Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio San Nicola where FC Bari 1908 play host to Cosenza. A crowd of 9,971 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Bari 1908 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cosenza appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Perra.


0.00
Cosenza kick off the first half!
2.50
Francesco Rustico sees Armando Salvatori in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Armando Salvatori knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Massimo Ferrante.
3.22
Simone Pancaro flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Redondo. Guillermo Redondo whips in a cross ball towards Michelangelo Leone. Michelangelo Leone rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gavin Edworthy with no chance!! Goal for FC Bari 1908!
8.17
Nicola C. Silvestri sees Francesco Rustico in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francesco Rustico flicks a high pass forward. Julian Campos collects the pass. Julian Campos finds some space and shoots from distance. Roel Van Der Vegt gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
10.56
Regi van den Broek threads a neat ball through to Amedeo Calaiò. Amedeo Calaiò kicks a strong pass forward to Michelangelo Leone. Michelangelo Leone lofts in a cross ball towards Simone Pancaro. Simone Pancaro shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Simone Pancaro scores for FC Bari 1908!!
14.26
Simone Pancaro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michelangelo Leone. Michelangelo Leone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Edworthy who gathers it comfortably.
15.42
FC Bari 1908 have made a substitution with Benedetto Delpiano replacing Roel Van Der Vegt .
16.49
Massimo Ferrante knocks the ball to his team mate, Florian Pavone. Florian Pavone knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Dainelli. Nicola Carlo Dainelli shoots from distance but is denied by Gavin Edworthy. Excellent save.
30.43
Armando Salvatori chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Campos. Julian Campos shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.33
Simone Pancaro chips the ball to his team mate, Michelangelo Leone. Michelangelo Leone puts a great ball through. Guillermo Redondo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
34.22
Regi van den Broek runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Regi van den Broek knocks in a cross ball towards Michelangelo Leone. Michelangelo Leone finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
Aladino Vieri passes the ball forward to Guillermo Redondo. Guillermo Redondo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michelangelo Leone. Michelangelo Leone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francesco Rustico.
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. Cosenza appear unchanged since the first half. The Cosenza players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
FC Bari 1908 kick off!
49.55
Aladino Vieri laces a weighted ball forward to Simone Pancaro. Simone Pancaro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Dainelli. Nicola Carlo Dainelli shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.35
Simone Pancaro hits a low pass to Guillermo Redondo. Guillermo Redondo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michelangelo Leone but the linesman indicates offside!
55.27
Bruno Varela controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Dainelli. Nicola Carlo Dainelli finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.05
Marcello Roma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franceco Pellegrini. Franceco Pellegrini knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Campos. Julian Campos heads the ball goalwards. Benedetto Delpiano manages to gather it.
60.46
FC Bari 1908 have made a substitution with Tonino Bernardi replacing Simone Pancaro .Cosenza have made 2 substitutions with Wladimiro Savino replacing Francesco Rustico and Daniel Nascimento replacing Gabriele Campagna .
63.17
Julian Campos slams into Guillermo Redondo with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Guillermo Redondo stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.39
Daniel Nascimento flicks the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Kooistra. Seeing a gap ahead, Ignacio Kooistra laces a through ball forward to Franceco Pellegrini. Franceco Pellegrini tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
75.05
Nicola C. Silvestri hits a low pass to Wladimiro Savino. Showing intelligent composure, Wladimiro Savino laces a weighted ball forward to Samuele Asta. Samuele Asta knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Massimo Ferrante.
79.54
Nicola C. Silvestri kicks a strong pass forward to Marcello Roma. Marcello Roma sees Armando Salvatori in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Armando Salvatori whips in a cross ball towards Samuele Asta. Samuele Asta beats his man to it with a header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.49
Wladimiro Savino catches Massimo Ferrante on the ankles. Wladimiro Savino is given a warning by the referee! Massimo Ferrante hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.31
Guillermo Redondo makes a probing pass to Nicola Carlo Dainelli. Nicola Carlo Dainelli knocks in a cross ball towards Michelangelo Leone. Michelangelo Leone directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gavin Edworthy manages to gather it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
26.6%
45.6%
27.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simone Pancaro of FC Bari 1908