Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Friuli where Udinese play host to Messina. A crowd of 19,875 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Udinese and Messina are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Messina kick off and get the first half underway!
15.19
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
18.07
Armando Ferrarese makes a simple pass to Daniele Di Salvatore. Daniele Di Salvatore flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Van De Hor. Nelson Van De Hor lofts in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Corradi. Gianpaolo Corradi powers a header at goal. Nunzio Schwoch is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.14
Jaap Gentile hacks Guerino Storari from behind! The referee calls over Jaap Gentile and shows him a yellow card! Guerino Storari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.32
Dino Coco threads the ball through to Gianpaolo Corradi. Gianpaolo Corradi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lorenzo Vecchiola.
26.11
Ighli Simic makes a beautiful solo run. Ighli Simic threads the ball through to Alexandre Burle. Alexandre Burle rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Alistair Marr manages to gather it comfortably.
28.05
Jaap Gentile knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicola Teodorani. Nicola Teodorani knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alistair Marr who gathers it comfortably.
30.00
Sean Di Canio knocks the ball forward to Ighli Simic. Ighli Simic passes the ball forward to Alexandre Burle. Alexandre Burle knocks in a cross ball towards Nicola Teodorani. Nicola Teodorani directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.39
Lorenzo Vecchiola takes it forward alone. Lorenzo Vecchiola makes a probing pass to Nicola Teodorani. Nicola Teodorani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
36.38
Diogo Teixeira sees a break and surges forward. Diogo Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Burle. Alexandre Burle is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alexandre Burle!
39.06
Thomas Battistini knocks the ball forward to Jaap Gentile. Jaap Gentile flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Burle. Alexandre Burle knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Piero Maltagliati.
40.55
Piero Maltagliati makes a simple pass to Guerino Storari. Guerino Storari passes the ball forward to Nelson Van De Hor. Nelson Van De Hor shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Nunzio Schwoch manages to gather it comfortably.
42.25
Dino Coco catches Diogo Teixeira on the ankles. Dino Coco is warned by the referee! Diogo Teixeira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Udinese kicking off!
47.06
Jaap Gentile controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicola Teodorani. Nicola Teodorani shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.10
Ighli Simic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Burle. Alexandre Burle knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alistair Marr who gathers it comfortably.
55.35
Ighli Simic flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicola Teodorani. Nicola Teodorani knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Piero Maltagliati.
59.50
Jaap Gentile hacks Guerino Storari from behind! Jaap Gentile is warned by the referee! Guerino Storari stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.07
Tobias Kurth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jaap Gentile. Jaap Gentile threads the ball through to Nicola Teodorani. Nicola Teodorani shoots from long range but it flies wide!
66.52
Udinese are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Messina's defence.
73.20
Dino Coco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nelson Van De Hor. Nelson Van De Hor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.34
Lorenzo Vecchiola kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Aguilar. Guillermo Aguilar makes a simple pass to Nicola Teodorani. Nicola Teodorani lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Burle. Alexandre Burle heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Alistair Marr.
77.53
Daniele Di Salvatore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nelson Van De Hor. Nelson Van De Hor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tobias Kurth.
83.26
Thomas Battistini flicks the ball to his team mate, Ighli Simic. Ighli Simic makes a beautiful solo run. Ighli Simic whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Burle. Alexandre Burle is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Alistair Marr manages to keep it out.
90.00
Diogo Teixeira makes a simple pass to Alexandre Burle. Alexandre Burle sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Alexandre Burle of Udinese
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.5%
35.5%
Play Area
27.6%
43.4%
28.9%