Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Adriatico where Pescara play host to Pistoiese. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Pescara are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gianmarco Aldegani.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Pescara are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gianmarco Aldegani.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Pistoiese kicking off!
3.03
0-0Ciro Sterchele threads a neat ball through to Fabian N. Tasso. Fabian N. Tasso lofts in a cross ball towards Ciro Sterchele. Ciro Sterchele heads the ball goalwards but somehow Moritz Roth manages to keep it out.
12.28
0-0Fabio Diatta flicks a high pass forward. Simon Ouindi controls it well on his chest. Simon Ouindi threads a neat ball through to Cristian Marcolini. Cristian Marcolini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.10
0-0Antonio Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
18.05
0-0Simon Ouindi clumsily knocks into Andy White. Simon Ouindi is shown the yellow card! Andy White hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.53
Giampiero Cardone threads the ball through to Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Helder Andrade comfortably picks it out of the air!
21.30
Andy White flicks a high pass forward. Sjaak Nieuwenburg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sjaak Nieuwenburg flicks a high pass forward. João Villa easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. João Villa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.27
Fabio Diatta decides to run forward with the ball. Fabio Diatta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Moritz Roth!
27.00
0-0Fabio Diatta catches Jerome van der Wal on the ankles. The referee warns Fabio Diatta to calm down! Jerome van der Wal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.40
0-0Johnny De Boer runs forward with the ball. Johnny De Boer threads a neat ball through to Giampiero Cardone. Giampiero Cardone plays a scrappy one-two with João Villa and stumbles forward towards the goal... Giampiero Cardone looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent block by Danilo Cannarsa!
34.46
Andy White chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Ferreira. Antonio Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Vieira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuel Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Helder Andrade. Excellent save.
38.18
Andy White makes a simple pass to Antonio Ferreira. Antonio Ferreira plays the ball forward to João Villa. João Villa lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Helder Andrade.
39.53
0-0Corner kick to Pistoiese. Erwan Billong chips it to the near post. Ciro Sterchele reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
44.54
Giampiero Cardone sees Sjaak Nieuwenburg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sjaak Nieuwenburg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Helder Andrade who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Pescara appear unchanged since the first half. Pistoiese also appear unchanged since the first half. The Pistoiese players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Pescara get the second half underway!
47.03
Erwan Billong flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Giampiero Cardone. Giampiero Cardone is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.37
0-0Giampiero Cardone barges into Fabio Diatta. Giampiero Cardone is shown the yellow card! Fabio Diatta grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.17
1-0Ivan Oakes knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Tasso. Fabian N. Tasso lofts in a cross ball towards Ciro Sterchele. Ciro Sterchele rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Moritz Roth is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.31
Johnny De Boer threads the ball through to Antonio Ferreira. Antonio Ferreira takes it forward alone. Antonio Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards João Villa. João Villa is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent block by Arturo Moya!
60.03
Ciro Sterchele clumsily knocks into Sjaak Nieuwenburg. The referee calls over Ciro Sterchele and warns him to calm down! Sjaak Nieuwenburg grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.00
Erwan Billong makes a probing pass to Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Helder Andrade.
69.16
Giampiero Cardone chips the ball to his team mate, João Villa. João Villa shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.08
Giampiero Cardone darts forward. Giampiero Cardone knocks in a cross ball towards Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.09
Giampiero Cardone sees Antonio Ferreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Ferreira finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Helder Andrade.
76.09
It's a corner kick. Erwan Billong kicks a low ball out wide. Humphrey Van Der Laan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.51
Johnny De Boer runs forward with the ball. Johnny De Boer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg whips in a cross ball towards João Villa. João Villa heads the ball goalwards. Helder Andrade manages to gather it comfortably.
78.11
Samuel Vieira flicks a high ball forward to Giampiero Cardone who takes it down. Giampiero Cardone whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Helder Andrade. What a great pair of hands!
79.02
Erwan Billong clumsily knocks into Ciro Sterchele. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ciro Sterchele hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.46
João Villa threads a neat ball through to Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg lofts in a cross ball towards João Villa. João Villa makes a deft header but it flies well off target!
89.48
Ciro Sterchele flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Tasso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabian N. Tasso shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Moritz Roth manages to gather it effortlessly.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Helder Andrade (GK)
8
2. Andrez Conteh (DEF)
6
3. Giulio Antonioli (DEF)
6
4. Danilo Cannarsa (DEF)
6
5. Arturo Moya (DEF)
6
6. Ivan Oakes (MID)
6
7. Ciro Sterchele (MID)
8
8. Fabio Diatta (MID)
6
9. Cristian Marcolini (MID)
6
10. Fabian N. Tasso (ATT)
7
11. Simon Ouindi (ATT)
5
12. Ivone Lo Gatto (GK)
0
13. Alfonso Tacchini (ATT)
0
14. Anselmo Guana (ATT)
0
1. Moritz Roth (GK)
7
2. Johnny De Boer (DEF)
7
3. Andy White (DEF)
6
4. Humphrey Van Der Laan (DEF)
7
5. Jerome van der Wal (MID)
6
6. Giampiero Cardone (MID)
8
7. Erwan Billong (MID)
6
8. Antonio Ferreira (MID)
7
9. Sjaak Nieuwenburg (ATT)
8
10. Samuel Vieira (ATT)
7
11. João Villa (ATT)
8
12. Daniel Velasco (MID)
0
13. Gianmarco Sarli (DEF)
0
14. Valerien Afanou (ATT)
0