Match Report


VeneziaVenezia     CosenzaCosenza
Adam WilsherAdam Wilsher Computer Player Computer Player
Guillermo GentoG. Gento72
G
1
G
47Niccol˜ CupiN. Cupi
Gian Matteo ScarchilliG. Scarchilli72
D
2captain
D
75Edoardo PergolizziE. Pergolizzi
Ciro BaroneC. Barone73
D
3
D
58Arno KühnA. Kühn
Jordy PothuizenJ. Pothuizen72
D
4
D
53Roberto CastellazziR. Castellazzi
Elvis AldeganiE. Aldegani68
M
5
D
52Adriano MarrocoloA. Marrocolo
Frank SteijnF. Steijn73
M
6
M
63Mauro SulcisM. Sulcis
Jonathan CroceJ. Croce66
M
captain7
M
60Antonino FantiniA. Fantini
Guerino BalleriG. Balleri71
M
8
M
60Luuk PfenningsL. Pfennings
Erik BertjensE. Bertjens66
A
9
M
55Duncan LiddellD. Liddell
Rainer KühnR. Kühn76
A
10
A
74Jonas SchnoorJ. Schnoor
Luca BennardoL. Bennardo70
A
11
A
64Niccol˜ MusaccoN. Musacco
 
Guerino AmorusoG. Amoruso62
G
12
A
62Fredrik HughesF. Hughes
Ignacio QuansahI. Quansah67
D
13
A
59Benito MazzoleniB. Mazzoleni
Frederico RamosF. Ramos64
A
14
M
53Liam GuzzoL. Guzzo

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio P. L. Penzo where Venezia play host to Cosenza. A crowd of 12,605 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Venezia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cosenza appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Cristian Rivalta.


0.00
Cosenza start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.21
Jordy Pothuizen makes a probing pass to Guerino Balleri. Guerino Balleri threads a neat ball through to Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn shoots from distance but somehow Niccol˜ Cupi manages to keep it out.
3.14
Ciro Barone flicks a high ball forward to Guerino Balleri who takes it down. Guerino Balleri threads the ball through to Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frank Steijn but the linesman indicates offside!
6.27
Frank Steijn changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Frank Steijn rushes past Adriano Marrocolo! Frank Steijn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper, Niccol˜ Cupi, sees it late!! Goal for Venezia!
10.04
Frank Steijn flicks a high pass forward. Elvis Aldegani controls it well on his chest. Elvis Aldegani passes the ball forward but Guerino Balleri is offside!
12.37
Guerino Balleri passes the ball forward to Luca Bennardo. Luca Bennardo shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
14.22
With some swift thinking, Roberto Castellazzi plays the ball forward to Antonino Fantini. Antonino Fantini passes the ball forward to Jonas Schnoor. Jonas Schnoor tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
15.19
Rainer Kühn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Erik Bertjens. Erik Bertjens whips in a cross ball towards Luca Bennardo. Luca Bennardo makes a convincing header. It's there!! Niccol˜ Cupi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.32
Frank Steijn knocks the ball to his team mate, Luca Bennardo. Luca Bennardo shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
22.54
Elvis Aldegani sees space and advances. Elvis Aldegani flicks the ball to his team mate, Luca Bennardo. Luca Bennardo knocks in a cross ball towards Frank Steijn. Frank Steijn knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Niccol˜ Cupi had no chance!! Goal for Venezia!
26.29
Luuk Pfennings threads a neat ball through to Mauro Sulcis. Mauro Sulcis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
27.21
Guerino Balleri flicks the ball to his team mate, Luca Bennardo. Luca Bennardo shoots from 25 yards. Niccol˜ Cupi effortlessly gets down and covers it.
32.29
Mauro Sulcis takes it forward alone. Mauro Sulcis shoots from outside the area but Guillermo Gento is on top of it.
33.26
Jonathan Croce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn plays a quick one-two with Luca Bennardo and rushes in on goal... Rainer Kühn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Niccol˜ Cupi comfortably gets down and covers it.
34.59
Niccol˜ Musacco hacks Jonathan Croce from behind! Niccol˜ Musacco is given a warning by the referee! Jonathan Croce hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.31
Seeing a gap ahead, Frank Steijn plays the ball forward to Luca Bennardo. Luca Bennardo runs straight at the defence! Luca Bennardo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Niccol˜ Cupi. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Venezia kick off and get the second half underway!
47.24
With a delightful solo run, Adriano Marrocolo stretches the opposition's defence. Adriano Marrocolo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.05
With imagination, Antonino Fantini plays the ball forward to Jonas Schnoor. Jonas Schnoor shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.58
Luca Bennardo threads a neat ball through to Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn edges inside the box! Rainer Kühn strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow Arno Kühn happens to be in the right place to block it.
57.16
Gian Matteo Scarchilli surges forward with the ball. Gian Matteo Scarchilli shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
59.19
Luuk Pfennings catches Jonathan Croce on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jonathan Croce stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.29
Antonino Fantini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luuk Pfennings. Luuk Pfennings kicks a strong pass forward to Niccol˜ Musacco but the referee indicates it's offside!
67.08
Luuk Pfennings flicks a high ball forward to Niccol˜ Musacco who takes it down. Niccol˜ Musacco shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
69.24
Luuk Pfennings makes a beautiful solo run. Luuk Pfennings tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Guillermo Gento.
71.29
Ciro Barone flicks a high pass forward to Gian Matteo Scarchilli who brings the ball neatly under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Gian Matteo Scarchilli plays the ball forward to Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn rushes past Arno Kühn! Rainer Kühn looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball strikes Adriano Marrocolo's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
72.53
It's a corner kick. Guerino Balleri loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Rainer Kühn rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.54
Gian Matteo Scarchilli flicks a high ball forward to Erik Bertjens who takes it down. Erik Bertjens puts a great ball through. Luca Bennardo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
77.29
Ciro Barone takes a short throw-in bringing Jordy Pothuizen into play. Jordy Pothuizen flicks a high ball forward to Ciro Barone who takes it down. Ciro Barone flicks the ball to his team mate, Erik Bertjens. Erik Bertjens knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccol˜ Cupi who gathers it comfortably.
81.50
With a delightful solo run, Antonino Fantini stretches the opposition's defence. Antonino Fantini tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.40
Frank Steijn flicks a high pass forward to Guerino Balleri who brings the ball under control. Guerino Balleri flicks the ball to his team mate, Erik Bertjens. Erik Bertjens whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Niccol˜ Cupi didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
87.10
Rainer Kühn flicks a high pass forward. Erik Bertjens comfortably collects the pass. Erik Bertjens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rainer Kühn but he's offside!
90.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Venezia

Cosenza
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
11
2
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.9%
32.1%
Play Area
23.5%
48.1%
28.4%

Scorers
Frank Steijn 6, 23
Luca Bennardo 15

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Frank Steijn of Venezia

Match Ratings