Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadio Bruno Benelli where Ravenna play host to Torino. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ravenna and Torino are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Giampietro Falcone.


0.00
The whistle blows and Torino kick off!
3.58
Giancarlo Bianchessi flicks a high pass forward to Stefano Sier who brings the ball under control. Stefano Sier tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
4.32
Damien Plowright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier whips in a cross ball towards Giancarlo Bianchessi. Giancarlo Bianchessi rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.44
Francesco G. Di Vicino clumsily knocks into Joe Wilson. The referee calls over Francesco G. Di Vicino and shows him a yellow card! Joe Wilson runs off the knock.
12.17
Francesco G. Di Vicino chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.52
Gianmatteo Ripa threads a neat ball through to Miguel José Mari. Miguel José Mari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wayne Crooks.
26.10
Kemal Lineker hits a low pass to Simon Dörner. Simon Dörner makes a probing pass to Aimo Baiano. Aimo Baiano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
32.15
Patrick Cole barges into Giancarlo Bianchessi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Giancarlo Bianchessi runs off the knock.
33.03
With a delightful solo run, Gianmatteo Ripa stretches the opposition's defence. Gianmatteo Ripa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giancarlo Bianchessi.
34.36
Damien Plowright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marco Dal Moro. Marco Dal Moro shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.36
Paolo Maclean flicks a high pass forward to Damien Plowright who brings the ball under control. Damien Plowright knocks the ball forward to Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier whips in a cross ball towards Youcef Zerara. Youcef Zerara powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
42.59
Damien Plowright flicks a high ball forward to Francesco G. Di Vicino who takes it down. Francesco G. Di Vicino passes the ball forward to Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ravenna appear unchanged since the first half. Torino also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Ravenna kick off!
49.45
Francesco G. Di Vicino threads a neat ball through to Youcef Zerara. Youcef Zerara knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matteo Esposito.
51.30
Giancarlo Bianchessi flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Sier controls it well on his chest. Stefano Sier lofts in a cross ball towards Youcef Zerara. Youcef Zerara directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
59.25
Stefano Sier barges into Gianmatteo Ripa. The referee calls over Stefano Sier and shows him a yellow card! Gianmatteo Ripa stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.49
Torino have made 2 substitutions with Tiago Rego replacing Francesco G. Di Vicino and Rafael Del Sol replacing Marco Dal Moro .
65.40
Stefano Sier sees Youcef Zerara in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Youcef Zerara knocks in a cross ball towards Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
66.24
Matteo Esposito flicks a high pass forward. Miguel José Mari collects the pass. Miguel José Mari flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Dörner. Simon Dörner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tiago Rego.
67.04
Miguel José Mari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianluca Pellizzoli. Gianluca Pellizzoli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
72.24
Gianluca Pellizzoli sees Miguel José Mari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel José Mari makes a probing pass to Gianluca Pellizzoli but he's offside!
77.21
Ravenna have made 2 substitutions with Adriano Battistini replacing Miguel José Mari and Tomas Fernandes replacing Aimo Baiano .Torino have made a substitution with Hugo Martinez replacing Paolo Maclean .
79.27
Giancarlo Bianchessi hits a low pass to Youcef Zerara. Youcef Zerara shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
81.16
Youcef Zerara catches Kemal Lineker on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kemal Lineker gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.12
Adriano Battistini threads a neat ball through to Gianmatteo Ripa. Gianmatteo Ripa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.42
Damien Plowright threads a neat ball through to Youcef Zerara. Youcef Zerara lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Sier. Stefano Sier jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
87.07
Tiago Rego flicks a high pass forward to Youcef Zerara who brings the ball under control. Youcef Zerara plays a one-two with Rafael Del Sol and advances towards the goal... Youcef Zerara shoots from just inside the box. Nick Izzet is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! That's his third!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
0
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
29.4%
50%
20.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Youcef Zerara of Torino

Match Ratings