Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stadio Franchi where Fiorentina play Cheltenham Town in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Fiorentina and Cheltenham Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Fiorentina and Cheltenham Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Fiorentina kick off and get the match underway!
2.24
0-0Dinu Leonte decides to run forward with the ball. Dinu Leonte shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Bryan Fernandes.
3.16
1-0Dinu Leonte takes it forward alone. Dinu Leonte goes all the way! Dinu Leonte rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Bryan Fernandes had no chance!! Goal for Fiorentina!
8.54
1-0Stephen Garcia flicks the ball to his team mate, Ali Sinouh. Ali Sinouh knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bryan Fernandes who gathers it comfortably.
12.31
1-0Andre Mapp sees a break and surges forward. Andre Mapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.01
Andre Mapp takes it forward alone. Andre Mapp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ramzi Tasfaout.
15.37
Davor Vugrinec knocks the ball forward to De Jesus S. Marcos Assunçao. De Jesus S. Marcos Assunçao passes the ball forward to Juan Santana. Juan Santana chips the ball to his team mate, Nahuel Di Stefano. Nahuel Di Stefano rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Bryan Fernandes!
16.13
Ebi Deyna advances with the ball. Ebi Deyna shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Bryan Fernandes.
18.35
Ramzi Tasfaout makes a probing pass to Dinu Leonte. Dinu Leonte deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nahuel Di Stefano. Nahuel Di Stefano shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Bryan Fernandes manages to gather it comfortably.
21.48
Paul White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michel Pardeilhan. Michel Pardeilhan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.12
Marcos Garrido knocks the ball forward to Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Joaquín Pineda manages to gather it comfortably.
28.38
1-0Ronnie Walker barges into Ramzi Tasfaout. Ronnie Walker is warned by the referee! Ramzi Tasfaout runs off the knock.
30.50
Paul White passes the ball forward to Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister goes all the way! Alec Mcallister shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.11
Nahuel Di Stefano barges into Francisco Ferreira. The referee calls over Nahuel Di Stefano and warns him to calm down! Francisco Ferreira runs off the knock.
38.21
Dinu Leonte chips the ball to his team mate, Ali Sinouh. Ali Sinouh kicks a strong pass forward to Nahuel Di Stefano. Nahuel Di Stefano cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.47
Davor Vugrinec makes a simple pass to Stephen Garcia. Stephen Garcia sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Garcia whips in a cross ball towards Ali Sinouh. Ali Sinouh heads the ball goalwards. Bryan Fernandes easily picks it out of the air!
45.00
Dinu Leonte makes a simple pass to Nahuel Di Stefano. Nahuel Di Stefano shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Cheltenham Town kick off the second half!
47.46
Thanassis Iosifidis passes the ball forward to Ronnie Walker. Ronnie Walker lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Mcallister. Alec Mcallister connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Joaquín Pineda easily smothers it.
49.53
Stephen Garcia makes a simple pass to Juan Santana. Juan Santana shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.04
Dinu Leonte advances with the ball. Dinu Leonte controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Bryan Fernandes manages to gather it comfortably.
59.01
Ebi Deyna makes a probing pass to Ali Sinouh. Ali Sinouh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.38
Stephen Garcia knocks the ball to his team mate, Ali Sinouh. Ali Sinouh finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Bryan Fernandes.
63.56
Ramzi Tasfaout passes the ball forward to Dinu Leonte. Dinu Leonte sees a break and surges forward. Dinu Leonte sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
69.07
Ramzi Tasfaout chips the ball to his team mate, De Jesus S. Marcos Assunçao. De Jesus S. Marcos Assunçao chips the ball to his team mate, Ali Sinouh. Ali Sinouh lofts in a cross ball towards Nahuel Di Stefano. Nahuel Di Stefano directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.38
Robert Weingartner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ebi Deyna. Ebi Deyna makes a simple pass to Juan Santana. Juan Santana shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.36
Mark Amoah knocks the ball to his team mate, Michel Pardeilhan. Michel Pardeilhan goes all the way! Michel Pardeilhan shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
87.03
Robert Weingartner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dinu Leonte. Dinu Leonte makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ali Sinouh. Ali Sinouh knocks in a cross ball towards Nahuel Di Stefano. Nahuel Di Stefano heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
De Jesus S. Marcos Assunçao brings the ball forward. De Jesus S. Marcos Assunçao sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Bryan Fernandes is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Dinu Leonte 3 Nahuel Di Stefano 69, 87 |