Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio San Nicola where FC Bari 1908 play host to Cittadella. A crowd of 9,044 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Bari 1908 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cittadella appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gionatha Veronese.


0.00
The first half starts with Cittadella kicking off!
4.07
Tim Newton flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Martins who takes it down. Alberto Martins brings the ball forward. Alberto Martins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.23
Gabriele Lasalandra makes a beautiful solo run. Gabriele Lasalandra lofts in a cross ball towards Umberto Urso. Umberto Urso powers a header at goal but Craig Ritchie is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
8.28
Gianluca Bianchi makes a probing pass to Stuart Clarke. Stuart Clarke whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Koroglu. Roberto Koroglu knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
9.34
Anthony Hofland comes in with a late challenge on Umberto Urso. Anthony Hofland is shown the yellow card! Umberto Urso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.32
Tim Newton makes an attacking run forward. Tim Newton lofts in a cross ball towards Umberto Urso. Umberto Urso outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Craig Ritchie.
11.14
It's a corner kick. Gennaro Veronese loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Gianluca Bianchi comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
12.56
Gennaro Veronese flicks a high pass forward. Umberto Urso controls it well on his chest. Umberto Urso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
14.24
Lennart Weigel catches Emanuele Petruzzi on the ankles. Lennart Weigel is shown the yellow card! Emanuele Petruzzi runs off the knock.
21.19
Gennaro Veronese flicks a high pass forward. Umberto Urso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Umberto Urso lofts in a cross ball towards Lennart Weigel. Lennart Weigel powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Craig Ritchie.
26.10
Anthony Hofland flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Clarke controls it well on his chest. Stuart Clarke passes the ball forward to Emanuele Petruzzi. Emanuele Petruzzi skips past Brian Davis! Emanuele Petruzzi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
28.14
Gianluca Bianchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Clarke. Stuart Clarke flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Koroglu who takes it down. Roberto Koroglu whips in a cross ball towards Aniello Bonomi. With a superhuman jump, Aniello Bonomi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.54
Brian Davis breaks forward. Brian Davis flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Weigel collects the pass. Lennart Weigel makes a probing pass to Umberto Urso but he's offside!
32.42
Gianluca Bianchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emanuele Petruzzi. Emanuele Petruzzi passes the ball forward to Aniello Bonomi. Aniello Bonomi knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Koroglu. Roberto Koroglu jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
33.45
Emanuele Petruzzi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Emanuele Petruzzi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.06
Frederico Moya knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Newton. Tim Newton flicks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Weigel. Lennart Weigel edges inside the box! Lennart Weigel cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Craig Ritchie reads it well. Well saved!
38.17
Emanuele Petruzzi barges into Gennaro Veronese. Emanuele Petruzzi is given a warning by the referee! Gennaro Veronese runs off the knock.
39.14
Brian Davis flicks a high pass forward. Tim Newton collects the pass. Tim Newton makes a probing pass to Alberto Martins. Alberto Martins shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
44.21
Tim Newton clumsily knocks into Emanuele Petruzzi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Emanuele Petruzzi runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The second half starts with FC Bari 1908 kicking off!
53.55
Stuart Clarke flicks a high pass forward. Emanuele Petruzzi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emanuele Petruzzi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Davis.
57.28
Juan-Carlos Fernandez flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Koroglu who brings the ball under control. Roberto Koroglu whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Clarke. Stuart Clarke knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from David Huckerby. What a save!
60.09
FC Bari 1908 have made a substitution with Gabriel Camacho replacing Dayo Paris .
69.12
Emanuele Petruzzi flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Camacho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Camacho knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Clarke. Stuart Clarke rises majestically and gets a header on goal. David Huckerby picks it out of the air!
75.17
Alberto Martins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Umberto Urso. Umberto Urso lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Martins. Alberto Martins finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
77.05
Cittadella have made 3 substitutions with Garcia Duque Giampieretti replacing Gabriele Lasalandra, Eric Addo replacing Lennart Weigel and Damiano Conti replacing Umberto Urso .
78.14
Garcia Duque Giampieretti knocks the ball to his team mate, Damiano Conti. Damiano Conti shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.20
Brian Davis flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Martins. Alberto Martins knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Newton. Tim Newton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giorgio Zanetti.
83.39
From the throw-in, Tim Newton picks out Frederico Moya. Frederico Moya decides to run forward with the ball. With imagination, Frederico Moya laces a through ball forward to Damiano Conti. Damiano Conti whips in a cross ball towards Eric Addo. With a superhuman jump, Eric Addo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Craig Ritchie.
84.19
Tim Newton takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Craig Ritchie gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
85.34
Brian Davis flicks a high ball forward to Gennaro Veronese who takes it down. Gennaro Veronese flicks a high pass forward. Damiano Conti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Damiano Conti finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
87.31
Gianluca Bianchi catches Garcia Duque Giampieretti on the ankles. The referee brings Gianluca Bianchi to one side and gives him a warning! Garcia Duque Giampieretti grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.43
Brian Davis flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Martins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Martins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damiano Conti. Damiano Conti advances inside the box! Damiano Conti shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cittadella!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.7%
64.3%
Play Area
26.2%
44%
29.8%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Damiano Conti of Cittadella

Match Ratings