0.00 0-0

The first half starts with Unione Sportiva Livorno kicking off!

4.22 0-0

Kurt Van Der Gouw passes the ball forward to Nicky Mccann. Nicky Mccann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cosimo Coscia who gathers it comfortably.

6.21 0-0

Oscar Anaclerio threads a neat ball through to Robert Marguerite. Robert Marguerite knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Renzo Carbone.

8.28 0-0

Robert Marguerite hits a low pass to Paulo Rego. Paulo Rego controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Giampaolo Degano gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!

15.58 0-0

Don McNeill decides to run forward with the ball. Don McNeill hits a low pass to Paulo Rego. Paulo Rego knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

16.53 0-0

Eusebio Baresi makes a run forward as Hassan Besson takes the throw-in. Eusebio Baresi skillfully chests the ball down. Eusebio Baresi sees a break and surges forward. Eusebio Baresi shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!

18.38 0-0

Don McNeill plays the ball forward to Silvio Viana. Silvio Viana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Marguerite. Robert Marguerite hits a low pass to Paulo Rego. Paulo Rego side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Giampaolo Degano reads it well. Nice save!

20.24 0-0

Hassan Besson threads a neat ball through to Mansour Vencel. Mansour Vencel picks a pass forward to Renzo Cardascio. Renzo Cardascio knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Dalla Bona. Rodolfo Dalla Bona rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!

22.00 0-0

Hassan Besson comes in with a late challenge on Ian Charles. Hassan Besson is shown the yellow card! Ian Charles carries on, but is struggling a bit.

24.18 0-0

Nicky Mccann sees Hassan Besson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hassan Besson shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!

32.50 0-0

Hassan Besson flicks a high pass forward. Mansour Vencel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mansour Vencel finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Messina are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.

38.34 0-0

William Greco flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Mccann collects the pass. Nicky Mccann knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Dalla Bona. Rodolfo Dalla Bona rushes past Don McNeill! Rodolfo Dalla Bona comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Cosimo Coscia reads it well. Excellent save!

39.29 0-1

Hassan Besson flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Dalla Bona. Rodolfo Dalla Bona knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Liddell. Andy Liddell beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Messina!

42.49 0-1

William Greco brings the ball forward. William Greco makes a probing pass to Nicky Mccann. Nicky Mccann finds some space and shoots from distance. Cosimo Coscia comfortably gets down and covers it.

45.00 0-1

William Greco catches Ian Charles on the ankles. The referee warns William Greco to calm down! Ian Charles is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.

45.00 0-1

The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

45.00 0-1

The whistle blows and Messina get the second half underway!

53.05 0-1

Paulo Rego flicks a high pass forward. Robert Marguerite holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Marguerite shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!

57.11 0-1

Silvio Viana threads a neat ball through to Paulo Rego. Paulo Rego knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by William Greco.

60.34 0-1

Messina have made a substitution with Generoso Turrini replacing Nicky Mccann .

65.34 0-1

Rainer Wieczorek hits a low pass to Ian Charles. Showing composure, Ian Charles picks a pass forward to Paulo Rego. Paulo Rego knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

72.54 0-1

Seeing a gap ahead, Eusebio Baresi plays the ball forward to Kurt Van Der Gouw. Kurt Van Der Gouw flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Dalla Bona holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodolfo Dalla Bona plays a one-two with Renzo Cardascio and advances towards the goal... Rodolfo Dalla Bona comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. Rainer Wieczorek steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.

75.54 0-1

Ian Charles flicks a high pass forward. Garry Hupkes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Hupkes lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Rego. Paulo Rego powers a header at goal but Giampaolo Degano reads it well. Superb keeping!

77.15 0-1

Messina have made a substitution with Emiliano Lasalandra replacing Mansour Vencel .

83.54 0-1

Oscar Anaclerio flicks a high pass forward. Robert Marguerite collects the pass. Robert Marguerite cuts inside the box! Robert Marguerite takes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.

84.19 0-1

Emiliano Lasalandra barges into Robert Marguerite. Emiliano Lasalandra is given a warning by the referee! Robert Marguerite carries on, but is struggling a bit.

87.41 0-1

Robert Marguerite comes in with a late challenge on Eusebio Baresi. The referee calls over Robert Marguerite and shows him a yellow card! Eusebio Baresi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.

89.44 0-1

Oscar Anaclerio plays the ball forward to Robert Marguerite. Robert Marguerite edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Robert Marguerite provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just off target!

90.00 0-1

The whistle blows full-time!