Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play host to Venezia. A crowd of 7,658 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Venezia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hutchison.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Venezia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hutchison.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Pistoiese get the match underway!
4.09
0-0Gerhard Metzger plays the ball forward to Gianluca Ficini. Gianluca Ficini shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
8.08
1-0Oscar Jr. Altomare surges forward with the ball. Oscar Jr. Altomare lofts in a cross ball towards Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Bruno Simeoni with no chance!! Goal for Pistoiese!
12.14
1-0Oscar Jr. Altomare flicks a high pass forward. Gian Paolo Carrera controls it well on his chest. Gian Paolo Carrera shoots from long range but Bruno Simeoni is on top of it.
14.29
1-0David Gioacchini threads the ball through to Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Simeoni who gathers it comfortably.
15.12
1-0Gian Paolo Torricelli catches Oscar Jr. Altomare on the ankles. The referee brings Gian Paolo Torricelli to one side and gives him a warning! Oscar Jr. Altomare stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.02
Hugo Helguera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pierpaolo Sgrò. Pierpaolo Sgrò controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.36
Gerhard Metzger kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluca Ficini. Gianluca Ficini rushes past Jonathan Santoni! Gianluca Ficini comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gianluca Ficini!
24.08
David Gioacchini hits a low pass to Gianluca Ficini. Gianluca Ficini shoots from outside the area but Bruno Simeoni is on top of it.
34.21
Gian Paolo Torricelli makes an attacking run forward. Gian Paolo Torricelli shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.52
Oscar Jr. Altomare chips the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Ficini. Gianluca Ficini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristiano Birindelli.
42.37
Cleto Viali comes in with a late challenge on Datti Mohamed Nodari. Cleto Viali is warned by the referee! Datti Mohamed Nodari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.20
Oscar Jr. Altomare flicks a high pass forward. Gianluca Ficini collects the pass. Gianluca Ficini skips past Jonathan Santoni! Some awkward footwork from Gianluca Ficini provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gianluca Ficini!
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. Venezia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Venezia players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Venezia kick off!
48.08
Gerhard Metzger flicks a high pass forward. Gianluca Ficini collects the pass. Gianluca Ficini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.01
Max Tamburini brings the ball forward. Max Tamburini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
57.12
Oscar Jr. Altomare flicks a high pass forward to Gianluca Ficini who brings the ball under control. Gianluca Ficini shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
60.13
3-1Venezia have made 2 substitutions with Gavin Gough replacing Stefano Di Giuliantonio and Filippo Mazzeo replacing Gian Paolo Torricelli .
63.06
David Gioacchini darts forward. David Gioacchini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Bruno Simeoni manages to keep it out.
66.54
Hugo Helguera threads the ball through to Datti Mohamed Nodari. Datti Mohamed Nodari shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
73.08
Cleto Viali makes a probing pass to Zerbini Gazzoli. Zerbini Gazzoli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluca Ficini. Gianluca Ficini makes a looping header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.08
Venezia have made a substitution with Cosimo Cudini replacing Jonathan Santoni .
84.53
Cleto Viali flicks a high pass forward. Mario Parlato holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mario Parlato sees Gianluca Ficini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianluca Ficini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.11
Hugo Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Datti Mohamed Nodari collects the pass. Datti Mohamed Nodari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Cristiano Birindelli flicks a high ball forward to Max Tamburini who takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Max Tamburini stretches the opposition's defence. Max Tamburini whips in a cross ball towards Pierpaolo Sgrò. Pierpaolo Sgrò connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Luis Lorenzo gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gian Paolo Carrera 8 Gianluca Ficini 21, 44 | Pierpaolo Sgrò 18 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Luis Lorenzo (GK)
6
2. Davide Ganz (DEF)
6
3. Cleto Viali (DEF)
6
4. Billy Law (DEF)
6
5. Oscar Jr. Altomare (MID)
8
6. Gerhard Metzger (MID)
7
7. Zerbini Gazzoli (MID)
6
8. David Gioacchini (MID)
6
9. Mario Parlato (MID)
6
10. Gianluca Ficini (ATT)
9
11. Gian Paolo Carrera (ATT)
7
12. Luca Appoloni (DEF)
0
13. Gennaro Valsesia (ATT)
0
14. Gian Paolo Bellavista (ATT)
0
1. Bruno Simeoni (GK)
7
2. Cristiano Birindelli (DEF)
6
3. Jonathan Santoni (DEF)
6
4. Francesco G. Morabito (DEF)
6
5. Gianmatteo Collauto (DEF)
6
6. Stefano Di Giuliantonio (MID)
6
7. Hugo Helguera (MID)
6
8. Gian Paolo Torricelli (MID)
6
9. Max Tamburini (MID)
6
10. Datti Mohamed Nodari (ATT)
6
11. Pierpaolo Sgrò (ATT)
7
12. Cosimo Cudini (GK)
6
13. Gavin Gough (MID)
6
14. Filippo Mazzeo (MID)
6