Match Report


Ski France
today's match is sponsored by Ski France
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Bruno Benelli where Ravenna play host to Torino. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ravenna are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Torino appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Baggio.


0.00
Torino kick off and get the first half underway!
2.50
Moreno Zerbini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Girolamo Palmieri. Girolamo Palmieri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Louis Karnebeek. Louis Karnebeek knocks in a cross ball towards William Berretta. William Berretta outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
3.37
Nicola Carlo Belotti threads the ball through to Alessio Cavalli. Alessio Cavalli brings the ball forward. Alessio Cavalli lofts in a cross ball towards Reynald Tanguy. Reynald Tanguy whips the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.42
Sol Myers flicks a high pass forward. David Mazzeo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Mazzeo takes it forward alone. David Mazzeo shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
8.24
Girolamo Palmieri sees Umberto Negro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Umberto Negro knocks in a cross ball towards Louis Karnebeek. Louis Karnebeek connects with a diving header but it curls horrendously wide!
9.21
Frederico Verges flicks a high pass forward. Davide Mazzi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Davide Mazzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Reynald Tanguy. Reynald Tanguy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuele De Ascentis.
18.07
Bruno Villa knocks the ball forward to Gianluigi Barban. Gianluigi Barban kicks a strong pass forward to Jose E. De Poli but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.32
Davide Mazzi receives the ball from a throw-in from Alessio Cavalli. Davide Mazzi threads the ball through to Reynald Tanguy. Reynald Tanguy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tommaso Manetti.
24.17
Alessio Cavalli changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alessio Cavalli rushes past Giancarlo Viviani! Alessio Cavalli tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
27.29
Moreno Zerbini catches Davide Mazzi on the ankles. Moreno Zerbini is given a warning by the referee! Davide Mazzi runs off the knock.
27.29
Free kick to Ravenna just outside the area...
28.53
Gianluigi Barban takes a cautious run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
32.35
Bruno Villa sees Gianluigi Barban in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianluigi Barban makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Reynald Tanguy but he's offside!
33.20
Davide Mazzi flicks a high ball forward to Gianluigi Barban who takes it down. Gianluigi Barban rushes past Giancarlo Viviani! Gianluigi Barban looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Leonardo Ortiz. What a great pair of hands!
42.44
Bruno Villa brings the ball forward. Bruno Villa threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gianluigi Barban. Gianluigi Barban muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Ravenna kick off the second half!
47.53
Bruno Villa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Reynald Tanguy. Reynald Tanguy whips in a cross ball towards Jose E. De Poli. Jose E. De Poli makes a deft header but it flies wide!
48.36
Alessio Cavalli knocks the ball to his team mate, Reynald Tanguy. Reynald Tanguy plays a scrappy one-two with Jose E. De Poli and stumbles forward towards the goal... Reynald Tanguy takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Leonardo Ortiz.
49.01
Umberto Negro hacks Frederico Verges from behind! The referee brings Umberto Negro to one side and gives him a warning! Frederico Verges runs off the knock.
55.35
Davide Mazzi makes a probing pass to Gianluigi Barban. Gianluigi Barban threads a neat, attacking ball through to Jose E. De Poli. Jose E. De Poli comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Leonardo Ortiz.
56.50
Jose E. De Poli takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Davide Mazzi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.39
Alessio Cavalli passes the ball forward to Reynald Tanguy. Reynald Tanguy deftly passes the ball to Gianluigi Barban, releasing him through on goal. Gianluigi Barban cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
60.18
Sol Myers flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Villa who brings the ball under control. Bruno Villa darts forward. Bruno Villa knocks in a cross ball towards Reynald Tanguy. Reynald Tanguy heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Reynald Tanguy!
63.22
Girolamo Palmieri flicks a high pass forward to Dave Hall who brings the ball under control. Dave Hall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
69.27
Moreno Zerbini knocks the ball to his team mate, Rosario Pinzi. Rosario Pinzi takes it forward alone. Rosario Pinzi lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Hall. Dave Hall makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
71.39
Sol Myers barges into Girolamo Palmieri. The referee calls over Sol Myers and shows him a yellow card! Girolamo Palmieri grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.50
Rosario Pinzi flicks a high pass forward. Louis Karnebeek collects the pass. Louis Karnebeek controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.48
Davide Mazzi threads a neat ball through to Jose E. De Poli. Jose E. De Poli lofts in a cross ball towards Reynald Tanguy. Reynald Tanguy jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.48
Ravenna appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
78.39
Rosario Pinzi flicks a high pass forward. Dave Hall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dave Hall shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
79.28
Sol Myers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Villa. Bruno Villa flicks the ball to his team mate, Reynald Tanguy. Reynald Tanguy shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
83.14
Girolamo Palmieri passes the ball forward to William Berretta. William Berretta whips in a cross ball towards Dave Hall. Dave Hall is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.42
Manuele De Ascentis flicks a high pass forward. Rosario Pinzi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rosario Pinzi flicks a high pass forward. William Berretta controls it well on his chest. William Berretta knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Hall. Dave Hall connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
20.5%
39.7%
39.7%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Reynald Tanguy of Ravenna

Match Ratings