Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play host to Cagliari. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Natale Circello.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Natale Circello.
0.00
0-0Cagliari get the match underway!
3.46
0-0Johnny De Boer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Velasco. Daniel Velasco makes a probing pass to Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
4.35
0-0Carmelo Bellucci kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.33
Alex Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Velasco controls it well on his chest. Daniel Velasco flicks a high ball forward to David Maresca who takes it down. David Maresca knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastiao Valente.
8.57
Humphrey Van Der Laan flicks a high pass forward to David Maresca who brings the ball under control. David Maresca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danilo De Sole who gathers it comfortably.
9.12
0-0Humphrey Van Der Laan flicks a high ball forward to Alex Mcallister who takes it down. Alex Mcallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Velasco. Daniel Velasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Maresca but he's offside!
14.07
0-0Philippe Artes sees Neil Hurst in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Hurst knocks in a cross ball towards Carmelo Bellucci. Carmelo Bellucci rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
15.03
Daniel Velasco threads a neat ball through to João Villa. João Villa advances inside the box! João Villa shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
16.49
Humphrey Van Der Laan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Erwan Billong. Erwan Billong makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Maresca. David Maresca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.05
Erwan Billong hits a low pass to Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira whips in a cross ball towards João Villa. João Villa outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
22.12
Humphrey Van Der Laan flicks a high pass forward. Alex Mcallister controls it well on his chest. Alex Mcallister makes a simple pass to David Maresca. David Maresca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.33
Alfonso Montella threads a neat ball through to Rui Ribeiro. Rui Ribeiro skips past Johnny De Boer! Rui Ribeiro tries a spectacular strike but somehow Moritz Roth manages to keep it out.
28.05
Emmanuel Vangelis flicks a high ball forward to Neil Hurst who gracefully takes it down. Neil Hurst hits a low pass to Rui Ribeiro. Rui Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.28
0-0Philippe Artes comes in with a late challenge on Erwan Billong. Philippe Artes is warned by the referee! Erwan Billong runs off the knock.
32.06
1-0Andy White takes a quick throw-in, which Humphrey Van Der Laan takes on the chest. Humphrey Van Der Laan knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. João Villa collects the pass. João Villa advances inside the box! João Villa looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.41
Andy White plays the ball forward to Daniel Velasco. Daniel Velasco flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Vieira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuel Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danilo De Sole who gathers it comfortably.
42.19
Alfonso Montella kicks a strong pass forward to Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg lofts in a cross ball towards Alfonso Montella. Alfonso Montella makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
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. Cagliari also appear unchanged since the first half. The Pistoiese players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Pistoiese kick off!
48.09
Erwan Billong flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Velasco controls it well on his chest. Daniel Velasco shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
49.15
Pedro Gil advances with the ball. Pedro Gil flicks a high pass forward to Carmelo Bellucci who brings the ball under control. Carmelo Bellucci controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Moritz Roth easily gets down and covers it.
53.33
Rui Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg lofts in a cross ball towards Alfonso Montella. Alfonso Montella is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Moritz Roth is on top of it.
55.32
Andy White kicks a strong pass forward to David Maresca. David Maresca shoots from distance. Danilo De Sole easily gets down and covers it.
57.23
Rui Ribeiro hits a low pass to Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg knocks in a cross ball towards Carmelo Bellucci. Carmelo Bellucci connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
59.44
Johnny De Boer threads a neat ball through to Daniel Velasco. Daniel Velasco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Velasco. Daniel Velasco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Danilo De Sole manages to gather it comfortably.
60.02
1-1Pistoiese have made a substitution with Giampiero Cardone replacing Daniel Velasco .Cagliari have made 2 substitutions with Martin Naylor replacing Carmelo Bellucci and Ross Moore replacing Sjaak Nieuwenburg .
66.26
Andy White plays the ball forward to Giampiero Cardone. Giampiero Cardone hits a low pass to Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.23
1-1Ross Moore clumsily knocks into Erwan Billong. The referee calls over Ross Moore and shows him a yellow card! Erwan Billong grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.35
Philippe Artes makes a probing pass to Alfonso Montella. Alfonso Montella plays a quick one-two with Martin Naylor and rushes in on goal... Alfonso Montella shoots from just inside the box but somehow Moritz Roth manages to keep it out.
72.08
Humphrey Van Der Laan threads a neat ball through to Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister makes a probing pass to Giampiero Cardone. Giampiero Cardone shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.01
Erwan Billong receives the ball from a throw-in from Martin Marcolini. Erwan Billong hits a low pass to Giampiero Cardone. Giampiero Cardone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Emmanuel Vangelis.
87.57
Ross Moore clumsily knocks into Andy White. Ross Moore is warned by the referee! Andy White grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Moritz Roth (GK)
7
2. Johnny De Boer (DEF)
6
3. Andy White (DEF)
6
4. Humphrey Van Der Laan (DEF)
7
5. Alex Mcallister (MID)
8
6. Daniel Velasco (MID)
7
7. Erwan Billong (MID)
6
8. Martin Marcolini (MID)
6
9. Samuel Vieira (ATT)
6
10. David Maresca (ATT)
6
11. João Villa (ATT)
9
12. Gianmarco Sarli (DEF)
0
13. Giampiero Cardone (MID)
6
14. Valerien Afanou (ATT)
0
1. Danilo De Sole (GK)
7
2. Sebastiao Valente (DEF)
6
3. Pedro Gil (DEF)
6
4. Emmanuel Vangelis (DEF)
6
5. Dennis Windass (DEF)
6
6. Carmelo Bellucci (MID)
6
7. Philippe Artes (MID)
6
8. Alfonso Montella (MID)
9
9. Neil Hurst (ATT)
6
10. Rui Ribeiro (ATT)
7
11. Sjaak Nieuwenburg (ATT)
7
12. Giovanni Bono (MID)
0
13. Martin Naylor (MID)
6
14. Ross Moore (ATT)
5