Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Bruno Benelli where Ravenna play host to Messina. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Ravenna are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Messina appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The first half starts with Messina kicking off!
2.47
Daniele Toldo knocks the ball forward to Benito Albieri. Benito Albieri shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.24
Dino Coco flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Van De Hor. Nelson Van De Hor knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianpaolo Corradi. Gianpaolo Corradi rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.47
Roel Van Der Woerdt kicks a strong pass forward to Benito Albieri. Benito Albieri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.43
Duarte Postiga flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Toldo. Daniele Toldo chips the ball to his team mate, Morgan Di Matteo. Morgan Di Matteo goes all the way! Morgan Di Matteo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Alistair Marr has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.57
Mario Sousa makes a probing pass to Guerino Storari. Guerino Storari sees space and advances. Guerino Storari shoots from long range. Marino Pagliuca easily smothers it.
15.28
Dino Coco makes a probing pass to Gianpaolo Corradi. Gianpaolo Corradi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.46
Daniele Di Salvatore threads the ball through to Nelson Van De Hor. Nelson Van De Hor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.18
Daniele Toldo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiziano Dal Moro. Tiziano Dal Moro lofts in a cross ball towards Morgan Di Matteo. Morgan Di Matteo flicks the ball with his head. Alistair Marr easily picks it out of the air!
30.57
Daniele Di Salvatore sees space and advances. Daniele Di Salvatore shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.12
Piero Maltagliati makes a beautiful solo run. Piero Maltagliati makes a probing pass to Gianpaolo Corradi. Gianpaolo Corradi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marino Pagliuca who gathers it comfortably.
36.04
Guido Barone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Komian Leclerc. Komian Leclerc threads the ball through to Benito Albieri. Benito Albieri whips in a cross ball towards Tiziano Dal Moro. Tiziano Dal Moro heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.15
Armando Ferrarese threads the ball through to Dino Coco. Dino Coco flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianpaolo Corradi. Gianpaolo Corradi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Armando Radice controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianpaolo Corradi. Gianpaolo Corradi shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Ravenna kick off!
47.05
Guido Barone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Komian Leclerc. Komian Leclerc controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiziano Dal Moro. Tiziano Dal Moro shoots from 20 yards but Alistair Marr is on top of it.
54.17
Komian Leclerc controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiziano Dal Moro. Tiziano Dal Moro shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.26
Daniele Di Salvatore knocks the ball forward to Gianpaolo Corradi. Gianpaolo Corradi shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Marino Pagliuca manages to gather it comfortably.
63.36
Guido Barone clumsily knocks into Nelson Van De Hor. The referee calls over Guido Barone and warns him to calm down! Nelson Van De Hor runs off the knock.
69.56
Ljubisa Marcolini makes a simple pass to Daniele Di Salvatore. Daniele Di Salvatore makes a simple pass to Nelson Van De Hor. Nelson Van De Hor finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
71.03
Dino Coco threads the ball through to Nelson Van De Hor. Nelson Van De Hor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.46
Daniele Di Salvatore makes a simple pass to Gianpaolo Corradi. Gianpaolo Corradi goes all the way! Gianpaolo Corradi shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Marino Pagliuca easily smothers it!
79.07
Dino Coco kicks a strong pass forward to Gianpaolo Corradi. Gianpaolo Corradi shoots from long range but Marino Pagliuca is on top of it.
85.13
Daniele Toldo passes the ball forward to Benito Albieri. Benito Albieri shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.11
Komian Leclerc deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Dal Moro. Tiziano Dal Moro knocks in a cross ball towards Morgan Di Matteo. Morgan Di Matteo heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Morgan Di Matteo of Ravenna
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.2%
57.8%
Play Area
30.1%
48.2%
21.7%