Match Report
| Perugia | Perugia |  |  | FC Bari 1908 | FC Bari 1908 | ||||||||||||||||
| Maurice Joseph Cole | Maurice Joseph Cole | Craig Thornburrow | Craig Thornburrow | ||||||||||||||||||
| Vinicio E. Pastine | V. Pastine |  | 75 | G |  | 1 | | G | 79 |  | Arnar Gudfinnsson | A. Gudfinnsson | |||||||||
| Matthew Carlton | M. Carlton |  | 78 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 81 |  | Alpay Izzet | A. Izzet | |||||||||
| Fabian N. Mazzoli | F. Mazzoli | | 78 | D | | 3 | | D | 76 |  | Stuart Burley | S. Burley | |||||||||
| Elbekay Sinouh | E. Sinouh |  | 75 | D | | 4 | | D | 78 |  | Mario Rukavina | M. Rukavina | |||||||||
| Tino Ross | T. Ross |  | 80 | D | | 5 | | D | 79 |  | Paul De Groot | P. De Groot | |||||||||
| Franco Crovari | F. Crovari | | 77 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 79 |  | Armin Köller | A. Köller | ||||||||
| Gabriel Tapia | G. Tapia |  | 85 | M | | 7 | | M | 81 |  | Andre Bento | A. Bento | |||||||||
| Leonardo Cervantes | L. Cervantes |  | 85 | A | | 8 | | A | 75 | | Hugh Boggs | H. Boggs | |||||||||
| Mark Ruscitti | M. Ruscitti | | 81 | A | | 9 | | A | 80 |  | Godwin Enyinnaya | G. Enyinnaya | |||||||||
| Petre Siperco | P. Siperco |  | 79 | A | | 10 | | A | 78 | | Gaetano Martino | G. Martino | |||||||||
| Hugo Paz | H. Paz | | 80 | A | | | 11 | | A | 76 | | Matteo Nocerino | M. Nocerino | ||||||||
| Duccio Gamberini | D. Gamberini | | 68 | D | | 12 | | D | 73 | | Alessio De Sole | A. De Sole | |||||||||
| Rodolfo Ruotolo | R. Ruotolo | | 81 | M | | 13 | | M | 78 | | Pietro Iacopino | P. Iacopino | |||||||||
| Fabian Natale Zini | F. Zini | | 68 | A | | 14 | | A | 72 | | Pierre G. Gritti | P. Gritti | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Renato Curi where Perugia play host to FC Bari 1908. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Perugia and FC Bari 1908 are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Gonzalez.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Perugia and FC Bari 1908 are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Gonzalez.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Bari 1908 kick off!
3.38
0-1Andre Bento sees a break and surges forward. Andre Bento finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Andre Bento!
6.17
0-1Andre Bento flicks a high pass forward. Gaetano Martino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gaetano Martino shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
8.04
0-1Andre Bento threads a neat ball through to Matteo Nocerino. Matteo Nocerino knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Godwin Enyinnaya is offside!
10.28
Stuart Burley flicks a high pass forward. Andre Bento controls it well on his chest. Andre Bento sees Gaetano Martino in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gaetano Martino threads a neat, attacking ball through to Godwin Enyinnaya. Godwin Enyinnaya shoots from just inside the box but somehow Vinicio E. Pastine manages to keep it out.
12.19
Gabriel Tapia threads a neat ball through to Mark Ruscitti. Mark Ruscitti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Arnar Gudfinnsson!
15.50
Gabriel Tapia advances with the ball. Gabriel Tapia knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Perugia!
20.38
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
26.08
Andre Bento flicks a high pass forward to Hugh Boggs who brings the ball under control. Hugh Boggs finds some space and shoots from distance but Vinicio E. Pastine is on top of his game. Great save!
32.28
1-1Fabian N. Mazzoli hits a low pass to Gabriel Tapia. Gabriel Tapia passes the ball forward to Mark Ruscitti. Mark Ruscitti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alpay Izzet.
36.11
Gabriel Tapia kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mario Rukavina.
