Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stadio Bruno Benelli where Ravenna play host to Cosenza. A crowd of 7,968 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ravenna and Cosenza are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nicola C. Eranio.


0.00
Ravenna start the match!
2.40
Simone Pellicori makes a beautiful solo run. Simone Pellicori flicks the ball to his team mate, Renato Myrtaj. Renato Myrtaj knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Helmer.
6.53
Antonio De Ascentis runs up as Mark Baggio takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Antonio De Ascentis flicks a high pass forward to Manuel Colasante who brings the ball under control. Manuel Colasante edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Manuel Colasante provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.43
Simon Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephane Lorieri. Stephane Lorieri flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Dickov holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Dickov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
20.30
Sean Fanucci catches Alfonso Pavone on the ankles. The referee brings Sean Fanucci to one side and gives him a warning! Alfonso Pavone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.41
Alfonso Pavone flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Dickov who brings the ball under control. Duncan Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Andre Braat. Andre Braat outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
24.42
Joe Sharpe changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Joe Sharpe shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
27.25
Joe Sharpe flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Castellazzi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Castellazzi shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
28.24
Arno Richter makes a simple pass to Stephane Lorieri. Stephane Lorieri flicks a high pass forward to Andre Braat who brings the ball under control. Andre Braat knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simone Pellicori.
32.48
Cleto Caputo threads a neat ball through to Stephane Lorieri. Stephane Lorieri runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stephane Lorieri plays a scrappy one-two with Duncan Dickov and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stephane Lorieri rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
39.54
Simone Pellicori controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Baggio. Mark Baggio knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Colasante. Manuel Colasante skips past Gianluca Di Napoli! Some awkward footwork from Manuel Colasante provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.27
Manuel Colasante barges into Arno Richter. Manuel Colasante is given a warning by the referee! Arno Richter runs off the knock.
44.16
Stephane Lorieri makes a probing pass to Arturo Castellazzi. Arturo Castellazzi shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
Antonio De Ascentis flicks a high ball forward to Dario Orlandini who takes it down. Dario Orlandini tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ravenna appear unchanged since the first half. Cosenza appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-3-2 formation. The Ravenna players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Cosenza kick off and get the second half underway!
47.28
Joe Sharpe flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Dickov who brings the ball under control. Duncan Dickov tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
48.26
Stephane Lorieri makes a simple pass to Duncan Dickov. Duncan Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Andre Braat. Andre Braat powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.08
Alfonso Pavone decides to run forward with the ball. Alfonso Pavone plays a quick one-two with Arturo Castellazzi and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Alfonso Pavone provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
53.16
Alfonso Pavone flicks a high pass forward. Andre Braat controls it well on his chest. Andre Braat shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.18
Alfonso Pavone kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Castellazzi. Arturo Castellazzi shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
61.48
Dario Orlandini comes in with a late challenge on Alfonso Pavone. Dario Orlandini is shown the yellow card! Alfonso Pavone stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.18
Andre Braat comes in with a very late challenge on Massimiliano Pellizzaro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Massimiliano Pellizzaro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.11
Sean Fanucci knocks the ball to his team mate, Renato Myrtaj. Renato Myrtaj knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fabrizio Giandebiaggi who gathers it comfortably.
77.33
Ravenna have made 2 substitutions with Jonathan Tomei replacing Stephane Lorieri and Ighli Degano replacing Simon Helmer .Cosenza have made a substitution with Stephane Belotti replacing Renato Myrtaj .
84.36
Arturo Castellazzi comes in with a late challenge on Sebastiano Zitolo. Arturo Castellazzi is warned by the referee! Sebastiano Zitolo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
8
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
70.1%
29.9%
Play Area
29.9%
42.9%
27.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Colasante of Cosenza