Match Report


MessinaMessina     SienaSiena
Computer Player Computer Player Keith Howard Keith Howard
Giampaolo DeganoG. Degano65
G
captain1
G
65Alex CiulloA. Ciullo
Eusebio BaresiE. Baresi74
D
2
D
60Martino GorettiM. Goretti
William GrecoW. Greco57
D
3
D
70Dino LottiD. Lotti
Renzo CarboneR. Carbone53
D
4
D
74Alec SounessA. Souness
Mansour VencelM. Vencel65
M
5
D
62Donato BellottoD. Bellotto
Hassan BessonH. Besson64
M
6
M
73Demetrio StradaD. Strada
Nicky MccannN. Mccann58
M
7
M
66Brian BlakeB. Blake
Kurt Van Der GouwK. Van Der Gouw54
M
8captain
M
76Maurizio PanarelliM. Panarelli
Andy LiddellA. Liddell64
A
9
A
70Eusebio BusoE. Buso
Renzo CardascioR. Cardascio63
A
10
A
65Elvis LombardiE. Lombardi
Salvatore BaccinS. Baccin59
A
11
A
67Girolamo BonfantiG. Bonfanti
 
Generoso TurriniG. Turrini60
G
12
M
52Ciro DundjerskiC. Dundjerski
Emiliano LasalandraE. Lasalandra58
A
13
A
47Aladino LeoneA. Leone
Romero P. RamosR. Ramos58
A
14
G
58Danilo CoisD. Cois

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Giovanni Celeste where Messina play host to Siena. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Messina are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Siena appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Coco.


0.00
Siena kick off the first half!
3.32
Demetrio Strada deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Girolamo Bonfanti. Girolamo Bonfanti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.42
With some swift thinking, Maurizio Panarelli plays the ball forward to Elvis Lombardi. Elvis Lombardi finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.02
Eusebio Baresi knocks the ball forward to William Greco. William Greco decides to run forward with the ball. William Greco whips in a cross ball towards Salvatore Baccin. Salvatore Baccin powers a header at goal. Alex Ciullo effortlessly picks it out of the air!
9.13
Maurizio Panarelli passes the ball forward to Brian Blake. Brian Blake kicks a strong pass forward to Elvis Lombardi. Elvis Lombardi shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
12.07
Hassan Besson barges into Maurizio Panarelli. The referee calls over Hassan Besson and warns him to calm down! Maurizio Panarelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.23
Alec Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Maurizio Panarelli. Maurizio Panarelli threads a neat ball through to Brian Blake. Brian Blake whips in a cross ball towards Girolamo Bonfanti. Eusebio Baresi catches Girolamo Bonfanti on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
15.04
Eusebio Baresi comes in with a late challenge on Alec Souness. The referee brings Eusebio Baresi to one side and gives him a warning! Alec Souness hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.30
Nicky Mccann darts forward. Nicky Mccann shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.26
Brian Blake flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Panarelli controls it well on his chest. Maurizio Panarelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elvis Lombardi. Elvis Lombardi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eusebio Baresi.
22.02
Renzo Carbone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kurt Van Der Gouw. Kurt Van Der Gouw flicks a high ball forward to Renzo Cardascio who takes it down. Renzo Cardascio knocks in a cross ball towards Hassan Besson. Hassan Besson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
34.18
Renzo Carbone clumsily knocks into Elvis Lombardi. The referee calls over Renzo Carbone and warns him to calm down! Elvis Lombardi runs off the knock.
36.57
Dino Lotti flicks a high ball forward to Demetrio Strada who takes it down. Demetrio Strada makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eusebio Buso. Eusebio Buso lofts in a cross ball towards Girolamo Bonfanti. Girolamo Bonfanti flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.28
Maurizio Panarelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eusebio Buso. Eusebio Buso shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.39
Dino Lotti comes in with a late challenge on Andy Liddell. The referee calls over Dino Lotti and warns him to calm down! Andy Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.22
Hassan Besson flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Mccann. Nicky Mccann knocks the ball forward, putting Renzo Cardascio through on goal. Alec Souness barges into Renzo Cardascio. Renzo Cardascio appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
44.32
Nicky Mccann picks a pass forward to Renzo Cardascio. Renzo Cardascio shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Messina appear unchanged since the first half. Siena also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Messina kick off and get the second half underway!
55.53
Mansour Vencel darts forward. Mansour Vencel passes the ball forward to Nicky Mccann. Nicky Mccann takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.54
Kurt Van Der Gouw flicks the ball to his team mate, Renzo Cardascio. Renzo Cardascio makes a great pass forward. Kurt Van Der Gouw sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
60.52
Messina have made a substitution with Generoso Turrini replacing Nicky Mccann .
61.60
Alec Souness makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eusebio Buso. Eusebio Buso makes a probing pass to Girolamo Bonfanti. Girolamo Bonfanti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.53
Generoso Turrini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Renzo Cardascio. Renzo Cardascio makes a simple pass, allowing Generoso Turrini to run into the box. Generoso Turrini rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
65.46
Salvatore Baccin catches Maurizio Panarelli on the ankles. The referee calls over Salvatore Baccin and warns him to calm down! Maurizio Panarelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.38
Eusebio Baresi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kurt Van Der Gouw. Kurt Van Der Gouw surges forward with the ball. Kurt Van Der Gouw knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dino Lotti.
71.17
Generoso Turrini passes the ball forward to Salvatore Baccin. Salvatore Baccin knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Renzo Cardascio is offside!
72.55
Maurizio Panarelli hacks Eusebio Baresi from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eusebio Baresi runs off the knock.
77.34
Messina have made a substitution with Romero P. Ramos replacing Mansour Vencel .Siena have made 3 substitutions with Ciro Dundjerski replacing Martino Goretti, Aladino Leone replacing Demetrio Strada and Danilo Cois replacing Elvis Lombardi .
78.35
Aladino Leone knocks the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Panarelli. Maurizio Panarelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eusebio Baresi.
81.51
Generoso Turrini threads a neat ball through to Salvatore Baccin. Salvatore Baccin sees Andy Liddell just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Andy Liddell provides some space. He shoots at goal. Alex Ciullo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.23
Brian Blake threads the ball through to Maurizio Panarelli. Maurizio Panarelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
85.40
Romero P. Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Andy Liddell controls it well on his chest. Andy Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Generoso Turrini. Generoso Turrini directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
89.56
Dino Lotti flicks a high pass forward. Brian Blake collects the pass. Brian Blake threads a neat ball through to Girolamo Bonfanti. Girolamo Bonfanti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Messina

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

Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
24.4%
46.3%
29.3%

Scorers
Andy Liddell 82
Girolamo Bonfanti 37

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy Liddell of Messina

Match Ratings