Vibonese-Messina: the live broadcast of the match

26' Awkward attempt by Saverino from distance. Ball goes wide

24' First substitution of the match. Made by Vibonese. Azzara comes on, Coulibaly goes off

22' Vibonese has raised their defensive line and in the last ten minutes has controlled the game although not creating real threats from Giardino's goal.

11’ Following the first corner kick for Messina, Zucco takes a right-footed shot that Marano punches out for a corner.

10' Brunetti holds Zucco who was breaking away and is booked.

9’ Vibonese protests for a contact in the box between Clemente and Sasanelli, the referee is close and lets play continue.

2' Marchetti booked for a foul on Tedesco

1' We restart. No changes at halftime

49' With Caiazza's shot going wide, the first half comes to an end. Score remains 0-0

46' Tedesco enters the box and shoots with the side of his foot. Weak.

4 minutes of stoppage time signaled.

45’ Free kick from Zucco from the halfway line, no one connects with it and the ball goes just wide of the left post.

37’ Garufi finds Tedesco in the box, in a wide position, the forward's right-footed shot is weak and central

38’ Tedesco turns into the playmaker for Oliviero's run: the diagonal shot goes just wide

28' Free kickZucco, Trasciani fouls during Marano's exit

20’ What a huge opportunity for Messina. From Tourè's cross, Tedesco lays it off for the incoming Saverino whose right-footed shot grazes the post.

17’ You can see Messina with Zucco: left-footed shot from the edge just over the crossbar

13’ Another contact between Sasanelli and Trasciani on the Vibonese's half. The yellow-red is still on the ground. Both booked

10' Jostling in the area between Sasanelli and Trasciani. The Messina defender remains on the ground holding his face

8’ Great chance for Vibonese with Di Gilio verticalizing for Carnevale inside the box, a crucial exit by Giardino who performs a miracle

5’ first shot of the match by Messina with Bosia from distance, the ball goes 30 centimeters wide

14.32. Started, kick-off given to Vibonese

Teams on the field. Messina in white jersey, Vibonese in red and blue striped kit

Two significant changes in the Messina lineup. Zucco and Bombaci start from the first minute, both having fallen down the pecking order in recent months.

13.57 - the official lineups

Vibonese (4-4-2): Marano; Brunetti, De Salvo, Di Gilio, Carnevale; Keita, Caiazza, Loza, Marchetti; Coulibaly, Sasanelli. Bench: Del Bello, Marrale, Sportolaro, Ciprio, Montenet, Catasus, Azzara, Dick, Galita. Coach: Fanelli

Messina (3-4-3): Giardino; Bosia, Trasciani, Clemente; Saverino, Garufi, Zucco, Bombaci; Oliviero, Tedesco, Tourè. Bench: Sorrentino, De Caro, Pedicone, Kaprof, Papallo, Maisano, Zerbo, Roseti, Bonofiglio. Coach: Feola

Referee: Pelaia from Pavia (assistants Tinelli from Treviglio and Benzi from Crema)

13.55 - Teams on the field for warm-up.

13.53. A cool day, a timid sun peeks out from the cloudy sky. At least 250 fans of Messina are present in the stands. But this number needs to be updated at the start of the match because there were many this morning, departing by car and minibus.

The kickoff at 14.30.

Dear readers of LaSicilia.it, good afternoon from the Luigi Razza Stadium in Vibo Valentia.

A direct clash is taking place between two teams that are fighting to avoid relegation.

Messina, having slipped to second to last place, must absolutely win to keep their survival hopes alive.

The Vibonese aims to bounce back after a difficult period.