Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio San Nicola where FC Bari 1908 play host to Torino. A crowd of 9,264 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Bari 1908 are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Torino appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Giorgio Montervino.


0.00
FC Bari 1908 kick off the first half!
4.19
Gialuca Lambertini barges into Gianluigi Di Canio. Gialuca Lambertini is warned by the referee! Gianluigi Di Canio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.03
Dario Campagna chips the ball to his team mate, Renzo Ferazzoli. Renzo Ferazzoli threads the ball through to Gianluigi Esposito. Gianluigi Esposito knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Varricchio. Tomas Varricchio gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Francesco Bravo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
10.34
Bakary Spengler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephane Cimarelli. Stephane Cimarelli skips past Dario Campagna! Stephane Cimarelli shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.15
Alassandro Damiani kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluigi Di Canio. Gianluigi Di Canio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Erra.
18.05
Bakary Spengler sees space and advances. Bakary Spengler advances inside the box! Bakary Spengler comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Michelangelo Sgrò!
22.41
Gianluca Albino threads the ball through to Stephane Cimarelli. Stephane Cimarelli shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
32.40
Dario Campagna threads a neat ball through to Alassandro Damiani. With some swift thinking, Alassandro Damiani plays the ball forward to Gianluigi Esposito. Gianluigi Esposito knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francesco Bravo who gathers it comfortably.
33.28
Renzo Ferazzoli hacks Bakary Spengler from behind! Renzo Ferazzoli is shown the yellow card! Bakary Spengler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.27
Pedro Gainza flicks a high ball forward to Renzo Ferazzoli who gracefully takes it down. Renzo Ferazzoli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Esposito. Gianluigi Esposito shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Bari 1908 are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
42.30
Manuele Gilardino kicks a strong pass forward to Stephane Cimarelli. Stephane Cimarelli tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
With a delightful solo run, Renzo Ferazzoli stretches the opposition's defence. Renzo Ferazzoli threads a neat ball through to Tomas Varricchio. Some good footwork from Tomas Varricchio provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Bari 1908 have changed their lineup with Luca Rocco replacing Ruggiero Lopez, Demetrio Sassanelli replacing Renzo Ferazzoli and Kewullay Moscardi replacing Tomas Varricchio. Torino appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Torino kick off the second half!
48.00
Manuele Gilardino makes a probing pass to Stephane Cimarelli. Stephane Cimarelli makes a defence splitting pass to Andre Valente. Andre Valente cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
49.27
Pedro Gainza threads a neat ball through to Alassandro Damiani. Alassandro Damiani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kewullay Moscardi. Kewullay Moscardi shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
51.32
Bakary Spengler comes in with a late challenge on Alassandro Damiani. Bakary Spengler is shown the yellow card! Alassandro Damiani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.38
With vision, Luca Rocco plays the ball forward to Alassandro Damiani. Alassandro Damiani hits a low pass to Gianluigi Di Canio. Gianluigi Di Canio knocks in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Esposito. Gianluigi Esposito fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Francesco Bravo. Excellent save.
69.42
Zerbini Bonomi flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Cimarelli collects the pass. Stephane Cimarelli rushes past Luca Rocco! Some good footwork from Stephane Cimarelli provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.32
Demetrio Sassanelli sees Gianluigi Esposito in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianluigi Esposito whips in a cross ball towards Morgan Califano. Morgan Califano directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Francesco Bravo.
73.37
Alassandro Damiani takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Sieb Vonk. Sieb Vonk flicks the ball on with his first touch. Francesco Bravo jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
77.08
Luigi Imbriani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuele Gilardino. Manuele Gilardino threads a neat ball through to Stephane Cimarelli. Stephane Cimarelli shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.43
Luca Rocco drives a long ball upfield. Gianluigi Esposito shoots from distance but somehow Francesco Bravo manages to keep it out.
83.42
Luca Rocco hits a low pass to Demetrio Sassanelli. Demetrio Sassanelli knocks the ball forward to Kewullay Moscardi. Kewullay Moscardi knocks in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Esposito. Gianluigi Esposito flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
84.00
Pedro Gainza catches Stephane Cimarelli on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephane Cimarelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.34
Gianluca Albino flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Cimarelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephane Cimarelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Michelangelo Sgrò.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48%
52%
Play Area
32%
45.3%
22.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephane Cimarelli of Torino