Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Omonbono Tenni where Treviso play host to Messina. A crowd of 8,199 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Treviso are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Messina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gionatha Veronese.


0.00
The whistle blows and Treviso kick off!
2.15
Hassan Besson catches Romano Kool on the ankles. Hassan Besson is given a warning by the referee! Romano Kool stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.56
Benito Albieri kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Ferguson. Stuart Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Romano Kool. Romano Kool knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by William Greco.
12.58
Renzo Cardascio hits a low pass to Andy Liddell. Andy Liddell edges inside the box! Andy Liddell shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.54
Stefano Van Wonderen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Houwing. Christian Houwing makes a simple pass to Giacomo Padalino. Giacomo Padalino cuts inside the box! Giacomo Padalino shoots from just inside the box but it is shockingly off target!
26.21
Hassan Besson flicks a high pass forward to Rodolfo Dalla Bona who brings the ball under control. Rodolfo Dalla Bona passes the ball forward but Nicky Mccann is offside!
27.50
Nicky Mccann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hassan Besson. Hassan Besson knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Rodolfo Dalla Bona is offside!
28.43
Renzo Cardascio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo Dalla Bona. Rodolfo Dalla Bona cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Rodolfo Dalla Bona provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
36.28
Benito Albieri flicks a high pass forward. Giacomo Padalino controls it well on his chest. Giacomo Padalino makes an attacking run forward. Giacomo Padalino lofts in a cross ball towards Romano Kool. Romano Kool powers a header at goal but is denied by Giampaolo Degano. Excellent save.
39.23
Andy Liddell threads a neat ball through to Nicky Mccann. Nicky Mccann plays a scrappy one-two with Rodolfo Dalla Bona and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nicky Mccann tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
44.09
Stuart Ferguson sees space and advances. Stuart Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Ferdinando Luiso. Ferdinando Luiso whips in a cross ball towards Romano Kool. Romano Kool is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Messina kick off the second half!
53.47
Renzo Carbone catches Christian Houwing on the ankles. The referee brings Renzo Carbone to one side and gives him a warning! Christian Houwing stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.38
Diogo Ferreira catches Mansour Vencel on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mansour Vencel runs off the knock.
57.37
Kurt Van Der Gouw flicks a high pass forward. Andy Liddell controls it well on his chest. Andy Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.35
Messina have made a substitution with Generoso Turrini replacing Nicky Mccann .
63.26
Christian Houwing runs straight at the opposition's defence. Christian Houwing passes the ball forward to Giacomo Padalino. Some awkward footwork from Giacomo Padalino provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Giampaolo Degano. Excellent save.
65.18
Kevin Henderson flicks a high ball forward to Christian Houwing who takes it down. Christian Houwing lofts in a cross ball towards Giacomo Padalino. Giacomo Padalino finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
69.06
Renzo Carbone flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Dalla Bona holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodolfo Dalla Bona controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
77.52
Messina have made a substitution with Emiliano Lasalandra replacing Mansour Vencel .
78.59
Eusebio Baresi decides to run forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Eusebio Baresi laces a weighted ball forward to Renzo Cardascio. Renzo Cardascio shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
79.27
Kevin Henderson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kevin Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eusebio Baresi.
81.17
Giacomo Padalino barges into Hassan Besson. The referee calls over Giacomo Padalino and warns him to calm down! Hassan Besson stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.28
Kevin Henderson comes in with a late challenge on William Greco. The referee calls over Kevin Henderson and shows him a yellow card! William Greco runs off the knock.
87.40
Renzo Carbone plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Dalla Bona. Rodolfo Dalla Bona knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianmarco Peruzzi who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Without breaking stride, Diogo Ferreira plays the ball forward to Ferdinando Luiso. What a great partnership. Ferdinando Luiso threads a neat ball through to Andre Cristiano. Andre Cristiano lofts in a cross ball towards Giacomo Padalino. With a superhuman jump, Giacomo Padalino connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
29%
46.4%
24.6%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Christian Houwing of Treviso