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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at San Vito where Cosenza play Vicenza in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Cosenza are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Vicenza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Vicenza kicking off!
2.35
Vicenza are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
4.50
Gianluigi Corini makes a simple pass to Michele Negro. Michele Negro shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Paulo Veloso had no chance!! Goal for Cosenza!
9.19
Benedetto Myrtaj surges forward with the ball. Benedetto Myrtaj makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moreno Pagliuca. Moreno Pagliuca makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
16.09
Nicola C. Di Venanzio knocks the ball forward to Corrado Sbrizzo. Corrado Sbrizzo plays a perfect one-two with Sergio Marino and rushes in on goal... Corrado Sbrizzo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
20.19
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
22.11
Michele Sussi passes the ball forward to Michele Negro. Michele Negro knocks in a cross ball towards Benedetto Campedelli. Benedetto Campedelli heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
27.29
Gianluigi Corini chips the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Campedelli. Benedetto Campedelli tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
28.53
Amedeo Benussi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moreno Pagliuca. Moreno Pagliuca lofts in a cross ball towards Corrado Sbrizzo. Corrado Sbrizzo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Barry Van Der Sleen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.59
Chris Douglas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Benedetto Campedelli. Benedetto Campedelli tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.21
Eusebio Borgobello advances with the ball. Eusebio Borgobello flicks the ball to his team mate, Moreno Pagliuca. Moreno Pagliuca goes all the way! Moreno Pagliuca makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
42.28
Benedetto Campedelli clumsily knocks into Martin Totti. Benedetto Campedelli is shown the yellow card! Martin Totti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The second half starts with Cosenza kicking off!
48.07
Fabrizio Scarchilli advances with the ball. Fabrizio Scarchilli passes the ball forward to Michele Negro. Michele Negro shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.50
Philippe Genaux makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michele Negro. Michele Negro shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.06
Nicola C. Di Venanzio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moreno Pagliuca. Moreno Pagliuca tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Barry Van Der Sleen!
63.42
Nicola C. Di Venanzio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio Marino. Sergio Marino shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.25
Martin Totti hacks Benedetto Campedelli from behind! The referee calls over Martin Totti and warns him to calm down! Benedetto Campedelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.09
Chris Douglas threads the ball through to Benedetto Campedelli. Benedetto Campedelli goes all the way! Benedetto Campedelli takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Paulo Veloso has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
73.37
Amedeo Benussi catches Philippe Genaux on the ankles. Amedeo Benussi is warned by the referee! Philippe Genaux hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.55
Chris Douglas takes it forward alone. Chris Douglas shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.51
Terry Jobson passes the ball forward to Amedeo Benussi. Amedeo Benussi surges forward with the ball. Amedeo Benussi shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
81.37
Benedetto Myrtaj passes the ball forward to Sergio Marino. Sergio Marino knocks in a cross ball towards Corrado Sbrizzo. Corrado Sbrizzo heads the ball goalwards. Barry Van Der Sleen easily picks it out of the air!
84.57
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
85.03
Benedetto Myrtaj makes a probing pass to Moreno Pagliuca. Moreno Pagliuca goes all the way! Moreno Pagliuca cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Barry Van Der Sleen.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Michele Negro of Cosenza

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 55.3846153846154 vs 44.6153846153846
Play Area
Home team third: 27.69%, Midfield: 49.23%, Away team third: 23.08%