Match report

Bari 1–1 Novara: Stalemate in Serie B

Bari
Bari
1–1
FT
Novara
Novara
Apr 17, 2018

In a hard-fought encounter in Serie B, Bari and Novara shared the points with a 1-1 draw. Novara took the lead just before halftime through G. Puşcaş, but Bari equalized shortly after the restart thanks to A. Floro Flores. Despite numerous chances, neither side could find the back of the net again. Both teams displayed strong defensive efforts, leading to a tense and evenly matched game.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Bari 1–1 Novara
  • • G. Puşcaş scored for Novara in the 45th minute
  • • A. Floro Flores equalized for Bari in the 62nd minute
  • • Bari had two yellow cards (K. Cissé, Liam Henderson)
  • • Novara had three yellow cards (F. Casarini, M. Calderoni, Ronaldo Pompeu)

Lineups

Bari

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 12 A. Micai (G)
  • 6 S. D'Elia (D)
  • 32 N. Gyömbér (D)
  • 13 D. Anderson (D)
  • 33 Alan Empereur (D)
  • 23 S. Iocolano (F)
  • 31 M. Busellato (M)
  • 14 L. Henderson (M)
  • 18 K. Cissé (F)
  • 9 L. Kozák (F)
  • 11 C. Galano (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 F. Brienza
  • 24 A. Floro Flores
  • 21 A. Tello
  • 1 A. Berardi
  • 4 S. Sabelli
  • 8 M. Basha
  • 15 M. Cassani
  • 16 R. Improta
  • 19 J. Balkovec
  • 22 V. De Lucia
  • 27 Nenê
  • 30 M. Diakité

Novara

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Montipò (G)
  • 2 M. Troest (D)
  • 27 M. Calderoni (D)
  • 3 D. Del Fabro (D)
  • 24 L. Dickmann (D)
  • 5 F. Casarini (M)
  • 9 D. Sciaudone (M)
  • 20 Ronaldo (M)
  • 23 M. Moscati (M)
  • 7 G. Sansone (F)
  • 19 G. Puşcaş (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 F. Di Mariano
  • 30 R. Maniero
  • 17 M. Seck
  • 10 F. Macheda
  • 12 S. Farelli
  • 15 F. Maracchi
  • 21 Andrea Orlandi
  • 22 E. Benedettini
  • 29 F. Nardi
  • 31 P. Golubović
  • 32 A. Lukanović
  • 90 D. Bove

Timeline

  1. Novara
    45'+1 Novara Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Puşcaş · Assist: M. Calderoni
  2. Bari
    46' Bari subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Iocolano · On: F. Brienza
  3. Bari
    48' Bari Card · Yellow Card
    K. Cissé
  4. Bari
    59' Bari subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Kozák · On: A. Floro Flores
  5. Novara
    61' Novara Card · Yellow Card
    F. Casarini
  6. Bari
    62' Bari Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Floro Flores · Assist: F. Brienza
  7. Novara
    64' Novara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Sansone · On: Francesco Di Mariano
  8. Bari
    67' Bari Card · Yellow Card
    Liam Henderson
  9. Novara
    68' Novara Card · Yellow Card
    M. Calderoni
  10. Novara
    73' Novara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Puşcaş · On: R. Maniero
  11. Novara
    74' Novara Card · Yellow Card
    Ronaldo Pompeu
  12. Novara
    89' Novara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Sciaudone · On: M. Seck

Match Stats

Stat Bari Novara
Fouls 13 15
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 8 13
Corners 4 7
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 3 6
Shots off Target 5 7
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Novara took the lead in the 45th minute with a goal by G. Puşcaş, which was a significant boost just before halftime
  • ▸ Bari's quick equalizer by A. Floro Flores in the 62nd minute stabilized their morale and put the game back on even terms