Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play host to Empoli. A crowd of 9,686 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stefano Lucarelli.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stefano Lucarelli.
0.00
0-0Empoli start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.27
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Ashley Galli plays the ball forward to Nelson van den Heuvel. Nelson van den Heuvel makes a defence splitting pass to Maurizio Zauri. Maurizio Zauri shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Christian Lodi with no chance!! Goal for Empoli!
12.02
0-1Vinicio E. Tonetto knocks the ball forward to Ferdinando Garzya. Ferdinando Garzya makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aldo Lamacchi but he's offside!
18.16
0-1Attilio Monza flicks a high ball forward to Maurizio Zauri who takes it down. Maurizio Zauri shoots from long range but Christian Lodi reads it well. Superb keeping!
20.27
Kai Schacht flicks a high pass forward. Antonino Giacchetta holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonino Giacchetta knocks the ball to his team mate, Ferdinando Garzya. Ferdinando Garzya controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
22.39
0-1With some swift thinking, Giorgio Zauri plays the ball forward to Ferdinando Garzya. Ferdinando Garzya knocks in a cross ball towards Aldo Lamacchi. Aldo Lamacchi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
26.42
Marcel Hollmer hits a low pass to Nelson van den Heuvel. Nelson van den Heuvel knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Mcinnes. Neil Mcinnes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.16
Duccio Russo takes a quick throw-in, which Marcel Hollmer takes on the chest. Marcel Hollmer threads a neat ball through to Neil Mcinnes. Neil Mcinnes rushes past Jonas Töpfer! Some superb footwork from Neil Mcinnes provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
0-1David Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Attilio Monza. Attilio Monza hits a low pass to Nelson van den Heuvel. Nelson van den Heuvel rushes past Stephane Albonetti! Stephane Albonetti catches Nelson van den Heuvel on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Pistoiese appear unchanged since the first half. Empoli also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Pistoiese kick off!
47.21
0-1Duccio Russo knocks the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Zauri. Maurizio Zauri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Lodi who gathers it comfortably.
57.25
Antonino Giacchetta threads a neat ball through to Ferdinando Garzya. Ferdinando Garzya runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Ferdinando Garzya provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
60.36
Jonas Töpfer plays the ball forward to Antonino Giacchetta. Antonino Giacchetta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ferdinando Garzya. Ferdinando Garzya sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
71.52
Alex McGrory threads a neat ball through to Ferdinando Garzya. Ferdinando Garzya runs straight at the defence! Mattia Sogliano catches Ferdinando Garzya on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
73.05
Jonas Töpfer decides to run forward with the ball. Jonas Töpfer takes it forward alone. Jonas Töpfer makes a probing pass to Aldo Lamacchi but he's offside!
78.54
Ashley Galli threads a neat ball through to Nelson van den Heuvel. Nelson van den Heuvel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Lodi who gathers it comfortably.
87.09
With vision, Attilio Monza plays the ball forward to Nelson van den Heuvel. Nelson van den Heuvel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonas Töpfer.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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. Christian Lodi (GK)
6
2. Kai Schacht (DEF)
7
3. Jonas Töpfer (DEF)
8
4. Stephane Albonetti (DEF)
6
5. Giovanni M. Festa (MID)
6
6. Giorgio Zauri (MID)
7
7. Vinicio E. Tonetto (MID)
6
8. Antonino Giacchetta (MID)
7
9. Alex McGrory (MID)
7
10. Ferdinando Garzya (ATT)
9
11. Aldo Lamacchi (ATT)
6
12. Renzo Cannavaro (DEF)
0
13. Gavin Davidson (GK)
0
14. Vincenzo Perrotta (MID)
0
1. Bruno Cannavaro (GK)
6
2. Nicholas Evans (DEF)
6
3. David Morrison (DEF)
7
4. Mattia Sogliano (DEF)
7
5. Ashley Galli (MID)
6
6. Attilio Monza (MID)
7
7. Duccio Russo (MID)
7
8. Marcel Hollmer (MID)
7
9. Maurizio Zauri (ATT)
9
10. Nelson van den Heuvel (ATT)
8
11. Neil Mcinnes (ATT)
7
12. Hauke Kaiser (DEF)
0
13. Zerbini Baiano (GK)
0
14. Mauro Pagano (ATT)
0