Match Report
| Messina | Messina |  |  | Pistoiese | Pistoiese | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sidney Ray | S. Ray |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 63 |  | Adriano Collauto | A. Collauto | |||||||||
| Nicola Goretti | N. Goretti | | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Maurizio Cala Campana | M. Cala Campana | |||||||||
| Pier G. Perrotta | P. Perrotta | | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Cristian Mezzano | C. Mezzano | |||||||||
| Mario Fonseca | M. Fonseca |  | 64 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | Kader Chaveyriat | K. Chaveyriat | |||||||||
| Alain Koutouan | A. Koutouan |  | 76 | M | | 5 | | D | 53 | | Gianpaolo Colle | G. Colle | |||||||||
| Maurizio Armellini | M. Armellini | | 71 | M | | 6 | | M | 65 | | Ezio Conteh | E. Conteh | |||||||||
| P. Gilberto Porchia | P. Porchia | | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 61 |  | Julien Schmid | J. Schmid | |||||||||
| Mamadou Blanc | M. Blanc | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 60 |  | Alfredo Carcedo | A. Carcedo | |||||||||
| Darren Rufus | D. Rufus |  | 66 | A | | 9 | | A | 60 | | Guglielmo Cento | G. Cento | |||||||||
| Fabio Bondi | F. Bondi | | 65 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 |  | Julian Krüger | J. Krüger | |||||||||
| Luciano Ferrari | L. Ferrari | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 59 | | Cataldo Gemmi | C. Gemmi | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Giovanni Celeste where Messina play host to Pistoiese. A crowd of 17,757 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Messina are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Messina are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Pistoiese get the match underway!
4.45
0-0Mario Fonseca knocks the ball forward to Mamadou Blanc. Mamadou Blanc passes the ball forward to Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
6.51
0-0Mamadou Blanc knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Adriano Collauto.
10.42
0-0Mamadou Blanc knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adriano Collauto who gathers it comfortably.
12.36
Mario Fonseca makes a probing pass to Alain Koutouan. Alain Koutouan sees space and advances. Alain Koutouan finds some space and shoots from distance but Adriano Collauto is on top of it.
14.07
0-0Alfredo Carcedo comes in with a late challenge on Alain Koutouan. The referee calls over Alfredo Carcedo and shows him a yellow card! Alain Koutouan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.07
0-0Pistoiese are easily keeping Messina at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
16.54
Mamadou Blanc makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luciano Ferrari. Luciano Ferrari shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
18.42
Mamadou Blanc passes the ball forward to Luciano Ferrari. Luciano Ferrari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adriano Collauto who gathers it comfortably.
20.20
Pier G. Perrotta flicks the ball to his team mate, Mamadou Blanc. Mamadou Blanc knocks the ball forward to Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
22.21
Kader Chaveyriat flicks the ball to his team mate, Julien Schmid. Julien Schmid deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Cento. Guglielmo Cento goes all the way! Guglielmo Cento shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
24.24
Maurizio Armellini makes a probing pass to Luciano Ferrari. Luciano Ferrari lofts in a cross ball towards Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.39
0-0Kader Chaveyriat comes in with a late challenge on Alain Koutouan. Kader Chaveyriat is warned by the referee! Alain Koutouan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.55
Maurizio Armellini sees space and advances. Maurizio Armellini plays a perfect one-two with Darren Rufus and rushes in on goal... Maurizio Armellini tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.27
Ezio Conteh knocks the ball forward to Guglielmo Cento. Guglielmo Cento makes a probing pass to Julian Krüger. Julian Krüger shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.02
Alain Koutouan knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Rufus. Darren Rufus whips in a cross ball towards Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
39.40
Ezio Conteh flicks the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Cento. Guglielmo Cento shoots from 25 yards but Sidney Ray is on top of it.
40.19
Mamadou Blanc knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Messina kick off the second half!
47.22
Ezio Conteh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cataldo Gemmi. Cataldo Gemmi finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
48.00
P. Gilberto Porchia knocks the ball to his team mate, Luciano Ferrari. Luciano Ferrari sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.21
Nicola Goretti makes a beautiful solo run. Nicola Goretti knocks the ball forward to Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Adriano Collauto manages to gather it comfortably.
54.14
Cristian Mezzano sweeps the ball long. Julian Krüger tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
67.22
0-0Pier G. Perrotta makes a beautiful solo run. Pier G. Perrotta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luciano Ferrari. Luciano Ferrari threads the ball through to Fabio Bondi but he's offside!
69.44
Nicola Goretti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Armellini. Maurizio Armellini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luciano Ferrari. Luciano Ferrari shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
72.40
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
75.15
0-0Kader Chaveyriat comes in with a late challenge on Luciano Ferrari. Kader Chaveyriat is warned by the referee again! Luciano Ferrari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.14
Mario Fonseca comes in with a late challenge on Guglielmo Cento. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guglielmo Cento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.46
1-0Alain Koutouan kicks a strong pass forward to Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi whips in a cross ball towards Luciano Ferrari. Luciano Ferrari connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Adriano Collauto is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.13
Alain Koutouan knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Bondi. Fabio Bondi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.12
Alfredo Carcedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Krüger. Julian Krüger knocks the ball to his team mate, Cataldo Gemmi. Cataldo Gemmi rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
9
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.2%
31.8%
Play Area
22.4%
47.1%
30.6%
Scorers