League

Stadio Bandita
Spectators: 7371 (Terracing: 5529, Seating: 1695, VIP seats: 147) Arrigo Allegretti struck a weak shot in the 3rd minute. Dario Bozzelli didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for San Giovanni. Ferdinando Schiavio hit a great freekick 13 minutes into the match. The San Giovanni fans' excitement grew in the 17th match minute when San Giovanni's Arrigo Allegretti looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. The supporters of San Giovanni booed when ACR Messina was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ferdinando Schiavio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Arrigo Allegretti sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Dario Bozzelli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fausto Orrore, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. In the 32nd minute of the game Comunardo Di Vincenzo made a throw-in which Ercole Motta played forward. Augusto Moreschi kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. In the 35th minute the ball was on its way in behind ACR Messina's goalkeeper Dario Bozzelli, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Dario Bozzelli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fausto Orrore, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience was convinced that Fausto Orrore's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Dario Bozzelli was relentless in the 38th minute of the game. 41 minutes into the game, San Giovanni's Fausto Orrore nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Dario Bozzelli made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. If Fausto Orrore had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 46th minute, Ercole Motta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Fausto Orrore made a kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fausto Orrore in the 54th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dario Bozzelli saved ACR Messina from getting behind. When Fausto Orrore came up free with the goalie in the 57th minute, the San Giovanni fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Fausto Orrore couldn't finish the play. Ferdinando Schiavio's late challenge caught a San Giovanni's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ferdinando Schiavio helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of San Giovanni booed when ACR Messina was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ferdinando Schiavio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ferdinando Schiavio was shown his second yellow card after 80 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In the 81st match minute, ACR Messina was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ferdinando Schiavio to maneuver through the defense. If Fausto Orrore had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 87 minutes into the game, Anfilogino Corvasce was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. San Giovanni's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ACR Messina the free kick. In the 87th minute, Anfilogino Corvasce hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Corrado Lelli hit a great freekick 90 minutes into the match. Alfonso Carta struck a weak shot in the 91st minute. Nunez Baristo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ACR Messina. Dario Bozzelli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fausto Orrore, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.