Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Oreste Granillo where Reggina play host to Udinese. A crowd of 8,892 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reggina are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Udinese appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicola Carlo Francioso.


0.00
Udinese kick off the first half!
6.52
Darl Tuhuteru hacks Marcos Pardo from behind! Darl Tuhuteru is given a warning by the referee! Marcos Pardo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.16
Alessandro Baldi flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Farinos collects the pass. Alejandro Farinos flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Davies collects the pass. Nicholas Davies finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
10.51
Manuel Atzeni runs forward with the ball. Manuel Atzeni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Pardo. Marcos Pardo cuts inside the box! Marcos Pardo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.49
Roberto Bianco makes a run forward as Ivan Iuliano takes the throw-in. Roberto Bianco skillfully chests the ball down. Roberto Bianco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Pardo. Marcos Pardo plays a one-two with Dario Luppi and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Marcos Pardo provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.41
Damiano Giacomin threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Lopes. Eduardo Lopes knocks the ball forward to Dario Luppi. Dario Luppi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alessandro Baldi.
24.11
Ivan Iuliano makes a simple pass to Dario Luppi. Dario Luppi knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Pardo. Alessandro Baldi catches Marcos Pardo on the ankles. Marcos Pardo appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
26.35
Dario Luppi catches Amedeo Conti on the ankles. The referee warns Dario Luppi to calm down! Amedeo Conti runs off the knock.
27.24
Giacomo Salvatori receives the ball from a throw-in from Darl Tuhuteru. Giacomo Salvatori makes a beautiful solo run. Giacomo Salvatori threads the ball through to Antonio Ferrari. Antonio Ferrari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.08
Darl Tuhuteru passes the ball forward to Gianfranco Fabris. Gianfranco Fabris knocks the ball forward to Emanuele Pegolo. Emanuele Pegolo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
34.29
Damiano Giacomin takes a long throw-in. Manuel Atzeni sees space and advances. Manuel Atzeni passes the ball forward to Marcos Pardo. Marcos Pardo threads the ball through into the box. Dario Luppi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Dario Luppi scores for Reggina!!
38.54
Nicola Pineda flicks a high pass forward. Emanuele Pegolo easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emanuele Pegolo shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
39.24
Manuel Atzeni makes a simple pass to Roberto Bianco. Roberto Bianco darts forward. Roberto Bianco lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Pardo. Marcos Pardo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Bruno Caputo manages to keep it out.
42.42
Eduardo Lopes knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Pardo. Marcos Pardo plays the ball forward to David Petit who has made a great run into the box. David Petit comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Reggina appear unchanged since the first half. Udinese appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The Udinese players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Reggina kick off!
47.45
Alejandro Farinos makes a simple pass to Emanuele Pegolo. Emanuele Pegolo shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.29
Alessandro Baldi chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos makes a probing pass to Nicholas Davies. Nicholas Davies makes a probing pass between the defence to Antonio Ferrari. Antonio Ferrari cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Luis Campos. Excellent save.
60.03
Udinese have made a substitution with Gaetano Malusci replacing Nicholas Davies .
63.46
Darl Tuhuteru flicks a high pass forward to Nicola Pineda who brings the ball under control. Nicola Pineda flicks a high pass forward. Emanuele Pegolo collects the pass. Emanuele Pegolo puts a great ball through. Gaetano Malusci runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
71.18
Ivan Iuliano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Pardo. Without breaking stride, Marcos Pardo plays the ball forward to David Petit who has made a great run into the box. David Petit makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
77.19
Udinese have made a substitution with Sandro Ziliani replacing Antonio Ferrari .
84.48
Alejandro Farinos threads a neat ball through to Emanuele Pegolo. Emanuele Pegolo shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.21
Sebastiano Totti sees Eduardo Lopes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Lopes hits a low pass to Marcos Pardo. Marcos Pardo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Bruno Caputo smothers it!
89.28
Damiano Giacomin barges into Emanuele Pegolo. The referee brings Damiano Giacomin to one side and gives him a warning! Emanuele Pegolo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
26.3%
44.7%
28.9%

Scorers

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

Match Ratings