Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Giovanni Celeste where Messina play host to Chievo Verona. A crowd of 18,456 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Messina are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Messina are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Chievo Verona kick off and get the first half underway!
2.21
0-0Giampaolo Santarelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shaun Owen. Shaun Owen goes all the way! Shaun Owen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.37
0-0Jean-Guy Girard chips the ball to his team mate, Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo shoots from 20 yards. Manuele Rigoni easily smothers it.
6.47
0-0P. Gilberto Porchia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfonso Donati.
10.07
Achille Zauri makes a simple pass to Giampaolo Santarelli. Giampaolo Santarelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Giulio Zoppetti. Giulio Zoppetti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sidney Ray who gathers it comfortably.
12.46
0-0Maurizio Armellini comes in with a late challenge on Giampaolo Santarelli. Maurizio Armellini is warned by the referee! Giampaolo Santarelli runs off the knock.
16.54
Philipp Birnbaum makes a simple pass to Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Manuele Rigoni.
20.12
Maurizio Armellini chips the ball to his team mate, Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
22.28
Linus Jentsch passes the ball forward to Maurizio Armellini. Maurizio Armellini threads the ball through to Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
24.27
Nicola Goretti knocks the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Armellini. Maurizio Armellini flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus goes all the way! Darren Rufus rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.33
Linus Jentsch threads the ball through to Maurizio Armellini. Maurizio Armellini passes the ball forward to Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.45
Luca Rinaldi passes the ball forward to Shaun Owen. Shaun Owen shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
40.26
Alfonso Donati comes in with a late challenge on Mauro Bennardo. The referee calls over Alfonso Donati and warns him to calm down! Mauro Bennardo runs off the knock.
44.04
0-0Philipp Birnbaum controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi passes the ball forward but Mauro Bennardo is offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Messina kicking off!
53.09
Pier G. Perrotta passes the ball forward to P. Gilberto Porchia. P. Gilberto Porchia chips the ball to his team mate, Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo plays a perfect one-two with Fabio Bondi and rushes in on goal... Mauro Bennardo shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.32
Linus Jentsch knocks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Birnbaum. Philipp Birnbaum deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.31
P. Gilberto Porchia knocks the ball forward to Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emanuele Morello.
59.34
Darren Maddison knocks the ball forward to Giulio Zoppetti. Giulio Zoppetti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Sidney Ray manages to keep it out.
60.57
Pier G. Perrotta knocks the ball forward to P. Gilberto Porchia. P. Gilberto Porchia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.33
Linus Jentsch makes a beautiful solo run. Linus Jentsch decides to run forward with the ball. Linus Jentsch shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.48
Maurizio Armellini knocks the ball forward to Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Manuele Rigoni.
71.47
Linus Jentsch kicks a strong pass forward to P. Gilberto Porchia. P. Gilberto Porchia flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
72.45
1-0P. Gilberto Porchia knocks the ball forward to Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus plays a perfect one-two with Mauro Bennardo and rushes in on goal... Darren Rufus tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.52
Philipp Birnbaum knocks the ball forward to Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo plays a perfect one-two with Fabio Bondi and rushes in on goal... Mauro Bennardo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Manuele Rigoni easily smothers it.
83.34
P. Gilberto Porchia knocks the ball forward to Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.24
Maurizio Armellini makes a probing pass to Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus shoots from outside the area. Darren Rufus scores for Messina!!
90.00
Pier G. Perrotta kicks a strong pass forward to P. Gilberto Porchia. P. Gilberto Porchia knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauro Bennardo. Mauro Bennardo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfonso Donati.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
73.8%
26.2%
Play Area
21.4%
44%
34.5%
Scorers
| Darren Rufus 72, 84 |