Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Renato Curi where Perugia play host to Cosenza. A crowd of 9,373 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Perugia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cosenza appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Xavier.
The pitch is in good condition.
Perugia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cosenza appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Xavier.
0.00
The whistle blows and Perugia get the match underway!
3.11
Manuel Tambellini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Filippo Mezzano. Filippo Mezzano plays a one-two with Pier Giovanni Florio and advances towards the goal... Filippo Mezzano makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.06
Kemal Best flicks a high ball forward to Ole Hesp who takes it down. Ole Hesp sees a break and surges forward. Ole Hesp plays a scrappy one-two with Alassandro Ravanelli and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Ole Hesp provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
10.13
Eugenio Locatelli flicks a high pass forward. Filippo Mezzano controls it well on his chest. Filippo Mezzano finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
12.19
Manuel Tambellini sees a break and surges forward. Manuel Tambellini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
15.44
Manuel Tambellini passes the ball forward to Achille Romano. Achille Romano shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
16.47
Marco Bennardo threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Locatelli. Eugenio Locatelli takes it forward alone. Eugenio Locatelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.10
Michael Ciavardini hits a low pass to Alassandro Ravanelli. Alassandro Ravanelli plays a one-two with Filipe Sousa and advances towards the goal... Alassandro Ravanelli shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
24.52
Christian Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Sousa. Filipe Sousa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alassandro Ravanelli but he's offside!
27.38
Michael Ciavardini threads a neat ball through to Filipe Sousa. Filipe Sousa lofts in a cross ball towards Alassandro Ravanelli. Alassandro Ravanelli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.27
Ivone Sesia threads the ball through to Eugenio Locatelli. Eugenio Locatelli passes the ball forward to Achille Romano. Achille Romano shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
38.57
Martino Casale flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Locatelli collects the pass. Eugenio Locatelli threads a neat ball through to Pier Giovanni Florio. Pier Giovanni Florio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.13
Steve Vernazza knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Ciavardini. Michael Ciavardini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Filipe Sousa. Filipe Sousa threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alassandro Ravanelli. Alassandro Ravanelli side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
44.51
Michael Ciavardini takes it forward alone. Michael Ciavardini knocks in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Fontana. Giuseppe Fontana whips the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Michael Ciavardini flicks a high pass forward to Filipe Sousa who brings the ball under control. Filipe Sousa rushes past Marco Bennardo! Filipe Sousa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Perugia appear unchanged since the first half. Cosenza also appear unchanged since the first half. The Perugia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cosenza get the second half underway!
48.16
Marco Bennardo knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Locatelli. Eugenio Locatelli takes it forward alone. Eugenio Locatelli passes the ball forward but Filippo Mezzano is offside!
49.14
Marco Bennardo flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Tambellini controls it well on his chest. Manuel Tambellini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Filippo Mezzano. Filippo Mezzano shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.26
Michael Ciavardini flicks a high pass forward to Filipe Sousa who brings the ball under control. Filipe Sousa finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
59.43
Eduardo Reis receives the ball from a throw-in from Steve Vernazza. Eduardo Reis flicks a high pass forward. Ole Hesp collects the pass. Ole Hesp laces a through ball forward to Giuseppe Fontana. Giuseppe Fontana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martino Casale.
60.22
Perugia have made 3 substitutions with Robert Bower replacing Eduardo Reis, Elena Fernandez replacing Ole Hesp and Robbie Terry replacing Giuseppe Fontana .
63.13
Kemal Best sees a break and surges forward. Kemal Best flicks a high pass forward to Filipe Sousa who brings the ball neatly under control. Filipe Sousa rushes past Martino Casale! Filipe Sousa tries a spectacular strike but Arno Haller is on top of it.
67.32
Steve Vernazza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Ciavardini. Michael Ciavardini plays the ball forward to Robbie Terry. Robbie Terry plays a scrappy one-two with Alassandro Ravanelli and stumbles forward towards the goal... Robbie Terry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
71.52
Eugenio Locatelli flicks a high ball forward to Filippo Mezzano who takes it down. Filippo Mezzano shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.16
Elena Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Filipe Sousa. Filipe Sousa rushes past Marco Bennardo! Filipe Sousa comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Arno Haller had no chance!! Goal for Perugia!
78.41
Steve Vernazza makes a simple pass to Michael Ciavardini. Michael Ciavardini plays the ball forward to Filipe Sousa. Filipe Sousa skips past Martino Casale! Filipe Sousa tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
83.59
Steve Vernazza plays the ball forward to Christian Helmer. Christian Helmer flicks a high ball forward to Robbie Terry who takes it down. Robbie Terry chips the ball to his team mate, Filipe Sousa. Filipe Sousa side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Arno Haller is on top of it.
84.02
Elena Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Terry collects the pass. Robbie Terry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.48
Christian Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Sousa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filipe Sousa rushes past Filippo Banchelli! Filipe Sousa shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Elena Fernandez sees Filipe Sousa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Filipe Sousa knocks in a cross ball towards Robbie Terry. Robbie Terry gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.6%
34.4%
Play Area
24.7%
43%
32.3%
Scorers
| Alassandro Ravanelli 27 Filipe Sousa 73 Robbie Terry 91 | Filippo Mezzano 3, 49 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Filipe Sousa of Perugia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marcos Hidalgo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fernando Montero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steve Vernazza (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Eduardo Reis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kemal Best (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Michael Ciavardini (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Christian Helmer (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ole Hesp (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alassandro Ravanelli (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Filipe Sousa (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Giuseppe Fontana (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Robert Bower (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Elena Fernandez (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Robbie Terry (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 1. | Arno Haller (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ivone Sesia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martino Casale (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marco Bennardo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Filippo Banchelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Manuel Tambellini (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Eugenio Locatelli (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Pier Giovanni Florio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Achille Romano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Valerio Tomei (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Filippo Mezzano (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Gianluca Gonzalez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ivone Di Vaio (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Guerino Ballotta (MID) | 0 | |











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