Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio San Nicola where FC Bari 1908 play host to Ravenna. A crowd of 20,020 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Bari 1908 are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ravenna appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francesco Mancini.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Bari 1908 kick off!
4.45
Mario Vecchiola threads a neat ball through to Alun Byrne. Alun Byrne lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Hosé. Thomas Hosé connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
6.23
Mario Vecchiola knocks the ball forward to Daniel Barros. Daniel Barros lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Hosé. With a superhuman jump, Thomas Hosé connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Duccio Ferrarese reads it well. Quality keeping!
8.32
Rodolfo Marchegiani makes a simple pass to Samuel Moreira. Samuel Moreira flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Barros who brings the ball under control. Daniel Barros shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.15
Carlo Bianchini knocks the ball forward to Samuel Moreira. With a delightful solo run, Samuel Moreira stretches the opposition's defence. Samuel Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Hosé. Thomas Hosé shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.05
David Sturba flicks a high pass forward. Manuele Bernini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuele Bernini makes a simple pass to Giordano Zanutta. Giordano Zanutta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.06
Manuele Bernini makes a simple pass to Nico Diakite. Nico Diakite lofts in a cross ball towards Giordano Zanutta. Giordano Zanutta finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
32.11
Rodolfo Marchegiani plays the ball forward to Mario Vecchiola. Mario Vecchiola threads the ball through to Thomas Hosé. Thomas Hosé shoots from 20 yards but somehow Duccio Ferrarese manages to keep it out.
34.05
Samuel Moreira flicks a high ball forward to Alun Byrne who takes it down. Alun Byrne controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
36.09
Carlo Bianchini advances with the ball. Carlo Bianchini knocks the ball forward to Daniel Barros. Daniel Barros plays a scrappy one-two with Thomas Hosé and advances towards the goal... Daniel Barros looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but David Sturba is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
40.26
Samuel Moreira makes a beautiful solo run. Samuel Moreira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Duccio Ferrarese as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
41.05
Mario Vecchiola takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Carlo Bianchini comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.59
Samuel Moreira sees space and advances. Samuel Moreira lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Barros. Daniel Barros makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
44.53
Mario Vecchiola flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Barros holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Barros knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Byrne. Alun Byrne is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is deflected wide by Christian Mandelli.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Bari 1908 appear unchanged since the first half. Ravenna also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Bari 1908 players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Ravenna start the second half!
47.38
Samuel Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Alun Byrne collects the pass. Alun Byrne knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duccio Ferrarese who gathers it comfortably.
48.09
Mario Vecchiola sees Alun Byrne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alun Byrne whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Barros. Daniel Barros is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
53.43
Riccardo Di Venanzio clumsily knocks into Giordano Zanutta. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Giordano Zanutta runs off the knock.
57.56
Without breaking stride, Manuele Bernini plays the ball forward to Harry Lampard. Harry Lampard whips in a cross ball towards Giordano Zanutta. Giordano Zanutta finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Giordano Zanutta scores for FC Bari 1908!!
60.57
Ravenna have made 2 substitutions with Renato Solimeno replacing Carlo Bianchini and Joachim Maccarone replacing Mario Vecchiola .
65.34
Ravenna are dictating the run of play here today.
67.41
Manuele Bernini barges into Samuel Moreira. The referee calls over Manuele Bernini and warns him to calm down! Samuel Moreira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.04
With great vision, Joachim Maccarone plays the ball forward to Daniel Barros. Daniel Barros whips in a cross ball towards Alun Byrne. Alun Byrne directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
81.13
Manuele Bernini threads a neat ball through to Giordano Zanutta. Giordano Zanutta plays a one-two with Harry Lampard and rushes in on goal... Giordano Zanutta cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but P. Gilberto Cruz is on top of it.
89.09
Renato Solimeno threads a neat ball through to Samuel Moreira. Samuel Moreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Hosé. Thomas Hosé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 8
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 31.7460317460317 vs 68.2539682539683
Play Area
Home team third: 33.33%, Midfield: 42.86%, Away team third: 23.81%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Samuel Moreira of Ravenna

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
3. David Sturba (DEF)
6
4. Saul Baiocco (DEF)
6
6
7
9. Harry Lampard (ATT)
6
10. Nico Diakite (ATT)
6
9

12. Teddy Ramond (MID)
0
0

2. Duarte Viana (DEF)
6
6
9
7. Alun Lisbie (MID)
6
6
9. Daniel Barros (ATT)
8
10. Alun Byrne (ATT)
6
11. Thomas Hosé (ATT)
7

12. Renato Solimeno (DEF)
6
14. Lee Marshall (ATT)
0