Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Bruno Benelli where Ravenna play host to Sampdoria. A crowd of 8,659 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Ravenna are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Ravenna are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Ravenna kick off!
2.57
0-0Bruno Antunes knocks the ball forward to Sandro Veronese. Sandro Veronese deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Artistico. Gianluca Artistico whips in a cross ball towards Giampiero Firicano. Giampiero Firicano directs the ball goalwards with his head but Gianfranco Lambrughi is on top of it.
4.28
0-0Giampaolo Morello knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfonso Annoni. Alfonso Annoni kicks a strong pass forward to Giampiero Firicano. Giampiero Firicano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Harvey Tobiassen.
8.54
0-0Diego Espinal passes the ball forward to Gianluca Artistico. Gianluca Artistico controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.42
Bruno Antunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sandro Veronese. Sandro Veronese advances with the ball. Sandro Veronese tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
12.54
Alessandro Corsi passes the ball forward to Pasquale Gioacchini. Pasquale Gioacchini knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Artistico. Gianluca Artistico knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Hopkin.
14.29
Giancarlo Rossitto brings the ball forward. Giancarlo Rossitto 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!
15.31
0-0Ravenna are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
27.20
Harvey Tobiassen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Carparelli. Fabian N. Carparelli decides to run forward with the ball. Fabian N. Carparelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Antunes.
33.06
Sandro Veronese deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Artistico. Gianluca Artistico knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Donato Musso.
36.11
Sandro Veronese flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Artistico. Gianluca Artistico whips in a cross ball towards Giampiero Firicano. Giampiero Firicano is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Gianfranco Lambrughi easily picks it out of the air!
42.01
Alessandro Corsi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sandro Veronese. Sandro Veronese threads the ball through to Gianluca Artistico. Gianluca Artistico knocks in a cross ball towards Giampiero Firicano. Giampiero Firicano powers a header at goal. Gianfranco Lambrughi easily smothers it.
44.05
Matt Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Carparelli. Fabian N. Carparelli passes the ball forward to Aimo Barollo. Aimo Barollo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
Andy Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Cristian Cento. Cristian Cento shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Karim Cruz.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Sampdoria kick off!
48.49
0-0Andy Gemmell comes in with a late challenge on Sandro Veronese. The referee calls over Andy Gemmell and warns him to calm down! Sandro Veronese carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.48
Giancarlo Rossitto catches Pasquale Gioacchini on the ankles. Giancarlo Rossitto is given a warning by the referee! Pasquale Gioacchini grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.44
Andy Gemmell flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristian Cento. Cristian Cento shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.37
Bruno Antunes surges forward with the ball. Bruno Antunes makes a probing pass to Gianluca Artistico. Gianluca Artistico shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Gianfranco Lambrughi.
60.53
Matt Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Gemmell. Andy Gemmell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aimo Barollo. Aimo Barollo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Karim Cruz.
61.54
0-0Nikolas Dittmann threads the ball through to Andy Gemmell. Andy Gemmell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristian Cento. Cristian Cento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aimo Barollo but the linesman indicates offside!
66.01
Sandro Veronese controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianluca Artistico. Gianluca Artistico shoots from 25 yards but somehow Gianfranco Lambrughi manages to keep it out.
69.51
Alfonso Annoni flicks the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Firicano. Giampiero Firicano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.41
Matt Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Gemmell. Andy Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Cristian Cento. Cristian Cento finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
81.40
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
87.51
Harvey Tobiassen kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Gemmell. Andy Gemmell kicks a strong pass forward to Aimo Barollo. Aimo Barollo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Karim Cruz.
90.00
Nikolas Dittmann sees a break and surges forward. Nikolas Dittmann kicks a strong pass forward to Cristian Cento. Cristian Cento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aimo Barollo but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time