Match Report
| Reggina | Reggina |  |  | Cosenza | Cosenza | ||||||||||||||||
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| Andres Santos | A. Santos |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 73 |  | Sandro Lotti | S. Lotti | |||||||||
| Ruben Lopes | R. Lopes |  | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 | | Aniello Testini | A. Testini | |||||||||
| Michelangelo Belardi | M. Belardi | | 67 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 67 | | Girolamo Delpiano | G. Delpiano | ||||||||
| Victor Mouret | V. Mouret |  | 66 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 |  | Julian Szepan | J. Szepan | |||||||||
| Marinus Grim | M. Grim |  | 65 | D | | 5 | | D | 59 | | Marcello Carbone | M. Carbone | |||||||||
| Pascal Bierhoff | P. Bierhoff | | 75 | M | | 6 | | M | 80 | | Orlando King | O. King | |||||||||
| Riccardo Vasari | R. Vasari | | 69 | M | | | 7 | | M | 70 | | Diaw Annoni | D. Annoni | ||||||||
| Sandro Grava | S. Grava | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 65 | | Martin Elzinga | M. Elzinga | |||||||||
| Don Campbell | D. Campbell |  | 75 | A | | 9 | | A | 64 | | Ruben Nunes | R. Nunes | |||||||||
| Antonio Pichichi | A. Pichichi | | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Eusebio Villa | E. Villa | |||||||||
| Gary Forbes | G. Forbes |  | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Ferdinando Mela | F. Mela | |||||||||
| Tiziano Parlour | T. Parlour | | 69 | G | | 12 | | G | 68 | | Aldo Galli | A. Galli | |||||||||
| Mirco Di Fabio | M. Di Fabio | | 66 | G | | 13 | | A | 59 | | Alberto Tedesco | A. Tedesco | |||||||||
| Cristiano Salvetti | C. Salvetti | | 63 | G | | 14 | | D | 57 | | Danilo Bucci | D. Bucci | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Oreste Granillo where Reggina play host to Cosenza in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Reggina and Cosenza are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Molina.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Reggina and Cosenza are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Molina.
0.00
0-0Reggina kick off the first half!
4.16
0-0With great vision, Orlando King plays the ball forward to Eusebio Villa. Eusebio Villa tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Andres Santos manages to gather it.
8.33
0-0Michelangelo Belardi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pascal Bierhoff. Pascal Bierhoff sees a break and surges forward. Pascal Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball towards Don Campbell. Don Campbell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Marcello Carbone. Excellent block.
9.40
0-1Martin Elzinga flicks the ball to his team mate, Ferdinando Mela. Ferdinando Mela plays a one-two with Eusebio Villa and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Ferdinando Mela provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.23
Marinus Grim launches a long ball forward. Don Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Pichichi. With a superhuman jump, Antonio Pichichi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.49
Sandro Grava flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Pichichi who brings the ball under control. Antonio Pichichi plays the ball forward to Don Campbell who has made a great run into the box. Don Campbell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Sandro Lotti manages to keep it out.
24.13
With great vision, Girolamo Delpiano plays the ball forward to Diaw Annoni. Diaw Annoni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ferdinando Mela. Ferdinando Mela shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.32
With a delightful solo run, Sandro Grava stretches the opposition's defence. Sandro Grava whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Pichichi. Antonio Pichichi rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
33.06
Marcello Carbone passes the ball forward to Diaw Annoni. Diaw Annoni knocks the ball forward to Ruben Nunes. Ruben Nunes shoots from distance. Andres Santos gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
34.14
Julian Szepan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Elzinga. Martin Elzinga knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Nunes. Ruben Nunes shoots from 25 yards but Andres Santos is on top of it.
39.23
2-2Orlando King chips the ball to his team mate, Eusebio Villa. Eusebio Villa shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
40.44
2-2Michelangelo Belardi hacks Ruben Nunes from behind! Michelangelo Belardi is given a warning by the referee! Ruben Nunes runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reggina appear unchanged since the first half. Cosenza also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cosenza players seem much more motivated whilst the Reggina players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Cosenza kick off!
49.45
Julian Szepan flicks a high pass forward. Orlando King collects the pass. Orlando King kicks a strong pass forward to Ferdinando Mela. Ferdinando Mela controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.57
Sandro Grava flicks a high pass forward. Don Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Pichichi. Antonio Pichichi makes a deft header but it misses the target by a large margin!
54.24
Diaw Annoni decides to run forward with the ball. Diaw Annoni hits a low pass to Ferdinando Mela. Ferdinando Mela looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!
55.53
2-2Sandro Grava flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Pichichi. Antonio Pichichi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aniello Testini.
60.56
2-2Cosenza have made a substitution with Alberto Tedesco replacing Eusebio Villa .
61.61
2-2Julian Szepan clumsily knocks into Don Campbell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Don Campbell runs off the knock.
63.47
2-2Pascal Bierhoff sees Don Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Campbell threads the ball through to Gary Forbes but he's offside!
65.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Orlando King plays the ball forward to Ruben Nunes. Ruben Nunes shoots from long range. Andres Santos gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
71.37
Girolamo Delpiano passes the ball forward to Diaw Annoni. Diaw Annoni sees Ferdinando Mela in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ferdinando Mela tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
72.14
Pascal Bierhoff takes it forward alone. Pascal Bierhoff whips in a cross ball towards Gary Forbes. Gary Forbes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper, Sandro Lotti, sees it late!! Goal for Reggina!
77.42
Cosenza have made a substitution with Aldo Galli replacing Marcello Carbone and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
78.48
Seeing a gap ahead, Julian Szepan plays the ball forward to Orlando King. Orlando King plays the ball forward to Alberto Tedesco. Alberto Tedesco shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Andres Santos!
83.02
Girolamo Delpiano chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Elzinga. Martin Elzinga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Tedesco. Alberto Tedesco whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Nunes. Ruben Nunes powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Andres Santos.
84.05
3-2Corner kick to Cosenza. Diaw Annoni plays it to the far post. Don Campbell gets to the ball and clears it up field.
87.24
Ruben Lopes plays the ball forward to Sandro Grava. Sandro Grava makes a probing pass to Don Campbell. Don Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Gary Forbes. Gary Forbes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Sandro Grava flicks a high ball forward to Gary Forbes who gracefully takes it down. Gary Forbes shoots from outside the area but Sandro Lotti reads it well. Good keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
9
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.2%
58.8%
Play Area
28.7%
43.8%
27.5%
Scorers
| Antonio Pichichi 14, 30 Gary Forbes 72 | Ferdinando Mela 9, 24 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Pichichi of Reggina |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andres Santos (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ruben Lopes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Michelangelo Belardi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Victor Mouret (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marinus Grim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pascal Bierhoff (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Riccardo Vasari (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sandro Grava (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Don Campbell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Antonio Pichichi (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Gary Forbes (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Tiziano Parlour (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mirco Di Fabio (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cristiano Salvetti (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sandro Lotti (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Aniello Testini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Girolamo Delpiano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Szepan (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Marcello Carbone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Orlando King (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Diaw Annoni (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Martin Elzinga (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ruben Nunes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Eusebio Villa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ferdinando Mela (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Aldo Galli (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alberto Tedesco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Danilo Bucci (DEF) | 0 | |