Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Bruno Benelli where Ravenna play host to Ancona. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ravenna are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ancona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Franceco Pinton.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ancona kick off!
4.53
Simon Helmer threads a neat ball through to Stephane Lorieri. Stephane Lorieri threads a neat ball through to Andre Braat. Andre Braat advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Andre Braat provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Valentino Brevi happens to be in the right place to block it.
8.03
David Pistone flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Guardalben controls it well on his chest. Mauricio Guardalben shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.09
Bruno Stendardo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Raffaele Morante. Raffaele Morante whips in a cross ball towards Mark Diana. Mark Diana connects with a diving header but Fabrizio Giandebiaggi is on top of it.
10.09
Bruno Stendardo flicks a high pass forward. Mark Diana controls it well on his chest. Mark Diana finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Fabrizio Giandebiaggi manages to keep it out.
12.24
Stephane Lorieri hacks Alessandro Bertotto from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alessandro Bertotto stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.14
David Pistone clumsily knocks into Giulio Cavalli. David Pistone is shown the yellow card! Giulio Cavalli carries on, but is struggling a bit.
21.39
Diego Staffolani plays the ball forward to Bruno Stendardo. Bruno Stendardo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Guardalben. Mauricio Guardalben makes a simple pass, allowing Mark Diana to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Mark Diana provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
24.47
Stephane Lorieri threads a neat ball through to Enzo Greco. Enzo Greco shoots from 20 yards. Wonderful reactions from Manuel Bressan keeps it out!
26.22
Ronnie Bosman clumsily knocks into Flavio Sulcis. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Flavio Sulcis runs off the knock.
27.31
Cleto Caputo flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Bosman collects the pass. Ronnie Bosman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Castellazzi. Arturo Castellazzi shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.51
Bruno Stendardo surges forward with the ball. Bruno Stendardo shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
32.48
Giulio Cavalli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enzo Greco. Enzo Greco shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
36.40
Ronnie Bosman chips the ball to his team mate, Andre Braat. Andre Braat cuts inside the box! Andre Braat tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Manuel Bressan manages to gather it comfortably.
38.54
David Pistone makes a beautiful solo run. David Pistone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.14
Stephane Lorieri advances with the ball. Stephane Lorieri lofts in a cross ball towards Enzo Greco. Enzo Greco outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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. Ancona 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!
47.15
Cleto Caputo sees Ronnie Bosman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ronnie Bosman flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Castellazzi. Arturo Castellazzi shoots from distance. Arturo Castellazzi scores for Ravenna!!
53.11
Stephane Lorieri clumsily knocks into Flavio Sulcis. Stephane Lorieri is warned by the referee! Flavio Sulcis carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.11
Flavio Sulcis knocks the ball to his team mate, Raffaele Morante. Raffaele Morante chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Guardalben. Mauricio Guardalben cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
60.19
Ancona have made 2 substitutions with Wilco Heerkens replacing Flavio Sulcis and Joost Piqué replacing Mauricio Guardalben .
61.20
Stephane Lorieri makes a simple pass to Arturo Castellazzi. Arturo Castellazzi makes a great pass forward. Enzo Greco runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
65.56
Ravenna are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
77.38
Ravenna have made 3 substitutions with Ighli Degano replacing Stephane Lorieri, Luciano Leone replacing Andre Braat and Jonathan Tomei replacing Simon Helmer .
81.02
Linus Ahrens plays the ball forward to Bruno Stendardo. Bruno Stendardo makes a probing pass to Mark Diana. Mark Diana finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
83.10
Arno Richter threads a neat ball through to Giulio Cavalli. Giulio Cavalli flicks a high pass forward. Enzo Greco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enzo Greco shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.29
Wilco Heerkens flicks a high pass forward. Raffaele Morante controls it well on his chest. Raffaele Morante whips in a cross ball towards Mark Diana. Mark Diana outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.22
Diego Staffolani passes the ball forward to Bruno Stendardo. Bruno Stendardo kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Diana. Mark Diana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

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

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
33.9%
43.5%
22.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mark Diana of Ancona

Match Ratings