Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at San Vito where Cosenza play host to Reggina in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cosenza and Reggina are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Caruso.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cosenza and Reggina are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Caruso.
0.00
0-0Cosenza get the match underway!
3.16
0-0Neil Burley clumsily knocks into Eusebio Villa. The referee brings Neil Burley to one side and gives him a warning! Eusebio Villa runs off the knock.
6.36
0-0Enrico Albino hits a low pass to Antonio Pichichi. Antonio Pichichi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danilo Bucci.
8.51
0-0Pascal Bierhoff passes the ball forward to Gary Forbes. Gary Forbes lofts in a cross ball towards Flavio Servidei. Flavio Servidei whips the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
16.24
Riccardo Vasari threads a neat ball through to Flavio Servidei. Flavio Servidei shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.56
0-0Neil Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Enrico Albino. Enrico Albino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Flavio Servidei. Flavio Servidei lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Forbes. Gary Forbes makes a convincing header. Sandro Lotti manages to gather it comfortably.
20.29
0-1Ruben Lopes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pascal Bierhoff. Pascal Bierhoff plays the ball forward to Flavio Servidei. Flavio Servidei lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Pichichi. Antonio Pichichi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Sandro Lotti is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.53
0-1Enrico Albino flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Pichichi who takes it down. Antonio Pichichi threads the ball through to Gary Forbes but he's offside!
33.55
0-1Victor Mouret breaks forward. Victor Mouret flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Forbes. Gary Forbes knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Pichichi. Antonio Pichichi directs the ball goalwards with his head. Danilo Bucci steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
34.43
Diaw Annoni kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Tedesco. Alberto Tedesco whips in a cross ball towards Aladino Banchelli. Aladino Banchelli finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.06
Orlando King deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eusebio Villa. Eusebio Villa shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Tiziano Parlour comfortably smothers it!
40.57
Girolamo Delpiano chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Fernandez. Ricardo Fernandez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ricardo Fernandez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cosenza appear unchanged since the first half. Reggina also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cosenza players seem much more motivated whilst the Reggina players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Reggina kick off and get the second half underway!
47.09
Victor Mouret powers a long ball forward. Antonio Pichichi cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Antonio Pichichi provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.42
Orlando King knocks the ball to his team mate, Aladino Banchelli. Aladino Banchelli finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
54.28
Ricardo Fernandez takes it forward alone. Ricardo Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Eusebio Villa. Eusebio Villa rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Tiziano Parlour gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
59.04
Pascal Bierhoff passes the ball forward to Antonio Pichichi. Antonio Pichichi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sandro Lotti who gathers it comfortably.
67.11
Riccardo Vasari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Pichichi. Antonio Pichichi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danilo Bucci.
69.20
Marcello Carbone flicks a high ball forward to Diaw Annoni who takes it down. Diaw Annoni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aladino Banchelli. Aladino Banchelli tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.37
Pascal Bierhoff receives the ball from a throw-in from Enrico Albino. Pascal Bierhoff makes a beautiful solo run. Pascal Bierhoff whips in a cross ball towards Gary Forbes. Gary Forbes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Sandro Lotti!
72.23
Victor Mouret chips the ball to his team mate, Pascal Bierhoff. Pascal Bierhoff threads a neat ball through to Antonio Pichichi. Antonio Pichichi shoots from outside the area but Sandro Lotti is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
73.22
1-2Pascal Bierhoff clumsily knocks into Diaw Annoni. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Diaw Annoni hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.38
Orlando King flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Tedesco controls it well on his chest. Alberto Tedesco shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.51
1-2Cosenza have made a substitution with Aldo Galli replacing Danilo Bucci and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
79.39
Neil Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Riccardo Vasari. Riccardo Vasari knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Pichichi. Antonio Pichichi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Sandro Lotti smothers it!
81.40
Aniello Testini flicks a high pass forward to Diaw Annoni who brings the ball under control. Diaw Annoni knocks the ball forward to Aladino Banchelli. Aladino Banchelli whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Tedesco. Alberto Tedesco jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
83.24
Diaw Annoni flicks a high ball forward to Eusebio Villa who takes it down. Eusebio Villa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
89.23
Enrico Albino darts forward. Enrico Albino finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Sandro Lotti easily smothers it!
90.00
Marcello Carbone makes a probing pass to Orlando King. Orlando King chips the ball to his team mate, Eusebio Villa. Eusebio Villa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
26.5%
48.2%
25.3%
Scorers
| Ricardo Fernandez 41 | Antonio Pichichi 20, 47 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Pichichi of Reggina |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sandro Lotti (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Aniello Testini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Girolamo Delpiano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marcello Carbone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Danilo Bucci (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Orlando King (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ricardo Fernandez (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Diaw Annoni (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eusebio Villa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alberto Tedesco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Aladino Banchelli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Aldo Galli (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Martin Elzinga (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Armin Bierhoff (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tiziano Parlour (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ruben Lopes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Victor Mouret (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Neil Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Thomas Piovani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pascal Bierhoff (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Enrico Albino (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Riccardo Vasari (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Antonio Pichichi (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Gary Forbes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Flavio Servidei (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Cristiano Salvetti (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ruggiero Lucchini (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sandro Grava (MID) | 0 | |