Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Oreste Granillo where Reggina play host to Piacenza. 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 Piacenza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gian Matteo Gilardino.


0.00
Reggina kick off and get the first half underway!
6.44
Marino Di Venanzio knocks the ball forward to Nick Mendez. Nick Mendez advances with the ball. Nick Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Adolfo Bravo. Adolfo Bravo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball comes off Fabian Natale Gautieri and the loose ball is cleared up field.
8.52
Callum Collins decides to run forward with the ball. Callum Collins threads a neat, attacking ball through to Adolfo Bravo. Adolfo Bravo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
10.28
Nick Mendez flicks a high pass forward to Adolfo Bravo who brings the ball under control. Adolfo Bravo shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
12.18
Adolfo Bravo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emiliano Filippini. Emiliano Filippini whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Gough. Stephen Gough outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.16
With great vision, Callum Collins plays the ball forward to Emiliano Filippini. Emiliano Filippini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.09
Giacomo Sassanelli flicks a high pass forward. Nunzio Delli Carri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nunzio Delli Carri chips the ball to his team mate, Pierpaolo Ongarato. Pierpaolo Ongarato makes a simple pass, allowing Rodolfo Cortes to run into the box. Rodolfo Cortes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Daniel Guerrero Lopez effortlessly gets down and covers it.
38.33
With vision, Fabian Natale Gautieri plays the ball forward to Datti Mohamed Paramatti. Datti Mohamed Paramatti edges inside the box! Datti Mohamed Paramatti side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.36
Jerome Babangida sees space and advances. Jerome Babangida knocks in a cross ball towards Emiliano Filippini. Emiliano Filippini beats his man to it with a header but Oscar Torrisi is on top of it.
44.31
Rafael Barros threads a neat ball through to Jerome Babangida. Jerome Babangida threads a neat ball through to Callum Collins. Callum Collins knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Bravo. With a superhuman jump, Adolfo Bravo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Callum Collins makes a probing pass to Emiliano Filippini. Emiliano Filippini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oscar Torrisi who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Piacenza get the second half underway!
48.09
Marino Di Venanzio flicks a high pass forward to Armando Colonnello who brings the ball under control. Armando Colonnello knocks the ball forward to Callum Collins. Callum Collins shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
53.33
From the throw-in, Marino Di Venanzio picks out Nicolas Diez. Nicolas Diez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Barros. Rafael Barros makes a probing pass to Jerome Babangida. Jerome Babangida sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Reggina are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
59.36
Florian Zola threads the ball through to Datti Mohamed Paramatti. Datti Mohamed Paramatti makes a simple pass, allowing Pierpaolo Ongarato to run into the box. Pierpaolo Ongarato muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.36
Reggina have made 3 substitutions with Renato Micillo replacing Marino Di Venanzio, Stuart Fenton replacing Jerome Babangida and Marc Merson replacing Emiliano Filippini .
63.18
Rafael Barros runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rafael Barros advances inside the box! Rafael Barros shoots from just inside the box but somehow Oscar Torrisi manages to keep it out.
67.00
Nicolas Diez makes a probing pass to Armando Colonnello. Armando Colonnello kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Merson. Marc Merson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.49
Nick Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Gough holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Bravo. Adolfo Bravo heads the ball goalwards but it flies just off target!
71.29
Rafael Barros makes a simple pass to Callum Collins. Callum Collins threads a neat ball through to Stephen Gough. Stephen Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oscar Torrisi who gathers it comfortably.
72.24
Paolo Grabbi sees a break and surges forward. Paolo Grabbi sees Pierpaolo Ongarato in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pierpaolo Ongarato sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
73.09
Paolo Gottardi makes a probing pass to Datti Mohamed Paramatti. Datti Mohamed Paramatti chips the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Cortes. Some silky footwork from Rodolfo Cortes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
79.50
Showing composure, Florian Zola plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Cortes. Rodolfo Cortes rushes past Renato Micillo! Rodolfo Cortes takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.36
Paolo Gottardi flicks a high ball forward to Nunzio Delli Carri who takes it down. Nunzio Delli Carri runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nunzio Delli Carri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
85.05
Massimiliano Pistone chips the ball to his team mate, Nunzio Delli Carri. Nunzio Delli Carri makes a probing pass to Pierpaolo Ongarato. Pierpaolo Ongarato chips the ball to his team mate, Florian Zola. Florian Zola takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.54
Nicolas Diez clumsily knocks into Rodolfo Cortes. The referee brings Nicolas Diez to one side and gives him a warning! Rodolfo Cortes runs off the knock.
89.00
Nicolas Diez catches Rodolfo Cortes on the ankles. Nicolas Diez is given another warning by the referee! Rodolfo Cortes runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
26.4%
43.7%
29.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rodolfo Cortes of Piacenza