Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at San Vito where Cosenza play host to Chievo Verona. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cosenza are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ighli Zauri.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cosenza are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ighli Zauri.
0.00
0-0Cosenza kick off the first half!
6.45
0-0Gabriele Campagna deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcello Roma. Marcello Roma threads the ball through to Julian Campos. Julian Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Del Sol who gathers it comfortably.
8.06
Achille Parlour hits a low pass to Garcia Duque Marcolini. Garcia Duque Marcolini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.19
0-0Garcia Duque Marcolini hacks Romero P. Martin from behind! Garcia Duque Marcolini is warned by the referee! Romero P. Martin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.22
0-0Dominic Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Gian Luca Voria. Gian Luca Voria tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
16.08
Francesco Rustico flicks a high ball forward to Garcia Duque Marcolini who takes it down. Garcia Duque Marcolini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Del Sol who gathers it comfortably.
18.14
0-0Francesco Rustico hits a low pass to Armando Salvatori. Armando Salvatori plays a one-two with Garcia Duque Marcolini and rushes in on goal... Armando Salvatori takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Guillermo Del Sol comfortably smothers it!
21.45
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Francesco Rustico plays the ball forward to Armando Salvatori. Armando Salvatori puts a great ball through. Julian Campos runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
26.47
0-0Chievo Verona are playing very defensively.
27.50
Francesco Rustico runs straight at the opposition's defence. Francesco Rustico knocks in a cross ball towards Armando Salvatori. Armando Salvatori is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
28.41
Generoso Italiano threads the ball through to Emmerick Keita. Emmerick Keita deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gian Luca Voria. Gian Luca Voria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.16
Giacomo Scarlato flicks a high pass forward. William Maltagliati collects the pass. William Maltagliati sees a break and surges forward. William Maltagliati shoots from distance but Gavin Edworthy is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
38.39
0-1Giacomo Scarlato kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Elvis Mondini. Elvis Mondini plays a quick one-two with Emmerick Keita and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Elvis Mondini provides some space. He shoots at goal. Gavin Edworthy is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.39
Gabriele Campagna flicks a high ball forward to Marcello Roma who takes it down. With some swift thinking, Marcello Roma plays the ball forward to Garcia Duque Marcolini. Garcia Duque Marcolini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Moya.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cosenza appear unchanged since the first half. Chievo Verona also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cosenza players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Chievo Verona kick off the second half!
47.00
Nicola C. Silvestri threads a neat ball through to Marcello Roma. Marcello Roma kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Campos. Julian Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Marcolini. With a superhuman jump, Garcia Duque Marcolini connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Guillermo Del Sol with no chance!! Goal for Cosenza!
51.36
Marcello Roma advances with the ball. Marcello Roma whips in a cross ball towards Armando Salvatori. Armando Salvatori outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Guillermo Del Sol!
53.27
Emmerick Keita knocks the ball to his team mate, Elvis Mondini. Elvis Mondini tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
59.46
Francesco Rustico kicks a strong pass forward to Armando Salvatori. Armando Salvatori knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Moya.
60.24
1-1Cosenza have made 2 substitutions with Wladimiro Savino replacing Francesco Rustico and Stuart Thomson replacing Achille Parlour .
61.26
Wladimiro Savino makes a probing pass to Armando Salvatori. Armando Salvatori tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
69.48
Nicola C. Silvestri flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Thomson. With vision, Stuart Thomson plays the ball forward to Armando Salvatori. Armando Salvatori knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Del Sol who gathers it comfortably.
73.15
Ignacio Kooistra flicks a high pass forward. Armando Salvatori collects the pass. Armando Salvatori shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
79.49
Romero P. Martin decides to run forward with the ball. Romero P. Martin advances with the ball. Romero P. Martin finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
81.48
Franceco Pellegrini flicks the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Kooistra. Ignacio Kooistra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Romero P. Martin.
87.40
With a delightful solo run, Generoso Italiano stretches the opposition's defence. Generoso Italiano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
89.55
Generoso Italiano flicks a high pass forward. Emmerick Keita controls it well on his chest. Emmerick Keita shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
24.4%
43.6%
32.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Elvis Mondini of Chievo Verona |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin Edworthy (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Achille Parlour (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gabriele Campagna (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicola C. Silvestri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ignacio Kooistra (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francesco Rustico (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Marcello Roma (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Franceco Pellegrini (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Julian Campos (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Armando Salvatori (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Garcia Duque Marcolini (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Eddy Carparelli (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wladimiro Savino (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stuart Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Guillermo Del Sol (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Juan Moya (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | William Maltagliati (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Romero P. Martin (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Giacomo Scarlato (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Generoso Italiano (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dominic Ferguson (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Roberto Romero (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Elvis Mondini (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Gian Luca Voria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Emmerick Keita (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Manuele Di Francesco (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ciro Sommese (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Simon Rufus (MID) | 0 | |