Welcome to the match between Novara Calcio and AZ 59

1'

Giampaolo Galimberti swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

4'

Iskinder Farah laid it forward to Daniel Mucha, Daniel Mucha latched onto the ball before Giampaolo Galimberti could intercept.

Daniel Mucha tried to put a low cross but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Romolo Zanini.

5'

Giampaolo Galimberti dribbled confidently past Daniel Mucha.

Giampaolo Galimberti supplied a float cross, Iskinder Farah missed his interception.

Renzo Santoro headed it to the goal but Jakob Abramsen headed the ball clear.

6'

Chang Xian passed the ball to Ásvaldur Stefansson , the ball was picked up by Ásvaldur Stefansson before Cristian Landolfi could cut it out.

Ásvaldur Stefansson tried to feed the high ball but his possession was lost through a tackle by Battista Lavecchia.

7'

Qiuqiu Gu made a good pass to Evrard Bonnaire , Nicola Garfagnini failed to reach the ball.

Offside as Evrard Bonnaire moved too soon.

8'

Yellow card shown to Yuttana Sangkapreecha.

Ásvaldur Stefansson failed in his attempt to twist past Cristian Landolfi.

9'

Quintiliano Di vita attempted to lob the ball forward but Steve Ward had no problem in intercepting the ball.

10'

Quintiliano Di vita tried to skip past the challenge of Steve Ward but Steve Ward won the ball from Quintiliano Di vita.

11'

Ásvaldur Stefansson hit a long ball forward,Romolo Zanini failed to reach the ball.

Monroe Donohue moved a fraction early and was called offside.

12'

Qiuqiu Gu tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Quintiliano Di vita.

13'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Bonfilio Raneri .

Monroe Donohue tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Romolo Zanini closed in and intercepted the ball.

14'

Nicola Garfagnini played the ball to Battista Lavecchia's feet, Battista Lavecchia picked up on the ball before Ásvaldur Stefansson could cut it out.

Battista Lavecchia tried to jink past Chang Xian but his possession is lost through a tackle by Chang Xian.

15'

Steve Ward played a lovely ball for Qiuqiu Gu, Nicola Garfagnini couldn't cut it.

Qiuqiu Gu turned on the ball to leave Quintiliano Di vita standing.

Qiuqiu Gu laid it forward to Iskinder Farah, Iskinder Farah picked up on the ball before Boris Fiori could cut it out.

Iskinder Farah made space for himself and tried an audacious shot on goal. Bonfilio Raneri approached too late to tackle him.

Daniele Anselmetti did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

16'

Qiuqiu Gu lifted the ball towards Evrard Bonnaire in the area, Evrard Bonnaire brought the ball down well before Nicola Garfagnini could intercept.

Evrard Bonnaire drove the ball at goal but Boris Fiori cleared the ball from danger.

18'

Battista Lavecchia made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Chang Xian intercepted but couldn't control.

19'

Chang Xian tried to skip past the challenge of Battista Lavecchia but failed.

20'

Qiuqiu Gu attempted to lift the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Nicola Garfagnini.

21'

Qiuqiu Gu tried to sprint past Nicola Garfagnini but Qiuqiu Gu lost the ball to Nicola Garfagnini.

22'

Chang Xian made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Cristian Landolfi.

24'

Quintiliano Di vita tried to dribble past Iskinder Farah but Iskinder Farah nicked the ball from the toes of Quintiliano Di vita.

25'

Battista Lavecchia made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Yuttana Sangkapreecha.

26'

Giampaolo Galimberti tried to twist past Daniel Mucha but Daniel Mucha succesfully won the ball from Giampaolo Galimberti.

27'

Qiuqiu Gu spotted Iskinder Farah in the area and chipped the ball in, Iskinder Farah brought the ball under control superbly before Nicola Garfagnini could intercept.

Offside as Iskinder Farah moved too soon.

28'

Qiuqiu Gu tried an in-swinging corner.

Boris Fiori beat Yuttana Sangkapreecha to the ball, then headed clear the danger.

30'

Bart Cuéllar came on to replace Monroe Donohue.

Yuttana Sangkapreecha passed along the floor for Qiuqiu Gu to pick it up, Qiuqiu Gu took possession of the ball before Nicola Garfagnini could cut it out.

Qiuqiu Gu tried to get onto the pass but Quintiliano Di vita coolly intercepted the pass.

31'

Chang Xian dribbled past Cristian Landolfi.

Chang Xian made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Battista Lavecchia intercepted but couldn't control.

32'

Battista Lavecchia knocked a lovely ball for Cristian Landolfi, the ball was picked up by Cristian Landolfi before Ásvaldur Stefansson could reach it.

Cristian Landolfi jinked past Chang Xian.

Cristian Landolfi got free in the penalty area and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Jakob Abramsen wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Cristian Landolfi was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... He buried his face in his hands.

34'

Battista Lavecchia tried to twist past Chang Xian but Chang Xian robbed Battista Lavecchia.

