Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at San Vito where Cosenza play host to Venezia. A crowd of 9,211 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cosenza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Venezia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Raul Melli.


0.00
Cosenza get the match underway!
32.23
Antonio De Ascentis hits a low pass to Dario Orlandini. Dario Orlandini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sergio Buffon who gathers it comfortably.
33.14
Morgan Galli flicks a high pass forward. Vito Di Canio collects the pass. Vito Di Canio kicks a strong pass forward to Gareth Pearce. Gareth Pearce knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Massimiliano Pellizzaro.
34.34
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
42.53
Massimiliano Pellizzaro sees a break and surges forward. Massimiliano Pellizzaro flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Colasante comfortably collects the pass. Manuel Colasante plays a one-two with Renato Myrtaj and advances towards the goal... Manuel Colasante looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Morgan Galli steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
45.00
Niccolo Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Elvis Ghirardello. Elvis Ghirardello edges inside the box! Elvis Ghirardello shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cosenza appear unchanged since the first half. Venezia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Venezia kick off!
47.09
Marvin Hermans flicks a high pass forward. Vito Di Canio controls it well on his chest. Vito Di Canio kicks a strong pass forward to Gianpaolo Pavan. Gianpaolo Pavan shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
54.50
Mark Baggio flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Colasante holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuel Colasante shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
55.52
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
57.20
Morgan Galli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vito Di Canio. Vito Di Canio knocks the ball to his team mate, Elvis Ghirardello. Elvis Ghirardello lofts in a cross ball towards Gareth Pearce. Gareth Pearce makes a deft header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
61.53
Antonio De Ascentis flicks a high pass forward to Manuel Colasante who brings the ball under control. Manuel Colasante knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mark Rijkaard.
63.53
Mark Baggio hits a low pass to Renato Myrtaj. Renato Myrtaj advances inside the box! Renato Myrtaj tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.03
Antonio De Ascentis flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Colasante controls it well on his chest. Manuel Colasante plays a one-two with Renato Myrtaj and advances towards the goal... Manuel Colasante tries a spectacular strike but it flies well off target!
77.41
Cosenza have made a substitution with Stephane Belotti replacing Renato Myrtaj .
81.59
Alejandro Cruz comes in with a late challenge on Gianpaolo Pavan. The referee calls over Alejandro Cruz and shows him a yellow card! Gianpaolo Pavan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.59
Free kick to Venezia just outside the area...
85.28
Giulio Macellari takes a stuttering run up and lifts the ball over the wall. The ball clips the left post and goes in. Goal!
89.53
Mark Baggio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Colasante. Manuel Colasante knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
45.5%
54.5%
Play Area
26%
42.9%
31.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Elvis Ghirardello of Venezia