Match Report


MessinaMessina     PalermoPalermo
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Eddie PriorE. Prior51
G
1
G
64Andy HendersonA. Henderson
Ighli RedaelliI. Redaelli60
D
2
D
67Alexandre QuaresmaA. Quaresma
Kewullay NappiK. Nappi59
D
3captain
D
65Demetrio ServideiD. Servidei
Anselmo FerrariA. Ferrari58
D
4
D
56Amedeo FabrisA. Fabris
Silvio MercierS. Mercier49
D
5
M
70Antonino BellottoA. Bellotto
Komian KleinK. Klein66
M
6
M
69Lennart DöringL. Döring
Pedro HidalgoP. Hidalgo57
M
7
M
63Donato TresoldiD. Tresoldi
Fabio MarescaF. Maresca55
M
captain8
M
60Juan-Carlos DominguezJ. Dominguez
Davide SalvettiD. Salvetti54
M
9
A
64Edmundo GainzaE. Gainza
Evans ZanonE. Zanon77
A
10
A
60Donato BaldiD. Baldi
Franceco Da RoldF. Da Rold66
A
11
A
56Ernesto VelascoE. Velasco
 
Florian GiandebiaggiF. Giandebiaggi63
A
12
G
61Giacomo CocoG. Coco
Paolo TacchiniP. Tacchini60
A
13
M
60Rodrigo OliveiraR. Oliveira
Emiliano CrucianiE. Cruciani53
M
14
A
55Ronnie WinterburnR. Winterburn

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Giovanni Celeste where Messina play host to Palermo in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Messina are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio Zanetti.


0.00
Messina kick off and get the first half underway!
4.06
Pedro Hidalgo flicks a high ball forward to Evans Zanon who takes it down. Evans Zanon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexandre Quaresma.
9.25
Showing composure, Ighli Redaelli picks a pass forward to Komian Klein. Komian Klein surges forward with the ball. Komian Klein knocks in a cross ball towards Franceco Da Rold. Franceco Da Rold outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.32
Evans Zanon makes a beautiful solo run. Evans Zanon knocks in a cross ball towards Davide Salvetti. Davide Salvetti finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
14.05
Lennart Döring flicks a high ball forward to Ernesto Velasco who takes it down. Ernesto Velasco cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Ernesto Velasco provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.47
Fabio Maresca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franceco Da Rold. Franceco Da Rold knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Henderson who gathers it comfortably.
18.47
Donato Baldi clumsily knocks into Kewullay Nappi. The referee warns Donato Baldi to calm down! Kewullay Nappi runs off the knock.
21.47
Fabio Maresca flicks a high pass forward. Franceco Da Rold holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Franceco Da Rold plays a scrappy one-two with Pedro Hidalgo and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Franceco Da Rold provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.31
Juan-Carlos Dominguez kicks a strong pass forward to Donato Baldi. Donato Baldi knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Gainza. Edmundo Gainza whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Eddie Prior manages to keep it out.
32.17
Lennart Döring knocks the ball to his team mate, Donato Tresoldi. Donato Tresoldi knocks in a cross ball towards Donato Baldi. Donato Baldi makes a deft header but it is shockingly off target!
34.25
Donato Tresoldi knocks the ball to his team mate, Donato Baldi. Donato Baldi knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Velasco. Ernesto Velasco connects with a diving header. Eddie Prior manages to gather it.
36.23
Anselmo Ferrari sees Davide Salvetti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Davide Salvetti threads a neat ball through to Franceco Da Rold. Franceco Da Rold knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.28
Davide Salvetti flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Hidalgo who takes it down. Pedro Hidalgo flicks a high pass forward to Fabio Maresca who brings the ball under control. Fabio Maresca makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Franceco Da Rold. Franceco Da Rold comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Andy Henderson gets down and covers it.
39.36
Pedro Hidalgo flicks a high pass forward. Evans Zanon collects the pass. Evans Zanon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.02
With a delightful solo run, Komian Klein stretches the opposition's defence. Komian Klein shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Komian Klein!
45.00
Juan-Carlos Dominguez makes a beautiful solo run. Juan-Carlos Dominguez whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Velasco. Ernesto Velasco whips the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Palermo kick off the second half!
49.22
Franceco Da Rold threads the ball through to Evans Zanon. Evans Zanon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Donato Tresoldi.
53.47
Lennart Döring takes it forward alone. Lennart Döring shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
54.13
Juan-Carlos Dominguez knocks the ball forward to Lennart Döring. Lennart Döring knocks in a cross ball towards Donato Baldi. Donato Baldi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.27
Pedro Hidalgo clumsily knocks into Donato Tresoldi. The referee calls over Pedro Hidalgo and shows him a yellow card! Donato Tresoldi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.17
Lennart Döring kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Velasco. Ernesto Velasco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Silvio Mercier.
72.47
Amedeo Fabris flicks a high pass forward. Donato Tresoldi collects the pass. Donato Tresoldi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Donato Tresoldi shoots from outside the area but Eddie Prior is on top of it.
77.05
Juan-Carlos Dominguez knocks the ball forward to Antonino Bellotto. Antonino Bellotto threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Velasco. Ernesto Velasco knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Gainza. Edmundo Gainza connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Eddie Prior manages to gather it easily.
78.34
Demetrio Servidei sees Donato Baldi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Donato Baldi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anselmo Ferrari.
83.14
Demetrio Servidei knocks the ball forward to Donato Baldi. Donato Baldi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eddie Prior who gathers it comfortably.
85.42
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
Pedro Hidalgo takes it forward alone. Pedro Hidalgo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Messina

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

Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
28%
50.7%
21.3%

Scorers
Franceco Da Rold 9
Komian Klein 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Komian Klein of Messina

Match Ratings