35'

Chang Xian turned with the ball past Battista Lavecchia.

Chang Xian did his best to get the ball into the area but it was well intercepted by Cristian Landolfi.

37'

Giampaolo Galimberti swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

38'

Poor corner kick delivered by Qiuqiu Gu that went straight to the opposition.

39'

Daniel Mucha made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Romolo Zanini.

41'

Quintiliano Di vita played a pinpoint pass to Nicola Garfagnini, Nicola Garfagnini latched onto the ball before Qiuqiu Gu could cut it out.

Nicola Garfagnini made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Yuttana Sangkapreecha.

43'

Qiuqiu Gu made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Nicola Garfagnini came close and blocked it.

44'

Quintiliano Di vita span past Qiuqiu Gu.

Quintiliano Di vita played a great ball for Leandro Ferla, Leandro Ferla latched onto the ball before Yuttana Sangkapreecha could cut it out.

Good play by Leandro Ferla in making himself some space and struck it at goal. Jakob Abramsen approached too late to tackle him.

Michele Romanello saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

45'

Chang Xian played the ball to Ásvaldur Stefansson 's feet, Cristian Landolfi couldn't cut out the pass.

Ásvaldur Stefansson tried to supply a low cross but his possession was lost through a tackle by Battista Lavecchia.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Novara Calcio had 44% possession in the match, while AZ 59 had 56%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Quintiliano Di vita attempted to lift the ball forward but The ball bounced off Yuttana Sangkapreecha.

48'

Iskinder Farah sprinted to escape from Giampaolo Galimberti.

Iskinder Farah tried to deliver the ball in from wide but it was well intercepted by Romolo Zanini.

49'

Qiuqiu Gu twisted past Nicola Garfagnini.

Qiuqiu Gu delivered the ball to Ásvaldur Stefansson , the ball was picked up by Ásvaldur Stefansson before Quintiliano Di vita could reach it.

Ásvaldur Stefansson found a perfect spot and drove the ball at goal. Boris Fiori approached too late to block it.

But Ásvaldur Stefansson put it wide ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

50'

Romolo Zanini blocked Iskinder Farah before Iskinder Farah tried to get onto the pass.

51'

Qiuqiu Gu lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

52'

Steve Ward passed along the floor for Bart Cuéllar to pick it up, Bart Cuéllar picked up on the ball before Cristian Landolfi could cut it out.

The assistant referee raised his flag as Bart Cuéllar was offside.

53'

Qiuqiu Gu block tackled Quintiliano Di vita before Quintiliano Di vita could pass the ball.

54'

Quintiliano Di vita stepped away from Yuttana Sangkapreecha and bent it from long range.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

57'

Evrard Bonnaire flighted in the freekick. Evrard Bonnaire was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar.

58'

Iskinder Farah tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Romolo Zanini showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

59'

Qiuqiu Gu played a wonderful ball for Steve Ward, Steve Ward latched onto the ball before Nicola Garfagnini could cut it out.

Steve Ward made a pass to Bart Cuéllar, Bart Cuéllar took possession of the ball before Quintiliano Di vita could cut it out.

Bart Cuéllar tried to lob it over the keeper. Boris Fiori didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Daniele Anselmetti tried to save but he fumbled the ball! ... Bart Cuéllar scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Novara Calcio 0 - 1 AZ 59

60'

Novara Calcio changed their tactics.

Yuttana Sangkapreecha jogged off and was replaced by Emigdio Zubizarreta.

61'

Evrard Bonnaire took the freekick. Daniele Anselmetti saved and deflected the ball clear.

62'

Steve Ward received a yellow card.

Daniel Mucha dribbled past Romolo Zanini.

Daniel Mucha put a low cross, Giampaolo Galimberti stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Evrard Bonnaire played the ball instantly down the right. Boris Fiori couldn't reach it.

Emigdio Zubizarreta laid it forward to Iskinder Farah, Bonfilio Raneri failed to reach the ball.

Iskinder Farah got free in the penalty area and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Boris Fiori approached too late to block it.

Daniele Anselmetti tipped the ball over the bar.

63'

Qiuqiu Gu whipped in the corner.

Boris Fiori got above Chang Xian to win the ball, then used his head to clear the ball.

64'

Qiuqiu Gu took the corner.

Chang Xian out-jumped Bonfilio Raneri but the ball went bad.

65'

Cristian Landolfi tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Daniel Mucha.

67'

Chang Xian made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Cristian Landolfi.

68'

Cristian Landolfi tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Ásvaldur Stefansson .

69'

Steve Ward played a pinpoint pass to Qiuqiu Gu, Qiuqiu Gu latched onto the ball before Nicola Garfagnini could reach it.

Qiuqiu Gu played a perfect pass for Bart Cuéllar, Quintiliano Di vita stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Bart Cuéllar got free in the penalty area and chipped the ball goalwards. Boris Fiori wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Bart Cuéllar sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was a wasted opportunity.

70'

Novara Calcio tried a tactical change.

