Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Giovanni Celeste where Messina play host to Juventus. A crowd of 18,645 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Messina are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Juventus appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Messina are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Juventus appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Messina kick off and get the match underway!
2.06
0-0Kubilay Özalan passes the ball forward to Thomas Kistner. Thomas Kistner shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.29
1-0Piero Maltagliati threads the ball through to Paolo Martino. Paolo Martino advances with the ball. Paolo Martino lofts in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Corradi. Gianpaolo Corradi heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gianpaolo Corradi!
14.16
1-0Michele Mazzola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianpaolo Corradi. Gianpaolo Corradi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.45
Paolo Martino makes a simple pass to Gialuca Manighetti. Gialuca Manighetti shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
16.30
1-0Salomon Milla makes a probing pass to Diego Diana. Diego Diana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Kistner. Thomas Kistner chips the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Nwakire. Mohammed Nwakire takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Federico Berti easily smothers it!
20.25
Michele Mazzola kicks a strong pass forward to Gianpaolo Corradi. Gianpaolo Corradi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.09
Chris Montes passes the ball forward to Jonas Thiele. Jonas Thiele controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mohammed Nwakire. Mohammed Nwakire whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Kistner. Thomas Kistner flicks the ball with his head. Federico Berti easily picks it out of the air!
34.43
1-0Chris Montes barges into Armando Radice. Chris Montes is given a warning by the referee! Armando Radice stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.12
Michele Mazzola takes it forward alone. Michele Mazzola knocks in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Corradi. Gianpaolo Corradi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.55
Diego Diana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Kistner. Thomas Kistner shoots from long range but somehow Federico Berti manages to keep it out.
39.56
Ljubisa Marcolini flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Martino. Paolo Martino passes the ball forward to Gianpaolo Corradi. Gianpaolo Corradi shoots from outside the area but Charles Willis is on top of it.
44.57
Diego Diana makes a probing pass to Thomas Kistner. Thomas Kistner goes all the way! Thomas Kistner shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Federico Berti manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Juventus get the second half underway!
48.57
Diego Diana barges into Armando Radice. Diego Diana is warned by the referee! Armando Radice runs off the knock.
49.54
Paolo Martino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianpaolo Corradi. Gianpaolo Corradi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Viktor Wick.
51.58
Jonas Thiele decides to run forward with the ball. Jonas Thiele flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Kistner. Thomas Kistner shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
57.39
Salomon Milla chips the ball to his team mate, Jonas Thiele. Jonas Thiele makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Kistner. Thomas Kistner plays a perfect one-two with Mohammed Nwakire and rushes in on goal... Thomas Kistner rockets a shot on goal. Federico Berti easily smothers it.
60.01
Diego Diana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronnie Harley. Ronnie Harley whips in a cross ball towards Mohammed Nwakire. Mohammed Nwakire powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Federico Berti!
61.28
Diego Diana makes a simple pass to Mohammed Nwakire. Mohammed Nwakire goes all the way! Mohammed Nwakire cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.08
Diego Diana passes the ball forward to Ronnie Harley. Ronnie Harley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Sala.
66.31
1-1Eric Stiepermann comes in with a late challenge on Kubilay Özalan. The referee calls over Eric Stiepermann and shows him a yellow card! Kubilay Özalan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.57
Michele Mazzola catches Jonas Thiele on the ankles. The referee calls over Michele Mazzola and shows him a yellow card! Jonas Thiele hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.50
Diego Diana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mohammed Nwakire. Mohammed Nwakire shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.47
Mohammed Nwakire hacks Mauricio Sala from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mauricio Sala hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.29
Salomon Milla catches Gialuca Manighetti on the ankles. Salomon Milla is shown the yellow card! Gialuca Manighetti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.17
Diego Diana brings the ball forward. Diego Diana goes all the way! Diego Diana rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Federico Berti!
89.10
Michele Mazzola sees space and advances. Michele Mazzola goes all the way! Michele Mazzola makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
31.1%
47.3%
21.6%
Scorers