Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Giovanni Celeste where Messina play host to Sampdoria. A crowd of 20,210 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Messina and Sampdoria are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
Messina kick off and get the first half underway!
4.36
Jšrg Van Van Der Sar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Porchia. P. Gilberto Porchia kicks a strong pass forward to Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.50
Sean Garavelli advances with the ball. Sean Garavelli whips in a cross ball towards Seth Dodd. Seth Dodd connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Nicola C. Staffolani manages to keep it out.
10.50
P. Gilberto Porchia threads the ball through to Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus powers a header at goal but Giovani Padila is on top of it.
12.49
Mario Klos threads the ball through to Gianluca Ongarato. Gianluca Ongarato controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
15.51
Basile Dadi kicks a strong pass forward to Mirko Panarelli. Mirko Panarelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yurtcan Kayis. Yurtcan Kayis flicks the ball to his team mate, Seth Dodd. Seth Dodd makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Nicola C. Staffolani has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.12
Jšrg Van Van Der Sar knocks the ball forward to Mamadou Blanc. Mamadou Blanc knocks the ball forward to Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi goes all the way! Fabio Bondi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Giovani Padila had no chance!! Goal for Messina!
24.58
Mirko Panarelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yurtcan Kayis. Yurtcan Kayis goes all the way! Yurtcan Kayis tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
26.51
Sean Garavelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Yurtcan Kayis. Yurtcan Kayis tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Nicola C. Staffolani!
28.53
Mamadou Blanc knocks the ball forward to Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi lofts in a cross ball towards Giorgio Zini. Giorgio Zini flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
33.30
Earl Edwards brings the ball forward. Earl Edwards kicks a strong pass forward to Seth Dodd. Seth Dodd shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Nicola C. Staffolani easily smothers it!
36.36
Nicola Goretti makes a simple pass to Francisco Garcia. Francisco Garcia knocks the ball to his team mate, Giorgio Zini. Giorgio Zini shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.09
Sean Garavelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seth Dodd. Seth Dodd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jšrg Van Van Der Sar.
45.00
Nicola Goretti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Porchia. P. Gilberto Porchia makes a simple pass to Giorgio Zini. Giorgio Zini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Giovani Padila manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Sampdoria kick off the second half!
53.19
Francisco Garcia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Renato Adani.
57.57
Renato Adani kicks a strong pass forward to Sean Garavelli. Sean Garavelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yurtcan Kayis. Yurtcan Kayis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jšrg Van Van Der Sar.
59.15
Sean Garavelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seth Dodd. Seth Dodd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianluca Ongarato but he's offside!
60.40
Earl Edwards sees a break and surges forward. Earl Edwards controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianluca Ongarato. Gianluca Ongarato knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.06
Oscar Villa kicks a strong pass forward to Yurtcan Kayis. Yurtcan Kayis finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.47
Francisco Garcia threads the ball through to Giorgio Zini. Giorgio Zini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.18
Mamadou Blanc threads the ball through to Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi lofts in a cross ball towards Giorgio Zini. Giorgio Zini powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Giorgio Zini!
73.45
Renato Adani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Klos. Mario Klos sees space and advances. Mario Klos goes all the way! Mario Klos shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
75.08
Basile Dadi chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Klos. Mario Klos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianluca Ongarato. Gianluca Ongarato knocks the ball to his team mate, Seth Dodd. Seth Dodd shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.00
Mamadou Blanc knocks the ball forward to Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.17
Earl Edwards knocks the ball forward to Mirko Panarelli. Mirko Panarelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Ongarato. Gianluca Ongarato goes all the way! Gianluca Ongarato tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Nicola C. Staffolani manages to gather it comfortably.
83.31
Mamadou Blanc chips the ball to his team mate, Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Giovani Padila!
84.52
Renato Adani clumsily knocks into Darren Rufus. Renato Adani is given a warning by the referee! Darren Rufus runs off the knock.
85.55
Jšrg Van Van Der Sar makes a probing pass to Mamadou Blanc. Mamadou Blanc passes the ball forward to Giorgio Zini. Giorgio Zini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.33
Renato Adani makes a simple pass to Mirko Panarelli. Mirko Panarelli sees space and advances. Mirko Panarelli shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Earl Edwards controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Villa. Oscar Villa kicks a strong pass forward to Yurtcan Kayis. Yurtcan Kayis shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Fabio Bondi of Messina

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 51.4563106796116 vs 48.5436893203884
Play Area
Home team third: 32.04%, Midfield: 39.81%, Away team third: 28.16%