Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Adriatico where Pescara play host to Crotone. A crowd of 9,207 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Pescara and Crotone are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Cataldo Guastalvino.


0.00
Crotone get the match underway!
2.58
Cristian Mazzeo kicks a strong pass forward to Felice Pinardi. Felice Pinardi kicks a strong pass forward to Saul Frezzolini. Saul Frezzolini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Colin James manages to keep it out.
4.21
Felice Pinardi passes the ball forward to Marino Cimarelli. Marino Cimarelli knocks in a cross ball towards Saul Frezzolini. Saul Frezzolini directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.06
Cataldo Di Napoli makes an attacking run forward. Cataldo Di Napoli shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
15.28
Eddy Mirri threads a neat ball through to Piero Rossi. Piero Rossi knocks in a cross ball towards Sean Jörgensen. Sean Jörgensen directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
20.46
Eddy Mirri threads a neat ball through to Piero Rossi. Piero Rossi tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.18
Gabriele Piovani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Girolamo Marcolin. Girolamo Marcolin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin James who gathers it comfortably.
24.45
Wladimiro Vasari chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Terry. Ian Terry knocks the ball to his team mate, Sean Jörgensen. Sean Jörgensen plays a one-two with Gaetano Pierini and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Sean Jörgensen provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
26.06
Wladimiro Vasari punts the ball hopefully upfield. Piero Rossi shoots from distance but Barry Bogarde is on top of it.
27.40
Cataldo Di Napoli comes in with a late challenge on Ian Terry. The referee calls over Cataldo Di Napoli and warns him to calm down! Ian Terry grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.23
Felice Pinardi threads a neat ball through to Saul Frezzolini. Saul Frezzolini shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
39.32
Ian Terry threads a neat ball through to Sean Jörgensen. Sean Jörgensen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.17
Sean Jörgensen clumsily knocks into Noah Kurth. The referee calls over Sean Jörgensen and shows him a yellow card! Noah Kurth grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.12
Gianpaolo Bernini flicks a high pass forward to Sean Jörgensen who brings the ball under control. Sean Jörgensen shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Pescara have changed their lineup with Wladimiro Apa replacing Gaetano Pierini. Crotone appear unchanged since the first half. The Pescara players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Pescara kick off!
47.21
Felice Pinardi sees space and advances. Felice Pinardi shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
48.29
Ian Terry flicks a high pass forward. Wladimiro Apa collects the pass. Wladimiro Apa tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
49.32
Gianpaolo Bernini chips the ball to his team mate, Piero Rossi. Piero Rossi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.06
Flavio Capecchi makes a probing pass to Ian Terry. Ian Terry flicks a high ball forward to Wladimiro Apa who takes it down. Wladimiro Apa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.41
Flavio Capecchi knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Terry. Ian Terry knocks the ball to his team mate, Piero Rossi. Piero Rossi shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
55.52
Flavio Capecchi threads the ball through to Pietro Del Grosso. Pietro Del Grosso flicks a high pass forward. Piero Rossi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Piero Rossi shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
57.40
Eddy Mirri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Piero Rossi. Piero Rossi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Barry Bogarde who gathers it comfortably.
59.19
Cataldo Di Napoli barges into Pietro Del Grosso. The referee brings Cataldo Di Napoli to one side and gives him another warning! Pietro Del Grosso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.43
Pescara have made a substitution with Luigi Torricelli replacing Pietro Del Grosso .
63.56
Noah Kurth flicks a high pass forward to Felice Pinardi who brings the ball under control. Felice Pinardi makes a simple pass to Marino Cimarelli. Marino Cimarelli shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.34
Eddy Mirri flicks a high pass forward. Sean Jörgensen collects the pass. Sean Jörgensen shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
67.49
Cataldo Di Napoli runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Cataldo Di Napoli shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
71.08
Alex Viviani makes a probing pass to Girolamo Marcolin. Girolamo Marcolin edges inside the box! Girolamo Marcolin tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
72.48
Sean Jörgensen comes in with a late challenge on Cristian Mazzeo. Sean Jörgensen is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Cristian Mazzeo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.11
Felice Pinardi flicks a high pass forward. Girolamo Marcolin controls it well on his chest. Girolamo Marcolin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
75.09
Alex Viviani makes an attacking run forward. Alex Viviani shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
77.37
Pescara have made a substitution with Ighli Mazzoleni replacing Steven Gray .
81.13
Cataldo Di Napoli catches Luigi Torricelli on the ankles. Cataldo Di Napoli is warned by the referee yet again! Luigi Torricelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.28
Ighli Mazzoleni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianpaolo Bernini. Gianpaolo Bernini hits a low pass to Wladimiro Apa. Wladimiro Apa shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Barry Bogarde. Excellent save.
89.48
Seeing a gap ahead, Flavio Capecchi plays the ball forward to Eddy Mirri. Eddy Mirri chips the ball to his team mate, Wladimiro Apa. Wladimiro Apa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
9
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
26.9%
46.2%
26.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Saul Frezzolini of Crotone

Match Ratings