Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio San Nicola where FC Bari 1908 play host to Napoli. A crowd of 9,701 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
FC Bari 1908 are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Napoli kick off and get the match underway!
8.41
FC Bari 1908 are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Napoli's defence.
15.34
Massimiliano Cannavaro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Marques. Luis Marques chips the ball to his team mate, Duccio Voria. Duccio Voria tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.41
Gavin Morton decides to run forward with the ball. Gavin Morton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but David McGrory easily smothers it!
21.27
Gavin Morton knocks the ball to his team mate, Federico Guzzo. Federico Guzzo shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.46
Roberto Porchia slams into Gavin Morton with his studs up. The referee motions to Roberto Porchia to come over. It's a red card!! Gavin Morton stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.13
Gavin Morton chips the ball to his team mate, Duccio Voria. Duccio Voria sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
39.03
Luis Marques knocks the ball forward to Federico Guzzo. Federico Guzzo shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
42.11
Gabriele Delli Carri makes a probing pass to Saul Macellari. Saul Macellari shoots from distance but it is miles over!
45.00
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
FC Bari 1908 kick off!
47.24
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
49.34
Luis Marques comes in with a late challenge on Duccio Riccio. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duccio Riccio stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.32
Valerio Sculli comes in with a late challenge on Federico Guzzo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Federico Guzzo runs off the knock.
55.44
Duccio Riccio decides to run forward with the ball. Duccio Riccio shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.45
Gabriele Delli Carri clumsily knocks into Gill Melis. The referee calls over Gabriele Delli Carri and shows him a yellow card! Gill Melis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.49
Massimiliano Cannavaro sees a break and surges forward. Massimiliano Cannavaro makes a simple pass to Duccio Voria. Duccio Voria shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Duccio Voria!
78.22
Massimiliano Cannavaro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Morton. Gavin Morton knocks the ball forward to Duccio Voria. Duccio Voria shoots from 20 yards but David McGrory is on top of it.
79.41
Attilio Possanzini advances with the ball. Attilio Possanzini takes it forward alone. Attilio Possanzini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.43
Duccio Riccio hacks Luis Marques from behind! The referee calls over Duccio Riccio and shows him a yellow card! Luis Marques stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.34
Gill Melis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Federico Guzzo. Federico Guzzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.10
Gabriele Delli Carri surges forward with the ball. Gabriele Delli Carri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Duccio Voria of FC Bari 1908
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
27.6%
48.7%
23.7%

Scorers