Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Renato Curi where Perugia play host to FC Bari 1908. A crowd of 9,019 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Perugia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Bari 1908 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pietro Nervo.


0.00
Perugia kick off the first half!
3.19
Donato Rossini makes a beautiful solo run. Donato Rossini flicks the ball to his team mate, Tonino Ballotta. Tonino Ballotta shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Craig Ritchie.
4.37
Corner kick to Perugia. Francis Wimbee plays it to the far post. Wladimiro Ripa rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
8.05
Dayo Paris plays the ball forward to Emanuele Petruzzi. Emanuele Petruzzi rushes past Donato Rossini! Emanuele Petruzzi comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
9.59
Anthony Hofland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vasco Mendes. Showing composure, Vasco Mendes laces a weighted ball forward to Roberto Koroglu. Roberto Koroglu shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
10.31
Jose E. Lombardo makes a simple pass to Gianmarco Gorgone. Gianmarco Gorgone sees Youssef Coly just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Youssef Coly rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Craig Ritchie manages to gather it easily.
14.17
Jose E. Lombardo flicks a high pass forward. Francis Wimbee holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francis Wimbee knocks the ball forward to Ralph Haynes. Ralph Haynes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gianluca Bianchi.
15.07
Ralph Haynes comes in with a late challenge on Gianluca Bianchi. The referee warns Ralph Haynes to calm down! Gianluca Bianchi stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.12
Gianluca Bianchi kicks a strong pass forward to Vasco Mendes. Vasco Mendes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emanuele Petruzzi. Emanuele Petruzzi whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Mendes. Vasco Mendes whips the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
18.11
Youssef Coly passes the ball forward to Gianmarco Gorgone. Gianmarco Gorgone threads a neat, attacking ball through to Tonino Ballotta. Tonino Ballotta looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tonino Ballotta!
28.10
Youssef Coly sees space and advances. Youssef Coly lofts in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Gorgone. Gianmarco Gorgone fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Gianluca Bianchi. Excellent block.
30.18
Alessio Morello makes a beautiful solo run. Alessio Morello knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.41
Geoffrey Den Turk catches Youssef Coly on the ankles. The referee brings Geoffrey Den Turk to one side and gives him a warning! Youssef Coly runs off the knock.
36.02
Vasco Mendes knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Fernandez. Juan-Carlos Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Koroglu. Roberto Koroglu flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.10
Ralph Haynes knocks the ball to his team mate, Francis Wimbee. Francis Wimbee plays a one-two with Ralph Haynes and advances towards the goal... Francis Wimbee rockets a shot on goal. Francis Wimbee scores for Perugia!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Perugia appear unchanged since the first half. FC Bari 1908 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Bari 1908 kick off!
48.51
Youssef Coly hits a low pass to Ralph Haynes. Ralph Haynes lofts in a cross ball towards Wladimiro Ripa. Wladimiro Ripa connects with a diving header. It's there!! Craig Ritchie has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.14
Anthony Hofland chips the ball to his team mate, Vasco Mendes. Vasco Mendes threads a neat ball through to Dayo Paris. Dayo Paris knocks in a cross ball towards Aniello Bonomi. Aniello Bonomi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
54.41
Ralph Haynes knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Gorgone. Gianmarco Gorgone tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.56
Emanuele Petruzzi chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Koroglu. Roberto Koroglu runs straight at the defence! Roberto Koroglu strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Tommaso Atzeni is on top of it.
57.31
Tonino Ballotta clumsily knocks into Geoffrey Den Turk. The referee brings Tonino Ballotta to one side and gives him a warning! Geoffrey Den Turk gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.53
FC Bari 1908 have made a substitution with Gabriel Camacho replacing Dayo Paris .
61.62
Emanuele Petruzzi surges forward with the ball. Emanuele Petruzzi whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Koroglu. Roberto Koroglu beats his man to it with a header but it is miles over!
66.03
Ralph Haynes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tonino Ballotta. Tonino Ballotta threads the ball through to Gianmarco Gorgone but he's offside!
72.27
Ralph Haynes catches Emanuele Petruzzi on the ankles. The referee warns Ralph Haynes again to calm down! Emanuele Petruzzi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.43
Jose E. Lombardo knocks the ball forward to Youssef Coly. Youssef Coly hits a low pass to Francis Wimbee. Francis Wimbee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.34
Emanuele Petruzzi knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Camacho. Gabriel Camacho whips in a cross ball towards Emanuele Petruzzi. Emanuele Petruzzi directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
81.57
Donato Rossini flicks a high pass forward. Francis Wimbee collects the pass. Francis Wimbee flicks a high pass forward. Wladimiro Ripa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wladimiro Ripa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Ritchie who gathers it comfortably.
83.48
Aniello Bonomi threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Fernandez. Juan-Carlos Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlton Ball.
84.34
Vasco Mendes knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Camacho. Gabriel Camacho shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.42
Francis Wimbee makes a beautiful solo run. Francis Wimbee darts forward. Francis Wimbee shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
2
8
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
24.7%
48.1%
27.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francis Wimbee of Perugia