Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Sampdoria play host to FC Bari 1908. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sampdoria are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while FC Bari 1908 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Matzuzzi.


0.00
Sampdoria kick off!
3.18
Pietro Iacopino chips the ball to his team mate, Hugh Boggs. Hugh Boggs whips in a cross ball towards Gaetano Martino. Gaetano Martino rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
6.11
Simion Dalakis knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alpay Izzet.
9.46
Cristi Savu runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Cristi Savu lofts in a cross ball towards Brenny Hansma. Brenny Hansma beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
12.41
With a delightful solo run, Cristi Savu stretches the opposition's defence. Cristi Savu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Burley.
14.13
Armin Köller takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Pietro Iacopino. Pietro Iacopino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre G. Gritti. Pierre G. Gritti knocks in a cross ball towards Hugh Boggs. Hugh Boggs beats his man to it with a header but somehow Roberto Taddei happens to be in the right place to block it.
16.14
Pietro Iacopino knocks the ball forward to Hugh Boggs. Hugh Boggs plays a perfect one-two with Matteo Nocerino and rushes in on goal... Hugh Boggs takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Benjamin Souza.
18.22
Oscar Banuelos makes a probing pass to Simion Dalakis. Simion Dalakis passes the ball forward to Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alessio De Sole.
21.47
Simion Dalakis barges into Pietro Iacopino. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pietro Iacopino runs off the knock.
22.48
Stuart Burley plays the ball forward to Pietro Iacopino. Pietro Iacopino flicks a high pass forward. Matteo Nocerino collects the pass. Matteo Nocerino knocks in a cross ball towards Gaetano Martino. Gaetano Martino finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
24.42
Alessio De Sole barges into Arturo Greco. Alessio De Sole is warned by the referee! Arturo Greco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.07
Simion Dalakis runs straight at the opposition's defence. Simion Dalakis shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.23
Alpay Izzet threads a neat ball through to Pietro Iacopino. Pietro Iacopino makes a probing pass to Gaetano Martino. Gaetano Martino whips in a cross ball towards Hugh Boggs. Hugh Boggs beats his man to it with a header. Benjamin Souza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.57
Pietro Iacopino knocks the ball to his team mate, Pierre G. Gritti. Pierre G. Gritti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugh Boggs but the linesman indicates offside!
34.49
Giulio Castelli knocks the ball forward to Brenny Hansma. Brenny Hansma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.47
Stuart Burley threads a neat ball through to Pietro Iacopino. Pietro Iacopino flicks the ball to his team mate, Pierre G. Gritti. Pierre G. Gritti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.23
Simion Dalakis catches Armin Köller on the ankles. Simion Dalakis is given a warning by the referee! Armin Köller hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.55
Stuart Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pietro Iacopino. Pietro Iacopino kicks a strong pass forward to Gaetano Martino. Gaetano Martino whips in a cross ball towards Matteo Nocerino. With a superhuman jump, Matteo Nocerino connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.36
Armin Köller sees Matteo Nocerino in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matteo Nocerino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mark Bresciano.
45.00
Pietro Iacopino flicks a high pass forward to Gaetano Martino who brings the ball under control. Gaetano Martino knocks in a cross ball towards Matteo Nocerino. Matteo Nocerino makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sampdoria appear unchanged since the first half. FC Bari 1908 also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sampdoria players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Bari 1908 get the second half underway!
47.26
Armin Köller flicks a high pass forward. Matteo Nocerino collects the pass. Matteo Nocerino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.43
Giulio Castelli threads a neat ball through to Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Burley.
53.53
