Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play host to Cosenza. A crowd of 9,311 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cosenza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Enrico Tamburini.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cosenza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Enrico Tamburini.
0.00
0-0Cosenza kick off and get the first half underway!
2.15
0-1Antonio De Ascentis hits a low pass to Renato Myrtaj. Renato Myrtaj makes a defence splitting pass to Manuel Colasante. Manuel Colasante comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Renzo Cristiano with no chance!! Goal for Cosenza!
6.35
0-1Sean Fanucci flicks the ball to his team mate, Renato Myrtaj. Renato Myrtaj rushes past Flavio Lucarelli! Renato Myrtaj makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.07
Filippo Fumai knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Esposito. Leonardo Esposito shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.33
Gabriele Pensalfini sees a break and surges forward. Gabriele Pensalfini lofts in a cross ball towards Renato Myrtaj. Renato Myrtaj outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.31
Flavio Lucarelli surges forward with the ball. Flavio Lucarelli kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Brückner. Leon Brückner shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
16.34
Gabriele Pensalfini threads a neat ball through to Dario Orlandini. Dario Orlandini finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
20.34
0-1Rocco R. Casale makes a strong solo run forward. Rocco R. Casale threads the ball through to Dario Orlandini. Dario Orlandini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.10
0-1Filippo Fumai runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Filippo Fumai shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Mariano Pantano.
23.42
0-1It's a corner kick. Benoit Calaiò kicks a low ball out wide. Gabriele Pensalfini reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
34.17
Filippo Fumai flicks a high ball forward to Aimo Circati who gracefully takes it down. Aimo Circati controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Mariano Pantano. Excellent save.
36.38
0-1Salvatore Pensalfini hacks Renato Myrtaj from behind! The referee warns Salvatore Pensalfini to calm down! Renato Myrtaj runs off the knock.
38.03
Mirco Giampieretti decides to run forward with the ball. Mirco Giampieretti tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Mariano Pantano!
42.43
Filippo Fumai knocks the ball to his team mate, Aimo Circati. Aimo Circati shoots from long range but it is miles over!
45.00
Benoit Calaiò plays the ball forward to Leon Brückner. Leon Brückner shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Pistoiese appear unchanged since the first half. Cosenza appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-3-2 formation.
45.00
The whistle blows and Pistoiese get the second half underway!
47.44
Flavio Lucarelli sees Delano Van Galen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Delano Van Galen knocks the ball forward to Leon Brückner. Leon Brückner lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Esposito. Leonardo Esposito makes a deft header. Solid save from Mariano Pantano.
51.13
Gabriele Pensalfini flicks a high pass forward. Renato Myrtaj collects the pass. Renato Myrtaj rushes past Roberto Galadames! Some silky footwork from Renato Myrtaj provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.17
Sean Fanucci deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Colasante. Manuel Colasante shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.50
Benoit Calaiò flicks a high ball forward to Leonardo Esposito who takes it down. Leonardo Esposito whips in a cross ball towards Aimo Circati. Aimo Circati connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.50
Simone Pellicori makes a strong solo run forward. Simone Pellicori takes it forward alone. Simone Pellicori whips in a cross ball towards Renato Myrtaj. Renato Myrtaj knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Renzo Cristiano is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
65.54
Dario Orlandini kicks a strong pass forward to Renato Myrtaj. Renato Myrtaj cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Renato Myrtaj provides some space. He shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
71.31
Benoit Calaiò kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Brückner. Leon Brückner shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
75.54
Filippo Fumai kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Esposito. Leonardo Esposito shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.15
1-2Cosenza have made a substitution with Stephane Belotti replacing Manuel Colasante .
79.18
Flavio Lucarelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mirco Giampieretti. Mirco Giampieretti knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Esposito. Leonardo Esposito shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Mariano Pantano.
80.21
1-2It's a corner kick which Filippo Fumai takes quickly, playing the ball short to Flavio Lucarelli. Flavio Lucarelli looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies well off target!
84.01
Delano Van Galen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Brückner. Leon Brückner lofts in a cross ball towards Aimo Circati. Aimo Circati knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.16
Salvatore Pensalfini decides to run forward with the ball. Salvatore Pensalfini flicks a high pass forward. Leon Brückner collects the pass. Leon Brückner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Flavio Lucarelli kicks a strong pass forward to Delano Van Galen. Delano Van Galen flicks a high pass forward to Leon Brückner who brings the ball under control. Leon Brückner shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Aimo Circati 54, 84 | Manuel Colasante 2 Renato Myrtaj 58 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Renzo Cristiano (GK)
6
2. Flavio Lucarelli (DEF)
7
3. Roberto Galadames (DEF)
6
4. Salvatore Pensalfini (DEF)
6
5. Mirco Giampieretti (MID)
6
6. Delano Van Galen (MID)
6
7. Filippo Fumai (MID)
7
8. Benoit Calaiò (MID)
6
9. Leon Brückner (ATT)
6
10. Leonardo Esposito (ATT)
7
11. Aimo Circati (ATT)
9
12. Jimmy Robin (ATT)
0
13. Cesare Lantignotti (DEF)
0
14. Giovanni M. Lodi (GK)
0
1. Mariano Pantano (GK)
7
2. Alejandro Cruz (DEF)
6
3. Massimiliano Pellizzaro (DEF)
6
4. Rocco R. Casale (DEF)
6
5. Simone Pellicori (DEF)
7
6. Antonio De Ascentis (MID)
6
7. Sean Fanucci (MID)
6
8. Gabriele Pensalfini (MID)
7
9. Dario Orlandini (ATT)
6
10. Manuel Colasante (ATT)
7
11. Renato Myrtaj (ATT)
9
12. Vincenzo Falsini (GK)
0
13. Stephane Belotti (GK)
6
14. Zerbini Ferraresi (ATT)
0