Giampaolo Galimberti's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

72'

Giampaolo Galimberti sprinted to escape from Daniel Mucha.

Iskinder Farah could not stop Giampaolo Galimberti going past him.

Giampaolo Galimberti had a crack at goal but Jakob Abramsen scrambled the ball away.

77'

Battista Lavecchia passed the ball to Bonfilio Raneri , the ball was picked up by Bonfilio Raneri before Ásvaldur Stefansson could intercept.

Bonfilio Raneri tried to whip in a float cross but The ball came off Chang Xian.

78'

Qiuqiu Gu tried an in-swinging corner.

Ásvaldur Stefansson performed a diving header toward the goal but Bonfilio Raneri headed the ball clear.

79'

Battista Lavecchia skipped past the challenge of Ásvaldur Stefansson .

Battista Lavecchia lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Chang Xian missed his interception.

Jakob Abramsen got to the ball ahead of Cristian Landolfi, then headed clear the danger.

80'

Novara Calcio changed their tactics.

Giampaolo Galimberti played it past Daniel Mucha.

Giampaolo Galimberti sprinted to escape from Iskinder Farah.

Giampaolo Galimberti tried to dribble past Daniel Mucha but Daniel Mucha nicked the ball from the toes of Giampaolo Galimberti.

82'

Steve Ward hit a long ball forward,Cristian Landolfi failed to reach the ball.

Evrard Bonnaire sprayed a one touch pass forward to his right. The ball evaded Bonfilio Raneri .

83'

Nicola Garfagnini had the chance to score from long range but Emigdio Zubizarreta succesfully won the ball from him.

84'

Qiuqiu Gu took the ball past Bonfilio Raneri .

Steve Ward received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Qiuqiu Gu, Nicola Garfagnini couldn't cut out the pass.

Steve Ward laid it forward to Bart Cuéllar, the ball was picked up by Bart Cuéllar before Quintiliano Di vita could reach it.

Good play by Bart Cuéllar in making himself some space and struck it at goal. Boris Fiori wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Bart Cuéllar sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was an unbelievable miss.

85'

Giampaolo Galimberti stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Renzo Santoro made an attacking header but Evrard Bonnaire used his head to clear the ball.

86'

Iskinder Farah dribbled past Romolo Zanini.

Iskinder Farah crossed the ball low into the box, Giampaolo Galimberti failed to intercept the pass.

Evrard Bonnaire ran onto the ball and hurriedly shot for the top corner but Boris Fiori removed the danger.

87'

Qiuqiu Gu tried to get past Nicola Garfagnini but Nicola Garfagnini denied.

88'

Chang Xian dribbled past Cristian Landolfi.

Chang Xian floated it into the area, Battista Lavecchia failed to intercept the pass.

Bart Cuéllar got above Bonfilio Raneri to win the ball, then cushioned a headed pass.

Emigdio Zubizarreta played a lovely ball for Evrard Bonnaire , Boris Fiori failed to intercept the pass.

Evrard Bonnaire moved the ball forward for Daniel Mucha, Bonfilio Raneri missed his interception.

Daniel Mucha found himself in some space and had a go on goal. Boris Fiori failed to charge down the shot.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Daniel Mucha ... He held his head in his hands.

89'

Ásvaldur Stefansson directed the ball nicely to Jakob Abramsen, Cristian Landolfi couldn't cut out the pass.

Jakob Abramsen played a pinpoint pass to Chang Xian, Chang Xian latched onto the ball before Battista Lavecchia could reach it.

Chang Xian moved a fraction early and was called offside.

90'

Qiuqiu Gu directed the ball to Steve Ward, Steve Ward trapped the ball nicely before Quintiliano Di vita could reach it.

Steve Ward fed the ball forward to Daniel Mucha, Daniel Mucha latched onto the ball before Nicola Garfagnini could intercept.

Daniel Mucha lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Boris Fiori approached too late to clear the danger.

Daniel Mucha sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

91'

Qiuqiu Gu fed the ball forward to Steve Ward, the ball was picked up by Steve Ward before Quintiliano Di vita could reach it.

Steve Ward played the ball to Bart Cuéllar's feet, Bart Cuéllar picked up on the ball before Nicola Garfagnini could reach it.

Bart Cuéllar made space for himself and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Boris Fiori approached too late to clear the danger.

Daniele Anselmetti had no chance of stopping the ball ... Bart Cuéllar scored. Super finish !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Novara Calcio 0 - 2 AZ 59

92'

Chang Xian moved the ball forward for Ásvaldur Stefansson , Ásvaldur Stefansson trapped the ball nicely before Battista Lavecchia could cut it out.

Cristian Landolfi executed a block tackle on Ásvaldur Stefansson before Ásvaldur Stefansson attempted to deliver the ball.

93'

Quintiliano Di vita hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but Emigdio Zubizarreta cleared the ball to safety.

94'

Giampaolo Galimberti failed in his attempt to get past Daniel Mucha.

End Match Novara Calcio 0 - 2 AZ 59