Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Bruno Benelli where Ravenna play host to Palermo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Ravenna are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Ravenna are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Ravenna kick off and get the match underway!
2.20
0-0Rafael Del Sol controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipe Larrieu. Philipe Larrieu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnauld Parlato. Arnauld Parlato knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Salvetti. Alberto Salvetti directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Simo Forsstrom manages to keep it out.
3.04
0-0Julian Medina comes in with a late challenge on Jacek Iwan. Julian Medina is given a warning by the referee! Jacek Iwan stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.20
0-0Stefan Pancaro passes the ball forward to Alberto Salvetti. Alberto Salvetti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Georg Gruber.
8.37
0-0Stefan Pancaro comes in with a late challenge on Niclas Johansson. The referee calls over Stefan Pancaro and shows him a yellow card! Niclas Johansson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.53
Motoki Saito threads the ball through to Johann Sekli. Johann Sekli shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Alessandro Di Giuliantonio manages to gather it comfortably.
15.04
0-0Nicu Dalakis barges into Gaspar Teixeira. Nicu Dalakis is shown the yellow card! Gaspar Teixeira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.53
Celestine Kanu advances with the ball. Celestine Kanu advances with the ball. Celestine Kanu finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
24.26
Georg Gruber makes a simple pass to Motoki Saito. Motoki Saito makes a simple pass to Nicu Dalakis. Nicu Dalakis shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Alessandro Di Giuliantonio.
26.43
0-0Gaspar Teixeira sweeps the ball long. Alberto Salvetti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
28.27
Gaspar Teixeira surges forward with the ball. Gaspar Teixeira kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Salvetti. Alberto Salvetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.24
Motoki Saito threads the ball through to Nicu Dalakis. Nicu Dalakis lofts in a cross ball towards Jacek Iwan. Jacek Iwan powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
38.41
Motoki Saito surges forward with the ball. Motoki Saito makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Johann Sekli. Johann Sekli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.52
Motoki Saito makes a probing pass to Johann Sekli. Johann Sekli goes all the way! Johann Sekli shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
45.00
Celestine Kanu makes a probing pass to Eddy Pregnolato. Eddy Pregnolato kicks a strong pass forward to Nicu Dalakis. Nicu Dalakis 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!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Palermo kick off!
48.41
Syd Heskey makes a beautiful solo run. Syd Heskey threads the ball through to Johann Sekli. Johann Sekli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Alessandro Di Giuliantonio easily smothers it.
57.00
Celestine Kanu knocks the ball forward to Niclas Johansson. Niclas Johansson chips the ball to his team mate, Jacek Iwan. Jacek Iwan goes all the way! Jacek Iwan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
63.21
Celestine Kanu flicks the ball to his team mate, Hakan Izzet. Hakan Izzet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicu Dalakis. Nicu Dalakis plays a perfect one-two with Jacek Iwan and rushes in on goal... Nicu Dalakis takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Alessandro Di Giuliantonio easily smothers it!
66.58
Hakan Izzet knocks the ball forward to Nicu Dalakis. Nicu Dalakis goes all the way! Nicu Dalakis shoots from just inside the box but Alessandro Di Giuliantonio is on top of it.
69.42
Motoki Saito controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacek Iwan. Jacek Iwan goes all the way! Jacek Iwan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
71.23
Georg Gruber controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Motoki Saito. Motoki Saito makes a beautiful solo run. Motoki Saito knocks in a cross ball towards Johann Sekli. Johann Sekli heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.31
Celestine Kanu makes a probing pass to Niclas Johansson. Niclas Johansson sees a break and surges forward. Niclas Johansson shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.07
Syd Heskey makes a probing pass to Motoki Saito. Motoki Saito makes a probing pass to Jacek Iwan. Jacek Iwan finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.55
Stefan Pancaro passes the ball forward to Alberto Salvetti. Alberto Salvetti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
77.30
Hakan Izzet comes in with a late challenge on Stefan Pancaro. The referee calls over Hakan Izzet and warns him to calm down! Stefan Pancaro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.44
Diego Di Bari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnauld Parlato. Arnauld Parlato knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simo Forsstrom who gathers it comfortably.
84.39
Celestine Kanu knocks the ball forward to Niclas Johansson. Niclas Johansson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Johann Sekli. Johann Sekli goes all the way! Johann Sekli tries a spectacular strike but Alessandro Di Giuliantonio is on top of it.
87.32
Stefan Pancaro brings the ball forward. Stefan Pancaro finds some space and shoots from distance but Simo Forsstrom is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle