Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio San Nicola where FC Bari 1908 play host to Pistoiese. A crowd of 9,411 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Bari 1908 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bernardo Scotti.


0.00
FC Bari 1908 kick off!
2.03
Guillermo Redondo brings the ball forward. Guillermo Redondo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.32
Regi van den Broek flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Redondo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guillermo Redondo hits a low pass to Nicola Carlo Dainelli. Nicola Carlo Dainelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ottavio Sesia.
9.23
Stefano Gritti chips the ball to his team mate, Anselmo Orlando. Anselmo Orlando knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommaso Valoti. Tommaso Valoti shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
15.15
FC Bari 1908 have made a substitution with Garcia Duque Pagliarini replacing Bruno Varela and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
16.19
Stefano Gritti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Casale. Adrian Casale knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.37
Andrez Di Fabio takes it forward alone. Andrez Di Fabio makes a simple pass to Simone Pancaro. Simone Pancaro whips in a cross ball towards Florian Pavone. Florian Pavone jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Bernardo De Icco is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.34
Anselmo Orlando makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Casale. Adrian Casale makes a great pass forward. Sean Bellotto runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
28.06
Anselmo Orlando threads a neat ball through to Tommaso Valoti. Tommaso Valoti cuts inside the box! Tommaso Valoti tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tommaso Valoti!
33.37
Amedeo Calaiò hacks Jaap Berger from behind! The referee calls over Amedeo Calaiò and shows him a yellow card! Jaap Berger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.27
Stefano Gritti threads the ball through to Jaap Berger. Jaap Berger flicks a high pass forward. Sean Bellotto collects the pass. Sean Bellotto shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sean Bellotto!
45.00
Sean Bellotto comes in with a late challenge on Aladino Vieri. Sean Bellotto is warned by the referee! Aladino Vieri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Bari 1908 appear unchanged since the first half. Pistoiese also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Pistoiese start the second half!
47.01
Guillermo Redondo clumsily knocks into Cataldo Fiore. Guillermo Redondo is shown the yellow card! Cataldo Fiore stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.54
Ottavio Sesia catches Nicola Carlo Dainelli on the ankles. The referee calls over Ottavio Sesia and shows him a yellow card! Nicola Carlo Dainelli grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.07
Carlo Poggi surges forward with the ball. Carlo Poggi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommaso Valoti. Tommaso Valoti threads the ball through into the box. Jaap Berger cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
54.22
Massimo Ferrante decides to run forward with the ball. Massimo Ferrante kicks a strong pass forward to Amedeo Calaiò. Amedeo Calaiò shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
55.20
Massimo Ferrante flicks a high ball forward to Amedeo Calaiò who takes it down. Without breaking stride, Amedeo Calaiò plays the ball forward to Florian Pavone. Florian Pavone shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.45
Carlo Poggi pushes up the pitch. Carlo Poggi flicks the ball to his team mate, Anselmo Orlando. Anselmo Orlando controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.04
Amedeo Calaiò knocks the ball to his team mate, Simone Pancaro. Simone Pancaro whips in a cross ball towards Florian Pavone. Florian Pavone is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
67.21
Simone Pancaro hacks Samuele Grassadonia from behind! Simone Pancaro is shown the yellow card! Samuele Grassadonia runs off the knock.
71.50
With a delightful solo run, Guillermo Redondo stretches the opposition's defence. Guillermo Redondo shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
72.18
Andrez Di Fabio hits a low pass to Aladino Vieri. Aladino Vieri sees space and advances. Aladino Vieri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ottavio Sesia.
73.38
Samuele Grassadonia passes the ball forward to Tommaso Valoti. Tommaso Valoti cuts inside the box! Tommaso Valoti side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.54
Andrez Di Fabio threads a neat ball through to Aladino Vieri. Aladino Vieri threads a neat ball through to Nicola Carlo Dainelli. Nicola Carlo Dainelli knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Florian Pavone is offside!
79.08
Stefano Gritti comes in with a late challenge on Michelangelo Leone. Stefano Gritti is given a warning by the referee! Michelangelo Leone runs off the knock.
83.06
Simone Pancaro passes the ball forward to Michelangelo Leone. Michelangelo Leone shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
85.34
Aladino Vieri hacks Ottavio Sesia from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ottavio Sesia stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Regi van den Broek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Redondo. Guillermo Redondo darts forward. Guillermo Redondo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefano Gritti.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
28.7%
44.8%
26.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tommaso Valoti of Pistoiese