39.35
1-1Andre Bento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Godwin Enyinnaya. Godwin Enyinnaya lofts in a cross ball towards Hugh Boggs. Hugh Boggs powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
40.02
Andre Bento makes a beautiful solo run. Andre Bento plays a scrappy one-two with Hugh Boggs and stumbles forward towards the goal... Andre Bento rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Vinicio E. Pastine smothers it!
42.56
Matthew Carlton passes the ball forward to Franco Crovari. Franco Crovari kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz plays a scrappy one-two with Petre Siperco and advances towards the goal... Hugo Paz cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Perugia appear unchanged since the first half. FC Bari 1908 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Perugia kicking off!
53.37
Armin Köller flicks a high ball forward to Matteo Nocerino who takes it down. Matteo Nocerino knocks in a cross ball towards Godwin Enyinnaya. Godwin Enyinnaya outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Vinicio E. Pastine had no chance!! Goal for FC Bari 1908!
57.11
Mario Rukavina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Bento. Andre Bento threads the ball through to Gaetano Martino. Gaetano Martino lofts in a cross ball towards Godwin Enyinnaya. Godwin Enyinnaya powers a header at goal. Vinicio E. Pastine gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
60.45
Stuart Burley flicks a high pass forward. Armin Köller controls it well on his chest. With imagination, Armin Köller plays the ball forward to Hugh Boggs. Hugh Boggs knocks in a cross ball towards Matteo Nocerino. Matteo Nocerino is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Vinicio E. Pastine didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
61.36
Fabian N. Mazzoli flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Tapia. Gabriel Tapia makes a simple pass to Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
65.16
2-2Gaetano Martino hacks Elbekay Sinouh from behind! Gaetano Martino is warned by the referee! Elbekay Sinouh runs off the knock.
66.22
Franco Crovari flicks a high pass forward. Mark Ruscitti collects the pass. Mark Ruscitti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Arnar Gudfinnsson gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
67.00
Andre Bento flicks a high pass forward. Gaetano Martino collects the pass. Gaetano Martino whips in a cross ball towards Matteo Nocerino. Matteo Nocerino rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
75.33
Stuart Burley comes in with a late challenge on Petre Siperco. The referee warns Stuart Burley to calm down! Petre Siperco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.32
Mario Rukavina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Bento. Andre Bento flicks a high pass forward. Hugh Boggs collects the pass. Hugh Boggs knocks in a cross ball towards Godwin Enyinnaya. With a superhuman jump, Godwin Enyinnaya connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's well over the bar!
78.05
Franco Crovari passes the ball forward to Petre Siperco. Petre Siperco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Arnar Gudfinnsson!
81.42
Elbekay Sinouh threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Tapia. Gabriel Tapia brings the ball forward. Gabriel Tapia lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Arnar Gudfinnsson!
83.43
Gabriel Tapia decides to run forward with the ball. Gabriel Tapia plays a one-two with Mark Ruscitti and advances towards the goal... Gabriel Tapia makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Arnar Gudfinnsson. Excellent save.
87.48
Andre Bento sees Gaetano Martino in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gaetano Martino knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabian N. Mazzoli.
89.58
Matthew Carlton flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Tapia who takes it down. Gabriel Tapia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Ruscitti. Mark Ruscitti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
8
8
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
32.4%
43.2%
24.3%
Scorers
| Hugo Paz 15, 61 | Andre Bento 3 Godwin Enyinnaya 53 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Andre Bento of FC Bari 1908 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vinicio E. Pastine (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Matthew Carlton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fabian N. Mazzoli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Elbekay Sinouh (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tino Ross (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Franco Crovari (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gabriel Tapia (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Leonardo Cervantes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mark Ruscitti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Petre Siperco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Hugo Paz (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Duccio Gamberini (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodolfo Ruotolo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fabian Natale Zini (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Arnar Gudfinnsson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alpay Izzet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mario Rukavina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul De Groot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Armin Köller (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andre Bento (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Hugh Boggs (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Godwin Enyinnaya (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Gaetano Martino (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Matteo Nocerino (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alessio De Sole (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pietro Iacopino (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pierre G. Gritti (ATT) | 0 | |