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 AC Monza. A crowd of 19,168 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Pistoiese and AC Monza are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Pistoiese and AC Monza are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Pistoiese kick off the first half!
2.36
0-0Nico Basler threads the ball through to Gabriele Zerbini. Gabriele Zerbini goes all the way! Gabriele Zerbini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
3.09
0-0Arturo Statuto knocks the ball forward to Gabriele Zerbini. Gabriele Zerbini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.30
Bruno Costa threads the ball through to Cristiano Battistini. Cristiano Battistini shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
9.16
0-0Elvis Dainelli comes in with a late challenge on Giulio Zanini. Elvis Dainelli is shown the yellow card! Giulio Zanini grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.09
Bruno Costa passes the ball forward to Cristiano Battistini. Cristiano Battistini shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.07
Dmitri Korneev deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yoshimitsu Matsuda. Yoshimitsu Matsuda knocks the ball forward to Godwin Babayaro. Godwin Babayaro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.43
1-0Alain Koutouan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Battistini. Cristiano Battistini whips in a cross ball towards Ruggero De Sanctis. Ruggero De Sanctis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.19
1-0Godwin Babayaro comes in with a late challenge on Giampiero Antonellini. The referee calls over Godwin Babayaro and warns him to calm down! Giampiero Antonellini runs off the knock.
28.23
Yoshimitsu Matsuda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Godwin Babayaro. Godwin Babayaro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.16
Bruno Costa makes a simple pass to Cristiano Battistini. Cristiano Battistini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruggero De Sanctis. Ruggero De Sanctis shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
2-0Mario Mendes barges into Bruno Costa. Mario Mendes is shown the yellow card! Bruno Costa stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and AC Monza kick off!
48.26
2-0Bruno Costa passes the ball forward to Cristiano Battistini. Cristiano Battistini goes all the way! Cristiano Battistini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Neil Elliott manages to gather it comfortably.
51.37
Ismael Sükür chips the ball to his team mate, Yoshimitsu Matsuda. Yoshimitsu Matsuda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Godwin Babayaro. Godwin Babayaro plays a perfect one-two with Cristiano Battistini and rushes in on goal... Godwin Babayaro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.09
Alberto Melosi catches Giulio Zanini on the ankles. The referee calls over Alberto Melosi and warns him to calm down! Giulio Zanini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.12
Gabriele Zerbini clumsily knocks into Dmitri Korneev. Gabriele Zerbini is shown the yellow card! Dmitri Korneev stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.25
Giampiero Piangerelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Melosi. Alberto Melosi knocks in a cross ball towards Elvis Dainelli. Elvis Dainelli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
63.34
Giampiero Antonellini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Mendes. Mario Mendes passes the ball forward to Alberto Melosi. Alberto Melosi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dmitri Korneev.
66.39
Dmitri Korneev kicks a strong pass forward to Georgios Pappas. Georgios Pappas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruggero De Sanctis. Ruggero De Sanctis plays a perfect one-two with Cristiano Battistini and rushes in on goal... Ruggero De Sanctis shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Neil Elliott easily smothers it!
67.43
Alain Koutouan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Godwin Babayaro. Godwin Babayaro lofts in a cross ball towards Cristiano Battistini. Cristiano Battistini powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Neil Elliott.
72.55
Matt Hopkin threads the ball through to Mario Mendes. Mario Mendes threads the ball through to Elvis Dainelli. Elvis Dainelli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giulio Zanini.
73.49
Giampiero Antonellini knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Basler. Nico Basler chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Melosi. Alberto Melosi finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
77.51
Alain Koutouan flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruggero De Sanctis. Ruggero De Sanctis goes all the way! Ruggero De Sanctis shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
87.33
Ismael Sükür threads the ball through to Bruno Costa. Bruno Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Godwin Babayaro. Godwin Babayaro knocks in a cross ball towards Cristiano Battistini. Cristiano Battistini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Neil Elliott easily smothers it.
90.00
Alain Koutouan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Godwin Babayaro. Godwin Babayaro lofts in a cross ball towards Cristiano Battistini. Cristiano Battistini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Neil Elliott easily smothers it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ruggero De Sanctis 20, 42 Godwin Babayaro 51 |