Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio San Nicola where FC Bari 1908 play host to Crotone. A crowd of 9,883 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Bari 1908 are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Crotone appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tonino De Palma.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Bari 1908 are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Crotone appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tonino De Palma.
0.00
0-0FC Bari 1908 kick off!
2.41
0-0Alex Viviani threads a neat ball through to Marino Cimarelli. Marino Cimarelli threads the ball through to Saul Frezzolini but he's offside!
15.44
0-0Demetrio Sassanelli kicks a strong pass forward to Luca Giampieretti. Luca Giampieretti whips in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Di Canio. Gianluigi Di Canio connects with a diving header. Good keeping from Barry Bogarde as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
16.02
0-0Luca Giampieretti takes a quick corner, playing it short to Renzo Ferazzoli. Renzo Ferazzoli knocks the ball into the box. Girolamo Marcolin reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
20.23
0-0Demetrio Sassanelli catches Alex Viviani on the ankles. The referee calls over Demetrio Sassanelli and warns him to calm down! Alex Viviani runs off the knock.
22.01
1-0Demetrio Sassanelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morgan Califano. Morgan Califano lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Esposito. Gianluigi Esposito makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.15
1-0Alex Viviani flicks the ball to his team mate, Saul Frezzolini. Saul Frezzolini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arturo Di Fabio.
34.36
1-0Demetrio Sassanelli brings the ball forward. Demetrio Sassanelli knocks in a cross ball towards Luca Giampieretti. With a superhuman jump, Luca Giampieretti connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Bari 1908 have changed their lineup with Garcia Duque Iannuzzi replacing Pedro Gainza, Luca Rocco replacing Renzo Ferazzoli and Benoit Manzo replacing Luca Giampieretti. Crotone appear unchanged since the first half. The Crotone players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Crotone kicking off!
47.13
Alex Viviani brings the ball forward. Alex Viviani finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
48.15
Pier G. Saudati makes a beautiful solo run. Pier G. Saudati makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marino Cimarelli. Marino Cimarelli whips in a cross ball towards Saul Frezzolini. Saul Frezzolini connects with a diving header but it flies well off target!
53.35
Garcia Duque Iannuzzi kicks a strong pass forward to Luca Rocco. Luca Rocco threads the ball through to Benoit Manzo. Benoit Manzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.28
Pier G. Saudati flicks the ball to his team mate, Cataldo Di Napoli. Cataldo Di Napoli knocks the ball to his team mate, Marino Cimarelli. Marino Cimarelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michelangelo Sgrò who gathers it comfortably.
60.43
Pier G. Saudati surges forward with the ball. Pier G. Saudati knocks the ball forward to Marino Cimarelli. Marino Cimarelli shoots from 20 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Michelangelo Sgrò!
61.49
Cataldo Di Napoli surges forward with the ball. Cataldo Di Napoli lofts in a cross ball towards Saul Frezzolini. Saul Frezzolini makes a deft header but it misses the target by a large margin!
65.39
Cataldo Di Napoli flicks a high pass forward. Girolamo Marcolin collects the pass. Girolamo Marcolin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.50
Cristian Mazzeo makes a strong solo run forward. Cristian Mazzeo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Girolamo Marcolin. Girolamo Marcolin shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
69.12
Cataldo Di Napoli threads the ball through to Saul Frezzolini. Saul Frezzolini lofts in a cross ball towards Girolamo Marcolin. Girolamo Marcolin powers a header at goal. Michelangelo Sgrò manages to gather it effortlessly.
71.49
Luca Rocco sees a break and surges forward. Luca Rocco knocks the ball forward to Gianluigi Esposito but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
72.31
Gennaro Ivan Viviani hits a low pass to Demetrio Sassanelli. Demetrio Sassanelli sees a break and surges forward. Demetrio Sassanelli knocks the ball forward, putting Benoit Manzo through on goal. Benoit Manzo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Barry Bogarde.
73.47
Noah Kurth flicks a high pass forward to Gabriele Piovani who brings the ball under control. Gabriele Piovani makes an attacking run forward. Gabriele Piovani shoots from outside the area but Michelangelo Sgrò is on top of it.
75.28
Alex Viviani sees Marino Cimarelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marino Cimarelli lofts in a cross ball towards Girolamo Marcolin. Girolamo Marcolin makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
79.28
Luca Rocco runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Luca Rocco lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Di Canio. Gianluigi Di Canio flicks the ball with his head. Barry Bogarde gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
84.16
Alex Viviani makes a probing pass to Marino Cimarelli. Marino Cimarelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garcia Duque Iannuzzi.
87.28
Alex Viviani flicks a high ball forward to Marino Cimarelli who takes it down. Marino Cimarelli shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
30.4%
69.6%
Play Area
30.4%
47.8%
21.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Michelangelo Sgrò of FC Bari 1908 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Michelangelo Sgrò (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Ruggiero Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pedro Gainza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gennaro Ivan Viviani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arturo Di Fabio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Renzo Ferazzoli (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Demetrio Sassanelli (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Gianluigi Esposito (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Luca Giampieretti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gianluigi Di Canio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Morgan Califano (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Luca Rocco (MID) | 7 | |
| 13. | Benoit Manzo (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Garcia Duque Iannuzzi (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Barry Bogarde (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Cristian Mazzeo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Noah Kurth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pier G. Saudati (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Gabriele Piovani (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Alex Viviani (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Cataldo Di Napoli (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Felice Pinardi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marino Cimarelli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Saul Frezzolini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Girolamo Marcolin (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Nicola C. Roccati (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Samuele Mazzocchi (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Benoit Gemmi (DEF) | 0 | |