Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadio Bruno Benelli where Ravenna play host to Ternana. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ravenna are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ternana appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oberdan Apa.


0.00
Ternana kick off and get the first half underway!
2.37
Pierre G. Zoppetti flicks a high pass forward. Nicola C. Mazzei controls it well on his chest. Nicola C. Mazzei lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Giampaolo. Andre Giampaolo fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
4.38
P. Gilberto Donati flicks a high pass forward. Vinicio E. Sanna collects the pass. Vinicio E. Sanna knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hannes Schramm who gathers it comfortably.
10.57
Pius Polak makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christophe Linares. Christophe Linares sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
14.02
Giampiero Susic flicks a high pass forward to Andre Giampaolo who brings the ball under control. Andre Giampaolo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.42
With a delightful solo run, Pierre G. Zoppetti stretches the opposition's defence. Pierre G. Zoppetti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
22.58
Vinicio E. Sanna hits a low pass to P. Gilberto Donati. P. Gilberto Donati shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.28
Pierpaolo Cottini chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Standing. Simon Standing knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pierre G. Zoppetti.
32.22
P. Gilberto Donati knocks the ball forward to Simon Standing. Simon Standing plays a scrappy one-two with Garcia Duque Stovini and advances towards the goal... Simon Standing shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Pierre G. Zoppetti. Excellent block.
33.03
Seeing Christophe Linares's attacking run, Pius Polak quickly throws the ball into his path. Christophe Linares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicola C. Mazzei. Nicola C. Mazzei knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pierluigi Baiocco.
36.47
Pierre G. Zoppetti hits a low pass to Gary James. Gary James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ravenna appear unchanged since the first half. Ternana also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ternana players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Ravenna kicking off!
47.28
Christophe Linares flicks a high pass forward. Emiliano Rossitto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emiliano Rossitto whips in a cross ball towards Federico Bertotto. Federico Bertotto is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
60.38
Niccol˜ Italiano flicks a high pass forward. Pierpaolo Cottini controls it well on his chest. Pierpaolo Cottini runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Pierpaolo Cottini plays a one-two with Helder Barros and advances towards the goal... Jose Javier Leon barges into Pierpaolo Cottini. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
63.24
Christophe Linares flicks a high pass forward. Gary James comfortably collects the pass. Gary James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niccol˜ Italiano.
65.13
Pierpaolo Cottini sees Simon Standing in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Standing shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.11
Federico Bertotto kicks a strong pass forward to Andre Giampaolo. Andre Giampaolo shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.39
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
77.45
P. Gilberto Donati comes in with a late challenge on Pius Polak. The referee calls over P. Gilberto Donati and warns him to calm down! Pius Polak hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.43
Jose Javier Leon chips the ball to his team mate, Emiliano Rossitto. Emiliano Rossitto chips the ball to his team mate, Pius Polak. Pius Polak shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.51
Andre Giampaolo clumsily knocks into Pierluigi Baiocco. Andre Giampaolo is given a warning by the referee! Pierluigi Baiocco carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.14
Giampiero Susic plays the ball forward to Nicola C. Mazzei. Nicola C. Mazzei passes the ball forward to Pius Polak. Pius Polak finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
28.8%
50%
21.2%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andre Giampaolo of Ternana