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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Via Del Mare where Lecce play host to FC Bari 1908 in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lecce are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Bari 1908 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Donato Maresca.


0.00
FC Bari 1908 start the match!
2.39
Dayo Firicano flicks the ball to his team mate, Kewullay Breda. Kewullay Breda sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
4.37
Richard Carrick chips the ball to his team mate, Kewullay Breda. Kewullay Breda knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gian Matteo Sibilano.
8.23
Jan Neuhaus plays the ball forward to Dayo Firicano. Dayo Firicano threads a neat ball through to Kewullay Breda. Kewullay Breda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.10
Without breaking stride, Carmelo Tomei plays the ball forward to Richard Carrick. Richard Carrick flicks the ball to his team mate, Valentino Foglia. Valentino Foglia plays a one-two with Davide Zoppetti and rushes in on goal... Valentino Foglia looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!
12.37
Dayo Firicano comes in with a late challenge on Stefan Sergi. The referee calls over Dayo Firicano and shows him a yellow card! Stefan Sergi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.27
Carmelo Tomei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dayo Firicano. Dayo Firicano kicks a strong pass forward to Valentino Foglia. Valentino Foglia whips in a cross ball towards Davide Zoppetti. Davide Zoppetti directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.06
Carmelo Tomei controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dayo Firicano. Dayo Firicano threads the ball through to Kewullay Breda. Kewullay Breda finds some space and 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.
16.34
Rudy Mionnet pushes up the pitch. Rudy Mionnet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ciro Diana. Ciro Diana shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
21.03
Bernardo Teodorani hacks Carmelo Tomei from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carmelo Tomei grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.18
Davide Zoppetti comes in with a late challenge on Rudy Mionnet. The referee calls over Davide Zoppetti and warns him to calm down! Rudy Mionnet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.53
Del Murrin chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Zini. Christian Zini surges forward with the ball. Christian Zini controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Bernardo Teodorani through on goal. Bernardo Teodorani tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
28.19
Mauricio Cruz sees Kewullay Breda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kewullay Breda controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
32.50
Mauricio Cruz takes it forward alone. Mauricio Cruz tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
33.21
Carmelo Tomei flicks a high pass forward to Richard Carrick who brings the ball under control. Richard Carrick flicks a high pass forward to Davide Zoppetti who brings the ball under control. Davide Zoppetti whips in a cross ball towards Valentino Foglia. Valentino Foglia jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.58
Christian Zini runs straight at the opposition's defence. Christian Zini shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
44.58
Mauricio Cruz comes in with a late challenge on Mark Dani. The referee warns Mauricio Cruz to calm down! Mark Dani grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
Richard Carrick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kewullay Breda. Kewullay Breda tries a spectacular long range effort. Demetrio Cristallini gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lecce appear unchanged since the first half. FC Bari 1908 also appear unchanged since the first half. The Lecce players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Lecce get the second half underway!
48.21
Mark Dani catches Dayo Firicano on the ankles. Mark Dani is shown the yellow card! Dayo Firicano stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.46
Jan Neuhaus threads the ball through to Richard Carrick. Richard Carrick makes a probing pass to Valentino Foglia. Valentino Foglia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Demetrio Cristallini reads it well. Well saved!
51.02
Dayo Firicano knocks the ball forward to Davide Zoppetti. Davide Zoppetti shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
57.58
Gian Matteo Sibilano makes a simple pass to Christian Zini. Christian Zini chips the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Teodorani. Bernardo Teodorani skips past Jan Neuhaus! Bernardo Teodorani makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Stanislas Gope-Fenepej!
59.57
Liam Mills threads a neat ball through to Kewullay Breda. Kewullay Breda shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.30
Christian Zini hits a low pass to Giovanni Conticchio. Giovanni Conticchio makes a simple pass, allowing Bernardo Teodorani to run into the box. Bernardo Teodorani side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
69.48
Dayo Firicano surges forward with the ball. Dayo Firicano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
73.43
Stefan Sergi catches Dayo Firicano on the ankles. The referee warns Stefan Sergi to calm down! Dayo Firicano stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.49
FC Bari 1908 have made 2 substitutions with Graziano Italiano replacing Kewullay Breda and Bruno Piovanelli replacing Davide Zoppetti .
78.54
Richard Carrick flicks a high ball forward to Graziano Italiano who gracefully takes it down. Graziano Italiano finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Demetrio Cristallini manages to keep it out.
79.37
Dayo Firicano flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Piovanelli. Bruno Piovanelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Christian Zini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ciro Diana. Ciro Diana knocks in a cross ball towards Giovanni Conticchio. Giovanni Conticchio finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
9
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.6%
64.4%
Play Area
31.1%
43.3%
25.6%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Christian Zini of Lecce

Match Ratings