Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadio San Nicola where FC Bari 1908 play host to Pistoiese. A crowd of 8,558 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Bari 1908 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Coco.


0.00
FC Bari 1908 kick off and get the match underway!
2.57
Aniello Bonomi threads the ball through to Roberto Koroglu. Roberto Koroglu lofts in a cross ball towards Aniello Bonomi. Aniello Bonomi connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
4.38
Geoffrey Den Turk flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Hofland who brings the ball under control. Anthony Hofland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aniello Bonomi. Aniello Bonomi finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Pablo Guerrero as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
5.43
Emanuele Petruzzi takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Dayo Paris looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
6.10
Mattia Torricelli threads the ball through to Noel Johnson. Noel Johnson threads a neat ball through to Armando Pierini. Armando Pierini whips in a cross ball towards Danilo Pinzi. Danilo Pinzi connects with a diving header. Craig Ritchie picks it out of the air!
10.25
Seeing a gap ahead, Anthony Hofland plays the ball forward to Alessio Morello. Alessio Morello flicks a high pass forward. Dayo Paris controls it well on his chest. Dayo Paris knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Guerrero who gathers it comfortably.
12.49
Linus Busse threads a neat ball through to Armando Pierini. Armando Pierini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Geoffrey Den Turk.
16.22
Juan-Carlos Fernandez flicks a high pass forward to Aniello Bonomi who brings the ball under control. Aniello Bonomi finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Pablo Guerrero!
24.29
Gianmatteo Costacurta brings the ball forward. Gianmatteo Costacurta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.46
Geoffrey Den Turk flicks a high ball forward to Alessio Morello who takes it down. Alessio Morello makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Koroglu. Roberto Koroglu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mattia Torricelli.
30.57
Gianluca Bianchi knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Hofland. Anthony Hofland passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Fernandez. Juan-Carlos Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giancarlo Costacurta.
33.31
Juan-Carlos Fernandez catches Mattia Torricelli on the ankles. Juan-Carlos Fernandez is warned by the referee! Mattia Torricelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.11
Danilo Pinzi barges into Dayo Paris. Danilo Pinzi is shown the yellow card! Dayo Paris runs off the knock.
40.10
Gianluca Capone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armando Pierini. Armando Pierini shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Armando Pierini!
45.00
Noel Johnson flicks the ball to his team mate, Linus Busse. Linus Busse knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianluca Bianchi.
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. Pistoiese also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Pistoiese get the second half underway!
47.31
Giancarlo Costacurta chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Johnson. Noel Johnson threads a neat ball through to Linus Busse. Linus Busse finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Linus Busse!
51.37
Geoffrey Den Turk kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Clarke. Stuart Clarke makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Clarke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.39
Luciano Cammarata deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Linus Busse. Linus Busse rushes past Anthony Hofland! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Linus Busse provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but is denied by Craig Ritchie. Excellent save.
55.56
With a delightful solo run, Gianmatteo Costacurta stretches the opposition's defence. Gianmatteo Costacurta shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Craig Ritchie comfortably smothers it!
59.26
Emanuele Petruzzi flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Clarke controls it well on his chest. Stuart Clarke shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.35
FC Bari 1908 have made a substitution with Gabriel Camacho replacing Dayo Paris .
61.43
Anthony Hofland threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Camacho. Gabriel Camacho knocks the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Fernandez. Juan-Carlos Fernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.09
Mattia Torricelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noel Johnson. Noel Johnson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
67.02
Gianluca Bianchi powers a long ball forward. Juan-Carlos Fernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.17
Gianluca Capone flicks the ball to his team mate, Noel Johnson. Noel Johnson flicks a high pass forward. Gianmatteo Costacurta collects the pass. Gianmatteo Costacurta plays a quick one-two with Armando Pierini and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Gianmatteo Costacurta provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.58
Emanuele Petruzzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Clarke. Stuart Clarke plays a scrappy one-two with Juan-Carlos Fernandez and advances towards the goal... Stuart Clarke looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
81.06
Anthony Hofland runs straight at the opposition's defence. Anthony Hofland lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Koroglu. Roberto Koroglu rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Gianluca Capone. Excellent block.
89.28
Gabriel Camacho knocks the ball to his team mate, Emanuele Petruzzi. Emanuele Petruzzi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Pablo Guerrero gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
90.00
Luciano Cammarata barges into Emanuele Petruzzi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Emanuele Petruzzi runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
61.7%
38.3%
Play Area
23.5%
46.9%
29.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Linus Busse of Pistoiese