Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Bruno Benelli where Ravenna play host to Siena. A crowd of 12,701 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ravenna and Siena are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gionatha Ferrante.


0.00
Ravenna kick off the first half!
2.51
Ottavio Guzzo kicks a strong pass forward to Matteo Caracciolo. Matteo Caracciolo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Armando Ramora.
4.06
Demetrio Savino plays the ball forward to Paulo Santos. Paulo Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.18
Wladimiro Malusci surges forward with the ball. Wladimiro Malusci threads a neat, attacking ball through to Demetrio Savino. Demetrio Savino comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Danilo Brighi!
27.37
Natale Lanzaro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Natale Lanzaro knocks the ball forward to Demetrio Savino but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
36.37
Tomas Robbiati knocks the ball forward to Natale Lanzaro. Natale Lanzaro threads a neat ball through to Demetrio Savino. Demetrio Savino shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.28
Marcello Iannuzzi threads a neat ball through to Duccio Capezzuto. Duccio Capezzuto chips the ball to his team mate, Matteo Caracciolo. Matteo Caracciolo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Armando Martusciello who gathers it comfortably.
40.58
Sergio Macchi flicks a high ball forward to Matteo Servidei who takes it down. Matteo Servidei threads a neat ball through to Duccio Capezzuto. Duccio Capezzuto passes the ball forward to Matteo Servidei. Matteo Servidei takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
44.22
Aladino Carbone makes a probing pass to Natale Lanzaro. Natale Lanzaro hits a low pass to Demetrio Savino. Demetrio Savino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thierry Milburn.
45.00
Duccio Capezzuto sees Matteo Caracciolo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matteo Caracciolo knocks the ball forward to Cristian Gelsi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ravenna appear unchanged since the first half. Siena also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Siena kick off!
47.26
Natale Lanzaro barges into Ottavio Guzzo. The referee calls over Natale Lanzaro and warns him to calm down! Ottavio Guzzo stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.17
Tomas Robbiati controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wladimiro Malusci. Wladimiro Malusci chips the ball to his team mate, Moreno Baronchelli. Moreno Baronchelli lofts in a cross ball towards Demetrio Savino. Demetrio Savino outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.53
Ighli Tasca flicks a high ball forward to Matteo Servidei who takes it down. Matteo Servidei makes an attacking run forward. Matteo Servidei shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
59.07
Matteo Caracciolo kicks a strong pass forward to Cristian Gelsi. Cristian Gelsi rushes past Ricardo Pichichi! Cristian Gelsi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
61.46
Marcello Iannuzzi hits a low pass to Duccio Capezzuto. Duccio Capezzuto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristian Gelsi. Cristian Gelsi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Armando Martusciello who gathers it comfortably.
67.10
Wladimiro Malusci chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Montaperto. Sergio Montaperto lofts in a cross ball towards Demetrio Savino. Demetrio Savino gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Fantastic reactions from Duccio Capezzuto blocks the shot!
75.29
Duccio Capezzuto passes the ball forward to Matteo Servidei. Matteo Servidei makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristian Gelsi. Cristian Gelsi makes a great pass forward. Matteo Servidei runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
81.20
Armando Ramora flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Santos controls it well on his chest. Paulo Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moreno Baronchelli. Moreno Baronchelli shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.04
Natale Lanzaro knocks the ball forward to Paulo Santos. Paulo Santos tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.35
Wladimiro Malusci threads a neat ball through to Moreno Baronchelli. Moreno Baronchelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.33
Ighli Tasca chips the ball to his team mate, Matteo Servidei. Matteo Servidei changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Matteo Servidei shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Armando Martusciello manages to gather it.
90.00
Sergio Macchi flicks a high pass forward. Simone Miceli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simone Miceli kicks a strong pass forward to Matteo Caracciolo. Matteo Caracciolo skips past Armando Ramora! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Matteo Caracciolo provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Armando Martusciello has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
59.3%
40.7%
Play Area
30.8%
46.2%
23.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matteo Caracciolo of Ravenna