Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Bruno Benelli where Ravenna play host to Udinese. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Ravenna and Udinese are lined up in a 3-5-2 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ravenna get the match underway!
4.31
Bruno Vergassola barges into Danilo Lucarelli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Danilo Lucarelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.08
Nondier Contreras makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Massimo Evangelisti. Massimo Evangelisti surges forward with the ball. Massimo Evangelisti shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.19
Benoit Francioso makes a beautiful solo run. Benoit Francioso threads the ball through to Marchanno Cales. Marchanno Cales shoots from long range but it is miles over!
27.25
Renato Schenardi brings the ball forward. Renato Schenardi whips in a cross ball towards Ljubisa Schenardi. Ljubisa Schenardi heads the ball goalwards. Moreno Gemmi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.19
Nondier Contreras threads the ball through to Adrian Pesaresi. Adrian Pesaresi passes the ball forward to Marchanno Cales. Marchanno Cales shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.27
Ciro Dei makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ljubisa Schenardi. Ljubisa Schenardi shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
44.45
Sebastiano Cavallo barges into Benoit Francioso. Sebastiano Cavallo is shown the yellow card! Benoit Francioso carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The second half starts with Udinese kicking off!
48.23
Jean-Paul Splinter decides to run forward with the ball. Jean-Paul Splinter knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastiano Cavallo. Sebastiano Cavallo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.25
Marco Di Canio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marchanno Cales. Marchanno Cales controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.07
Alessio Bisoli barges into Sebastiano Cavallo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sebastiano Cavallo stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.27
Nondier Contreras kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Pesaresi. Adrian Pesaresi chips the ball to his team mate, Marchanno Cales. Marchanno Cales finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by David Schell.
60.21
Massimo Evangelisti threads the ball through to Danilo Lucarelli. Danilo Lucarelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Schell who gathers it comfortably.
63.11
Bruno Vergassola hits it upfield. Sebastiano Cavallo lofts in a cross ball towards Ljubisa Schenardi. Ljubisa Schenardi powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ljubisa Schenardi!
67.52
Adrian Pesaresi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danilo Lucarelli. Danilo Lucarelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luciano Perrotta.
69.50
Luciano Perrotta sweeps the ball long. Sebastiano Cavallo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Moreno Gemmi who gathers it comfortably.
71.36
Ciro Dei knocks the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Schenardi. Ljubisa Schenardi shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.17
Alessio Bisoli makes a probing pass to Adrian Pesaresi. Adrian Pesaresi makes a simple pass to Danilo Lucarelli. Danilo Lucarelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Enrico Smoje.
73.09
Nondier Contreras threads the ball through to Adrian Pesaresi. Adrian Pesaresi kicks a strong pass forward to Marchanno Cales. Marchanno Cales knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luciano Perrotta.
78.32
Massimo Evangelisti comes in with a late challenge on Ian Martínez. Massimo Evangelisti is warned by the referee! Ian Martínez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.26
Nondier Contreras makes a simple pass to Adrian Pesaresi. Adrian Pesaresi kicks a strong pass forward to Danilo Lucarelli. Danilo Lucarelli shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
83.25
Nondier Contreras takes it forward alone. Nondier Contreras sees a break and surges forward. Nondier Contreras knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Schell who gathers it comfortably.
87.48
Massimo Evangelisti passes the ball forward to Marchanno Cales. Marchanno Cales lofts in a cross ball towards Danilo Lucarelli. Danilo Lucarelli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Ian Martínez knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiano Cavallo. Sebastiano Cavallo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Ljubisa Schenardi of Udinese
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.3%
35.7%
Play Area
28.6%
45.2%
26.2%