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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play host to FC Bari 1908. A crowd of 8,654 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while FC Bari 1908 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Moreno Marasco.


0.00
Pistoiese kick off!
2.19
Gerhard Metzger changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gerhard Metzger shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
3.20
Davide Ganz takes it forward alone. Davide Ganz threads a neat ball through to Gennaro Valsesia. Gennaro Valsesia runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Gennaro Valsesia provides some space. He shoots at goal. Good keeping from Stanislas Gope-Fenepej as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
4.57
Corner kick to Pistoiese. Zerbini Gazzoli chips it to the near post. Stanislas Gope-Fenepej scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
6.40
Filippo Ficcadenti darts forward. Filippo Ficcadenti whips in a cross ball towards Gennaro Valsesia. Gennaro Valsesia knocks the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
8.43
Kuami Diallo runs forward with the ball. Kuami Diallo decides to run forward with the ball. Kuami Diallo shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.19
Oscar Jr. Altomare threads a neat ball through to Gennaro Valsesia. Gennaro Valsesia whips in a cross ball towards Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera makes a deft header but somehow Stanislas Gope-Fenepej manages to keep it out.
14.04
Carmelo Tomei knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Cruz. Mauricio Cruz makes a simple pass to Alberto Soto. Alberto Soto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Davide Ganz.
16.57
Filippo Ficcadenti flicks the ball to his team mate, Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stanislas Gope-Fenepej who gathers it comfortably.
18.29
Seeing Oscar Jr. Altomare's attacking run, Mario Parlato quickly throws the ball into his path. Oscar Jr. Altomare makes a beautiful solo run. Oscar Jr. Altomare lofts in a cross ball towards Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera makes a deft header. It's there!! Stanislas Gope-Fenepej has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.30
Gennaro Valsesia catches Kuami Diallo on the ankles. Gennaro Valsesia is given a warning by the referee! Kuami Diallo runs off the knock.
22.38
Dayo Firicano catches Mario Parlato on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mario Parlato hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.38
Pistoiese are in full control of this game.
26.24
Carmelo Tomei hits a low pass to Richard Carrick. Richard Carrick hits a low pass to Davide Zoppetti. Davide Zoppetti shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.08
Billy Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Filippo Ficcadenti. With imagination, Filippo Ficcadenti laces a weighted ball forward to Gennaro Valsesia. Gennaro Valsesia shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
39.03
Cleto Viali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Zerbini Gazzoli. Zerbini Gazzoli brings the ball forward. Zerbini Gazzoli plays a one-two with Gian Paolo Carrera and rushes in on goal... Zerbini Gazzoli shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Stanislas Gope-Fenepej manages to gather it comfortably.
42.40
Richard Carrick passes the ball forward to Davide Zoppetti. Davide Zoppetti tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Pistoiese appear unchanged since the first half. FC Bari 1908 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Bari 1908 kick off the second half!
51.07
With some swift thinking, Mauricio Cruz plays the ball forward to Alberto Soto. Alberto Soto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alberto Soto!
54.31
Oscar Jr. Altomare deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Valsesia. Gennaro Valsesia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.01
Richard Carrick threads the ball through to Davide Zoppetti. Davide Zoppetti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Luis Lorenzo gets down and covers it.
65.42
Dayo Firicano threads the ball through to Valentino Foglia. Valentino Foglia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Lorenzo who gathers it comfortably.
67.28
Billy Law hits a low pass to Oscar Jr. Altomare. Oscar Jr. Altomare threads a neat ball through to Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a cross ball towards Gennaro Valsesia. With a superhuman jump, Gennaro Valsesia connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Stanislas Gope-Fenepej is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.29
Carmelo Tomei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dayo Firicano. Dayo Firicano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Soto. Alberto Soto whips in a cross ball towards Davide Zoppetti. Davide Zoppetti is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
77.51
FC Bari 1908 have made 2 substitutions with Graziano Italiano replacing Alberto Soto and Bruno Piovanelli replacing Davide Zoppetti .
90.00
Mario Parlato threads the ball through to Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 63.6363636363636 vs 36.3636363636364
Play Area
Home team third: 22.08%, Midfield: 45.45%, Away team third: 32.47%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gian Paolo Carrera of Pistoiese

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Luis Lorenzo (GK)
6
2. Davide Ganz (DEF)
6
3. Cleto Viali (DEF)
6
4. Billy Law (DEF)
7
6
7
9. Mario Parlato (MID)
6
8

12. Dino Belotti (GK)
0
13. Luca Appoloni (DEF)
0
14. Ted Adriano (DEF)
0

2. Kuami Diallo (DEF)
6
3. Jan Neuhaus (DEF)
6
4. Carmelo Tomei (DEF)
6
5. Mauricio Cruz (MID)
7
6. Dayo Firicano (MID)
5
6
8. Liam Mills (MID)
6
10. Davide Zoppetti (ATT)
8
11. Alberto Soto (ATT)
8

12. Eusebio Zauri (DEF)
0
6