Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Atleti Azzurri dItalia where Atalanta play host to FC Bari 1908. A crowd of 20,762 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Atalanta are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Bari 1908 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Filippo Colombo.


0.00
The whistle blows and Atalanta kick off!
2.18
Cataldo Ferrara makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emiliano Marchegiani. Emiliano Marchegiani kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Butragueno. Nicolas Butragueno knocks in a cross ball towards Mauro Pellizzoli. Mauro Pellizzoli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but David Sturba blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
3.29
Guglielmo Cirillo threads a neat ball through to Manuele Bernini. Manuele Bernini advances with the ball. Manuele Bernini knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Diakite. Nico Diakite rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
6.31
Manuele Bernini sees Nico Diakite in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nico Diakite lofts in a cross ball towards Giordano Zanutta. Giordano Zanutta directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
8.25
Emiliano Marchegiani flicks a high pass forward to Mauro Pellizzoli who brings the ball under control. Mauro Pellizzoli shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
9.25
Emiliano Marchegiani hits a low pass to Nicolas Butragueno. Nicolas Butragueno whips in a cross ball towards Mauro Pellizzoli. Mauro Pellizzoli heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.19
Gianpaolo Varricchio flicks a high pass forward. Mauro Pellizzoli controls it well on his chest. Mauro Pellizzoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.54
Emiliano Marchegiani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Butragueno. Nicolas Butragueno lofts in a cross ball towards Mauro Pellizzoli. Mauro Pellizzoli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
30.00
Gianluca Ferrarese makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristian Barban. Cristian Barban threads a neat ball through to Mauro Pellizzoli. Mauro Pellizzoli knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Butragueno. Nicolas Butragueno jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.16
With some swift thinking, Gianpaolo Varricchio plays the ball forward to Mauro Pellizzoli. Mauro Pellizzoli shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.17
Christian Mandelli flicks a high pass forward. Manuele Bernini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuele Bernini threads the ball through to Harry Lampard. Harry Lampard shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.32
Domenico Pellizzoli clumsily knocks into Cataldo Ferrara. The referee warns Domenico Pellizzoli to calm down! Cataldo Ferrara gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.53
Emiliano Marchegiani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Parker. Gary Parker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Duccio Ferrarese comfortably smothers it!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atalanta appear unchanged since the first half. FC Bari 1908 also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Bari 1908 players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Bari 1908 get the second half underway!
47.18
Manuele Bernini flicks a high pass forward. Domenico Pellizzoli controls it well on his chest. Domenico Pellizzoli skips past Juan Alonso! Domenico Pellizzoli shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Torsten Rösler gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
48.26
Cataldo Ferrara breaks forward. Cataldo Ferrara takes it forward alone. Cataldo Ferrara kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Parker but the referee indicates it's offside!
49.23
Gianpaolo Varricchio threads the ball through to Nicolas Butragueno. Nicolas Butragueno lofts in a cross ball towards Mauro Pellizzoli. Mauro Pellizzoli connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
53.17
Enzo Piovanelli clumsily knocks into Giordano Zanutta. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Giordano Zanutta carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.59
David Sturba hits a low pass to Manuele Bernini. Manuele Bernini advances with the ball. Manuele Bernini finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
65.33
Saul Baiocco boots it upfield. Giordano Zanutta whips in a cross ball towards Nico Diakite. Nico Diakite jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
67.51
Manuele Bernini hacks Emiliano Marchegiani from behind! Manuele Bernini is given a warning by the referee! Emiliano Marchegiani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.15
Manuele Bernini flicks a high pass forward. Nico Diakite controls it well on his chest. Nico Diakite knocks in a cross ball towards Domenico Pellizzoli. Domenico Pellizzoli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Torsten Rösler had no chance!! Goal for FC Bari 1908!
72.00
Fabio Giacobbo flicks a high pass forward. Domenico Pellizzoli collects the pass. Domenico Pellizzoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.38
Manuele Bernini makes a simple pass to Domenico Pellizzoli. Domenico Pellizzoli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
77.07
Gianpaolo Varricchio runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gianpaolo Varricchio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duccio Ferrarese who gathers it comfortably.
79.16
Fabio Giacobbo chips the ball to his team mate, Domenico Pellizzoli. Domenico Pellizzoli tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
84.41
Fabio Giacobbo passes the ball forward to Nico Diakite. Nico Diakite controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
85.32
Cristian Barban flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauro Pellizzoli. Mauro Pellizzoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.37
David Sturba clumsily knocks into Mauro Pellizzoli. The referee calls over David Sturba and warns him to calm down! Mauro Pellizzoli runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
27%
41.9%
31.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Butragueno of Atalanta