Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stadio San Nicola where FC Bari 1908 play host to Cittadella. A crowd of 19,336 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Bari 1908 are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Cittadella appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alessandro Porchia.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Bari 1908 are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Cittadella appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alessandro Porchia.
0.00
0-0Cittadella get the match underway!
4.55
0-0Carlos Almeida flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Sladakovic. Dennis Sladakovic tries a spectacular long range effort. Kevin Mcinnes gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
10.04
Carlos Almeida threads the ball through to Dennis Sladakovic. Dennis Sladakovic tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Kevin Mcinnes!
12.18
0-0Fabio Giacobbo takes it forward alone. Fabio Giacobbo whips in a cross ball towards Harry Lampard. Alexandru Raduciou clumsily knocks into Harry Lampard. Harry Lampard appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
14.37
1-0Teddy Ramond flicks a high pass forward. Nico Diakite controls it well on his chest. Nico Diakite whips in a cross ball towards Domenico Pellizzoli. Domenico Pellizzoli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Domenico Pellizzoli!
21.30
Bradley Aloisi flicks a high pass forward. Manfred Brunner collects the pass. Manfred Brunner lofts in a cross ball towards Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis whips the ball goalwards with his head. Kevin Mcinnes didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
24.04
Teddy Ramond takes it forward alone. Teddy Ramond lofts in a cross ball towards Domenico Pellizzoli. Domenico Pellizzoli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.51
2-0Ensio Nurmi threads a neat ball through to Carlos Almeida. Carlos Almeida threads a neat ball through to Dennis Sladakovic. Dennis Sladakovic lofts in a cross ball towards Antonis Michalakis. With a superhuman jump, Antonis Michalakis connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
30.43
Yoshi Watanabe passes the ball forward to Manfred Brunner. Manfred Brunner knocks in a cross ball towards Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Kevin Mcinnes.
34.18
Carlos Almeida flicks a high pass forward to Dennis Sladakovic who brings the ball under control. Dennis Sladakovic controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Kevin Mcinnes manages to gather it.
40.52
2-0Teddy Ramond sees a break and surges forward. Teddy Ramond knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.57
Yoshi Watanabe sees Manfred Brunner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manfred Brunner lofts in a cross ball towards Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Kevin Mcinnes.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Bari 1908 appear unchanged since the first half. Cittadella also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Bari 1908 kick off!
47.37
Bradley Aloisi flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Sladakovic controls it well on his chest. Dennis Sladakovic shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Kevin Mcinnes!
53.57
2-0Alexandru Raduciou knocks the ball forward to Bradley Aloisi. Bradley Aloisi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis whips in a cross ball towards Manfred Brunner. Manfred Brunner beats his man to it with a header but Christian Mandelli is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
54.37
Carlos Almeida knocks the ball forward to Manfred Brunner. Manfred Brunner shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.11
Fabio Giacobbo sees space and advances. Fabio Giacobbo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.37
Teddy Ramond runs straight at the opposition's defence. Teddy Ramond controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Branko Van Himst gets down and covers it.
61.34
Fabio Giacobbo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giordano Zanutta. Giordano Zanutta whips in a cross ball towards Domenico Pellizzoli. Domenico Pellizzoli knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
73.10
2-0Fabio Giacobbo comes in with a late challenge on Bradley Aloisi. The referee calls over Fabio Giacobbo and shows him a yellow card! Bradley Aloisi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.59
Carlos Almeida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis shoots from long range. Solid save from Kevin Mcinnes.
78.26
Fabio Giacobbo flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Diakite. Nico Diakite knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.51
Saul Baiocco chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Ramond. Teddy Ramond flicks a high pass forward to Giordano Zanutta who brings the ball under control. Giordano Zanutta lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Diakite. Nico Diakite flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.21
Ensio Nurmi threads the ball through to Bradley Aloisi. Bradley Aloisi threads a neat ball through to Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Kevin Mcinnes!
84.05
John Rizzo flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Almeida who brings the ball under control. Carlos Almeida flicks the ball to his team mate, Manfred Brunner. Manfred Brunner tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
85.39
Ensio Nurmi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yoshi Watanabe. Yoshi Watanabe flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Kevin Mcinnes easily smothers it!
89.14
Teddy Ramond plays the ball forward to Nico Diakite. Nico Diakite knocks in a cross ball towards Domenico Pellizzoli. Domenico Pellizzoli rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
11
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.1%
64.9%
Play Area
28.4%
43.2%
28.4%
Scorers
| Domenico Pellizzoli 14, 24 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Mcinnes of FC Bari 1908 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kevin Mcinnes (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Christian Mandelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Sturba (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Saul Baiocco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sean Biliotti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fabio Giacobbo (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Teddy Ramond (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Domenico Pellizzoli (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Harry Lampard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nico Diakite (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Giordano Zanutta (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Duccio Ferrarese (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vincenzo Hanssen (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | William Colacone (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Branko Van Himst (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Michael Fournier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Rizzo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alexandru Raduciou (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ensio Nurmi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Yoshi Watanabe (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carlos Almeida (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Bradley Aloisi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Manfred Brunner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Antonis Michalakis (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Dennis Sladakovic (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Orlando Ripoll (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wayne Meram (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steve Ball (ATT) | 0 | |