Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play host to Crotone. A crowd of 16,826 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Pistoiese and Crotone are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Crotone kick off!
2.51
Eddy De Poli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adriano Sciaccaluga. Adriano Sciaccaluga brings the ball forward. Adriano Sciaccaluga shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
3.10
Ricardo Redondo catches Zerbini Gilardino on the ankles. Ricardo Redondo is warned by the referee! Zerbini Gilardino stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.36
Elvis Ongarato knocks the ball forward to Wladimiro Zorzi. Wladimiro Zorzi knocks in a cross ball towards David Jörgensen. David Jörgensen heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Mike Shaw had no chance!! Goal for Pistoiese!
12.11
Giampietro Ferrarese makes a probing pass to Aniello Gazzoli. Aniello Gazzoli knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Viana. Pedro Viana goes all the way! Pedro Viana shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
16.51
Ricardo Redondo chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Vicente. Miguel Vicente flicks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Padalino. Jimmy Padalino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.12
Niccol˜ Locatelli kicks a strong pass forward to Jimmy Padalino. Jimmy Padalino goes all the way! Jimmy Padalino shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.52
Miguel Vicente threads the ball through to Bernard Zidane. Bernard Zidane knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruggiero Cordone.
24.53
Daniele Rachini makes a probing pass to Miguel Vicente. Miguel Vicente passes the ball forward to Jimmy Padalino. Jimmy Padalino knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Viana. Pedro Viana flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
28.30
Niccol˜ Locatelli kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Viana. Pedro Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.51
Aniello Gazzoli kicks a strong pass forward to Bernard Zidane. Bernard Zidane sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
33.13
Miguel Vicente chips the ball to his team mate, Bernard Zidane. Bernard Zidane tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.34
Miguel Vicente makes a probing pass to Pedro Viana. Pedro Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Pena.
40.28
Ricardo Redondo catches David Jörgensen on the ankles. Ricardo Redondo is given another warning by the referee! David Jörgensen runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Pistoiese kick off and get the second half underway!
47.58
Adriano Sciaccaluga makes a beautiful solo run. Adriano Sciaccaluga whips in a cross ball towards Zerbini Gilardino. Zerbini Gilardino directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
48.55
Niccol˜ Locatelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Padalino. Jimmy Padalino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.14
Ricardo Redondo knocks the ball forward to Miguel Vicente. Miguel Vicente flicks the ball to his team mate, Bernard Zidane. Bernard Zidane knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Pena.
51.13
Daniele Rachini knocks the ball forward to Miguel Vicente. Miguel Vicente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bernard Zidane. Bernard Zidane plays a perfect one-two with Pedro Viana and rushes in on goal... Bernard Zidane cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
53.23
Ricardo Redondo kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Vicente. Miguel Vicente brings the ball forward. Miguel Vicente shoots from outside the area. Mirco Roccati easily smothers it.
55.33
Niccol˜ Locatelli comes in with a very late challenge on Adriano Sciaccaluga. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Adriano Sciaccaluga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.17
Miguel Vicente sees a break and surges forward. Miguel Vicente knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Pena.
63.24
Arnauld Capezzuto knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Vicente. Miguel Vicente flicks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Padalino. Jimmy Padalino goes all the way! Jimmy Padalino makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.21
Aniello Gazzoli makes a beautiful solo run. Aniello Gazzoli makes a simple pass to Jimmy Padalino. Jimmy Padalino makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Mirco Roccati manages to gather it comfortably.
77.25
Miguel Vicente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Viana. Pedro Viana goes all the way! Pedro Viana tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Mirco Roccati.
79.21
Adrian Borriello sees a break and surges forward. Adrian Borriello brings the ball forward. Adrian Borriello knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mike Shaw who gathers it comfortably.
81.16
Miguel Vicente passes the ball forward to Pedro Viana. Pedro Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Padalino. Jimmy Padalino powers a header at goal. Mirco Roccati easily picks it out of the air!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Vicente of Crotone

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 1

Possession
Possession: 33.7209302325581 vs 66.2790697674419
Play Area
Home team third: 30.23%, Midfield: 47.67%, Away team third: 22.09%