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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio San Nicola where FC Bari 1908 play host to Chievo Verona. A crowd of 17,059 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Bari 1908 are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francesco G. Degano.


0.00
FC Bari 1908 start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.28
With a delightful solo run, Fabio Giacobbo stretches the opposition's defence. Fabio Giacobbo lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Diakite. Nico Diakite finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.07
Fabio Giacobbo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harry Lampard. Harry Lampard skips past Marcello Artistico! Harry Lampard cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.15
Seeing a gap ahead, David Sturba plays the ball forward to Manuele Bernini. Manuele Bernini flicks a high pass forward. Harry Lampard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harry Lampard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.20
Saul Baiocco threads the ball through to Manuele Bernini. Manuele Bernini flicks a high ball forward to Domenico Pellizzoli who takes it down. Domenico Pellizzoli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
24.09
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.41
Fausto Zanutta laces a weighted ball forward to David Röhlig. David Röhlig cuts inside the box! David Röhlig cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. David Röhlig scores for Chievo Verona!!
38.13
Fabio Giacobbo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giordano Zanutta. Giordano Zanutta whips in a cross ball towards Nico Diakite. Marcello Artistico clumsily knocks into Nico Diakite. Nico Diakite appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
39.09
Saul Baiocco chips the ball to his team mate, Fabio Giacobbo. Fabio Giacobbo threads a neat ball through to Giordano Zanutta. Giordano Zanutta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Bari 1908 appear unchanged since the first half. Chievo Verona also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Chievo Verona start the second half!
47.23
Manuele Bernini flicks a high pass forward. Nico Diakite holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nico Diakite shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.05
Fausto Zanutta flicks the ball to his team mate, David Röhlig. David Röhlig plays a one-two with Malte Wendel and rushes in on goal... David Röhlig shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.53
David Sturba surges forward with the ball. David Sturba laces a through ball forward to Nico Diakite. Nico Diakite controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Giampietro Guana smothers it!
51.37
Dave Harley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malte Wendel. Malte Wendel shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
53.20
Alan Watson sees space and advances. Alan Watson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Saul Baiocco.
60.57
Chievo Verona have made a substitution with Scott Booth replacing Malte Wendel .
66.18
Saul Baiocco sees Manuele Bernini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuele Bernini flicks a high pass forward to Nico Diakite who brings the ball under control. Nico Diakite whips in a cross ball towards Domenico Pellizzoli. Domenico Pellizzoli jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Regillio Lodewijks.
67.22
It's a corner kick which Manuele Bernini takes quickly, playing the ball short to Nico Diakite. Some good footwork from Nico Diakite provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
69.26
Dave Harley flicks a high pass forward. Ruggiero Erra controls it well on his chest. Ruggiero Erra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
77.01
Chievo Verona have made 2 substitutions with Wladimiro Zambrotta replacing Dave Harley and Valerien Larrieu replacing Paolo Valsesia .
78.09
David Sturba sees space and advances. David Sturba sees Harry Lampard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harry Lampard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.40
Saul Baiocco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabio Giacobbo. Fabio Giacobbo flicks a high pass forward. Nico Diakite collects the pass. Nico Diakite sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Giampietro Guana is on top of it.
81.57
David Sturba flicks a high ball forward to Manuele Bernini who takes it down. Manuele Bernini darts forward. Manuele Bernini threads the ball through into the box. Marcello Artistico hacks Harry Lampard from behind! Penalty not given!!
83.14
Manuele Bernini flicks a high ball forward to Harry Lampard who takes it down. Harry Lampard shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Fabio Giacobbo knocks the ball to his team mate, Giordano Zanutta. Giordano Zanutta whips in a cross ball towards Domenico Pellizzoli. Domenico Pellizzoli beats his man to it with a header but Giampietro Guana reads it well. Great save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.4%
36.6%
Play Area
28.2%
43.7%
28.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Röhlig of Chievo Verona

Match Ratings