Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Franchi where Fiorentina play host to Salernitana. A crowd of 16,728 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fiorentina are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Salernitana appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graziano Di Bari.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fiorentina are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Salernitana appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graziano Di Bari.
0.00
Salernitana start the match!
2.57
Paolo Martusciello makes a strong solo run forward. Paolo Martusciello sees space and advances. Paolo Martusciello knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Santos who gathers it comfortably.
3.17
Cleto Poli hits a low pass to Riccardo Ferrari. Riccardo Ferrari hits a low pass to Gionatha Pane. Gionatha Pane flicks the ball to his team mate, Gionatha Negro. Some good footwork from Gionatha Negro provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.46
Ernesto Herrera comes in with a late challenge on Riccardo Ferrari. Ernesto Herrera is shown the yellow card! Riccardo Ferrari grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.13
Ernesto Herrera threads the ball through to Neil Naysmith. Neil Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Herrera. Ernesto Herrera outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
16.44
Ruel Defoe flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Herrera collects the pass. Ernesto Herrera sees Mauro Gissi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauro Gissi whips in a cross ball towards Morris Watson. Morris Watson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Jorge Santos.
17.56
Corner kick to Salernitana. Neil Naysmith plays it to the near post. Antonio Ribeiro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
18.32
Riccardo Ferrari flicks a high pass forward to Giulio Buso who brings the ball under control. Giulio Buso whips in a cross ball towards Gionatha Negro. Gionatha Negro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.28
Alexandre Nunes threads a neat ball through to Paolo Martusciello. Paolo Martusciello advances with the ball. Paolo Martusciello knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.11
Riccardo Ferrari hits a low pass to Gionatha Negro. Gionatha Negro plays a scrappy one-two with Gionatha Pane and advances towards the goal... Gionatha Negro takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
33.18
With vision, Cleto Poli picks a pass forward to Riccardo Ferrari. Riccardo Ferrari makes a simple pass to Gionatha Negro. Gionatha Negro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giulio Buso but the linesman indicates offside!
34.47
Alexandre Nunes darts forward. Alexandre Nunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morris Watson. Morris Watson lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Herrera. Ernesto Herrera whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.59
Torsten Reimers knocks the ball forward to Giovanni Zanchi. Giovanni Zanchi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Giovanni Zanchi passes the ball forward to Gionatha Pane. Some silky footwork from Gionatha Pane provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Sebastiano Micillo is on top of it.
44.08
Mauro Gissi makes a simple pass to Morris Watson. Morris Watson whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Herrera. Ernesto Herrera flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Jorge Santos.
45.00
Callum Young comes in with a late challenge on Gionatha Negro. The referee calls over Callum Young and shows him a yellow card! Gionatha Negro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fiorentina appear unchanged since the first half. Salernitana also appear unchanged since the first half. The Salernitana players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Fiorentina start the second half!
47.39
Guido Baiano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giulio Buso. Giulio Buso plays a one-two with Gionatha Pane and advances towards the goal... Giulio Buso shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Sebastiano Micillo!
48.54
Neil Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Ribeiro. Antonio Ribeiro shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
51.00
Alexandre Nunes makes a simple pass to Morris Watson. Morris Watson threads the ball through to Mauro Gissi. Mauro Gissi knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Ribeiro. Antonio Ribeiro connects with a diving header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.20
Giovanni Zanchi sees space and advances. Giovanni Zanchi knocks in a cross ball towards Gionatha Negro. Gionatha Negro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
61.28
Neil Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Herrera. Ernesto Herrera whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Ribeiro. Antonio Ribeiro fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
69.30
Guido Baiano knocks the ball to his team mate, Gionatha Negro. Gionatha Negro knocks in a cross ball towards Riccardo Ferrari. Riccardo Ferrari jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Sebastiano Micillo reads it well. Good save!
71.36
Morris Watson hacks Flavio Damiani from behind! The referee warns Morris Watson to calm down! Flavio Damiani stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.29
Fiorentina have made 2 substitutions with Michelangelo Passoni replacing Riccardo Ferrari and Alfredo Bonadei replacing Giovanni Zanchi .
89.47
Michelangelo Passoni comes in with a late challenge on Morris Watson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Morris Watson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
23%
45.9%
31.1%
Scorers
| Gionatha Negro 3, 18 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gionatha Negro of Fiorentina |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jorge Santos (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Cleto Poli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Flavio Damiani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Torsten Reimers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gijs Van Dinteren (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Giovanni Zanchi (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Guido Baiano (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Riccardo Ferrari (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gionatha Negro (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Gionatha Pane (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Giulio Buso (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Michelangelo Passoni (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
| 13. | Alfredo Bonadei (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dino Lamonica (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sebastiano Micillo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alexandre Nunes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Ruel Defoe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Callum Young (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 5. | Paolo Martusciello (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Enrique Aguilar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ernesto Herrera (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 8. | Neil Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Morris Watson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Antonio Ribeiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mauro Gissi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Colin Naysmith (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stefano Bellotto (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Leonardo Pena (GK) | 0 | |











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