Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Bruno Benelli where Ravenna play host to Cosenza. A crowd of 13,524 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Ravenna and Cosenza are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nicol˜ Bianchessi.


0.00
Cosenza start the match!
2.49
Garcia Duque Stovini flicks a high ball forward to Helder Barros who takes it down. Helder Barros finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
3.28
Niccol˜ Italiano threads a neat ball through to Vinicio E. Sanna. Vinicio E. Sanna flicks a high pass forward. Pierpaolo Cottini controls it well on his chest. Pierpaolo Cottini knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Barros. Helder Barros powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
4.47
Simon Standing barges into Adriano Marrocolo. Simon Standing is given a warning by the referee! Adriano Marrocolo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.54
Simon Standing flicks a high pass forward. Helder Barros holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Helder Barros knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccol˜ Cupi who gathers it comfortably.
9.27
Pierluigi Baiocco flicks a high pass forward. P. Gilberto Donati controls it well on his chest. P. Gilberto Donati flicks a high ball forward to Helder Barros who takes it down. Helder Barros whips in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Donati. With a superhuman jump, P. Gilberto Donati connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it rises well off target!
12.35
Antonino Fantini clumsily knocks into Helder Barros. The referee warns Antonino Fantini to calm down! Helder Barros runs off the knock.
14.13
Vinicio E. Sanna barges into Duncan Liddell. The referee warns Vinicio E. Sanna to calm down! Duncan Liddell runs off the knock.
16.32
Pierluigi Baiocco flicks a high pass forward. Niccol˜ Italiano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Niccol˜ Italiano flicks a high pass forward. Helder Barros controls it well on his chest. Helder Barros knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Standing. Simon Standing jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Niccol˜ Cupi manages to gather it.
20.54
Garcia Duque Stovini plays the ball forward to Simon Standing. Simon Standing shoots from 20 yards but Niccol˜ Cupi reads it well. Superb keeping!
21.56
Roberto Castellazzi threads the ball through to Luuk Pfennings. Luuk Pfennings passes the ball forward to Jonas Schnoor. Jonas Schnoor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
26.26
P. Gilberto Donati threads a neat ball through to Helder Barros. Helder Barros knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Castellazzi.
28.03
With a delightful solo run, Duncan Liddell stretches the opposition's defence. Duncan Liddell shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.07
Roberto Castellazzi hits a low pass to Antonino Fantini. Antonino Fantini takes it forward alone. Antonino Fantini shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
34.57
Roberto Castellazzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonas Schnoor. Jonas Schnoor shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
38.51
Anselmo Locatelli makes an attacking run forward. Anselmo Locatelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alejandro Bernardini who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ravenna appear unchanged since the first half. Cosenza also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Ravenna kick off!
51.36
Mauro Sulcis flicks a high ball forward to Anselmo Locatelli who takes it down. Anselmo Locatelli finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Alejandro Bernardini.
57.30
Niccol˜ Italiano flicks a high pass forward. P. Gilberto Donati controls it well on his chest. P. Gilberto Donati threads a neat ball through to Helder Barros. Helder Barros shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
59.28
Pierluigi Baiocco laces a through ball forward to Pierpaolo Cottini. With great vision, Pierpaolo Cottini plays the ball forward to P. Gilberto Donati. P. Gilberto Donati knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccol˜ Cupi who gathers it comfortably.
61.15
With great vision, Mauro Sulcis plays the ball forward to Anselmo Locatelli. Anselmo Locatelli whips in a cross ball towards Jonas Schnoor. Jonas Schnoor outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Alejandro Bernardini effortlessly punches it away to safety.
63.42
P. Gilberto Donati takes it forward alone. P. Gilberto Donati knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccol˜ Cupi who gathers it comfortably.
71.14
Duncan Liddell makes a simple pass to Anselmo Locatelli. Anselmo Locatelli finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Alejandro Bernardini manages to keep it out.
72.56
Antonino Fantini threads a neat ball through to Anselmo Locatelli. Anselmo Locatelli knocks in a cross ball towards Jonas Schnoor. Jonas Schnoor directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Gregorio Delgado's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
74.24
It's a corner kick. Mauro Sulcis loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Jonas Schnoor cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but is denied by Frederico Reis. Excellent block.
83.48
Niccol˜ Italiano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Donati. P. Gilberto Donati makes a simple pass to Helder Barros. Helder Barros runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Helder Barros provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Ravenna are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
84.52
With a delightful solo run, Antonino Fantini stretches the opposition's defence. Antonino Fantini shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
57.9%
42.1%
Play Area
28.9%
44.7%
26.3%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Niccol˜ Cupi of Cosenza