Match Report


LecceLecce     CrotoneCrotone
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Eugenio ZenoniE. Zenoni65
G
1
G
63Nicolas WinklerN. Winkler
Vito MainiV. Maini70
D
2
D
67Eugenio ApolloniE. Apolloni
Paolo Lo GattoP. Lo Gatto62
D
captain3
D
66Morgan BelottiM. Belotti
Duccio LombardiD. Lombardi60
D
4
D
57Alfredo TedescoA. Tedesco
Liam RichardsL. Richards71
M
5
M
68David GrossiD. Grossi
Corrado ZanuttaC. Zanutta71
M
6captain
M
59Cesar BarbosaC. Barbosa
Daniel OliverD. Oliver68
M
7
M
58Emiliano ArriccaE. Arricca
Norman HenryN. Henry61
M
8
M
56Gabriele MaterazziG. Materazzi
Christian OttofaroC. Ottofaro72
A
9
A
70Don HansenD. Hansen
Craig BoothC. Booth72
A
10
A
68Tiziano BazzaniT. Bazzani
Roberto SassanelliR. Sassanelli66
A
11
A
56Fausto SavinoF. Savino
 
Saul MarcoliniS. Marcolini65
A
12
M
54Evans RossiniE. Rossini
Philipp KöpkeP. Köpke63
A
13
G
53Demlaba GinolaD. Ginola
Gianpaolo OrlandoG. Orlando58
G
14
M
52Gavin CollinsG. Collins

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Via Del Mare where Lecce play host to Crotone. A crowd of 9,209 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Lecce and Crotone are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stefano Lucarelli.


0.00
The whistle blows and Crotone kick off!
2.42
Corrado Zanutta kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Sassanelli. Roberto Sassanelli flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
3.56
Cesar Barbosa makes a probing pass to Don Hansen. Don Hansen rushes past Vito Maini! Don Hansen strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
4.20
Gabriele Materazzi flicks a high pass forward. Fausto Savino controls it well on his chest. Fausto Savino rushes past Duccio Lombardi! Fausto Savino strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it rises well off target!
10.10
Duccio Lombardi threads the ball through to Daniel Oliver. Daniel Oliver sees space and advances. Daniel Oliver plays a scrappy one-two with Craig Booth and stumbles forward towards the goal... Daniel Oliver takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.29
Duccio Lombardi knocks the ball forward to Norman Henry. Norman Henry flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Sassanelli who brings the ball neatly under control. Roberto Sassanelli shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
14.30
Duccio Lombardi flicks a high pass forward. Corrado Zanutta holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Corrado Zanutta chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Booth. Craig Booth finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Nicolas Winkler!
15.29
Liam Richards hits a low pass to Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
16.54
Corrado Zanutta makes a simple pass to Roberto Sassanelli. Roberto Sassanelli runs straight at the defence! Roberto Sassanelli tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
18.39
With some swift thinking, Corrado Zanutta plays the ball forward to Roberto Sassanelli. Roberto Sassanelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.26
Gabriele Materazzi threads a neat ball through to Tiziano Bazzani. Tiziano Bazzani shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
21.42
Liam Richards threads a neat ball through to Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Booth. With a superhuman jump, Craig Booth connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
22.57
Gabriele Materazzi kicks a strong pass forward to Fausto Savino. Fausto Savino knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Tiziano Bazzani is offside!
24.34
David Grossi chips the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Bazzani. Tiziano Bazzani knocks in a cross ball towards Fausto Savino. Fausto Savino beats his man to it with a header. Eugenio Zenoni picks it out of the air!
28.41
Vito Maini makes a probing pass to Liam Richards. Liam Richards flicks a high pass forward. Christian Ottofaro collects the pass. Christian Ottofaro whips in a cross ball towards Craig Booth. Craig Booth finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.54
With imagination, Duccio Lombardi plays the ball forward to Liam Richards. Liam Richards flicks a high pass forward. Craig Booth collects the pass. Craig Booth whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Sassanelli. Roberto Sassanelli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
38.18
Emiliano Arricca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Hansen. Don Hansen tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
39.44
Eugenio Apolloni flicks a high pass forward to Emiliano Arricca who brings the ball under control. Emiliano Arricca sees Don Hansen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Hansen shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Eugenio Zenoni!
40.38
Paolo Lo Gatto comes in with a late challenge on Tiziano Bazzani. The referee brings Paolo Lo Gatto to one side and gives him a warning! Tiziano Bazzani gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.19
Emiliano Arricca hits a low pass to Fausto Savino. Fausto Savino finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
Alfredo Tedesco knocks the ball to his team mate, Emiliano Arricca. Emiliano Arricca threads the ball through to Tiziano Bazzani. Tiziano Bazzani knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Lo Gatto.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lecce appear unchanged since the first half. Crotone also appear unchanged since the first half. The Crotone players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Lecce start the second half!
48.47
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
49.17
Norman Henry sees Christian Ottofaro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Ottofaro shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.42
Corrado Zanutta makes a simple pass to Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Booth. Craig Booth connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
53.45
Corrado Zanutta flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Sassanelli who takes it down. Roberto Sassanelli knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Nicolas Winkler!
55.51
Cesar Barbosa decides to run forward with the ball. Cesar Barbosa makes a probing pass between the defence to Don Hansen. Don Hansen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.02
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
61.56
Duccio Lombardi flicks the ball to his team mate, Corrado Zanutta. Corrado Zanutta flicks a high pass forward. Craig Booth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Booth shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
65.26
Cesar Barbosa surges forward with the ball. Cesar Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Don Hansen. Don Hansen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
67.59
Cesar Barbosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Hansen. Don Hansen hits a low pass to Fausto Savino. Fausto Savino makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Paolo Lo Gatto's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
69.38
Emiliano Arricca takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Gabriele Materazzi tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
72.19
Norman Henry flicks a high pass forward. Craig Booth collects the pass. Craig Booth shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.43
Alfredo Tedesco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesar Barbosa. Cesar Barbosa chips the ball to his team mate, Fausto Savino. Fausto Savino threads a neat, attacking ball through to Tiziano Bazzani. Tiziano Bazzani shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tiziano Bazzani!
78.25
Morgan Belotti clumsily knocks into Roberto Sassanelli. The referee brings Morgan Belotti to one side and gives him a warning! Roberto Sassanelli runs off the knock.
79.21
Norman Henry comes in with a late challenge on Cesar Barbosa. Norman Henry is warned by the referee! Cesar Barbosa stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.35
Morgan Belotti flicks a high pass forward. Emiliano Arricca collects the pass. Emiliano Arricca flicks a high ball forward to Don Hansen who takes it down. Don Hansen passes the ball forward to Tiziano Bazzani. Tiziano Bazzani tries a spectacular strike. Eugenio Zenoni comfortably gets down and covers it.
83.43
Gabriele Materazzi clumsily knocks into Corrado Zanutta. Gabriele Materazzi is shown the yellow card! Corrado Zanutta stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.07
Emiliano Arricca flicks a high pass forward. Fausto Savino controls it well on his chest. Fausto Savino finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Paolo Lo Gatto hacks Fausto Savino from behind! The referee warns Paolo Lo Gatto again to calm down! Fausto Savino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Lecce

Crotone
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
8
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
27.8%
43.3%
28.9%

Scorers
Craig Booth 62
Don Hansen 56
Tiziano Bazzani 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Don Hansen of Crotone

Match Ratings