Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play Genoa in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giovanni Florio.
The pitch is in great condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Giovanni Florio.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Pistoiese kicking off!
2.58
0-0Mark Minopoli passes the ball forward to Eugenio Duran. Eugenio Duran threads the ball through into the box. Fernando Gento looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Giancarlo Ballarin gets down and covers it.
3.30
David Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Edoardo Lucarelli comfortably collects the pass. Edoardo Lucarelli hits a low pass to Alberto Butragueno. Alberto Butragueno lofts in a cross ball towards David Olivares. David Olivares whips the ball goalwards with his head. Stefan Bizzarri easily punches it away to safety.
6.47
0-0Without breaking stride, Callum James plays the ball forward to Wes Lee. Wes Lee runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Wes Lee knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Duran. Eugenio Duran heads the ball goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.26
Benito Pizzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Max Foglia. Max Foglia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Mason. Don Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Duran. Eugenio Duran makes a convincing header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.12
1-018.49
1-0Pierpaolo Baggio advances with the ball. Pierpaolo Baggio threads a neat ball through to David Olivares. David Olivares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Bizzarri who gathers it comfortably.
20.21
Riccardo Pensalfini sees Max Foglia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Max Foglia passes the ball forward to Don Mason. Don Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.53
Max Foglia flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Gento. Fernando Gento lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Duran. Eugenio Duran connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
27.39
Benito Pizzi sees space and advances. Benito Pizzi lofts in a cross ball towards Don Mason. Don Mason outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
30.32
Wes Lee chips the ball to his team mate, Riccardo Pensalfini. Riccardo Pensalfini flicks a high pass forward. Don Mason controls it well on his chest. Don Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Franceco Cipriani.
34.13
1-0Franceco Cipriani barges into Benito Pizzi. Franceco Cipriani is given a warning by the referee! Benito Pizzi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.36
David Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Giunti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tomas Giunti advances inside the box! Tomas Giunti strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.29
Pablo Moya flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Gento who brings the ball neatly under control. Fernando Gento whips in a cross ball towards Don Mason. Don Mason makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Pistoiese!
42.28
David Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Franceco Cipriani. Franceco Cipriani flicks a high ball forward to David Olivares who takes it down. David Olivares knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Giunti. Tomas Giunti fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Stefan Bizzarri. Excellent save.
45.00
Riccardo Pensalfini sees Mark Minopoli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mark Minopoli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pierre G. Sullo.
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. Genoa also appear unchanged since the first half. The Pistoiese players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Genoa kick off!
47.35
Benito Pizzi breaks forward. Benito Pizzi flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Gento who takes it down. Fernando Gento controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Giancarlo Ballarin!
48.56
Max Foglia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Minopoli. Mark Minopoli plays a one-two with Don Mason and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Mark Minopoli provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
49.45
Pierre G. Sullo sees Tomas Giunti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tomas Giunti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.49
Mark Minopoli barges into Pierre G. Sullo. Mark Minopoli is warned by the referee! Pierre G. Sullo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.42
Don Mason passes the ball forward to Eugenio Duran. Eugenio Duran knocks in a cross ball towards Don Mason. Don Mason fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.33
Edoardo Lucarelli plays the ball forward to Tomas Giunti. Tomas Giunti knocks the ball to his team mate, Pierre G. Sullo. Pierre G. Sullo rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.14
Riccardo Pensalfini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Gento. Fernando Gento knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianmarco Moriero.
71.47
Riccardo Pensalfini surges forward with the ball. Riccardo Pensalfini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Giancarlo Ballarin. Excellent save.
72.30
Wes Lee chips the ball to his team mate, Riccardo Pensalfini. With a delightful solo run, Riccardo Pensalfini stretches the opposition's defence. Riccardo Pensalfini shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
81.36
Edoardo Lucarelli hacks Wes Lee from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wes Lee gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
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
| Wes Lee 14 Don Mason 39 | Tomas Giunti 36 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stefan Bizzarri (GK)
6
2. Benito Pizzi (DEF)
8
3. Wes Lee (DEF)
9
4. Callum James (DEF)
6
5. Pablo Moya (MID)
6
6. Max Foglia (MID)
7
7. Riccardo Pensalfini (MID)
7
8. Mark Minopoli (MID)
6
9. Don Mason (ATT)
8
10. Fernando Gento (ATT)
7
11. Eugenio Duran (ATT)
6
12. Tomas Santos (ATT)
0
13. Nunzio Olivi (GK)
0
14. Gaspar Oliveira (MID)
0
1. Giancarlo Ballarin (GK)
7
2. Pierpaolo Baggio (DEF)
6
3. Fabiano Ambrosino (DEF)
6
4. David Campbell (DEF)
7
5. Gianmarco Moriero (DEF)
6
6. Pierre G. Sullo (MID)
6
7. Edoardo Lucarelli (MID)
5
8. Franceco Cipriani (MID)
6
9. Tomas Giunti (ATT)
8
10. David Olivares (ATT)
6
11. Alberto Butragueno (ATT)
6
12. Arturo Amoruso (DEF)
0
13. Kelvin Hibbs (MID)
0
14. Alfredo Susic (ATT)
0