Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play host to Empoli. A crowd of 8,862 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hutchison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hutchison.
0.00
0-0Empoli start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.05
0-0Romero P. Segarra flicks a high pass forward to Oberdan Pecchia who brings the ball under control. Oberdan Pecchia shoots from 20 yards but Luis Lorenzo is on top of it.
6.32
0-1Eugenio Sturba makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romero P. Segarra. Romero P. Segarra surges forward with the ball. Romero P. Segarra whips in a cross ball towards Oberdan Pecchia. Oberdan Pecchia knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Oberdan Pecchia scores for Empoli!!
14.50
Gerhard Metzger flicks a high pass forward. Gian Paolo Carrera collects the pass. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a cross ball towards Gianluca Ficini. Gianluca Ficini flicks the ball with his head. Komian Florentin gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
18.09
0-1Oscar Jr. Altomare hacks Sergio Zanutta from behind! Oscar Jr. Altomare is shown the yellow card! Sergio Zanutta runs off the knock.
20.29
0-1Cleto Viali catches Oberdan Pecchia on the ankles. The referee warns Cleto Viali to calm down! Oberdan Pecchia stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.05
0-1Davide Ganz threads a neat ball through to Gerhard Metzger. Gerhard Metzger knocks the ball to his team mate, Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Komian Florentin who gathers it comfortably.
22.21
0-1Gerhard Metzger knocks the ball forward to Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
26.38
Eugenio Sturba chips the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Segarra. Romero P. Segarra threads a neat ball through to Pierre G. Bonfiglio. Pierre G. Bonfiglio shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Luis Lorenzo comfortably smothers it!
27.41
Zerbini Gazzoli sees Gianluca Ficini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianluca Ficini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Sturba.
32.13
Davide Ganz makes a simple pass to David Gioacchini. David Gioacchini flicks a high pass forward. Gianluca Ficini controls it well on his chest. Gianluca Ficini knocks in a cross ball towards Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.44
0-1Gionatha Ficini runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gionatha Ficini whips in a cross ball towards Oberdan Pecchia. Oberdan Pecchia jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Davide Ganz clears it off the line with his head!
36.14
Luca Appoloni hacks Manuel Strada from behind! The referee warns Luca Appoloni to calm down! Manuel Strada hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.18
Eugenio Sturba catches Gianluca Ficini on the ankles. The referee warns Eugenio Sturba to calm down! Gianluca Ficini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.59
Zerbini Gazzoli flicks a high pass forward. Gian Paolo Carrera collects the pass. Gian Paolo Carrera plays a one-two with Gianluca Ficini and rushes in on goal... Gian Paolo Carrera muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Pistoiese!
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. Empoli appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. The Empoli players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Pistoiese start the second half!
47.07
Cleto Viali threads the ball through to Zerbini Gazzoli. Zerbini Gazzoli threads a neat ball through to Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Komian Florentin!
48.52
David Gioacchini flicks a high pass forward. Gian Paolo Carrera controls it well on his chest. Gian Paolo Carrera shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
49.03
Samba Cinetti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio Zanutta. Sergio Zanutta changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Sergio Zanutta advances inside the box! Sergio Zanutta rockets a shot on goal but Luis Lorenzo is on top of his game. Well saved!
51.22
Luca Appoloni darts forward. Luca Appoloni threads a neat ball through to Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Komian Florentin who gathers it comfortably.
53.01
Romero P. Segarra flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Strada collects the pass. Manuel Strada shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Luis Lorenzo manages to gather it effortlessly.
55.12
Gianluca Ficini barges into Samba Cinetti. The referee warns Gianluca Ficini to calm down! Samba Cinetti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.58
1-1Ivone Iorio hacks David Gioacchini from behind! The referee calls over Ivone Iorio and shows him a yellow card! David Gioacchini gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.09
David Gioacchini flicks a high pass forward. Gian Paolo Carrera collects the pass. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samba Cinetti.
60.47
1-1Empoli have made a substitution with Aladino Maltagliati replacing Sergio Zanutta .
61.51
1-1Ivone Iorio receives the ball from a throw-in from Gionatha Ficini. Ivone Iorio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oberdan Pecchia. Oberdan Pecchia edges inside the box! Cleto Viali hacks Oberdan Pecchia from behind! Oberdan Pecchia appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
66.29
Luca Appoloni hacks Manuel Strada from behind! Luca Appoloni is warned by the referee again! Manuel Strada stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.19
Oscar Jr. Altomare chips the ball to his team mate, Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eugenio Sturba.
71.15
Davide Ganz sees Zerbini Gazzoli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Zerbini Gazzoli chips the ball to his team mate, Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristian Maspero.
73.40
Zerbini Gazzoli runs straight at the opposition's defence. Zerbini Gazzoli finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
75.52
Oberdan Pecchia barges into Davide Ganz. Oberdan Pecchia is given a warning by the referee! Davide Ganz runs off the knock.
77.02
Gionatha Ficini flicks a high pass forward. Pierre G. Bonfiglio controls it well on his chest. Pierre G. Bonfiglio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.45
1-1Gionatha Ficini sees Manuel Strada in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuel Strada passes the ball forward but Oberdan Pecchia is offside!
83.19
Samba Cinetti brings the ball forward. Samba Cinetti makes a beautiful solo run. Samba Cinetti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.50
Gerhard Metzger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianluca Ficini. Gianluca Ficini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Luca Appoloni barges into Manuel Strada. The referee warns Luca Appoloni yet again to calm down! Manuel Strada stretches but gets up unharmed.
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
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)
8
2. Davide Ganz (DEF)
7
3. Cleto Viali (DEF)
6
4. Luca Appoloni (DEF)
6
5. Oscar Jr. Altomare (MID)
5
6. Gerhard Metzger (MID)
7
7. Zerbini Gazzoli (MID)
7
8. David Gioacchini (MID)
6
9. Mario Parlato (MID)
6
10. Gianluca Ficini (ATT)
7
11. Gian Paolo Carrera (ATT)
9
12. Gennaro Valsesia (ATT)
0
13. Gian Paolo Bellavista (ATT)
0
14. Ted Adriano (DEF)
0
1. Komian Florentin (GK)
7
2. Cristian Maspero (DEF)
6
3. Samba Cinetti (DEF)
7
4. Eugenio Sturba (DEF)
6
5. Ivone Iorio (MID)
6
6. Romero P. Segarra (MID)
8
7. Gionatha Ficini (MID)
7
8. Sergio Zanutta (MID)
7
9. Pierre G. Bonfiglio (ATT)
6
10. Manuel Strada (ATT)
6
11. Oberdan Pecchia (ATT)
9
12. Adriano Paris (MID)
0
13. Aladino Maltagliati (GK)
6
14. Mauro Davanzante (ATT)
0