Match Report


AnconaAncona     CosenzaCosenza
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Mirko PonzoM. Ponzo67
G
1
G
68Gionatha PanucciG. Panucci
Paul ZimmermannP. Zimmermann74
D
2
D
70Michele MartinoM. Martino
Manuel ParisM. Paris71
D
3
D
67Giulio MandelliG. Mandelli
Massimo InzaghiM. Inzaghi71
D
4
D
63Arnauld Di MatteoA. Di Matteo
Francesco G. MignaniF. Mignani58
D
5
D
62Oscar Jr. ZolaO. Zola
Fabian Natale AmorosoF. Amoroso67
M
6
M
67Stefan MorfeoS. Morfeo
Alec MatteoA. Matteo63
M
7captain
M
59Guido BeninG. Benin
Davide NistaD. Nista62
M
8
A
69Cristian MignaniC. Mignani
Evans CammarataE. Cammarata64
A
9
A
64Massimiliano PaganoM. Pagano
Jonathan AlessiJ. Alessi64
A
captain10
A
61Wes McleodW. Mcleod
Franceco Di FabioF. Di Fabio53
A
11
A
54Gianfranco CenturioniG. Centurioni
 
Pierluigi FiricanoP. Firicano61
G
12
G
60Kai MüllerK. Müller
Gennaro ConticchioG. Conticchio61
M
13
D
60Samuele ItalianoS. Italiano
Alexander LaverA. Laver59
M
14
M
59Tiziano ParisiT. Parisi

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Del Conero where Ancona play host to Cosenza. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ancona are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cosenza appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Baggio.


0.00
The whistle blows and Cosenza get the match underway!
2.02
Fabian Natale Amoroso flicks a high pass forward. Evans Cammarata holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Evans Cammarata tries a spectacular long range effort. Gionatha Panucci gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
3.23
Guido Benin kicks a strong pass forward to Gianfranco Centurioni. Gianfranco Centurioni edges inside the box! Gianfranco Centurioni shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.30
Massimo Inzaghi hits a low pass to Alec Matteo. Alec Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Alessi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonathan Alessi plays a scrappy one-two with Franceco Di Fabio and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Jonathan Alessi provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
9.01
Paul Zimmermann plays the ball forward to Davide Nista. Davide Nista makes a probing pass to Jonathan Alessi. Jonathan Alessi shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Gionatha Panucci easily smothers it!
10.55
Davide Nista threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Alessi. Jonathan Alessi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arnauld Di Matteo.
12.20
Massimo Inzaghi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Matteo. Alec Matteo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alec Matteo edges inside the box! Alec Matteo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Gionatha Panucci gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
20.40
Fabian Natale Amoroso chips the ball to his team mate, Franceco Di Fabio. Franceco Di Fabio shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
22.29
Guido Benin comes in with a late challenge on Alec Matteo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alec Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.21
Davide Nista threads the ball through to Jonathan Alessi. Jonathan Alessi shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.02
Paul Zimmermann pushes mid-way up the pitch. Paul Zimmermann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franceco Di Fabio. Franceco Di Fabio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.50
Fabian Natale Amoroso flicks a high ball forward to Jonathan Alessi who takes it down. Jonathan Alessi tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
28.01
Massimo Inzaghi flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Natale Amoroso controls it well on his chest. Fabian Natale Amoroso makes a probing pass to Franceco Di Fabio. Franceco Di Fabio makes a probing pass between the defence to Jonathan Alessi. Jonathan Alessi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Gionatha Panucci. Excellent save.
44.30
Davide Nista runs straight at the opposition's defence. Davide Nista shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ancona appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-3-2 formation. Cosenza appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Ancona kick off!
49.22
Alec Matteo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Alessi. Jonathan Alessi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.30
Stefan Morfeo makes a beautiful solo run. Stefan Morfeo plays a one-two with Massimiliano Pagano and rushes in on goal... Stefan Morfeo tries a spectacular strike. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Cosenza are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
55.54
Stefan Morfeo flicks a high pass forward. Massimiliano Pagano controls it well on his chest. Massimiliano Pagano finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.38
Evans Cammarata knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Alessi. Jonathan Alessi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giulio Mandelli.
60.39
Ancona have made 3 substitutions with Pierluigi Firicano replacing Franceco Di Fabio, Alexander Laver replacing Manuel Paris and Gennaro Conticchio replacing Evans Cammarata .
63.36
Alec Matteo hacks Stefan Morfeo from behind! The referee warns Alec Matteo to calm down! Stefan Morfeo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.25
Gennaro Conticchio runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gennaro Conticchio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michele Martino.
75.37
Arnauld Di Matteo flicks a high pass forward to Guido Benin who brings the ball under control. Guido Benin flicks a high pass forward. Massimiliano Pagano collects the pass. Massimiliano Pagano finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Mirko Ponzo manages to gather it effortlessly.
78.52
Guido Benin clumsily knocks into Alec Matteo. Guido Benin is given a warning by the referee! Alec Matteo runs off the knock.
78.52
Ancona are in full control of this game.
83.23
Stefan Morfeo sees Gianfranco Centurioni in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianfranco Centurioni threads a neat ball through to Massimiliano Pagano. Massimiliano Pagano muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Mirko Ponzo gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
85.44
Guido Benin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Massimiliano Pagano. Massimiliano Pagano threads a neat ball through to Cristian Mignani. Cristian Mignani cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Ancona

Cosenza
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
22.8%
46.8%
30.4%

Scorers
Cristian Mignani 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alec Matteo of Ancona

Match Ratings