Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Oreste Granillo where Reggina play host to Lecce. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Reggina are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Lecce appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gionatha Firmani.


0.00
Lecce kick off and get the first half underway!
3.03
Emiliano Filippini catches Frank Ball on the ankles. The referee warns Emiliano Filippini to calm down! Frank Ball runs off the knock.
4.43
Pablo Ruiz flicks a high ball forward to Giuliano Bocchetti who takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, Giuliano Bocchetti laces a weighted ball forward to Sebastian Suarez. Sebastian Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Denny Langerak but the linesman indicates offside!
6.41
Marino Di Venanzio kicks a strong pass forward to Armando Colonnello. Armando Colonnello knocks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Bravo. Adolfo Bravo shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
9.18
Nicolas Diez flicks a high pass forward to Jerome Babangida who brings the ball under control. Jerome Babangida flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Bravo collects the pass. Adolfo Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Emiliano Filippini. Emiliano Filippini whips the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.49
With great vision, Giuliano Bocchetti laces a through ball forward to Craig Brown. Craig Brown kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Suarez but the referee indicates it's offside!
14.39
Michele Biancone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Suarez. Sebastian Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Giuliano Bocchetti. Giuliano Bocchetti shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.43
Marino Di Venanzio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nick Mendez. Nick Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Bravo. Adolfo Bravo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
26.41
Denny Langerak knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Suarez. Sebastian Suarez puts a great ball through. Vitor Semedo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
27.32
Craig Brown hacks Marino Di Venanzio from behind! The referee warns Craig Brown to calm down! Marino Di Venanzio runs off the knock.
28.43
Jerome Babangida catches Michele Biancone on the ankles. Jerome Babangida is shown the yellow card! Michele Biancone stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.37
Rafael Barros flicks a high ball forward to Callum Collins who takes it down. Callum Collins sees space and advances. Callum Collins tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
32.29
Callum Collins surges forward with the ball. Callum Collins shoots from outside the area. Fernando Gento gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
33.22
Giuliano Bocchetti clumsily knocks into Jerome Babangida. Giuliano Bocchetti is given a warning by the referee! Jerome Babangida carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.16
Marino Di Venanzio flicks a high pass forward to Callum Collins who brings the ball under control. Callum Collins shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
42.32
Nick Mendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Gough. Stephen Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Jerome Babangida. Jerome Babangida heads the ball goalwards. Fernando Gento punches it away to safety.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Reggina appear unchanged since the first half. Lecce also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Reggina kick off!
48.48
Nico Jung threads a neat ball through to Denny Langerak. Denny Langerak makes a simple pass to Craig Brown. Craig Brown shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Daniel Guerrero Lopez manages to gather it comfortably.
54.47
Nick Mendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emiliano Filippini. Emiliano Filippini shoots from distance but is denied by Fernando Gento. Excellent save.
60.29
Reggina have made 3 substitutions with Renato Micillo replacing Marino Di Venanzio, Stuart Fenton replacing Callum Collins and Marc Merson replacing Emiliano Filippini .
67.46
Michele Biancone advances with the ball. Michele Biancone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Suarez but the linesman indicates offside!
71.17
Michele Biancone knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Jung. Nico Jung changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nico Jung makes a great pass forward. Craig Brown runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
75.17
Michele Biancone hacks Armando Colonnello from behind! The referee warns Michele Biancone to calm down! Armando Colonnello hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.27
Lecce have made 3 substitutions with Paolo Clemence replacing Nico Jung, Armando Lasalandra replacing Craig Brown and Bill Gower replacing Sebastian Suarez .
83.20
Vitor Semedo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Denny Langerak. Denny Langerak knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
31.6%
44.7%
23.7%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Gento of Lecce

Match Ratings
1.Fernando Gento (GK)
9
2.Pablo Ruiz (DEF)
6
3.Nico Jung (DEF)
7
4.Michele Biancone (DEF)
7
5.Colin Hendry (DEF)
6
6.Denny Langerak (MID)
8
7.Giuliano Bocchetti (MID)
6
8.Craig Brown (MID)
6
9.Frank Ball (MID)
6
10.Sebastian Suarez (ATT)
7
11.Vitor Semedo (ATT)
6
 
12.Paolo Clemence (DEF)
6
13.Armando Lasalandra (MID)
6
14.Bill Gower (ATT)
6