Messina 5–1 Gymnica Scordia: five goals and top spot
Burzio scores twice, with Kragl, Palumbo and Varela also on target. Messina claim their first home league win and reach 10 points, ahead of Nebros on goal difference.
Messina beat Gymnica Scordia 5–1 at the Franco Scoglio on 4 October, in round four of Eccellenza Sicilia Group B. The result takes them to ten points from three wins and a draw, with eight goals scored and two conceded. They lead the updated table ahead of Nebros on goal difference.
Three first-half goals
Alfio Torrisi’s side make a fast start. Burzio hits the post after a minute, then heads in Guerriero’s cross in the 11th minute. Kragl doubles the lead from distance in the 14th minute before Burzio scores again in the 24th. Coco saves D’Emanuele’s free kick and Messina reach half-time 3–0 ahead.
Famà pulls a goal back with a lob in the 47th minute. Messina regain control and Palumbo makes it 4–1 with an angled finish in the 76th minute. Scordia lose Diop to a second yellow card in the 88th minute. Varela scores from Burzio’s assist in the second minute of stoppage time to complete the 5–1 win.
Messina lead on ten points
It is Messina’s first home league victory of the season. They remain unbeaten after four rounds, with a goal difference of +6 compared with Nebros’ +5.
Match details: Messina 5–1 Gymnica Scordia
Goals: Burzio 11′, 24′; Kragl 14′; Famà 47′; Palumbo 76′; Varela 90+2′. Half-time: 3–0.
ACR Messina: Coco; Theodore, Blondett, Sbuttoni (38′ Konate), Guerriero; Tanasa (80′ Zampa), Giunta (58′ Langone); Kragl (70′ Bonanno), Burzio, Palumbo; Sarao (70′ Varela). Unused substitutes: Calabrese, Doni, Pellegrino, Passiatore. Coach: Alfio Torrisi.
Gymnica Scordia: Cirnigliaro; Campagna, Balba (46′ Diop), Trovato, Llama; Diara (64′ Strano), Mammana (46′ Mannino), Castania (34′ Taimech), Diouf; D’Emanuele, Famà. Unused substitutes: Truppo, De Luca, Bruno, Canessini, Navarrete. Coach: Gaspare Violante.
Referee: Braschi (Trapani). Assistants: Antoci (Palermo), Ranno (Catania). Bookings: Giunta, Famà, Llama, Diouf, Trovato. Sent off: Diop, 88′, second yellow. Added time: 1′ and 3′.