Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Arechi where Salernitana play Pistoiese in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Salernitana are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Riccardo Sturba.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Salernitana are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Riccardo Sturba.
0.00
0-0Pistoiese get the match underway!
2.27
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Antonio Ferreira laces a through ball forward to Erwan Billong. Erwan Billong knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Hitzlsperger who gathers it comfortably.
3.10
1-0David Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Don Johnstone controls it well on his chest. Don Johnstone makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of David Caldwell. David Caldwell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.20
1-0Johnny De Boer flicks a high pass forward. Erwan Billong collects the pass. Erwan Billong kicks a strong pass forward to Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg whips in a cross ball towards Erwan Billong. Erwan Billong heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.46
Daniel Velasco brings the ball forward. Daniel Velasco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Santos.
16.24
1-0Daniel Velasco takes the throw-in. Jerome van der Wal makes a beautiful solo run. Jerome van der Wal plays a one-two with João Villa and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Jerome van der Wal provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
28.09
Gianmarco Sarli pushes mid-way up the pitch. Gianmarco Sarli flicks a high pass forward to Sjaak Nieuwenburg who brings the ball under control. Sjaak Nieuwenburg whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Velasco. Daniel Velasco makes a looping header on goal. Daniel Velasco scores for Pistoiese!!
33.58
1-1Hugo Santos flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Herrera collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Ernesto Herrera plays the ball forward to Oliver Behrens. Oliver Behrens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Johnstone but the linesman indicates offside!
40.53
Showing composure, David Caldwell plays the ball forward to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Behrens. Oliver Behrens jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
42.10
Antonio Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Velasco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Velasco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
44.43
1-1Johnny De Boer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Erwan Billong. Erwan Billong threads a neat ball through to João Villa. João Villa knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Velasco. Daniel Velasco connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but Malte Hamann blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
45.00
David Caldwell sees Don Johnstone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Johnstone shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Salernitana appear unchanged since the first half. Pistoiese have changed their lineup with Giampiero Cardone replacing Daniel Velasco and Valerien Afanou replacing Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The whistle blows and Salernitana kick off!
48.40
Erwan Billong advances with the ball. Erwan Billong threads the ball through to Samuel Vieira but he's offside!
51.46
Humphrey Van Der Laan threads a neat ball through to Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira passes the ball forward to Valerien Afanou. Valerien Afanou shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
60.05
1-1Pistoiese have made a substitution with Andy White replacing Humphrey Van Der Laan .
61.12
1-1Pistoiese are dictating the run of play here today.
67.04
Jerome van der Wal threads a neat ball through to Antonio Ferreira. Antonio Ferreira shoots from 25 yards. Marc Hitzlsperger easily gets down and covers it.
72.41
Without breaking stride, Oliver Behrens plays the ball forward to David Caldwell. David Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Behrens. Oliver Behrens powers a header at goal but Moritz Roth reads it well. Good keeping!
79.20
João Villa passes the ball forward to Valerien Afanou. Valerien Afanou kicks a strong pass forward to João Villa but the referee indicates it's offside!
83.11
Don Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Artico. Alessandro Artico lofts in a cross ball towards Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
84.20
Malte Hamann makes a simple pass to Datti Mohamed Pianu. Datti Mohamed Pianu runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Datti Mohamed Pianu puts a great ball through. Oliver Behrens runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
89.08
David Caldwell makes a probing pass to Ernesto Herrera. Ernesto Herrera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Johnny De Boer.
90.00
1-1Malte Hamann hacks Giampiero Cardone from behind! The referee calls over Malte Hamann and shows him a yellow card! Giampiero Cardone gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
The game is drawn at 1-1 and so goes to penalties!
0-0Oliver Behrens takes a short run up but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
João Villa slowly runs up. The ball flies into the top left corner - goal!!
Don Johnstone calmly steps up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
Samuel Vieira takes a stuttering run up. The ball clips the left post and goes in. Goal!
Alessandro Artico takes a short run up. Moritz Roth is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
Valerien Afanou calmly steps up. He curls the ball into the top right corner - goal!!
Vitor Valente takes a stuttering run up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
Johnny De Boer takes a cautious run up. He curls the ball inside the left post - goal!!
Giampiero Imbriani takes a long run up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
Antonio Ferreira slowly runs up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marc Hitzlsperger (GK)
7
2. Vitor Valente (DEF)
6
3. Hugo Santos (DEF)
6
4. Giampiero Imbriani (DEF)
6
5. Malte Hamann (DEF)
5
6. Datti Mohamed Pianu (DEF)
6
7. Ernesto Herrera (MID)
6
8. David Caldwell (MID)
9
9. Don Johnstone (ATT)
7
10. Alessandro Artico (ATT)
6
11. Oliver Behrens (ATT)
6
12. Richard Bremner (ATT)
0
13. Giampiero Carnasciali (ATT)
0
14. Raul Cassetti (MID)
0
1. Moritz Roth (GK)
6
2. Johnny De Boer (DEF)
6
3. Humphrey Van Der Laan (DEF)
6
4. Gianmarco Sarli (DEF)
7
5. Jerome van der Wal (MID)
7
6. Daniel Velasco (MID)
9
7. Erwan Billong (MID)
7
8. Antonio Ferreira (MID)
6
9. Samuel Vieira (ATT)
6
10. Sjaak Nieuwenburg (ATT)
7
11. João Villa (ATT)
7
12. Valerien Afanou (ATT)
6
13. Giampiero Cardone (MID)
6
14. Andy White (DEF)
6