Match Report
| Messina | Messina |  |  | Genoa | Genoa | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Federico Berti | F. Berti |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 75 | | Andre Sullo | A. Sullo | |||||||||
| Ljubisa Marcolini | L. Marcolini | | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 |  | Jan Weigel | J. Weigel | |||||||||
| Mauricio Sala | M. Sala | | 67 | D | | 3 | | D | 71 | | Andrez Baggio | A. Baggio | |||||||||
| Lampros Leandros | L. Leandros |  | 64 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 |  | Juan-Carlos Leon | J. Leon | |||||||||
| Piero Maltagliati | P. Maltagliati | | 62 | D | | 5 | | D | 61 | | Samuele Tamburini | S. Tamburini | |||||||||
| Paolo Martino | P. Martino | | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 | | Federico Filippi | F. Filippi | |||||||||
| Dino Coco | D. Coco | | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 | | Leonardo Cristallini | L. Cristallini | |||||||||
| Armando Radice | A. Radice | | 62 | M | | 8 | | M | 62 | | Ivan Pastor | I. Pastor | |||||||||
| Michele Mazzola | M. Mazzola | | 56 | M | | 9 | | A | 75 | | Kai Scholz | K. Scholz | |||||||||
| Gianpaolo Corradi | G. Corradi | | 75 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 | | Arno Neudecker | A. Neudecker | |||||||||
| Gialuca Manighetti | G. Manighetti | | 72 | A | | 11 | | A | 69 | | Alfredo Fernandez | A. Fernandez | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Giovanni Celeste where Messina play host to Genoa. A crowd of 17,556 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Messina are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Messina are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Genoa kick off!
4.34
0-0Ivan Pastor knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Fernandez. Alfredo Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lampros Leandros.
9.47
0-0Federico Filippi makes a simple pass to Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kai Scholz but he's offside!
10.57
Samuele Tamburini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Pastor. Ivan Pastor takes it forward alone. Ivan Pastor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.54
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
14.09
Leonardo Cristallini threads the ball through to Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker threads the ball through to Alfredo Fernandez but he's offside!
16.25
0-0Federico Filippi hacks Armando Radice from behind! Federico Filippi is given a warning by the referee! Armando Radice runs off the knock.
21.30
0-0Arno Neudecker comes in with a late challenge on Piero Maltagliati. The referee calls over Arno Neudecker and shows him a yellow card! Piero Maltagliati hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.02
0-0Lampros Leandros chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Martino. Paolo Martino sees space and advances. Paolo Martino whips in a cross ball towards Gialuca Manighetti. Gialuca Manighetti flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.51
Ivan Pastor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker flicks the ball to his team mate, Kai Scholz. Kai Scholz shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.04
Andrez Baggio kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Pastor. Ivan Pastor knocks the ball to his team mate, Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Messina get the second half underway!
47.22
Juan-Carlos Leon sees a break and surges forward. Juan-Carlos Leon chips the ball to his team mate, Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker plays a perfect one-two with Alfredo Fernandez and rushes in on goal... Arno Neudecker makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.25
0-1Andrez Baggio surges forward with the ball. Andrez Baggio sees a break and surges forward. Andrez Baggio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Federico Berti has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.54
Jan Weigel sees a break and surges forward. Jan Weigel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker goes all the way! Arno Neudecker shoots from just inside the box. Federico Berti is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.37
Ivan Pastor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kai Scholz. Kai Scholz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.05
Federico Filippi knocks the ball to his team mate, Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.44
Mauricio Sala controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dino Coco. Dino Coco knocks the ball forward to Gianpaolo Corradi. Gianpaolo Corradi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.40
Ivan Pastor makes a beautiful solo run. Ivan Pastor finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
69.06
Lampros Leandros makes a probing pass to Armando Radice. Armando Radice makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianpaolo Corradi. Gianpaolo Corradi plays a perfect one-two with Gialuca Manighetti and rushes in on goal... Gianpaolo Corradi rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.48
Armando Radice surges forward with the ball. Armando Radice knocks in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Corradi. Gianpaolo Corradi directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.35
Lampros Leandros surges forward with the ball. Lampros Leandros flicks the ball to his team mate, Gialuca Manighetti. Gialuca Manighetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.46
Lampros Leandros makes a simple pass to Paolo Martino. Paolo Martino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gialuca Manighetti. Gialuca Manighetti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan-Carlos Leon.
84.53
Ivan Pastor sees space and advances. Ivan Pastor shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.56
0-2Ivan Pastor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Federico Berti easily smothers it!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
30.5%
45.1%
24.4%
Scorers
| Arno Neudecker 48, 52 |