Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Romeo Menti where Vicenza play host to Reggina. A crowd of 8,768 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vicenza are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Reggina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giorgio Polonia.


0.00
The whistle blows and Reggina get the match underway!
3.32
Luca Albieri knocks the ball to his team mate, David Petit. David Petit deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dario Luppi but the linesman indicates offside!
4.41
Damiano Giacomin knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Lopes. Eduardo Lopes takes it forward alone. Eduardo Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Pardo. Marcos Pardo fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
12.56
Max Evangelisti chips the ball to his team mate, Stanley Kirkland. Stanley Kirkland makes a pass forward but Henry Mensah makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
15.16
Damiano Giacomin hacks Henry Mensah from behind! Damiano Giacomin is given a warning by the referee! Henry Mensah grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.50
Rocco R. Zenoni advances with the ball. Rocco R. Zenoni decides to run forward with the ball. Rocco R. Zenoni controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.03
Luca Albieri chips the ball to his team mate, David Petit. David Petit knocks the ball forward, putting Marcos Pardo through on goal. Marcos Pardo comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.22
Nabil Dudilica passes the ball forward to Fabio Bertarelli. Fabio Bertarelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.57
Dario Luppi clumsily knocks into Nabil Dudilica. Dario Luppi is warned by the referee! Nabil Dudilica hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.46
Ivan Iuliano kicks a strong pass forward to Dario Luppi. Dario Luppi makes a probing pass to Marcos Pardo but he's offside!
34.05
Sebastiano Totti passes the ball forward to Luca Albieri. Luca Albieri makes a probing pass to Dario Luppi. Dario Luppi passes the ball forward but Marcos Pardo is offside!
42.23
Sebastiano Totti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luca Albieri. Luca Albieri flicks a high ball forward to Marcos Pardo who takes it down. Marcos Pardo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Petit but the linesman indicates offside!
44.35
Ivan Iuliano hits a low pass to David Petit. David Petit knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vicenza appear unchanged since the first half. Reggina also appear unchanged since the first half. The Vicenza players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Vicenza kicking off!
48.37
Ray Guidoni comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Iuliano. Ray Guidoni is warned by the referee! Ivan Iuliano grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.31
Fabio Bertarelli makes a beautiful solo run. Fabio Bertarelli shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.56
Max Evangelisti chips the ball to his team mate, Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.30
Sebastiano Totti clumsily knocks into Henry Mensah. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Henry Mensah runs off the knock.
59.52
Florent Salaun takes it forward alone. Florent Salaun darts forward. Florent Salaun knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
61.44
Ivan Iuliano knocks the ball forward to Marcos Pardo. Marcos Pardo knocks in a cross ball towards Dario Luppi. Dario Luppi connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.28
Tiago Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Kirkland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stanley Kirkland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Campos who gathers it comfortably.
71.07
Max Evangelisti chips the ball to his team mate, Stanley Kirkland. Stanley Kirkland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.13
Manuel Atzeni kicks a strong pass forward to Datti Mohamed Lappanese. Datti Mohamed Lappanese passes the ball forward to Marcos Pardo. Marcos Pardo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.29
Ray Guidoni brings the ball forward. Ray Guidoni knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah beats his man to it with a header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.44
Ivan Iuliano decides to run forward with the ball. Ivan Iuliano shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
83.31
Nabil Dudilica clumsily knocks into Dario Luppi. Nabil Dudilica is given a warning by the referee! Dario Luppi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.07
Rocco R. Zenoni flicks a high pass forward. Ray Guidoni holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ray Guidoni sees Henry Mensah in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Henry Mensah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.13
Rocco R. Zenoni decides to run forward with the ball. Rocco R. Zenoni knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Campos who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Ray Guidoni decides to run forward with the ball. Ray Guidoni whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Kirkland. Stanley Kirkland is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
2
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
2
5
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
26.4%
44%
29.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marcos Pardo of Reggina

Match Ratings