi but he's offside!
66.19
Yuri Yanovski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nikolas Lorenz. Nikolas Lorenz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Neves. Andre Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig McGrory.
72.14
Roberto Rinaldini comes in with a late challenge on Maurizio Dicara. Roberto Rinaldini is given a warning by the referee! Maurizio Dicara stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.35
Yuri Yanovski passes the ball forward to Gianfranco Negro Frer. Gianfranco Negro Frer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Tedoldi. Benedetto Tedoldi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Raffaele De Angelis easily smothers it!
75.32
Roberto Rinaldini makes a simple pass to Tiziano Agliardi. Tiziano Agliardi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.15
Ciro Botticella chips the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Negro Frer. Gianfranco Negro Frer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andre Neves. Andre Neves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Raffaele De Angelis.
84.45
Craig McGrory knocks the ball forward to Fausto Rinaldi. Fausto Rinaldi makes a simple pass to Maurizio Falcone. Maurizio Falcone tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
87.48
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
Yuri Yanovski knocks the ball to his team mate, Joaquín Lopez. Joaquín Lopez passes the ball forward to Benedetto Tedoldi. Benedetto Tedoldi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
The man of the match was awarded to Maurizio Falcone of Atalanta
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
27%
45.9%
27%
Scorers