Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stadio P. L. Penzo where Venezia play host to Cosenza. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Venezia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cosenza appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Francesco Foggia.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Venezia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cosenza appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Francesco Foggia.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Cosenza kicking off!
2.05
0-0Atam Van De Hor sees Ruggero Locatelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruggero Locatelli lofts in a cross ball towards Arnauld Cannarsa. Arnauld Cannarsa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
3.26
1-0Pierluigi Brivio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnauld Cannarsa. Arnauld Cannarsa lofts in a cross ball towards Amedeo Russo. Amedeo Russo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Gionatha Panucci is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.06
Samuele Italiano flicks a high pass forward. Guido Benin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guido Benin flicks a high pass forward. Craig Liddell controls it well on his chest. Craig Liddell rushes past Valerio Guardalben! Craig Liddell shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
15.06
Stefan Morfeo passes the ball forward to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Cristian Mignani. Cristian Mignani makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
18.29
Valerio Guardalben threads a neat ball through to Pierluigi Brivio. Pierluigi Brivio takes it forward alone. Pierluigi Brivio knocks in a cross ball towards Ruggero Locatelli. Ruggero Locatelli makes a convincing header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.27
1-0Oscar Jr. Zola comes in with a late challenge on Ruggero Locatelli. The referee calls over Oscar Jr. Zola and warns him to calm down! Ruggero Locatelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.23
Pierluigi Brivio flicks a high pass forward. Arnauld Cannarsa collects the pass. Arnauld Cannarsa knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruggero Locatelli. Ruggero Locatelli rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.05
2-0Guido Benin flicks a high ball forward to Craig Liddell who takes it down. Craig Liddell makes a pass forward but Cristian Mignani is yards offside!
33.35
Guido Benin flicks a high pass forward. Craig Liddell controls it well on his chest. Craig Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Cristian Mignani. Cristian Mignani jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.11
2-0Stefan Morfeo threads a neat ball through to Massimiliano Pagano. Massimiliano Pagano threads a neat ball through to Cristian Mignani. Cristian Mignani shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Paolo Tarana gets down and covers it.
39.51
Stefan Morfeo sees Cristian Mignani in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cristian Mignani whips in a cross ball towards Massimiliano Pagano. Massimiliano Pagano gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
Atam Van De Hor hits a low pass to Ruggero Locatelli. Ruggero Locatelli lofts in a cross ball towards Arnauld Cannarsa. Arnauld Cannarsa makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Venezia appear unchanged since the first half. Cosenza also appear unchanged since the first half. The Venezia players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Venezia kick off the second half!
48.19
Franco Perrotta knocks the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Russo. Amedeo Russo knocks in a cross ball towards Arnauld Cannarsa. Arnauld Cannarsa is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Gionatha Panucci manages to keep it out.
49.06
Guido Benin sees space and advances. Guido Benin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Liddell but the linesman indicates offside!
53.24
3-0Atam Van De Hor knocks the ball forward to Amedeo Russo. Amedeo Russo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.15
3-0Valerio Guardalben clumsily knocks into Gianfranco Centurioni. The referee calls over Valerio Guardalben and shows him a yellow card! Gianfranco Centurioni runs off the knock.
60.12
Norman Bellamy hits a low pass to Pierluigi Brivio. Pierluigi Brivio flicks a high pass forward. Arnauld Cannarsa controls it well on his chest. Arnauld Cannarsa plays a scrappy one-two with Ruggero Locatelli and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Arnauld Cannarsa provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
61.48
Giulio Mandelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Guido Benin. Guido Benin advances with the ball. Guido Benin knocks in a cross ball towards Massimiliano Pagano. Massimiliano Pagano makes a deft header. Massimiliano Pagano scores for Cosenza!!
65.10
Pierluigi Brivio threads a neat ball through to Arnauld Cannarsa. Arnauld Cannarsa lofts in a cross ball towards Ruggero Locatelli. Ruggero Locatelli makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
66.36
Franco Perrotta sees a break and surges forward. Franco Perrotta chips the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Cannarsa. Arnauld Cannarsa takes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
72.42
Guido Benin kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
75.06
3-1Valerio Guardalben passes the ball forward to Atam Van De Hor. Seeing a gap ahead, Atam Van De Hor plays the ball forward to Ruggero Locatelli. Ruggero Locatelli advances inside the box! Oscar Jr. Zola catches Ruggero Locatelli on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
77.05
Franco Perrotta flicks a high pass forward. Ruggero Locatelli collects the pass. Ruggero Locatelli lofts in a cross ball towards Arnauld Cannarsa. Arnauld Cannarsa beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Gionatha Panucci.
81.01
Valerio Guardalben passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Franco Perrotta. Franco Perrotta advances with the ball. Franco Perrotta lofts in a cross ball towards Arnauld Cannarsa. Arnauld Cannarsa flicks the ball with his head. Gionatha Panucci punches it away to safety.
85.12
Maurizio Di Giuliantonio sees space and advances. Maurizio Di Giuliantonio shoots from 25 yards. Gionatha Panucci comfortably gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Paolo Tarana (GK)
6
2. Valerio Guardalben (DEF)
6
3. Norman Bellamy (DEF)
6
4. Maurizio Domizzi (DEF)
6
5. Maurizio Di Giuliantonio (MID)
6
6. Pierluigi Brivio (MID)
7
7. Franco Perrotta (MID)
7
8. Atam Van De Hor (MID)
6
9. Amedeo Russo (ATT)
7
10. Arnauld Cannarsa (ATT)
9
11. Ruggero Locatelli (ATT)
8
12. Gianluigi Brocchi (MID)
0
13. Giampaolo Stendardo (MID)
0
14. Riccardo Fanesi (GK)
0
1. Gionatha Panucci (GK)
7
2. Michele Martino (DEF)
6
3. Giulio Mandelli (DEF)
6
4. Oscar Jr. Zola (DEF)
5
5. Samuele Italiano (DEF)
6
6. Stefan Morfeo (MID)
6
7. Guido Benin (MID)
8
8. Cristian Mignani (ATT)
6
9. Craig Liddell (ATT)
6
10. Massimiliano Pagano (ATT)
7
11. Gianfranco Centurioni (ATT)
6
12. Kai Müller (GK)
0
13. Tiziano Parisi (MID)
0
14. Noah Francke (MID)
0