Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Franchi where Fiorentina play host to Cosenza. A crowd of 9,138 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Fiorentina are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cosenza appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Fiorentina are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cosenza appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Fiorentina kick off!
2.25
0-0Cosenza are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
4.29
0-0Fabio Rocchi sees space and advances. Fabio Rocchi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Barry Van Der Sleen who gathers it comfortably.
8.20
Marco Pinato flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Rocchi. Fabio Rocchi threads the ball through to Lorenzo Cecere. Lorenzo Cecere knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Generoso Crippa.
9.27
Fiorentina are easily keeping Cosenza at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
10.32
0-0Raffaele Biliotti advances with the ball. Raffaele Biliotti knocks in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Cecere. Lorenzo Cecere connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
16.19
0-0Benedetto Campedelli catches Marco Pinato on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marco Pinato stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.45
0-0William Mutarelli kicks a strong pass forward to Benedetto Campedelli. Benedetto Campedelli whips in a cross ball towards Ruggiero Di Vaio. Ruggiero Di Vaio connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Garry Mckinlay!
20.56
0-1Fabrizio Scarchilli decides to run forward with the ball. Fabrizio Scarchilli sees a break and surges forward. Fabrizio Scarchilli whips in a cross ball towards Benedetto Campedelli. Benedetto Campedelli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.29
Marco Pinato controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Raffaele Biliotti. Raffaele Biliotti knocks the ball forward to Lorenzo Cecere. Lorenzo Cecere plays a perfect one-two with Antonio Merino and rushes in on goal... Lorenzo Cecere shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.04
Riccardo Ficini kicks a strong pass forward to Benedetto Campedelli. Benedetto Campedelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.58
Martin Corallo makes a probing pass to Benedetto Campedelli. Benedetto Campedelli shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
42.36
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Cosenza kick off and get the second half underway!
51.48
Luciano Marcolini sees a break and surges forward. Luciano Marcolini kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Merino. Antonio Merino knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabrizio Scarchilli.
53.59
Luciano Marcolini kicks a strong pass forward to Fabio Rocchi. Fabio Rocchi takes it forward alone. Fabio Rocchi shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
54.26
Benedetto Viali decides to run forward with the ball. Benedetto Viali shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.16
Luciano Marcolini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabio Rocchi. Fabio Rocchi passes the ball forward to Antonio Merino. Antonio Merino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
61.04
0-1Riccardo Ficini hacks Marco Pinato from behind! The referee calls over Riccardo Ficini and warns him to calm down! Marco Pinato runs off the knock.
61.04
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
66.36
0-1Moreno Garavelli makes a probing pass to Riccardo Ficini. Riccardo Ficini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruggiero Di Vaio. Ruggiero Di Vaio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Benedetto Campedelli but he's offside!
69.40
William Mutarelli advances with the ball. William Mutarelli whips in a cross ball towards Benedetto Campedelli. Benedetto Campedelli heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.55
Riccardo Ficini makes a simple pass to Benedetto Campedelli. Benedetto Campedelli lofts in a cross ball towards Ruggiero Di Vaio. Ruggiero Di Vaio powers a header at goal. It's there!! Garry Mckinlay has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.15
Generoso Crippa threads the ball through to Riccardo Ficini. Riccardo Ficini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Campedelli. Benedetto Campedelli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ljubisa Biancone.
81.17
Marco Pinato kicks a strong pass forward to Raffaele Biliotti. Raffaele Biliotti kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Merino. Antonio Merino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.52
Generoso Crippa knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Corallo. Martin Corallo makes a simple pass to Ruggiero Di Vaio. Ruggiero Di Vaio shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.27
Luciano Marcolini catches William Mutarelli on the ankles. Luciano Marcolini is shown the yellow card! William Mutarelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Cosenza are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Fiorentina's defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.4%
41.6%
Play Area
31.2%
41.6%
27.3%
Scorers