Match Report


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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Oreste Granillo where Reggina play host to Juventus. A crowd of 19,818 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Reggina are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Juventus appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alessandro Porchia.


0.00
Juventus kick off and get the match underway!
2.39
Alun Bolton flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Moya. Jose Moya advances inside the box! Jose Moya side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Ruben Lopes!
4.38
Thomas Piovani threads a neat ball through to Riccardo Vasari. Riccardo Vasari threads a neat ball through to Flavio Servidei. Flavio Servidei knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodrigo Burgos.
6.09
Pascal Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Flavio Servidei collects the pass. Flavio Servidei knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Forbes. Gary Forbes powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
28.06
Rodrigo Burgos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Wittmann. Julian Wittmann threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Ramirez. Adolfo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Moya. Jose Moya connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.23
Rodrigo Burgos flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Sousa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tomas Sousa passes the ball forward to Ahmed Haouche. Ahmed Haouche plays a scrappy one-two with Adolfo Ramirez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ahmed Haouche strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Ahmed Haouche scores for Juventus!!
42.16
Pascal Bierhoff flicks a high ball forward to Flavio Servidei who takes it down. Flavio Servidei knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodrigo Burgos.
45.00
Rodrigo Burgos threads the ball through to Julian Wittmann. Julian Wittmann knocks the ball forward to Adolfo Ramirez. Adolfo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tiziano Parlour who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Reggina appear unchanged since the first half. Juventus also appear unchanged since the first half. The Reggina players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Reggina kick off and get the second half underway!
47.17
Julian Wittmann flicks a high pass forward. Ahmed Haouche holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ahmed Haouche knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.28
Julian Wittmann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Moya. Jose Moya whips in a cross ball towards Siaka Ouattara. Siaka Ouattara connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
53.50
Peter Chevallier knocks the ball forward to Tomas Sousa. With great vision, Tomas Sousa plays the ball forward to Adolfo Ramirez. Adolfo Ramirez plays a quick one-two with Jose Moya and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Adolfo Ramirez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
54.47
Riccardo Vasari chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Forbes. Gary Forbes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Javier Miller who gathers it comfortably.
57.37
Enrico Albino flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Pichichi who gracefully takes it down. Antonio Pichichi knocks in a cross ball towards Flavio Servidei. Flavio Servidei makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Javier Miller!
59.38
Thomas Piovani runs forward with the ball. Thomas Piovani advances with the ball. Thomas Piovani shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.19
Reggina have made 2 substitutions with Cristiano Salvetti replacing Thomas Piovani and Sandro Grava replacing Riccardo Vasari and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
63.54
Pascal Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward to Flavio Servidei who brings the ball neatly under control. Flavio Servidei threads the ball through to Gary Forbes but he's offside!
66.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Julian Wittmann plays the ball forward to Siaka Ouattara. Siaka Ouattara plays a one-two with Adolfo Ramirez and advances towards the goal... Siaka Ouattara shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Tiziano Parlour had no chance!! Goal for Juventus!
69.33
Peter Chevallier makes a probing pass to Julian Wittmann. Julian Wittmann kicks a strong pass forward to Ahmed Haouche. Ahmed Haouche shoots from distance. Tiziano Parlour gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
72.49
Enrico Albino passes the ball forward to Sandro Grava. Sandro Grava lofts in a cross ball towards Flavio Servidei. Flavio Servidei whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.06
Alun Bolton hacks Enrico Albino from behind! The referee calls over Alun Bolton and warns him to calm down! Enrico Albino stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.05
Julian Wittmann plays the ball forward to Jose Moya. Jose Moya kicks a strong pass forward to Siaka Ouattara but the referee indicates it's offside!
84.17
Pascal Bierhoff runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pascal Bierhoff whips in a cross ball towards Flavio Servidei. Flavio Servidei outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it rises well off target!
87.12
Ruben Lopes hacks Adolfo Ramirez from behind! The referee calls over Ruben Lopes and shows him a yellow card! Adolfo Ramirez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.51
Neil Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrico Albino. Enrico Albino laces a weighted ball forward to Antonio Pichichi. Antonio Pichichi shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
27.8%
41.8%
30.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adolfo Ramirez of Juventus

Match Ratings
1.Tiziano Parlour (GK)
6
2.Ruben Lopes (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Victor Mouret (DEF)
6
4.Neil Burley (DEF)
6
5.Thomas Piovani (DEF)
7
6.Pascal Bierhoff (MID)
7
7.Enrico Albino (MID)
7
8.Riccardo Vasari (MID)
6
9.Antonio Pichichi (ATT)
6
10.Gary Forbes (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Flavio Servidei (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Cristiano Salvetti (GK)
6
13.Ruggiero Lucchini (DEF)
0
14.Sandro Grava (MID)
6

1.Javier Miller (GK)
6
2.Peter Chevallier (DEF)
6
3.Alun Bolton (DEF)
6
4.Rodrigo Burgos (DEF)
6
5.Lomano Fletcher (DEF)
6
6.Tomas Sousa (MID)
6
7.Julian Wittmann (MID)
8
8.Siaka Ouattara (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Ahmed Haouche (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Jose Moya (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Adolfo Ramirez (ATT)
9
 
12.Frank Grant (DEF)
0
13.Ivan Gainza (MID)
0
14.Eddie Smith (ATT)
0