Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at San Vito where Cosenza play host to Bologna. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cosenza are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bologna appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ferdinando Gobbi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cosenza are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bologna appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ferdinando Gobbi.
0.00
0-0Cosenza start the match!
2.12
0-0Zerbini Belleri flicks a high ball forward to Niccol˜ Micillo who takes it down. Niccol˜ Micillo whips in a cross ball towards Zerbini Belleri. Zerbini Belleri connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Daniel Almeida is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
4.15
0-1Anthony Ferdinand knocks the ball to his team mate, Danilo Sussi. Danilo Sussi whips in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Zanoncelli. Gianluigi Zanoncelli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gianluigi Zanoncelli!
8.58
0-1James Delaney controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danilo Scalabrelli. Danilo Scalabrelli kicks a strong pass forward to Niccol˜ Micillo. Niccol˜ Micillo whips in a cross ball towards Ferdinando De Poli. Stephen Todd hacks Ferdinando De Poli from behind! Penalty not given!!
15.44
0-1Cristiano Antunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomas Toni. Tomas Toni whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Antunes. Cristiano Antunes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
16.15
Alessio Amoroso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pier Giovanni Margiotta. Pier Giovanni Margiotta flicks a high ball forward to Craig McGrory who takes it down. Craig McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Cristiano Antunes. With a superhuman jump, Cristiano Antunes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.02
Daniel Almeida flicks a high ball forward to Craig McGrory who takes it down. Craig McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Danilo Sussi. Danilo Sussi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.35
Cristiano Antunes brings the ball forward. Cristiano Antunes whips in a cross ball towards Danilo Sussi. Danilo Sussi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.14
0-3Ferdinando De Poli catches Alessio Amoroso on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alessio Amoroso stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.10
0-3Daniel Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Toni holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tomas Toni chips the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Zanoncelli. Gianluigi Zanoncelli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodrigo Soares.
30.33
Cristiano Antunes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Cristiano Antunes plays a scrappy one-two with Tomas Toni and advances towards the goal... Cristiano Antunes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Cristiano Antunes scores for Bologna!!
33.55
Cristiano Antunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Cristiano Antunes. Cristiano Antunes makes a deft header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
34.04
0-4Pier Giovanni Margiotta hits a low pass to Danilo Sussi. Danilo Sussi flicks a high pass forward to Craig McGrory who brings the ball under control. Craig McGrory advances inside the box! Stephane Sotgia barges into Craig McGrory. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
38.07
Stephen Todd flicks a high ball forward to Cristiano Antunes who takes it down. Cristiano Antunes threads a neat ball through to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Norman Woodgate who gathers it comfortably.
39.32
0-4Danilo Scalabrelli chips the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Memmo. Arnauld Memmo knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdinando De Poli. Ferdinando De Poli shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
40.32
Giancarlo Mazzeo makes a simple pass to Zerbini Belleri. Zerbini Belleri makes a simple pass to Arnauld Memmo. Arnauld Memmo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cosenza appear unchanged since the first half. Bologna also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bologna players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Bologna start the second half!
47.28
Rodrigo Soares flicks the ball to his team mate, Ferdinando De Poli. Ferdinando De Poli lofts in a cross ball towards Arnauld Memmo. Arnauld Memmo whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.40
From the throw-in, Danilo Sussi picks out Cristiano Antunes. Cristiano Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Danilo Sussi controls it well on his chest. Danilo Sussi knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Toni. Tomas Toni powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
57.52
Pier Giovanni Margiotta kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Almeida. Daniel Almeida makes a simple pass to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Toni. Tomas Toni makes a convincing header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.33
1-4Bologna have made 3 substitutions with Gianfranco Mareggini replacing Alessio Amoroso, Boudewijn Nelisse replacing Cristiano Antunes and Romero P. Torres replacing Anthony Ferdinand .
61.34
Pier Giovanni Margiotta flicks a high pass forward to Boudewijn Nelisse who brings the ball under control. Boudewijn Nelisse makes a probing pass to Gianluigi Zanoncelli. Gianluigi Zanoncelli lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Toni. Tomas Toni makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
67.41
Boudewijn Nelisse hits a low pass to Romero P. Torres. Romero P. Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Boudewijn Nelisse. Boudewijn Nelisse whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
69.12
Stephane Sotgia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauro Bortoluzzi. Mauro Bortoluzzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Memmo. Arnauld Memmo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.03
Daniel Almeida sees a break and surges forward. Daniel Almeida threads the ball through to Romero P. Torres. Romero P. Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Toni. Tomas Toni makes a looping header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.36
Gianfranco Mareggini flicks a high pass forward. Craig McGrory collects the pass. Craig McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Boudewijn Nelisse. Boudewijn Nelisse lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Torres. Romero P. Torres beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.07
Stephen Todd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danilo Sussi. Danilo Sussi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Danilo Sussi knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Torres. Romero P. Torres rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
89.40
Giancarlo Mazzeo threads a neat ball through to Niccol˜ Micillo. Niccol˜ Micillo darts forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Niccol˜ Micillo plays the ball forward to Ferdinando De Poli who has made a great run into the box. Ferdinando De Poli shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is deflected wide by Gianfranco Mareggini.
90.00
1-4Corner kick to Cosenza. Danilo Scalabrelli plays it out to the edge of the box. Stephen Todd gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
0
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.7%
63.3%
Play Area
31.6%
41.8%
26.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Cristiano Antunes of Bologna |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Norman Woodgate (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | James Delaney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rodrigo Soares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephane Sotgia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Giancarlo Mazzeo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Zerbini Belleri (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Niccol˜ Micillo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Danilo Scalabrelli (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mauro Bortoluzzi (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ferdinando De Poli (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 11. | Arnauld Memmo (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Giampiero Dal Canto (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Giovanni Pagano (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Guerino Antonioli (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Thomas Reveillére (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stephen Todd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pier Giovanni Margiotta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alessio Amoroso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Almeida (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Danilo Sussi (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Cristiano Antunes (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Craig McGrory (ATT) | 8 | |
| 9. | Anthony Ferdinand (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gianluigi Zanoncelli (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Tomas Toni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gianfranco Mareggini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Boudewijn Nelisse (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Romero P. Torres (ATT) | 6 | |