Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Romeo Menti where Vicenza play host to Cosenza. A crowd of 9,151 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vicenza are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Cosenza appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Damiano Inzaghi.


0.00
Cosenza start the match!
4.32
Alassandro Venturin passes the ball forward to Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Kirkland. Stanley Kirkland connects with a diving header but Gionatha Panucci is on top of it.
8.43
Stefan Morfeo passes the ball forward to Cristian Mignani. Cristian Mignani knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell heads the ball goalwards. Marvin Sheringham gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
10.04
Stefan Morfeo chips the ball to his team mate, Cristian Mignani. Cristian Mignani shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.54
Guido Benin flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristian Mignani. Cristian Mignani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.37
Tiago Ramos knocks the ball forward to Stanley Kirkland. Stanley Kirkland plays a sublime one-two with Henry Mensah and races in on goal... Stanley Kirkland muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Oscar Jr. Zola.
20.10
Michele Martino launches a long ball forward into the other half. Wes Mcleod plays a scrappy one-two with Massimiliano Pagano and stumbles forward towards the goal... Wes Mcleod cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
21.15
Ray Guidoni changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ray Guidoni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.02
Ray Guidoni threads a neat ball through to Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gionatha Panucci who gathers it comfortably.
28.29
Ray Guidoni advances with the ball. Ray Guidoni knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Jr. Zola.
32.30
Michele Martino comes in with a late challenge on Henry Mensah. Michele Martino is shown the yellow card! Henry Mensah stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.59
Fabio Bertarelli surges forward with the ball. Fabio Bertarelli runs straight at the defence! Fabio Bertarelli makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Gionatha Panucci manages to gather it effortlessly.
38.29
With some swift thinking, Michele Martino plays the ball forward to Guido Benin. Guido Benin sees a break and surges forward. Guido Benin plays a scrappy one-two with Massimiliano Pagano and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Guido Benin provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.33
Stefan Morfeo clumsily knocks into Max Evangelisti. Stefan Morfeo is given a warning by the referee! Max Evangelisti stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Vicenza kick off!
49.35
Tiago Ramos surges forward with the ball. Tiago Ramos shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.17
Guido Benin chips the ball to his team mate, Massimiliano Pagano. Massimiliano Pagano threads the ball through to Wes Mcleod but he's offside!
53.29
Fabio Bertarelli makes an attacking run forward. Fabio Bertarelli lofts in a cross ball towards Stanley Kirkland. Stanley Kirkland beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.25
Stefan Morfeo receives the ball from a throw-in from Guido Benin. Stefan Morfeo knocks the ball forward to Massimiliano Pagano. Massimiliano Pagano whips in a cross ball towards Wes Mcleod. Wes Mcleod makes a looping header on goal. Wes Mcleod scores for Cosenza!!
60.50
Fabio Bertarelli knocks the ball forward to Stanley Kirkland. Stanley Kirkland lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball strikes Michele Martino's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
62.30
Fabio Bertarelli takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Samuele Italiano gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
63.32
Nabil Dudilica barges into Craig Liddell. Nabil Dudilica is shown the yellow card! Craig Liddell stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.11
Fabio Bertarelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Kirkland. Stanley Kirkland shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
69.22
Alassandro Venturin hits a low pass to Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gionatha Panucci who gathers it comfortably.
73.22
Fabio Bertarelli hits a low pass to Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.43
Cristian Mignani clumsily knocks into Nabil Dudilica. The referee brings Cristian Mignani to one side and gives him a warning! Nabil Dudilica carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.20
Guido Benin hits a low pass to Cristian Mignani. Cristian Mignani edges inside the box! Some superb footwork from Cristian Mignani provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
87.33
Ray Guidoni sees Stanley Kirkland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stanley Kirkland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oscar Jr. Zola.
89.39
Fabio Bertarelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michele Martino.
90.00
Max Evangelisti chips the ball to his team mate, Stanley Kirkland. Stanley Kirkland whips in a cross ball towards Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gionatha Panucci with no chance!! Goal for Vicenza!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
60.6%
39.4%
Play Area
18.3%
45.1%
36.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stanley Kirkland of Vicenza

Match Ratings