Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stadio San Nicola where FC Bari 1908 play host to Vicenza. A crowd of 8,551 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Bari 1908 and Vicenza are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Coco.


0.00
FC Bari 1908 get the match underway!
2.34
Geoffrey Den Turk decides to run forward with the ball. Geoffrey Den Turk threads a neat ball through to Mario Reis. Mario Reis knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Fernandez. Juan-Carlos Fernandez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Theo Hendriks gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
9.06
Juan-Carlos Fernandez flicks a high ball forward to Charles Lucca who takes it down. Charles Lucca knocks in a cross ball towards Aniello Bonomi. Aniello Bonomi makes a deft header. Theo Hendriks didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
10.15
Anthony Hofland kicks a strong pass forward to Geoffrey Den Turk. Geoffrey Den Turk threads a neat ball through to Roberto Koroglu. Roberto Koroglu shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
12.13
Franco Porchia clumsily knocks into Emanuele Petruzzi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Emanuele Petruzzi runs off the knock.
16.16
Gianluca Bianchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Geoffrey Den Turk. Geoffrey Den Turk flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Clarke who takes it down. Stuart Clarke knocks in a cross ball towards Aniello Bonomi. Aniello Bonomi whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
24.12
Geoffrey Den Turk flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Clarke who brings the ball under control. Stuart Clarke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan-Carlos Fernandez. Juan-Carlos Fernandez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfonso Cannarsa.
27.28
Mario Reis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Fernandez. Juan-Carlos Fernandez knocks the ball forward, putting Roberto Koroglu through on goal. Roberto Koroglu tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
32.12
Geoffrey Den Turk threads a neat ball through to Stuart Clarke. Stuart Clarke sees Aniello Bonomi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aniello Bonomi kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Koroglu but the referee indicates it's offside!
33.46
Gianluca Bianchi hits a long diagonal ball forward. Roberto Koroglu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Theo Hendriks who gathers it comfortably.
36.44
Jaime Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Wallwork controls it well on his chest. Duncan Wallwork sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
38.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Billy Bremner plays the ball forward to Duncan Wallwork. Duncan Wallwork makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Billy Bremner. Some silky footwork from Billy Bremner provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It curls slightly but Craig Ritchie manages to gather it comfortably.
39.56
Geoffrey Den Turk makes a probing pass to Emanuele Petruzzi. Emanuele Petruzzi brings the ball forward. Emanuele Petruzzi whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Koroglu. Roberto Koroglu makes a looping header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.18
Geoffrey Den Turk threads a neat ball through to Stuart Clarke. Stuart Clarke knocks the ball forward to Aniello Bonomi. Aniello Bonomi shoots from 25 yards but Theo Hendriks reads it well. Excellent save!
42.49
Billy Bremner barges into Aniello Bonomi. The referee calls over Billy Bremner and shows him a yellow card! Aniello Bonomi stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.50
Showing composure, Stephane Kerkar plays the ball forward to Jaime Loureiro. Jaime Loureiro passes the ball forward but Dino Montaperto is offside!
45.00
Guglielmo Guastalvino knocks the ball forward to Stephane Kerkar. Stephane Kerkar knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Loureiro. Jaime Loureiro makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Craig Ritchie.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Bari 1908 appear unchanged since the first half. Vicenza also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Vicenza kick off and get the second half underway!
49.30
Stuart Clarke passes the ball forward to Emanuele Petruzzi. Emanuele Petruzzi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfonso Cannarsa.
54.21
Aniello Bonomi flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Koroglu collects the pass. Roberto Koroglu lofts in a cross ball towards Aniello Bonomi. Aniello Bonomi heads the ball goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
60.28
FC Bari 1908 have made a substitution with Vasco Mendes replacing Mario Reis .
66.45
Andres Prieto threads a neat ball through to Stephane Kerkar. Stephane Kerkar plays a one-two with Jaime Loureiro and rushes in on goal... Stephane Kerkar rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stephane Kerkar!
72.53
Vasco Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Fernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Theo Hendriks who gathers it comfortably.
73.43
Geoffrey Den Turk threads a neat ball through to Gianluca Bianchi. Gianluca Bianchi makes a simple pass to Vasco Mendes. Vasco Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Fernandez. Juan-Carlos Fernandez rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is miles over!
77.43
Jaime Loureiro barges into Geoffrey Den Turk. Jaime Loureiro is shown the yellow card! Geoffrey Den Turk hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.11
Anthony Hofland takes it forward alone. Anthony Hofland passes the ball forward to Aniello Bonomi. Aniello Bonomi knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Clarke. Stuart Clarke fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.09
Stuart Clarke sees a break and surges forward. Stuart Clarke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Franco Porchia.
85.37
Gianluca Bianchi knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Koroglu. Roberto Koroglu tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.51
Billy Bremner catches Gianluca Bianchi on the ankles. The referee calls over Billy Bremner and warns him to calm down! Gianluca Bianchi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
71.6%
28.4%
Play Area
28.4%
43.2%
28.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Clarke of FC Bari 1908

Match Ratings