AZ Picerno 2:1 Barletta — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Samuel Pugliese scored once and was the standout performer as AZ Picerno came from behind to beat Barletta 2-1 in the Coppa Italia Serie C Round 1. Anthony Partipilo had given the visitors a ninth-minute lead, but the home side turned the tie around with goals in the second half and stoppage time.

The turning point arrived on 54 minutes when Pugliese levelled matters for AZ Picerno, before Giuseppe Coppola struck at the death in the 90th minute to seal the victory. The match was a scrappy affair, with yellow cards for Domenico Franco, Emmanuele Esposito, Pugliese, Giuseppe Coccia and a late booking for a Barletta player, but no red cards or VAR interventions altered the flow.

AZ Picerno controlled possession with 54% against Barletta's 46%, though neither side won a corner in a contest decided by efficiency in front of goal. Pugliese earned a rating of 9.01 out of ten and provided his side's crucial equaliser from midfield, making him the clear difference. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Barletta, but the result did not confirm that reading, as AZ Picerno overturned the prediction with a late winner.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of AZ Picerno vs Barletta?

AZ Picerno 2-1 Barletta (Coppa Italia Serie C, Round 1).

Who scored?

Anthony Partipilo (9') for Barletta; Samuel Pugliese (54') for AZ Picerno; Giuseppe Coppola (90') for AZ Picerno.

Were there any cards in AZ Picerno vs Barletta?

Yellow cards: Domenico Franco (Barletta); Emmanuele Esposito (AZ Picerno); Samuel Pugliese (AZ Picerno); Giuseppe Coccia (Barletta); null (Barletta).

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