Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play host to FC Bari 1908. A crowd of 9,237 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Bari 1908 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ruggiero Magoni.


0.00
Pistoiese start the match!
2.42
Renzo Ferazzoli flicks a high ball forward to Morgan Califano who takes it down. Morgan Califano lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Esposito. Gianluigi Esposito connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
3.48
Filippo Fumai threads a neat ball through to Walter Cerioni. Walter Cerioni knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Esposito. Leonardo Esposito flicks the ball with his head. Michelangelo Sgrò manages to gather it.
4.01
With imagination, Filippo Fumai plays the ball forward to Leon Brückner. Leon Brückner lofts in a cross ball towards Walter Cerioni. Walter Cerioni rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
8.48
Andrez Stroppa sees space and advances. Andrez Stroppa shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
9.00
With a delightful solo run, Renzo Ferazzoli stretches the opposition's defence. Renzo Ferazzoli knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Varricchio. Tomas Varricchio makes a deft header but somehow Renzo Cristiano manages to keep it out.
10.43
With a delightful solo run, Delano Van Galen stretches the opposition's defence. Delano Van Galen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michelangelo Sgrò who gathers it comfortably.
12.09
Filippo Fumai makes a simple pass to Leonardo Esposito. Leonardo Esposito flicks a high pass forward. Leon Brückner controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Leon Brückner takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
14.48
Carmine Cinetto kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Brückner. Leon Brückner lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Esposito. Leonardo Esposito is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
15.55
Andrez Stroppa threads a neat ball through to Walter Cerioni. Walter Cerioni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
18.10
Flavio Lucarelli flicks a high pass forward. Filippo Fumai holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filippo Fumai knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Brückner. Leon Brückner knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Esposito. Leonardo Esposito side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
22.06
With great vision, Alassandro Damiani plays the ball forward to Tomas Varricchio. Tomas Varricchio shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.19
Filippo Fumai barges into Alassandro Damiani. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alassandro Damiani runs off the knock.
28.26
Andrez Stroppa knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Esposito. Leonardo Esposito puts a great ball through. Walter Cerioni runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
30.42
Filippo Fumai catches Alassandro Damiani on the ankles. The referee warns Filippo Fumai to calm down! Alassandro Damiani gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.17
With imagination, Pedro Gainza laces a through ball forward to Alassandro Damiani. Alassandro Damiani threads a neat ball through to Morgan Califano. Morgan Califano runs straight at the defence! Flavio Lucarelli barges into Morgan Califano. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
33.14
Flavio Lucarelli threads a neat ball through to Andrez Stroppa. Andrez Stroppa threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Esposito. Leonardo Esposito plays a one-two with Leon Brückner and advances towards the goal... Leonardo Esposito shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Michelangelo Sgrò is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.51
Leonardo Esposito hacks Pedro Gainza from behind! Leonardo Esposito is shown the yellow card! Pedro Gainza gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.04
Delano Van Galen threads a neat ball through to Leon Brückner. Leon Brückner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Pistoiese appear unchanged since the first half. FC Bari 1908 have changed their lineup with Luca Rocco replacing Ruggiero Lopez, Demetrio Sassanelli replacing Renzo Ferazzoli and Kewullay Moscardi replacing Tomas Varricchio.

45.00
FC Bari 1908 start the second half!
47.27
Carmine Cinetto flicks a high pass forward. Leon Brückner collects the pass. Leon Brückner shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
48.07
Salvatore Pensalfini flicks a high pass forward. Filippo Fumai holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filippo Fumai laces a through ball forward to Walter Cerioni. Walter Cerioni lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Esposito. Leonardo Esposito is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Michelangelo Sgrò has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
55.44
Alassandro Damiani flicks the ball to his team mate, Morgan Califano. Morgan Califano lofts in a cross ball towards Kewullay Moscardi. Kewullay Moscardi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.08
Flavio Lucarelli kicks a strong pass forward to Filippo Fumai. With vision, Filippo Fumai plays the ball forward to Leonardo Esposito. Leonardo Esposito shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
63.47
Carmine Cinetto makes a beautiful solo run. Carmine Cinetto knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Brückner. Leon Brückner rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is miles over!
71.55
Filippo Fumai threads a neat ball through to Leon Brückner. Leon Brückner makes a defence splitting pass to Leonardo Esposito. Luca Rocco comes in with a late challenge on Leonardo Esposito. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
72.30
Andrez Stroppa makes a probing pass to Walter Cerioni. Walter Cerioni whips in a cross ball towards Leon Brückner. Leon Brückner makes a looping header on goal. Michelangelo Sgrò didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
73.36
Demetrio Sassanelli catches Delano Van Galen on the ankles. Demetrio Sassanelli is given a warning by the referee! Delano Van Galen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.29
Delano Van Galen flicks a high ball forward to Leonardo Esposito who takes it down. Leonardo Esposito tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Pistoiese!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.8%
34.2%
Play Area
15.1%
46.6%
38.4%

Scorers
Leonardo Esposito 33, 48, 57, 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leonardo Esposito of Pistoiese