Match Report


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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Stadio San Nicola where FC Bari 1908 play host to Messina. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Bari 1908 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Messina appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Guerino De Icco.


0.00
FC Bari 1908 kick off the first half!
2.32
Regi van den Broek flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Redondo. Guillermo Redondo flicks the ball to his team mate, Michelangelo Leone. Michelangelo Leone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raul Zauri who gathers it comfortably.
3.22
Massimo Ferrante flicks a high pass forward. Florian Pavone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Florian Pavone surges forward with the ball. Florian Pavone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
4.54
Jean-No‘l Blanchard kicks a strong pass forward to Giampietro Domizzi. Giampietro Domizzi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Massimo Ferrante.
9.52
Francesco G. Borgobello deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Sulcis. Benedetto Sulcis lofts in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Blasi. P. Gilberto Blasi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Roel Van Der Vegt comfortably punches it away to safety.
10.54
With great vision, Gianluigi Florijancic plays the ball forward to P. Gilberto Blasi. P. Gilberto Blasi hits a low pass to Jean-No‘l Blanchard. Jean-No‘l Blanchard sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
15.18
FC Bari 1908 have made a substitution with Benedetto Delpiano replacing Roel Van Der Vegt and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
18.52
Amedeo Calaiò makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michelangelo Leone. Michelangelo Leone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Corrado Cevoli.
21.34
Giampietro Domizzi comes in with a late challenge on Massimo Ferrante. Giampietro Domizzi is given a warning by the referee! Massimo Ferrante hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.45
Aladino Vieri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Calaiò. Amedeo Calaiò knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Neves.
26.50
Guillermo Redondo sees Michelangelo Leone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michelangelo Leone knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Pavone. Florian Pavone is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
39.03
Corrado Cevoli sees Benedetto Sulcis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Benedetto Sulcis shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
40.30
Amedeo Calaiò threads a neat ball through to Florian Pavone. Florian Pavone shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.54
Amedeo Calaiò controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simone Pancaro. Simone Pancaro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Bari 1908 have changed their lineup with Bruno Varela replacing Florian Pavone. Messina appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Bari 1908 players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Messina kick off and get the second half underway!
47.10
Massimo Ferrante threads the ball through to Aladino Vieri. Aladino Vieri threads a neat ball through to Nicola Carlo Dainelli. Nicola Carlo Dainelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.01
Francesco G. Borgobello sees a break and surges forward. Francesco G. Borgobello sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
54.24
Giampietro Domizzi flicks a high pass forward. Jean-No‘l Blanchard controls it well on his chest. Jean-No‘l Blanchard lofts in a cross ball towards Benedetto Sulcis. Benedetto Sulcis knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Benedetto Delpiano. Excellent save.
55.55
Bruno Varela threads the ball through to Aladino Vieri. Aladino Vieri knocks in a cross ball towards Michelangelo Leone. Michelangelo Leone rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Gianluigi Florijancic is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
57.45
It's a corner kick which Amedeo Calaiò takes quickly, playing the ball short to Simone Pancaro. Simone Pancaro heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Raul Zauri scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
60.11
FC Bari 1908 have made a substitution with Tonino Bernardi replacing Simone Pancaro .
63.05
Regi van den Broek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Calaiò. Amedeo Calaiò threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Redondo. Guillermo Redondo knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Varela. Bruno Varela is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
65.32
Corrado Cevoli threads the ball through to Francesco G. Borgobello. Francesco G. Borgobello threads a neat ball through to Bernardo Fumai. Bernardo Fumai lofts in a cross ball towards Francesco G. Borgobello. Francesco G. Borgobello rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.06
Jean-No‘l Blanchard chips the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Blasi. P. Gilberto Blasi knocks in a cross ball towards Bernardo Fumai. Bernardo Fumai is caught on the ankles and is sent sprawling to the ground. Regi van den Broek holds his hands up in innocence. Penalty not given!! The referee is not impressed. Bernardo Fumai is warned about diving
85.48
Jean-No‘l Blanchard flicks a high pass forward to P. Gilberto Blasi who brings the ball under control. P. Gilberto Blasi shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
89.34
Jean-No‘l Blanchard threads a neat ball through to Benedetto Sulcis. Benedetto Sulcis lofts in a cross ball towards Giampietro Domizzi. Giampietro Domizzi beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
27.5%
44.9%
27.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Giampietro Domizzi of Messina