Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stadio P. L. Penzo where Venezia play host to Messina. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Venezia and Messina are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Venezia and Messina are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Venezia start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.56
0-0Venezia are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Messina's defence.
4.39
Messina are easily keeping Venezia at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
8.08
0-0Stefano Nista knocks the ball forward to Fabiano Mazzocco. Fabiano Mazzocco knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Scarpi. Manuel Scarpi flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
10.30
0-0Fabiano Mazzocco catches Ljubisa Marcolini on the ankles. The referee calls over Fabiano Mazzocco and shows him a yellow card! Ljubisa Marcolini runs off the knock.
14.29
Guerino Storari decides to run forward with the ball. Guerino Storari finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
16.15
Ljubisa Marcolini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armando Radice. Armando Radice deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nelson Van De Hor. Nelson Van De Hor shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.51
0-0Stefano Nista makes a simple pass to Fabiano Mazzocco. Fabiano Mazzocco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.12
Stefano Nista makes a simple pass to Fabiano Mazzocco. Fabiano Mazzocco shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.23
Mario Sousa chips the ball to his team mate, Armando Radice. Armando Radice makes a simple pass to Gianpaolo Corradi. Gianpaolo Corradi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.19
1-0Leonardo Cupi makes a simple pass to Nunzio Marchegiani. Nunzio Marchegiani knocks the ball forward to Fabiano Mazzocco. Fabiano Mazzocco goes all the way! Fabiano Mazzocco tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Messina kick off!
48.26
1-0Dino Coco catches Nunzio Marchegiani on the ankles. Dino Coco is given a warning by the referee! Nunzio Marchegiani runs off the knock.
49.27
1-0Hauke Netzer knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabiano Mazzocco. Fabiano Mazzocco knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Scarpi. Manuel Scarpi flicks the ball with his head but Alistair Marr is on top of it.
51.27
Stefano Nista sees space and advances. Stefano Nista knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.14
Piero Maltagliati knocks the ball forward to Guerino Storari. Guerino Storari makes a probing pass to Nelson Van De Hor. Nelson Van De Hor goes all the way! Nelson Van De Hor tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.34
1-1Mario Sousa hacks Fabiano Mazzocco from behind! The referee calls over Mario Sousa and warns him to calm down! Fabiano Mazzocco grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.36
Anselmo Fialdini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefano Nista. Stefano Nista makes a simple pass to Manuel Scarpi. Manuel Scarpi finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alistair Marr easily smothers it!
63.39
Nunzio Marchegiani flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabiano Mazzocco. Fabiano Mazzocco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Sousa.
65.24
Stefano Nista chips the ball to his team mate, Fabiano Mazzocco. Fabiano Mazzocco shoots from long range but Alistair Marr is on top of it.
71.42
Alberto Oliveira kicks a strong pass forward to Nunzio Marchegiani. Nunzio Marchegiani kicks a strong pass forward to Fabiano Mazzocco. Fabiano Mazzocco lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Scarpi. Manuel Scarpi flicks the ball with his head but Alistair Marr is on top of it.
79.47
Stefano Nista makes a simple pass to Fabiano Mazzocco. Fabiano Mazzocco shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.29
Nunzio Marchegiani surges forward with the ball. Nunzio Marchegiani shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Alistair Marr!
90.00
1-1Anselmo Fialdini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hauke Netzer. Hauke Netzer brings the ball forward. Hauke Netzer kicks a strong pass forward to Fabiano Mazzocco but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
73%
27%
Play Area
21.6%
47.3%
31.1%
Scorers