Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Giovanni Celeste where Messina play host to Roma. A crowd of 17,128 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Messina are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Messina are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Messina kick off the first half!
2.50
0-0Billy Venema kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.28
0-0Guerino Storari clumsily knocks into Billy Venema. The referee calls over Guerino Storari and shows him a yellow card! Billy Venema runs off the knock.
9.36
Mauricio Sala passes the ball forward to Dino Coco. Dino Coco makes a probing pass to Ruggero Paroli. Ruggero Paroli goes all the way! Ruggero Paroli shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.56
1-0Ljubisa Marcolini knocks the ball to his team mate, Guerino Storari. Guerino Storari makes a beautiful solo run. Guerino Storari knocks in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Corradi. Gianpaolo Corradi directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.33
Mauricio Sala takes it forward alone. Mauricio Sala surges forward with the ball. Mauricio Sala lofts in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Corradi. Gianpaolo Corradi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.33
2-0Lampros Leandros hacks Donato Fissore from behind! The referee calls over Lampros Leandros and warns him to calm down! Donato Fissore stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.03
2-0Donato Caverzan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kai Francke who gathers it comfortably.
39.03
Billy Venema makes a simple pass to Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi knocks the ball to his team mate, Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.05
Billy Venema makes a probing pass to Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Ruggero Paroli catches Jack Wevers on the ankles. Ruggero Paroli is given a warning by the referee! Jack Wevers runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Roma kick off the second half!
47.32
Billy Venema flicks the ball to his team mate, Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Scowcroft. Francis Scowcroft heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.49
Dino Coco threads the ball through to Ruggero Paroli. Ruggero Paroli goes all the way! Ruggero Paroli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.00
Lampros Leandros barges into Donato Fissore. Lampros Leandros is shown the yellow card! Donato Fissore stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.53
2-1Armando Radice controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruggero Paroli. Ruggero Paroli shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Jonathan Redknapp.
57.43
Billy Venema deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.40
Jeremie Libbra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi goes all the way! Girolamo Flachi rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.33
2-2The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
72.04
Lampros Leandros makes a simple pass to Daniele Di Salvatore. Daniele Di Salvatore kicks a strong pass forward to Gianpaolo Corradi. Gianpaolo Corradi shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Jonathan Redknapp!
79.58
Dino Coco knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianpaolo Corradi. Gianpaolo Corradi shoots from distance but it flies wide!
81.17
Orlando Lauret controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Donato Caverzan. Donato Caverzan threads the ball through to Girolamo Flachi. Girolamo Flachi whips in a cross ball towards Donato Fissore. Donato Fissore is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Kai Francke manages to gather it comfortably.
83.09
Dino Coco kicks a strong pass forward to Ruggero Paroli. Ruggero Paroli finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
90.00
Dino Coco knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruggero Paroli. Ruggero Paroli shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
29.7%
48.6%
21.6%
Scorers
| Gianpaolo Corradi 15, 22 | Francis Scowcroft 39 Girolamo Flachi 59 |