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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Giovanni Celeste where Messina play host to Parma. A crowd of 19,922 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Messina are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Parma kick off!
2.48
Andy McStay boots it upfield. Edoardo Fuser whips in a cross ball towards Antonino Tresoldi. Antonino Tresoldi heads the ball goalwards. David Capecchi easily picks it out of the air!
4.51
Eric Arnold deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Ziliani. Carmelo Ziliani shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.06
Marco Sullo makes a probing pass to Edoardo Fuser. Edoardo Fuser goes all the way! Edoardo Fuser makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.18
Ray Suriano knocks the ball forward to Massimo Orlandini. Massimo Orlandini knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonino Tresoldi. Antonino Tresoldi whips in a cross ball towards Maximiliano Aravena. Maximiliano Aravena directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow David Capecchi manages to keep it out.
15.38
Massimo Orlandini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonino Tresoldi. Antonino Tresoldi makes a probing pass to Maximiliano Aravena but he's offside!
16.13
Joaquín Lopez threads the ball through to Adrian Lorieri. Adrian Lorieri goes all the way! Adrian Lorieri tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.11
Joaquín Lopez kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Lorieri. Adrian Lorieri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.19
Marco Sullo surges forward with the ball. Marco Sullo knocks the ball forward to Maximiliano Aravena. Maximiliano Aravena tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.24
Attilio Ciullo knocks the ball forward to Edoardo Fuser. Edoardo Fuser goes all the way! Edoardo Fuser cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
28.37
Frederico Arias makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Sullo. Marco Sullo flicks the ball to his team mate, Edoardo Fuser. Edoardo Fuser chips the ball to his team mate, Antonino Tresoldi. Antonino Tresoldi shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
32.02
Messina are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Parma's defence.
33.26
Massimo Orlandini brings the ball forward. Massimo Orlandini threads the ball through to Maximiliano Aravena. Maximiliano Aravena tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but David Capecchi easily smothers it!
34.40
Massimo Orlandini slams into Magnus Thern with his studs up. The referee motions to Massimo Orlandini to come over. It's a red card!! Magnus Thern stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.44
Eric Arnold makes a probing pass to Thomas Milanese. Thomas Milanese shoots from distance but it flies wide!
39.12
Carlo Blasi clumsily knocks into Marco Sullo. Carlo Blasi is shown the yellow card! Marco Sullo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Sebastiano Zini knocks the ball forward to Carmelo Ziliani. Carmelo Ziliani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Messina kick off the second half!
51.46
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
53.31
Carlo Blasi makes a probing pass to Thomas Milanese. Thomas Milanese sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.31
Magnus Thern decides to run forward with the ball. Magnus Thern advances with the ball. Magnus Thern shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.32
Marino Minotti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Arnold. Eric Arnold threads the ball through to Adrian Lorieri. Adrian Lorieri shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.56
Marino Minotti knocks the ball forward to Eric Arnold. Eric Arnold sees space and advances. Eric Arnold controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Armin Janes is on top of it.
65.38
Roberto Bertarelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastiano Zini. Sebastiano Zini sees a break and surges forward. Sebastiano Zini makes a probing pass to Thomas Milanese. Thomas Milanese shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Armin Janes had no chance!! Goal for Messina!
69.27
Carlo Blasi threads the ball through to Thomas Milanese. Thomas Milanese knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.14
Sebastiano Zini chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Milanese. Thomas Milanese knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ray Suriano.
72.30
Messina are easily keeping Parma at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
77.33
Sebastiano Zini makes a probing pass to Adrian Lorieri. Adrian Lorieri whips in a cross ball towards Carmelo Ziliani. Carmelo Ziliani is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.04
Sebastiano Zini kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Milanese. Thomas Milanese shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.27
Joaquín Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Lorieri. Adrian Lorieri shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
85.43
Maximiliano Aravena flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonino Tresoldi. Antonino Tresoldi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Capecchi who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Maximiliano Aravena of Parma
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
11
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
25.3%
43.4%
31.3%