Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play host to Fiorentina. A crowd of 20,525 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Emiliano Mazzi.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Emiliano Mazzi.
0.00
0-0Pistoiese kick off and get the match underway!
4.49
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Erwan Billong plays the ball forward to Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal makes a defence splitting pass to Erwan Billong. Erwan Billong side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Stefano Franceschetti is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.40
1-0Humphrey Van Der Laan flicks a high pass forward. Jerome van der Wal comfortably collects the pass. Jerome van der Wal knocks the ball forward to Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira passes the ball forward but Sjaak Nieuwenburg is offside!
15.23
1-0Guido Baiano plays the ball forward to Giovanni Zanchi. Giovanni Zanchi shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
16.27
Jerome van der Wal flicks a high pass forward. João Villa collects the pass. João Villa knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Samuel Vieira scores for Pistoiese!!
21.50
2-0Sjaak Nieuwenburg knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giuseppe Bertotto.
22.39
2-0Erwan Billong knocks the ball forward to Juan Duran. Juan Duran finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Stefano Franceschetti keeps it out!
27.05
Riccardo Ferrari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gionatha Pane. Gionatha Pane knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Humphrey Van Der Laan.
28.57
Samuel Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Juan Duran collects the pass. Juan Duran whips in a cross ball towards João Villa. João Villa directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Stefano Franceschetti manages to keep it out.
30.36
Sjaak Nieuwenburg threads the ball through to Juan Duran. Juan Duran cuts inside the box! Juan Duran comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.50
Eduardo Quaresma brings the ball forward. Eduardo Quaresma makes a simple pass to Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Duran. With a superhuman jump, Juan Duran connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Stefano Franceschetti.
35.33
3-0It's a corner kick. Erwan Billong loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Giovanni Zanchi chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
39.54
Bart Van Eijk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal flicks a high pass forward. Erwan Billong holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Erwan Billong whips in a cross ball towards Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Stefano Franceschetti had no chance!! Goal for Pistoiese!
42.52
4-0Pistoiese are in full control of this game.
44.44
Arek Rzasa hoofs the ball up the pitch. João Villa whips in a cross ball towards Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Pistoiese appear unchanged since the first half. Fiorentina also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Fiorentina kick off and get the second half underway!
47.23
Erwan Billong sees Sjaak Nieuwenburg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sjaak Nieuwenburg tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Stefano Franceschetti.
48.53
5-0Erwan Billong takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Gionatha Pane reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
51.53
5-0Giuseppe Bertotto catches Arek Rzasa on the ankles. The referee brings Giuseppe Bertotto to one side and gives him a warning! Arek Rzasa stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.22
Bart Van Eijk knocks the ball forward to João Villa. João Villa knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Duran. Juan Duran beats his man to it with a header. Stefano Franceschetti gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
54.41
Jerome van der Wal flicks a high pass forward. Erwan Billong controls it well on his chest. Erwan Billong skips past Giovanni Zanchi! Erwan Billong rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
57.57
Riccardo Ferrari sees space and advances. Riccardo Ferrari edges inside the box! Some superb footwork from Riccardo Ferrari provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Moritz Roth gets down and covers it.
59.12
With a delightful solo run, Erwan Billong stretches the opposition's defence. Erwan Billong lofts in a cross ball towards Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg flicks the ball with his head. Stefano Franceschetti effortlessly punches it away to safety.
60.20
6-0Pistoiese have made a substitution with Daniel Velasco replacing Jerome van der Wal .
61.29
Eduardo Quaresma volleys a long ball forward. Juan Duran knocks in a cross ball towards João Villa. João Villa flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Stefano Franceschetti.
63.35
Erwan Billong plays the ball forward to João Villa. João Villa whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.24
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
66.24
Bart Van Eijk sees Samuel Vieira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuel Vieira makes a beautiful solo run. Samuel Vieira tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
67.11
Showing wonderful composure, Daniel Velasco picks a pass forward to Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg knocks in a cross ball towards Erwan Billong. Erwan Billong makes a convincing header. Stefano Franceschetti effortlessly picks it out of the air!
69.23
6-0Bart Van Eijk clumsily knocks into Gionatha Negro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gionatha Negro runs off the knock.
71.26
Guido Baiano hacks João Villa from behind! Guido Baiano is shown the yellow card! João Villa stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.15
With great vision, Erwan Billong plays the ball forward to Daniel Velasco. Daniel Velasco puts a great ball through. Juan Duran runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
73.40
Riccardo Ferrari kicks a strong pass forward to Gionatha Pane. Gionatha Pane rushes past Humphrey Van Der Laan! Gionatha Pane tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Moritz Roth.
74.01
Corner kick to Fiorentina. Giovanni Zanchi plays it short to Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
77.39
Fiorentina have made 2 substitutions with Michelangelo Passoni replacing Guido Baiano and Ciro Sterchele replacing Riccardo Ferrari .
78.42
Michelangelo Passoni runs straight at the opposition's defence. Michelangelo Passoni tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Moritz Roth!
79.56
Humphrey Van Der Laan hacks Billy Strachan from behind! Humphrey Van Der Laan is shown the yellow card! Billy Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.20
Billy Strachan makes a probing pass to Gionatha Pane. Gionatha Pane knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Arek Rzasa hacks Billy Strachan from behind! Penalty not given!!
85.47
Daniel Velasco flicks a high pass forward to Sjaak Nieuwenburg who brings the ball under control. Sjaak Nieuwenburg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
87.38
Arek Rzasa knocks the ball to his team mate, João Villa. João Villa whips in a cross ball towards Juan Duran. Juan Duran rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Erwan Billong 4, 54 Samuel Vieira 16 Juan Duran 30 Sjaak Nieuwenburg 40, 44 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Moritz Roth (GK)
6
2. Eduardo Quaresma (DEF)
6
3. Humphrey Van Der Laan (DEF)
5
4. Bart Van Eijk (DEF)
6
5. Arek Rzasa (DEF)
6
6. Jerome van der Wal (MID)
7
7. Erwan Billong (MID)
9
8. Samuel Vieira (ATT)
7
9. Sjaak Nieuwenburg (ATT)
8
10. Juan Duran (ATT)
7
11. João Villa (ATT)
7
12. Jimmy Haise (ATT)
0
13. Daniel Velasco (MID)
6
14. Gaetano Minopoli (DEF)
0
1. Stefano Franceschetti (GK)
7
2. Giuseppe Bertotto (DEF)
5
3. Gianmarco Sarli (DEF)
6
4. Fabio Di Giuliantonio (DEF)
6
5. Cesare Breda (DEF)
6
6. Riccardo Ferrari (MID)
6
7. Giovanni Zanchi (MID)
6
8. Guido Baiano (MID)
5
9. Gionatha Negro (ATT)
6
10. Gionatha Pane (ATT)
6
11. Billy Strachan (ATT)
6
12. Michelangelo Passoni (MID)
6
13. Ciro Sterchele (MID)
6
14. Alfredo Bonadei (MID)
0