After three defeats in a row, Bari raises its head again and returns to celebrate the three points thanks to the 2-0 home success against Spezia.
An end to the year with a bang for Moreno’s team, who on the eve of this match against the Ligurians, the third force in the Serie B championship (so far defeated on only one occasion), certainly did not start as favourites. Instead, with one of the best performances of the season, in terms of attention and competitive ferocity, she managed to obtain a fully deserved result.
Bari-Spezia 2-0, the report cards: Falletti the best. High marks for Simic, Dorval and Benali
The main signature on the victory is that of César Falletti, one of the players who until now had been less convincing, and who today, in addition to offering many useful plays, took center stage by converting the penalty kick which at the end of the first half gave the advantage to Bari, and in the second half he caused Wisniewski’s own goal which put his team’s game further downhill.
Thanks to this victory, Bari momentarily rose to sixth place, reaching 27 points together with Carrarese. After this round, Serie B stops for a short break: the resumption of the championship is scheduled for January 12th, with the Galletti’s journey resuming away against Reggiana. In between the opening of the winter transfer market, from which the fans hope reinforcements will arrive to further climb positions in the standings.
Bari-Spezia: the news
Longo changes two thirds of the defense: Obaretin for the suspended Pucino and Simic for Vicari, Mantovani moves to the right. In attack, trust in Falletti in support of Lasagna. Falletti. Great opportunity for the red and whites in the 20th minute: cross from the right by Benali, smooth by Falletti, and right by Dorval saved by Gori with a great reflex. Spezia dangerous in the 25th minute with a right-footed shot from the edge of Pio Esposito saved by Radunovic, following the development of the action Cassata finishes high. Another important opportunity for Bari in the 31st minute with a sharp right-footed shot from Falletti from inside the area blocked for a corner by Gori. In the 40th minute the episode that uncorks the match: indecision between Mateju and Gori, the La Spezia goalkeeper brings down Falletti and Pairetto whistles a penalty kick for Bari. The Uruguayan goes from the spot and converts to give his team the lead at the break.
No substitutions during the break and the second half begins with the same 22 as the first 45′. After a dangerous move by Spezia interrupted due to an irregular position by Pio Esposito in the 49th minute, a great goal by Dorval was canceled in the 53rd minute due to an irregular position by Lasagna at the start of the action. The red and white doubling, however, was only delayed by a few minutes: in the 56th minute Dorval overwhelmed the left-footed out and put the ball in the middle, a short clearance and a shot by Falletti. Down by two goals, D’Angelo resorts to a double substitution to shake up his team: Cassata and Elia out for Degli Innocenti and Nagy. Another double change for the guests in the 66th minute: Falcinelli and Candelari come on for Soleri and Bandinelli. In the 73rd minute, Longo’s first move from the bench: Novakovich takes the place of a much applauded Falletti. In the 80th minute the crossbar was hit by Spezia with a header from Pio Esposito following a cross from the left by Candelari. In the 84th minute Reca came on for the Ligurians in place of Aurelio. In Bari there is room for Sibilli and Bellomo in place of Lasagna and Lella and then for Favasuli and Saco in place of Dorval and Benali.
Bari-Spezia 2-0: the scoreboard
BARI (3-5-1-1): Radunovic; Mantovani, Simic, Obaretin; Oliveri, Lella (88′ Bellomo), Benali (90’+4 Saco), Maita, Dorval (90’+4 Favasuli); Falletti (73′ Novakovich); Lasagna (88′ Sibilli). Available: Pissardo, Matino, Maiello, Manzari, Vicari. All. Longo
SPEZIA (3-5-2): Gori, Wisniewski, Mateju, Bertola; Elia (59′ Nagy), Cassata (59′ Degli Innocenti), S. Esposito, Bandinelli (66′ Candelari), Aurelio (84′ Reca); F. Esposito, Soleri (66′ Falcinelli). Available: Sarr, Mascardi, Ferrer, Colak, Benvenuto, Giorgeschi, Djankpata. All. D’Angelo
Referee: Pairetto di Nichelino
Assistants: Fontemurato – Bitonti
IV: Castellone
WHERE: Chiffi
AVAR: Volpi
Scorers: 42′ pen. Falletti (B), 56′ author. Wisniewski
Notes – yellow cards: 18′ S. Esposito (S), 35′ Benali (B), 45′ Obaretin (B), 54′ Cassata (S), 61′ Radunovic (B). Recovery time: 2′, 6′. Corners: 6-2. Attendance: 16,147 (7,154 season ticket holders; 196 visiting fans)
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