Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Franchi where Fiorentina play host to Cosenza. A crowd of 9,373 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Fiorentina and Cosenza are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Fiorentina and Cosenza are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Fiorentina kick off and get the match underway!
8.12
0-0Adam Sherwood makes a simple pass to Gianfranco Marsala. Gianfranco Marsala threads the ball through to Tiziano Smoje. Tiziano Smoje flicks the ball to his team mate, Dino Melis. Dino Melis rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
10.03
Martino Cozzi kicks a strong pass forward to Gianfranco Marsala. Gianfranco Marsala sees a break and surges forward. Gianfranco Marsala makes a probing pass to Dino Melis. Dino Melis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.13
0-0Tiziano Smoje hacks Sergio Semedo from behind! Tiziano Smoje is shown the yellow card! Sergio Semedo runs off the knock.
27.59
0-0Tiziano Baronio flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Sherwood.
28.30
0-0Martino Cozzi makes a simple pass to Tijani Kostwinder. Tijani Kostwinder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Smoje. Tiziano Smoje tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Matt Johnstone.
32.48
0-0Kwame Arts advances with the ball. Kwame Arts knocks the ball forward to Tiziano Smoje but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
33.58
Adam Sherwood catches Tiziano Baronio on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tiziano Baronio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.19
Walter Cipriani makes a simple pass to Giampietro Donati. Giampietro Donati makes a probing pass to Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.52
Jean-Sebastien Ripoll comes in with a late challenge on Craig Matteo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.33
0-0Craig Matteo barges into Jean-Sebastien Ripoll. The referee calls over Craig Matteo and warns him to calm down! Jean-Sebastien Ripoll runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Cosenza kicking off!
51.15
0-1Cosimo Vieri flicks the ball to his team mate, Giampietro Donati. Giampietro Donati knocks the ball forward to Ottavio Mazzoli. Ottavio Mazzoli goes all the way! Ottavio Mazzoli shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.30
0-1Tijani Kostwinder comes in with a late challenge on Tiziano Baronio. The referee calls over Tijani Kostwinder and warns him to calm down! Tiziano Baronio gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.09
Tiziano Smoje clumsily knocks into Cosimo Vieri. The referee calls over Tiziano Smoje and warns him to calm down! Cosimo Vieri runs off the knock.
59.33
Tiziano Smoje catches Sergio Semedo on the ankles. The referee calls over Tiziano Smoje and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Sergio Semedo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.46
Walter Cipriani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiziano Baronio. Tiziano Baronio flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Ottavio Mazzoli. Ottavio Mazzoli flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Daniele Gonnella!
89.26
Tijani Kostwinder kicks a strong pass forward to Dino Melis. Dino Melis goes all the way! Dino Melis takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Sergio Semedo catches Gianfranco Marsala on the ankles. Sergio Semedo is given a warning by the referee! Gianfranco Marsala runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
6
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
22.1%
49.4%
28.6%
Scorers