Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play TSV 1860 München in this European Champions League game. A crowd of 19,960 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while TSV 1860 München appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Sherwood.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while TSV 1860 München appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Sherwood.
0.00
0-0TSV 1860 München kick off!
9.34
0-0Marcelo Lima receives the ball from a throw-in from Jerome van der Wal. Marcelo Lima knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Duran. Juan Duran knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum McGrory who gathers it comfortably.
14.07
0-0Erwan Billong passes the ball forward to João Villa. João Villa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Duran but the linesman indicates offside!
16.04
1-0Nigel Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Erwan Billong controls it well on his chest. Erwan Billong advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Erwan Billong provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
20.44
Martin Streich chips the ball to his team mate, James Wright. James Wright makes a simple pass to Tomˆs van der Linden. Tomˆs van der Linden knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcelo Lima.
21.16
James Wright flicks a high pass forward to Stefan Rohrschneider who brings the ball under control. Stefan Rohrschneider lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Martinez. Romero P. Martinez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Moritz Roth with no chance!! Goal for TSV 1860 München!
24.21
1-1David Meidt hacks Gaetano Minopoli from behind! David Meidt is warned by the referee! Gaetano Minopoli runs off the knock.
26.42
Domenico Mercuri decides to run forward with the ball. Domenico Mercuri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Wright. James Wright knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marinus Hilgerink.
27.33
1-1Romero P. Martinez threads the ball through to David Meidt. David Meidt shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Moritz Roth!
28.20
Marinus Hilgerink flicks a high pass forward. Jerome van der Wal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jerome van der Wal knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Pearce. Nigel Pearce knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum McGrory who gathers it comfortably.
30.14
David Meidt flicks a high pass forward to Stefan Rohrschneider who brings the ball under control. Stefan Rohrschneider knocks in a cross ball towards Tomˆs van der Linden. Tomˆs van der Linden flicks the ball with his head but Moritz Roth is on top of it.
34.19
Erwan Billong passes the ball forward to Nigel Pearce. Nigel Pearce knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Duran. Juan Duran knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Callum McGrory didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
36.37
1-1Domenico Mercuri threads a neat ball through to Tomˆs van der Linden. Tomˆs van der Linden lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Martinez. Romero P. Martinez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Marinus Hilgerink. That should have been a goal!
38.23
Stefan Rohrschneider flicks a high pass forward. Tomˆs van der Linden collects the pass. Tomˆs van der Linden knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcelo Lima.
40.45
Martin Streich makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Young. John Young makes a pass forward but Tomˆs van der Linden makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
44.17
Rafael Sousa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomˆs van der Linden. Tomˆs van der Linden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Moritz Roth who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Marcelo Lima makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal knocks the ball forward to Erwan Billong. Erwan Billong knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. TSV 1860 München have changed their lineup with Florian Kauder replacing John Young.
45.00
Pistoiese start the second half!
47.18
Martin Streich chips the ball to his team mate, James Wright. James Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Rohrschneider. Stefan Rohrschneider flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
51.21
1-1Sjaak Nieuwenburg barges into Martin Streich. The referee calls over Sjaak Nieuwenburg and shows him a yellow card! Martin Streich hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.06
1-1Stefan Rohrschneider flicks a high pass forward. Florian Kauder collects the pass. Florian Kauder controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
59.55
Erwan Billong flicks a high pass forward. Jerome van der Wal controls it well on his chest. Jerome van der Wal tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
60.08
1-1Pistoiese have made a substitution with Samuel Vieira replacing Sjaak Nieuwenburg .TSV 1860 München have made a substitution with Yksel Farnerud replacing Romero P. Martinez .
66.26
Martin Streich flicks the ball to his team mate, James Wright. James Wright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Moritz Roth who gathers it comfortably.
67.39
Marcelo Lima plays the ball forward to Erwan Billong. Erwan Billong chips the ball to his team mate, João Villa. João Villa knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Duran. Juan Duran powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.00
Marcelo Lima surges forward with the ball. Marcelo Lima deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Duran. Juan Duran sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Callum McGrory!
79.33
2-1Marcelo Lima comes in with a late challenge on Florian Kauder. The referee warns Marcelo Lima to calm down! Florian Kauder grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.51
Erwan Billong takes a quick throw-in. Jerome van der Wal flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Vieira controls it well on his chest. Samuel Vieira shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Callum McGrory. What a great pair of hands!
83.14
Yksel Farnerud flicks a high pass forward. Tomˆs van der Linden collects the pass. Tomˆs van der Linden runs straight at the defence! Tomˆs van der Linden side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Moritz Roth manages to keep it out.
85.43
Marinus Hilgerink knocks the ball forward to Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal passes the ball forward to Nigel Pearce. Nigel Pearce lofts in a cross ball towards João Villa. João Villa jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Wonderful reactions from Callum McGrory keeps it out!
87.38
Stefan Rohrschneider barges into Nigel Pearce. Stefan Rohrschneider is shown the yellow card! Nigel Pearce carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Moritz Roth (GK)
7
2. Jorge Rego (DEF)
6
3. Marcelo Lima (DEF)
7
4. Marinus Hilgerink (DEF)
6
5. Gaetano Minopoli (DEF)
6
6. Jerome van der Wal (MID)
7
7. Erwan Billong (MID)
9
8. Sjaak Nieuwenburg (ATT)
5
9. Nigel Pearce (ATT)
7
10. Juan Duran (ATT)
8
11. João Villa (ATT)
7
12. Eduardo Quaresma (DEF)
0
13. Daniel Velasco (MID)
0
14. Samuel Vieira (ATT)
6
1. Callum McGrory (GK)
7
2. Domenico Mercuri (DEF)
7
3. Martin Streich (DEF)
6
4. Rafael Sousa (DEF)
6
5. David Meidt (MID)
6
6. Stefan Rohrschneider (MID)
7
7. Romero P. Martinez (MID)
8
8. Alberto Gomes (MID)
6
9. Tomˆs van der Linden (ATT)
7
10. John Young (ATT)
6
11. James Wright (ATT)
6
12. Edmundo Roman (DEF)
0
13. Yksel Farnerud (MID)
6
14. Florian Kauder (ATT)
6