Alessio De Sole comes in with a late challenge on Simion Dalakis. The referee calls over Alessio De Sole again and warns him to calm down! Simion Dalakis runs off the knock.
55.12
Alessio De Sole deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pietro Iacopino. Pietro Iacopino flicks a high pass forward. Pierre G. Gritti controls it well on his chest. Pierre G. Gritti knocks in a cross ball towards Hugh Boggs. Hugh Boggs connects with a diving header. Benjamin Souza picks it out of the air!
57.18
Oscar Banuelos kicks a strong pass forward to Cristi Savu. Cristi Savu kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Greco. Arturo Greco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arnar Gudfinnsson who gathers it comfortably.
59.18
Seeing a gap ahead, Simion Dalakis laces a through ball forward to Brenny Hansma. Brenny Hansma knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alpay Izzet.
60.51
Sampdoria have made a substitution with Sergio Paquito replacing Roberto Taddei .
66.42
Simion Dalakis catches Pietro Iacopino on the ankles. Simion Dalakis is given another warning by the referee! Pietro Iacopino stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.14
Dragan Zilic flicks a high ball forward to Simion Dalakis who takes it down. Simion Dalakis flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Greco who brings the ball under control. Arturo Greco shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Arnar Gudfinnsson.
68.05
Cristi Savu takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Arnar Gudfinnsson jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
69.04
Giulio Castelli catches Pietro Iacopino on the ankles. Giulio Castelli is given a warning by the referee! Pietro Iacopino runs off the knock.
71.57
Cristi Savu runs straight at the opposition's defence. Cristi Savu whips in a cross ball towards Brenny Hansma. Brenny Hansma finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Arnar Gudfinnsson manages to keep it out.
73.40
Stuart Burley threads the ball through to Pietro Iacopino. Pietro Iacopino flicks a high pass forward. Matteo Nocerino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matteo Nocerino lofts in a cross ball towards Gaetano Martino. With a superhuman jump, Gaetano Martino connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Bari 1908!
77.42
Oscar Banuelos sees Giulio Castelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giulio Castelli threads a neat ball through to Dmitri Karpin. Dmitri Karpin lofts in a cross ball towards Brenny Hansma. Brenny Hansma jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Arnar Gudfinnsson manages to keep it out.
78.45
Stuart Burley hacks Dmitri Karpin from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dmitri Karpin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.02
Simion Dalakis flicks a high pass forward. Dmitri Karpin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dmitri Karpin tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.25
Giulio Castelli runs straight at the opposition's defence. Giulio Castelli shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Arnar Gudfinnsson.
84.42
Corner kick to Sampdoria. Cristi Savu chips it to the near post. Arnar Gudfinnsson jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
87.10
Alessio De Sole comes in with a late challenge on Arturo Greco. Alessio De Sole is warned by the referee yet again! Arturo Greco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Cristi Savu runs straight at the opposition's defence. Cristi Savu threads the ball through to Brenny Hansma but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.1%
48.9%
Play Area
21.3%
44.7%
34%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gaetano Martino of FC Bari 1908

Match Ratings
1.Benjamin Souza (GK)
6
2.Dragan Zilic (DEF)
6
3.Mark Bresciano (DEF)
6
4.Oscar Banuelos (DEF)
6
5.Roberto Taddei (DEF)
6
6.Simion Dalakis (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
7.Giulio Castelli (MID)
7
8.Cristi Savu (MID)
7
9.Arturo Greco (ATT)
6
10.Dmitri Karpin (ATT)
6
11.Brenny Hansma (ATT)
6
 
12.Sergio Paquito (DEF)
6
13.Generoso Lucenti (MID)
0
14.Aimo Brambilla (ATT)
0

1.Arnar Gudfinnsson (GK)
7
2.Alpay Izzet (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Burley (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Alessio De Sole (DEF)
5
5.Paul De Groot (DEF)
6
6.Armin Köller (MID)
6
7.Pietro Iacopino (MID)
7
8.Hugh Boggs (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Pierre G. Gritti (ATT)
6
10.Gaetano Martino (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Matteo Nocerino (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Mario Rukavina (DEF)
0
13.Andre Bento (MID)
0
14.Godwin Enyinnaya (ATT)
0