Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at San Vito where Cosenza play host to Cagliari. A crowd of 9,432 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cosenza and Cagliari are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Filippini.


0.00
Cagliari kick off the first half!
3.48
Giancarlo Gamberini makes a simple pass to Stefan Paschetta. Stefan Paschetta flicks the ball to his team mate, Pierluigi Ferron. Pierluigi Ferron shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Gavin Edworthy manages to gather it.
4.17
Francesco Rustico threads the ball through to Julian Campos. Julian Campos whips in a cross ball towards Samuele Asta. Samuele Asta connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.08
Francesco Rustico flicks a high pass forward to Samuele Asta who brings the ball under control. Samuele Asta knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yuri Florio.
10.42
Stefan Paschetta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cataldo Preite. Cataldo Preite knocks the ball forward to Pierluigi Ferron. Pierluigi Ferron shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
15.57
Francesco Rustico knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuele Asta. Samuele Asta whips in a cross ball towards Armando Salvatori. Armando Salvatori makes a deft header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.31
With imagination, Franceco Pellegrini picks a pass forward to Julian Campos. Julian Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Armando Salvatori. Armando Salvatori jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
18.11
Pierluigi Ferron hits a low pass to Garcia Duque Favalli. Garcia Duque Favalli plays a one-two with Cataldo Preite and advances towards the goal... Garcia Duque Favalli shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Garcia Duque Favalli!
22.43
Spencer Mcgovern makes a simple pass to Roberto Biagioni. Roberto Biagioni whips in a cross ball towards Pierluigi Ferron. Pierluigi Ferron makes a convincing header. Gavin Edworthy comfortably picks it out of the air!
24.37
Cataldo Preite runs straight at the opposition's defence. Cataldo Preite shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
28.33
Spencer Mcgovern makes a beautiful solo run. Spencer Mcgovern tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
30.32
Roberto Biagioni plays the ball forward to Tiziano Martinelli. Tiziano Martinelli shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
33.39
Cataldo Preite chips the ball to his team mate, Pierluigi Ferron. Pierluigi Ferron knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Edworthy who gathers it comfortably.
34.15
Tiziano Martinelli sees space and advances. Tiziano Martinelli whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Biagioni. Roberto Biagioni finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Ignacio Kooistra. That should have been a goal!
36.32
Franceco Pellegrini brings the ball forward. Franceco Pellegrini lofts in a cross ball towards Armando Salvatori. Armando Salvatori connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Max Mike easily punches it away to safety.
38.08
Stefan Paschetta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yuri Florio. Yuri Florio flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Mcgovern controls it well on his chest. Spencer Mcgovern controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.11
Ignacio Kooistra darts forward. Ignacio Kooistra whips in a cross ball towards Julian Campos. Julian Campos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
42.47
Stefan Paschetta makes a simple pass to Gianluca Erra. Gianluca Erra tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
44.20
Stefan Paschetta hits a low pass to Roberto Biagioni. Roberto Biagioni chips the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Martinelli. Tiziano Martinelli knocks in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Favalli. Garcia Duque Favalli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball strikes Gabriele Campagna's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
45.00
Corner kick to Cagliari. Cataldo Preite plays it to the near post. Spencer Mcgovern shoots from just inside the box but it misses the target by a large margin!
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. Cagliari also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Cosenza get the second half underway!
47.11
Franceco Pellegrini threads a neat ball through to Julian Campos. Julian Campos whips in a cross ball towards Francesco Rustico. Francesco Rustico knocks the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.51
Marcello Roma passes the ball forward to Julian Campos. Julian Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Armando Salvatori. Armando Salvatori beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
53.10
Spencer Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Gianluca Erra. Gianluca Erra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
57.34
Tiziano Martinelli chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Mcgovern. Spencer Mcgovern tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Gavin Edworthy manages to gather it effortlessly.
60.55
Cosenza have made 2 substitutions with Wladimiro Savino replacing Francesco Rustico and Daniel Nascimento replacing Gabriele Campagna .
61.62
Stefan Paschetta knocks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Mcgovern. Spencer Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Pierluigi Ferron. Pierluigi Ferron knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.02
Gianluca Erra threads a neat ball through to Spencer Mcgovern. Spencer Mcgovern lofts in a cross ball towards Tiziano Martinelli. Tiziano Martinelli heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
65.22
Giancarlo Gamberini flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Mcgovern holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Spencer Mcgovern threads the ball through to Tiziano Martinelli. Tiziano Martinelli lofts in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Favalli. Garcia Duque Favalli gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Cagliari are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
67.38
Yuri Florio passes the ball forward to Gianluca Erra. Gianluca Erra knocks the ball to his team mate, Pierluigi Ferron. Pierluigi Ferron tries a spectacular long range effort. Gavin Edworthy gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
71.21
Daniel Nascimento hacks Pierluigi Ferron from behind! The referee brings Daniel Nascimento to one side and gives him a warning! Pierluigi Ferron hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.21
Free kick to Cagliari just outside the area...
72.34
Garcia Duque Favalli takes a long run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
75.27
Gianluca Erra flicks the ball to his team mate, Garcia Duque Favalli. Garcia Duque Favalli rushes past Daniel Nascimento! Garcia Duque Favalli side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
78.22
Roberto Biagioni sees space and advances. Roberto Biagioni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.29
Nicola C. Silvestri clumsily knocks into Garcia Duque Favalli. Nicola C. Silvestri is warned by the referee! Garcia Duque Favalli carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.09
Nicola C. Silvestri makes a strong solo run forward. Nicola C. Silvestri threads the ball through to Julian Campos. Julian Campos shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Max Mike manages to gather it.
89.29
Nicola C. Silvestri gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Armando Salvatori knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Yuri Florio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Biagioni. Roberto Biagioni threads a neat ball through to Cataldo Preite. Cataldo Preite tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
9
Shots off Target
2
11
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
31.4%
68.6%
Play Area
34.9%
44.2%
20.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Edworthy of Cosenza