Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Mario Rigamonti where Brescia play host to Messina. A crowd of 9,354 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brescia and Messina are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Achille Morfeo.


0.00
Brescia start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.19
Attilio Benussi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefano Zola. Stefano Zola plays a one-two with Attilio Benussi and advances towards the goal... Stefano Zola shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Giampaolo Degano smothers it!
8.02
Stefano Zola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Vennegoor Meijndershagen. Jan Vennegoor Meijndershagen shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
14.22
Attilio Benussi kicks a strong pass forward to Giulio Pinton. Giulio Pinton shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
18.44
Attilio Benussi threads the ball through to Giovanni Galeoto. Giovanni Galeoto lofts in a cross ball towards Pier Giovanni Bia. Pier Giovanni Bia gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is shockingly off target!
26.55
Danilo Bertarelli surges forward with the ball. Danilo Bertarelli threads a neat ball through to Giulio Pinton. Giulio Pinton makes a simple pass, allowing Jan Vennegoor Meijndershagen to run into the box. Jan Vennegoor Meijndershagen takes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
27.57
Andres Duran kicks a strong pass forward to Giovanni Galeoto. Giovanni Galeoto knocks the ball forward to Attilio Benussi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
28.31
William Greco makes a simple pass to Andy Liddell. Andy Liddell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
30.42
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
32.08
Nicky Mccann threads a neat ball through to Mansour Vencel. Mansour Vencel flicks a high pass forward to Andy Liddell who brings the ball under control. Andy Liddell plays a one-two with Hassan Besson and rushes in on goal... Andy Liddell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.52
Duccio Lupatelli passes the ball forward to Giovanni Galeoto. Giovanni Galeoto advances inside the box! Giovanni Galeoto tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.16
Eusebio Baresi flicks a high pass forward. Andy Liddell collects the pass. Andy Liddell flicks a high pass forward to Renzo Cardascio who brings the ball under control. Renzo Cardascio rushes past Wladimiro Casale! Some silky footwork from Renzo Cardascio provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
44.26
Hassan Besson sees space and advances. Hassan Besson shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Vito Calderoni.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Kurt Van Der Gouw loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Some good footwork from Mansour Vencel provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Messina get the second half underway!
48.39
Stefano Zola knocks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Galeoto. Giovanni Galeoto passes the ball forward but Pier Giovanni Bia is offside!
53.17
Andy Liddell threads a neat ball through to Renzo Cardascio. Renzo Cardascio puts a great ball through. Hassan Besson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
54.06
Andy Liddell catches Duccio Lupatelli on the ankles. The referee calls over Andy Liddell and warns him to calm down! Duccio Lupatelli carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.06
Renzo Carbone hits a low pass to Renzo Cardascio. Renzo Cardascio flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Dalla Bona controls it well on his chest. Rodolfo Dalla Bona shoots from outside the area. Vito Calderoni easily gets down and covers it.
59.35
Eusebio Baresi clumsily knocks into Pier Giovanni Bia. The referee calls over Eusebio Baresi and shows him a yellow card! Pier Giovanni Bia grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.05
Messina have made a substitution with Generoso Turrini replacing Nicky Mccann .
63.44
Renzo Carbone knocks the ball forward to Hassan Besson. Hassan Besson flicks a high ball forward to Rodolfo Dalla Bona who takes it down. Rodolfo Dalla Bona edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Rodolfo Dalla Bona provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Vito Calderoni effortlessly gets down and covers it.
66.21
Danilo Bertarelli flicks a high pass forward. Attilio Benussi controls it well on his chest. Attilio Benussi flicks a high pass forward. Pier Giovanni Bia collects the pass. Pier Giovanni Bia shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Giampaolo Degano manages to gather it effortlessly.
67.27
Kurt Van Der Gouw knocks the ball forward to Generoso Turrini. Generoso Turrini 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.
69.45
Stefano Zola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andres Duran. Andres Duran lofts in a cross ball towards Giovanni Galeoto. Giovanni Galeoto makes a convincing header. It's there!! Giampaolo Degano has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
73.27
Attilio Benussi makes a probing pass to Pier Giovanni Bia. Pier Giovanni Bia whips in a cross ball towards Giulio Pinton. Giulio Pinton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.24
Messina have made a substitution with Emiliano Lasalandra replacing Mansour Vencel .
78.24
Attilio Benussi flicks a high pass forward to Andres Duran who brings the ball under control. Andres Duran finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.19
Rodolfo Dalla Bona hacks Danilo Bertarelli from behind! The referee brings Rodolfo Dalla Bona to one side and gives him a warning! Danilo Bertarelli runs off the knock.
83.21
Eusebio Baresi pushes mid-way up the pitch. Eusebio Baresi threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Dalla Bona. Rodolfo Dalla Bona knocks in a cross ball towards Generoso Turrini. Generoso Turrini directs the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.26
Stefano Zola makes a high pass forward. Pier Giovanni Bia shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Pier Giovanni Bia edges inside the box! Pier Giovanni Bia shoots from just inside the box but it whistles just wide of the post!
87.46
With imagination, Duccio Lupatelli laces a through ball forward to Stefano Zola. Stefano Zola flicks the ball to his team mate, Pier Giovanni Bia. Pier Giovanni Bia knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Duran. Andres Duran makes a looping header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
89.54
Renzo Carbone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Generoso Turrini. Generoso Turrini sees Renzo Cardascio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Renzo Cardascio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
8
6
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
22.2%
39.5%
38.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Giovanni Galeoto of Brescia