Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play host to Fiorentina. A crowd of 9,190 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ezio Migliorini.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ezio Migliorini.
0.00
0-0Pistoiese start the game by kicking off the first half!
10.10
0-0Vinicio E. Tonetto runs straight at the opposition's defence. Vinicio E. Tonetto makes a great pass forward. Luis Vicente runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
12.02
0-1Neil Clegg hits a low pass to Giordano Doni. Giordano Doni makes a probing pass to Vito Pirri. Vito Pirri knocks in a cross ball towards Gianni Dundjerski. Gianni Dundjerski whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
15.49
0-1Mirco Stellone brings the ball forward. Mirco Stellone shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
16.13
0-1Vinicio E. Tonetto barges into Sean Materazzi. Vinicio E. Tonetto is warned by the referee! Sean Materazzi stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.28
Vincenzo Kistner hits a low pass to Max Berti. Max Berti runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Max Berti shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
27.56
0-1Max Berti flicks a high pass forward. Luis Vicente holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Vicente knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maarten Scifo.
28.48
0-1Maarten Scifo kicks a strong pass forward to Giordano Doni. Giordano Doni brings the ball forward. Giordano Doni whips in a cross ball towards Giampiero Calderoni. Giampiero Calderoni is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Christian Lodi.
32.45
Neil Clegg receives the ball from a throw-in from Vinicio E. Mora. Neil Clegg sees space and advances. Neil Clegg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giampiero Calderoni. Giampiero Calderoni shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
34.52
0-1Ferdinando Garzya clumsily knocks into Maarten Scifo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Maarten Scifo stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.22
Giordano Doni flicks a high pass forward. Giampiero Calderoni controls it well on his chest. Giampiero Calderoni runs straight at the defence! Giampiero Calderoni cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.52
0-2Vincenzo Kistner makes a probing pass to Gialuca Sibilano. Seeing a gap ahead, Gialuca Sibilano plays the ball forward to Luis Vicente. Luis Vicente plays a perfect one-two with Ferdinando Garzya and rushes in on goal... Maarten Scifo comes in with a late challenge on Luis Vicente. Penalty not given!!
44.07
Vincenzo Kistner knocks the ball to his team mate, Vinicio E. Tonetto. Vinicio E. Tonetto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ferdinando Garzya. Ferdinando Garzya knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Gallacher who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Sean Materazzi makes a simple pass to Vito Pirri. Vito Pirri shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
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. Fiorentina also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fiorentina players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Fiorentina get the second half underway!
47.57
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
55.19
Max Berti flicks a high pass forward. Ferdinando Garzya collects the pass. Ferdinando Garzya plays a one-two with Luis Vicente and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Ferdinando Garzya provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.18
Vincenzo Kistner flicks a high pass forward to Gialuca Sibilano who brings the ball under control. Gialuca Sibilano makes a probing pass to Ferdinando Garzya. Ferdinando Garzya shoots from 25 yards. Garry Gallacher gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
60.18
0-2Fiorentina have made 3 substitutions with Salvatore Lillo replacing Giampiero Calderoni, Danilo Olivi replacing George Minto and Luca Giangaspare replacing Maarten Scifo .
63.49
Gialuca Sibilano chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Vicente. Luis Vicente skips past Neil Clegg! Luis Vicente shoots from just inside the box but it's a lousy effort!
73.30
Gialuca Sibilano makes a simple pass to Luis Vicente. Luis Vicente shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
84.56
Vincenzo Kistner threads a neat ball through to Max Berti. Max Berti makes a simple pass to Luis Vicente. Luis Vicente makes a probing pass to Ferdinando Garzya but he's offside!
85.30
Vinicio E. Tonetto passes the ball forward to Luis Vicente. Luis Vicente plays a one-two with Ferdinando Garzya and advances towards the goal... Luis Vicente shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Garry Gallacher with no chance!! Goal for Pistoiese!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Giampiero Calderoni of Fiorentina |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Christian Lodi (GK)
6
2. Kai Schacht (DEF)
6
3. Jonas Töpfer (DEF)
6
4. Vincenzo Kistner (DEF)
7
5. Max Berti (MID)
7
6. Vinicio E. Tonetto (MID)
6
7. Mirco Stellone (MID)
6
8. Gialuca Sibilano (MID)
7
9. Massimo Schenardi (MID)
6
10. Ferdinando Garzya (ATT)
6
11. Luis Vicente (ATT)
9
12. Stephane Albonetti (DEF)
0
13. Renzo Cannavaro (DEF)
0
14. Arturo Mandelli (ATT)
0
1. Garry Gallacher (GK)
6
2. Vinicio E. Mora (DEF)
6
3. Neil Clegg (DEF)
7
4. Maarten Scifo (DEF)
6
5. Dries Zimmerman (DEF)
6
6. Giordano Doni (MID)
8
7. George Minto (MID)
6
8. Sean Materazzi (MID)
7
9. Gianni Dundjerski (ATT)
8
10. Giampiero Calderoni (ATT)
9
11. Vito Pirri (ATT)
7
12. Salvatore Lillo (ATT)
6
13. Danilo Olivi (DEF)
6
14. Luca Giangaspare (GK)
6