Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Del Conero where Ancona play host to Cosenza. A crowd of 9,831 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Ancona and Cosenza are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The first half starts with Ancona kicking off!
8.26
Lorenzo Garavelli makes a simple pass to Donato Manari. Donato Manari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Johnstone who gathers it comfortably.
10.11
Tiziano Tangorra knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Elena Merino.
16.10
Umberto Matteassi knocks the ball to his team mate, Donato Manari. Donato Manari whips in a cross ball towards Kewullay Volpi. Kewullay Volpi powers a header at goal but somehow Matt Johnstone manages to keep it out.
20.07
Gavin Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Kewullay Volpi. Kewullay Volpi lofts in a cross ball towards Donato Manari. Donato Manari directs the ball goalwards with his head. Matt Johnstone easily smothers it.
22.22
Umberto Matteassi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Donato Manari. Donato Manari whips in a cross ball towards Kewullay Volpi. Kewullay Volpi directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Matt Johnstone!
24.54
Cosenza are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Ancona's defence.
27.47
Francesco G. Bettarini clumsily knocks into Mauro Luiso. Francesco G. Bettarini is given a warning by the referee! Mauro Luiso runs off the knock.
38.32
Cosimo Vieri makes a simple pass to Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Elena Merino.
39.06
Craig Matteo threads the ball through to Ottavio Mazzoli. Ottavio Mazzoli knocks the ball forward to Craig Sullivan but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
Craig Matteo makes a probing pass to Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan shoots from outside the area. Craig Sullivan scores for Cosenza!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Cosenza kick off!
47.01
Lorenzo Garavelli decides to run forward with the ball. Lorenzo Garavelli shoots from 20 yards. Matt Johnstone easily smothers it.
48.39
Craig Sullivan comes in with a late challenge on Cristiano Tavares. Craig Sullivan is shown the yellow card! Cristiano Tavares gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.46
Craig Matteo makes a probing pass to Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan goes all the way! Craig Sullivan shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Marcello Dou Dou.
63.25
Cosenza are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
71.24
Elena Merino threads the ball through to Umberto Matteassi. Umberto Matteassi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Donato Manari. Donato Manari controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.29
Gavin Matteo makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Donato Manari. Donato Manari heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.50
Craig Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Mazzoli. Ottavio Mazzoli shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
79.46
Craig Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Mazzoli. Ottavio Mazzoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.56
Lorenzo Garavelli kicks a strong pass forward to Kewullay Volpi. Kewullay Volpi shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.44
Umberto Matteassi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kewullay Volpi. Kewullay Volpi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Johnstone who gathers it comfortably.
87.35
Kewullay Volpi barges into Sergio Semedo. The referee calls over Kewullay Volpi and shows him a yellow card! Sergio Semedo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Donato Manari of Ancona
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
26.4%
51.4%
22.2%