Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at San Vito where Cosenza play host to Salernitana. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Cosenza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Salernitana appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Cosenza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Salernitana appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Cosenza kick off!
8.33
0-0Stefan Cardinale takes it forward alone. Stefan Cardinale sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
9.17
0-0Corrado De Gasperi knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Pellegrini. Claudio Pellegrini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alessio Di Napoli.
10.36
Harvey Bowyer chips the ball to his team mate, Giordano Del Grosso. Giordano Del Grosso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Pellegrini. Claudio Pellegrini shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.42
1-0Nicol˜ Pianu makes a simple pass to Nicola C. Schenardi. Nicola C. Schenardi goes all the way! Nicola C. Schenardi shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nicola C. Schenardi!
15.20
1-0Gerald Lacombe barges into Alessio Di Napoli. The referee calls over Gerald Lacombe and warns him to calm down! Alessio Di Napoli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.04
1-0Corrado De Gasperi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerald Lacombe. Gerald Lacombe tries a spectacular long range effort. Alessio Iannuzzi easily smothers it.
24.27
Nicol˜ Pianu makes a probing pass to Massimiliano Varricchio. Massimiliano Varricchio tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
26.04
1-0Alessio Di Napoli makes a simple pass to Nicol˜ Pianu. Nicol˜ Pianu flicks the ball to his team mate, Liam Carlton. Liam Carlton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Massimiliano Varricchio but the linesman indicates offside!
27.49
Harvey Bowyer flicks the ball to his team mate, Corrado De Gasperi. Corrado De Gasperi makes a simple pass to Gerald Lacombe. Gerald Lacombe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alessio Di Napoli.
28.15
Jerome De Romijn makes a probing pass to Nicol˜ Pianu. Nicol˜ Pianu surges forward with the ball. Nicol˜ Pianu lofts in a cross ball towards Massimiliano Varricchio. Massimiliano Varricchio flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
30.02
Giordano Del Grosso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Pellegrini. Claudio Pellegrini shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.35
Ian Holloway knocks the ball forward to Daniele Mareggini. Daniele Mareggini threads the ball through to Massimiliano Varricchio. Massimiliano Varricchio goes all the way! Massimiliano Varricchio takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
36.49
Ian Holloway kicks a strong pass forward to Nicol˜ Pianu. Nicol˜ Pianu passes the ball forward to Massimiliano Varricchio. Massimiliano Varricchio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.30
Stefan Cardinale knocks the ball to his team mate, Massimiliano Varricchio. Massimiliano Varricchio finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.39
Nicol˜ Pianu kicks a strong pass forward to Nicola C. Schenardi. Nicola C. Schenardi shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Salernitana start the second half!
48.08
Alessio Di Napoli passes the ball forward to Nicol˜ Pianu. Nicol˜ Pianu knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicola C. Schenardi. Nicola C. Schenardi lofts in a cross ball towards Liam Carlton. Liam Carlton flicks the ball with his head but somehow Jose Mendes manages to keep it out.
49.31
Ferdinando Triuzzi threads the ball through to Martin Delaney. Martin Delaney passes the ball forward to Claudio Pellegrini. Claudio Pellegrini shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
57.28
Stefan Cardinale makes a simple pass to Liam Carlton. Liam Carlton plays a perfect one-two with Nicola C. Schenardi and rushes in on goal... Liam Carlton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
60.10
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
66.36
Corrado De Gasperi makes a beautiful solo run. Corrado De Gasperi threads the ball through to Claudio Pellegrini but he's offside!
67.51
Ferdinando Triuzzi knocks the ball forward to Martin Delaney. Martin Delaney makes a simple pass to Gerald Lacombe. Gerald Lacombe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.28
Giordano Del Grosso makes a beautiful solo run. Giordano Del Grosso lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Pellegrini. Claudio Pellegrini directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Alessio Iannuzzi had no chance!! Goal for Salernitana!
73.03
Giordano Del Grosso knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerald Lacombe. Gerald Lacombe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Pellegrini but he's offside!
77.52
Alessio Di Napoli flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicol˜ Pianu. Nicol˜ Pianu advances with the ball. Nicol˜ Pianu knocks in a cross ball towards Massimiliano Varricchio. Massimiliano Varricchio connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jose Mendes easily smothers it.
78.18
Martin Delaney passes the ball forward to Claudio Pellegrini. Claudio Pellegrini lofts in a cross ball towards Gerald Lacombe. Gerald Lacombe is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
81.39
Ruggero Baronio decides to run forward with the ball. Ruggero Baronio knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Pellegrini. Claudio Pellegrini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
83.15
Stefan Cardinale comes in with a late challenge on Corrado De Gasperi. Stefan Cardinale is warned by the referee! Corrado De Gasperi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.24
1-1Daniele Mareggini comes in with a late challenge on Martin Delaney. Daniele Mareggini is shown the yellow card! Martin Delaney runs off the knock.
89.11
Ian Holloway surges forward with the ball. Ian Holloway chips the ball to his team mate, Liam Carlton. Liam Carlton knocks in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Schenardi. Nicola C. Schenardi directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.5%
53.5%
Play Area
27.9%
46.5%
25.6%
Scorers