Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play host to Fiorentina. A crowd of 8,719 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Benedetto Del Grosso.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Benedetto Del Grosso.
0.00
0-0Pistoiese start the match!
9.17
0-0Paolo Vierchwood comes in with a late challenge on Luciano Cammarata. The referee calls over Paolo Vierchwood and shows him a yellow card! Luciano Cammarata hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.50
0-0Luciano Cammarata deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giovanni M. Testini. Giovanni M. Testini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Achille Vasari who gathers it comfortably.
18.21
0-0Armando Pierini makes a simple pass to Linus Busse. Linus Busse shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
20.18
Luciano Cammarata knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Zanoncelli. Oscar Zanoncelli surges forward with the ball. Oscar Zanoncelli plays a one-two with Armando Pierini and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Oscar Zanoncelli provides some space. He shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.36
Luciano Cammarata barges into Filipe Lima. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Filipe Lima hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.46
Noel Johnson flicks a high pass forward. Armando Pierini collects the pass. Armando Pierini finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
28.14
Mattia Torricelli plays the ball forward to Noel Johnson. Noel Johnson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Pistoiese are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
30.39
0-0Ljubisa Previtali makes a probing pass to Linus Busse. Linus Busse tries a spectacular long range effort but Achille Vasari reads it well. Great keeping!
34.40
1-0With imagination, Ljubisa Previtali picks a pass forward to Linus Busse. Linus Busse whips in a cross ball towards Armando Pierini. Armando Pierini whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Achille Vasari with no chance!! Goal for Pistoiese!
39.35
Oscar Zanoncelli threads a neat ball through to Armando Pierini. Armando Pierini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.31
Carlo Ambrosetti sees Morgan Scalzo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morgan Scalzo passes the ball forward to Pascal Frieser. Some good footwork from Pascal Frieser provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
44.35
Carlo Ambrosetti chips the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Gonzalez. Rodolfo Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luciano Cammarata.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Pistoiese appear unchanged since the first half. Fiorentina also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Fiorentina kicking off!
48.15
Carlo Ambrosetti flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Gonzalez controls it well on his chest. Rodolfo Gonzalez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luciano Cammarata.
49.26
Morgan Scalzo flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Lima controls it well on his chest. Filipe Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Morgan Scalzo. Morgan Scalzo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.14
Noel Johnson flicks a high pass forward. Giovanni M. Testini collects the pass. Giovanni M. Testini shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
54.25
Mattia Torricelli threads a neat ball through to Linus Busse. Linus Busse shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
55.01
1-1Carlo Ambrosetti clumsily knocks into Noel Johnson. Carlo Ambrosetti is warned by the referee! Noel Johnson runs off the knock.
57.35
1-1Paolo Vierchwood makes a simple pass to Gianfranco Agliardi. Gianfranco Agliardi lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Gonzalez. Rodolfo Gonzalez heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but Luciano Cammarata blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
59.58
Gianni Cammarata chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Zanoncelli. Oscar Zanoncelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Linus Busse. Linus Busse shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
61.06
Felipe Gonzalez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morgan Scalzo. Morgan Scalzo flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Vierchwood. Paolo Vierchwood makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Filipe Lima. Filipe Lima muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
63.11
Morgan Scalzo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Gonzalez. Rodolfo Gonzalez plays a one-two with Filipe Lima and rushes in on goal... Rodolfo Gonzalez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Luciano Cammarata's outstretched leg.
66.38
Giovanni M. Testini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Zanoncelli. Oscar Zanoncelli rushes past Morgan Scalzo! Oscar Zanoncelli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Achille Vasari has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.43
Giovanni M. Testini comes in with a late challenge on Rodolfo Gonzalez. Giovanni M. Testini is warned by the referee! Rodolfo Gonzalez runs off the knock.
78.16
Giovanni M. Testini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armando Pierini. Armando Pierini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
87.57
Luciano Cammarata chips the ball to his team mate, Linus Busse. Linus Busse shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Achille Vasari manages to gather 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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Damiano Agliardi (GK)
6
2. Gianluca Capone (DEF)
6
3. Luciano Cammarata (DEF)
7
4. Mattia Torricelli (DEF)
7
5. Gianni Cammarata (DEF)
6
6. Oscar Zanoncelli (MID)
9
7. Giovanni M. Testini (MID)
6
8. Noel Johnson (MID)
6
9. Ljubisa Previtali (MID)
6
10. Armando Pierini (ATT)
8
11. Linus Busse (ATT)
7
12. Danilo Pinzi (MID)
0
13. Pier Giovanni Pagliarini (MID)
0
14. Elvis Lorieri (GK)
0
1. Achille Vasari (GK)
7
2. Felipe Gonzalez (DEF)
6
3. Pierre G. Colombo (DEF)
6
4. Jason Cort (DEF)
6
5. Gianfranco Agliardi (MID)
6
6. Morgan Scalzo (MID)
8
7. Carlo Ambrosetti (MID)
6
8. Paolo Vierchwood (MID)
5
9. Pascal Frieser (ATT)
6
10. Rodolfo Gonzalez (ATT)
6
11. Filipe Lima (ATT)
6
12. Nenad Laget (GK)
0
13. Mariano Longo (GK)
0
14. David Francke (MID)
0