Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio San Nicola where FC Bari 1908 play host to Cittadella. A crowd of 9,829 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Bari 1908 are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Cittadella appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Raul Melli.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Bari 1908 are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Cittadella appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Raul Melli.
0.00
0-0FC Bari 1908 start the match!
2.59
0-0Renzo Ferazzoli threads a neat ball through to Luca Giampieretti. Luca Giampieretti whips in a cross ball towards Morgan Califano. Morgan Califano connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is deflected wide by Mario Antunes.
4.29
0-0Corner kick to FC Bari 1908. Luca Giampieretti plays it to the far post. Massimiliano Zauri reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
6.07
0-0Mario Antunes flicks a high pass forward to Duccio Miccoli who brings the ball under control. Duccio Miccoli takes it forward alone. Duccio Miccoli shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
8.24
0-0Duccio Miccoli threads a neat ball through to Rainer Wilke. Rainer Wilke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.27
Massimiliano Zauri hits a low pass to Rainer Wilke. Rainer Wilke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.04
Duccio Miccoli takes it forward alone. Duccio Miccoli shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
20.21
0-1Winston Wijker passes the ball forward to Duccio Miccoli. Duccio Miccoli flicks a high pass forward. Darren Burbage collects the pass. Darren Burbage knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Wilke. Rainer Wilke makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
24.04
Federico Ballarin threads a neat ball through to Rainer Wilke. Rainer Wilke lofts in a cross ball towards Emile Mcgovern. Emile Mcgovern flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.30
Massimiliano Zauri flicks a high pass forward to Rainer Wilke who brings the ball under control. Rainer Wilke tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
30.19
Duccio Miccoli kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Burbage. Darren Burbage knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.17
Renzo Ferazzoli darts forward. Renzo Ferazzoli whips in a cross ball towards Morgan Califano. With a superhuman jump, Morgan Califano connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Darren Bowyer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.55
1-2Duccio Miccoli threads a neat ball through to Rainer Wilke. Rainer Wilke controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Michelangelo Sgrò manages to gather it easily.
39.38
With imagination, Demetrio Sassanelli laces a through ball forward to Gianluigi Esposito. Gianluigi Esposito runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Gianluigi Esposito provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
42.41
Renzo Ferazzoli threads a neat ball through to Gianluigi Esposito. Gianluigi Esposito runs straight at the defence! Gianluigi Esposito takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
Demetrio Sassanelli threads a neat ball through to Luca Giampieretti. Luca Giampieretti knocks in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Di Canio. With a superhuman jump, Gianluigi Di Canio connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Darren Bowyer. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Bari 1908 have changed their lineup with Giampaolo Pineda replacing Gennaro Ivan Viviani, Luca Rocco replacing Renzo Ferazzoli and Benoit Manzo replacing Luca Giampieretti. Cittadella appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cittadella kick off the second half!
48.10
Ruggiero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Demetrio Sassanelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Demetrio Sassanelli kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluigi Esposito. Gianluigi Esposito edges inside the box! Gianluigi Esposito muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Darren Bowyer. Excellent save.
53.41
Luca Rocco chips the ball to his team mate, Benoit Manzo. Benoit Manzo knocks in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Esposito. Gianluigi Esposito makes a convincing header. Gianluigi Esposito scores for FC Bari 1908!!
57.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Ruggiero Lopez plays the ball forward to Demetrio Sassanelli. Demetrio Sassanelli flicks a high pass forward. Morgan Califano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Morgan Califano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.01
3-2Gilles Robinson barges into Demetrio Sassanelli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Demetrio Sassanelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.37
Duccio Miccoli makes an attacking run forward. Duccio Miccoli knocks in a cross ball towards Emile Mcgovern. Emile Mcgovern finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Michelangelo Sgrò. Excellent save.
63.08
Federico Ballarin brings the ball forward. Federico Ballarin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Michelangelo Sgrò. Excellent save.
65.14
Massimiliano Zauri sees a break and surges forward. Massimiliano Zauri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.32
Giampaolo Pineda makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Demetrio Sassanelli. Demetrio Sassanelli chips the ball to his team mate, Morgan Califano. Morgan Califano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mario Antunes.
67.25
Winston Wijker threads a neat ball through to Massimiliano Zauri. Massimiliano Zauri flicks a high pass forward. Darren Burbage controls it well on his chest. Darren Burbage knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Wilke. Rainer Wilke directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
69.30
Showing composure, Luca Rocco laces a through ball forward to Gianluigi Di Canio. Gianluigi Di Canio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.28
Arturo Di Fabio flicks the ball to his team mate, Demetrio Sassanelli. Demetrio Sassanelli hits a low pass to Gianluigi Di Canio. Gianluigi Di Canio lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Esposito. Gianluigi Esposito is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Darren Bowyer reads it well. Nice keeping!
72.47
3-2Demetrio Sassanelli makes a beautiful solo run. Demetrio Sassanelli knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gianluigi Di Canio is offside!
75.23
Massimiliano Zauri threads a neat ball through to Darren Burbage. Darren Burbage knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.43
Demetrio Sassanelli kicks a strong pass forward to Benoit Manzo. Benoit Manzo shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
79.05
Winston Wijker threads a neat ball through to Duccio Miccoli. Duccio Miccoli surges forward with the ball. Duccio Miccoli shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.53
Massimiliano Zauri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emile Mcgovern. Emile Mcgovern plays a one-two with Rainer Wilke and rushes in on goal... Emile Mcgovern muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Arturo Di Fabio's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
83.16
Duccio Miccoli takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Benoit Manzo reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
84.20
Massimiliano Zauri flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Wilke collects the pass. Rainer Wilke knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Burbage. Darren Burbage rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
87.18
Luca Rocco flicks the ball to his team mate, Benoit Manzo. Benoit Manzo lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Esposito. With a superhuman jump, Gianluigi Esposito connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.57
Duccio Miccoli flicks a high pass forward. Darren Burbage collects the pass. Darren Burbage knocks in a cross ball towards Emile Mcgovern. Emile Mcgovern beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
31.3%
43.4%
25.3%
Scorers
| Morgan Califano 32 Gianluigi Esposito 42, 53 | Rainer Wilke 20 Emile Mcgovern 24 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gianluigi Esposito of FC Bari 1908 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Michelangelo Sgrò (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ruggiero Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gennaro Ivan Viviani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arturo Di Fabio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Girolamo Guerra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Renzo Ferazzoli (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Demetrio Sassanelli (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gianluigi Esposito (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Luca Giampieretti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gianluigi Di Canio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Morgan Califano (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Luca Rocco (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Benoit Manzo (GK) | 7 | |
| 14. | Giampaolo Pineda (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Darren Bowyer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mario Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Winston Wijker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Geoffrey Van Nieuwstadt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Federico Ballarin (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Massimiliano Zauri (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Duccio Miccoli (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Gilles Robinson (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Darren Burbage (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rainer Wilke (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Emile Mcgovern (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Felice Piovani (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Walter Gonnella (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hamada Dernis (DEF) | 0 | |