Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Via Del Mare where Lecce play host to Pistoiese. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Lecce are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Yuri Monaco.
The pitch is in great condition.
Lecce are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Yuri Monaco.
0.00
0-0Pistoiese kick off!
2.33
0-0Alex Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to Erwan Billong who brings the ball under control. Erwan Billong sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Aaron Korb.
6.13
Martin Nista flicks a high pass forward. Vittorio Rinaldini controls it well on his chest. Vittorio Rinaldini shoots from 20 yards but Moritz Roth is on top of it.
8.33
0-0Daniel Velasco flicks a high ball forward to David Maresca who takes it down. David Maresca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.04
0-0Rosario Muzzi threads a neat ball through to Rio Dixon. Rio Dixon chips the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
15.29
0-0Martin Nista plays the ball forward to Vittorio Rinaldini. Vittorio Rinaldini darts forward. Vittorio Rinaldini whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Soares. Bruno Soares knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Johnny De Boer.
18.41
Alex Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Erwan Billong controls it well on his chest. Erwan Billong knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.07
Daniel Velasco knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.44
0-0David Maresca clumsily knocks into Brenny de Ruiter. David Maresca is shown the yellow card! Brenny de Ruiter runs off the knock.
38.25
Bruno Soares flicks the ball to his team mate, Rio Dixon. Rio Dixon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Johnny De Boer.
39.01
Rosario Muzzi chips the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini lofts in a cross ball towards Rio Dixon. Rio Dixon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball comes off Johnny De Boer and the loose ball is cleared up field.
40.28
Vittorio Rinaldini comes back to take the throw-in. Maurizio Perra flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Soares. Bruno Soares fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Moritz Roth is on top of it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Lecce appear unchanged since the first half. Pistoiese have changed their lineup with Gianmarco Sarli replacing Humphrey Van Der Laan and Giampiero Cardone replacing Erwan Billong. The Pistoiese players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Lecce kick off and get the second half underway!
48.36
0-0Rosario Muzzi clumsily knocks into Daniel Velasco. Rosario Muzzi is given a warning by the referee! Daniel Velasco stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.14
Johnny De Boer barges into Rosario Muzzi. Johnny De Boer is shown the yellow card! Rosario Muzzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.05
Gianmarco Sarli makes a probing pass to David Maresca. David Maresca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aaron Korb who gathers it comfortably.
55.54
Gianmarco Sarli makes a beautiful solo run. Gianmarco Sarli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, João Villa. João Villa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.32
Alex Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Velasco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Velasco lofts in a cross ball towards João Villa. João Villa is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Manuele Favalli. Excellent block.
59.25
0-0Giampiero Cardone hacks Manuele Favalli from behind! The referee calls over Giampiero Cardone and shows him a yellow card! Manuele Favalli grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.58
0-0Lecce have made a substitution with Vinicio E. Ponzo replacing Fabian N. Amerini .
61.65
Gianmarco Sarli kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Marcolini. Martin Marcolini knocks the ball forward to Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards João Villa. João Villa gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Aaron Korb gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
63.05
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
72.18
Brenny de Ruiter knocks the ball to his team mate, Vittorio Rinaldini. Vittorio Rinaldini makes a probing pass to Vinicio E. Ponzo. Vinicio E. Ponzo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy White.
75.12
Daniel Velasco kicks a strong pass forward to João Villa. João Villa shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.19
Lecce have made 2 substitutions with Andre Campos replacing Martin Nista and Federico Bertotto replacing Rosario Muzzi .
78.25
With great vision, Giampiero Cardone plays the ball forward to João Villa. João Villa makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira rockets a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.13
With some swift thinking, Bruno Soares plays the ball forward to Vinicio E. Ponzo. Vinicio E. Ponzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.41
Johnny De Boer flicks the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Cardone. Giampiero Cardone sees Samuel Vieira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuel Vieira plays a quick one-two with Martin Marcolini and rushes in on goal... Samuel Vieira comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Solid save from Aaron Korb.
83.01
Federico Bertotto hacks Alex Mcallister from behind! The referee brings Federico Bertotto to one side and gives him a warning! Alex Mcallister gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.12
Gianmarco Sarli flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Velasco who takes it down. Daniel Velasco passes the ball forward to João Villa. João Villa cuts inside the box! João Villa shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Aaron Korb (GK)
8
2. Manuele Favalli (DEF)
6
3. Martin Nista (DEF)
6
4. Brenny de Ruiter (DEF)
7
5. Luigi Conte (DEF)
6
6. Vittorio Rinaldini (MID)
8
7. Maurizio Perra (MID)
7
8. Rosario Muzzi (MID)
7
9. Bruno Soares (ATT)
7
10. Rio Dixon (ATT)
6
11. Fabian N. Amerini (ATT)
6
12. Andre Campos (DEF)
6
13. Federico Bertotto (MID)
5
14. Vinicio E. Ponzo (ATT)
6
1. Moritz Roth (GK)
7
2. Johnny De Boer (DEF)
6
3. Andy White (DEF)
6
4. Humphrey Van Der Laan (DEF)
6
5. Alex Mcallister (MID)
7
6. Daniel Velasco (MID)
8
7. Erwan Billong (MID)
6
8. Martin Marcolini (MID)
6
9. Samuel Vieira (ATT)
7
10. David Maresca (ATT)
4
11. João Villa (ATT)
7
12. Gianmarco Sarli (DEF)
8
13. Giampiero Cardone (MID)
5
14. Valerien Afanou (ATT)
0