Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio San Nicola where FC Bari 1908 play host to Fiorentina. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both FC Bari 1908 and Fiorentina are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Fiorentina start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.55
Luis Marques kicks a strong pass forward to Federico Guzzo. Federico Guzzo finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.05
Franceco Dainelli comes in with a late challenge on Federico Guzzo. The referee calls over Franceco Dainelli and shows him a yellow card! Federico Guzzo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.36
Del Mann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Alves. Antonio Alves shoots from distance but Zerbini Serao is on top of it.
16.29
Massimo Sullo clumsily knocks into Gill Melis. Massimo Sullo is warned by the referee! Gill Melis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.54
Gavin Morton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duccio Voria. Duccio Voria lofts in a cross ball towards Federico Guzzo. Federico Guzzo heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Fabio Marazzina!
21.19
Massimo Sullo knocks the ball forward to Antonio Alves. Antonio Alves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cesar Sousa.
22.54
Massimo Sullo makes a probing pass to Gill Iuliano. Gill Iuliano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.08
Massimo Sullo catches Gavin Morton on the ankles. The referee calls over Massimo Sullo again and warns him to calm down! Gavin Morton stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.21
Cristiano Morello threads the ball through to Gavin Morton. Gavin Morton knocks the ball to his team mate, Duccio Voria. Duccio Voria controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.26
Gill Melis knocks the ball forward to Duccio Voria. Duccio Voria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.16
Massimo Sullo threads the ball through to Antonio Alves. Antonio Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.03
Del Mann knocks the ball forward to Gill Iuliano. Gill Iuliano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zerbini Serao who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
FC Bari 1908 kick off the second half!
59.31
Marco Conte catches Federico Guzzo on the ankles. Marco Conte is warned by the referee! Federico Guzzo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.33
Gill Iuliano comes in with a late challenge on Massimiliano Cannavaro. The referee calls over Gill Iuliano and shows him a yellow card! Massimiliano Cannavaro stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.07
Del Mann makes a probing pass to Gill Iuliano. Gill Iuliano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Moreno Bonadei.
72.51
Tomas Zitolo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duccio Voria. Duccio Voria knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fabio Marazzina who gathers it comfortably.
73.11
Franceco Dainelli brings the ball forward. Franceco Dainelli knocks the ball forward to Antonio Alves. Antonio Alves tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Zerbini Serao manages to keep it out.
75.24
Massimo Sullo hacks Gavin Morton from behind! The referee calls over Massimo Sullo yet again and warns him to calm down! Gavin Morton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.48
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
81.18
Gill Melis makes a simple pass to Duccio Voria. Duccio Voria knocks in a cross ball towards Federico Guzzo. Federico Guzzo heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Federico Guzzo!
84.03
Luis Marques knocks the ball forward to Duccio Voria. Duccio Voria shoots from long range but somehow Fabio Marazzina manages to keep it out.
85.04
Moreno Bonadei passes the ball forward to Luis Marques. Luis Marques chips the ball to his team mate, Federico Guzzo. Federico Guzzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.20
Franceco Dainelli brings the ball forward. Franceco Dainelli chips the ball to his team mate, Gill Iuliano. Gill Iuliano makes a probing pass to Antonio Alves but he's offside!
89.18
Gill Melis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Federico Guzzo. Federico Guzzo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Bas Lurling catches Duccio Voria on the ankles. Bas Lurling is shown the yellow card! Duccio Voria carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Federico Guzzo of FC Bari 1908
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
7
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.4%
38.6%
Play Area
27.1%
47.1%
25.7%

Scorers