Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play host to AC Milan. A crowd of 8,517 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Milan appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Raul Melli.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Milan appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Raul Melli.
0.00
Pistoiese kick off!
2.35
Gill Bonadei hacks Filippo Fumai from behind! The referee calls over Gill Bonadei and warns him to calm down! Filippo Fumai carries on, but is struggling a bit.
3.52
With vision, Andrez Stroppa plays the ball forward to Leonardo Esposito. Leonardo Esposito deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Walter Cerioni but the linesman indicates offside!
9.56
Danilo Bertani chips the ball to his team mate, George Scholes. George Scholes surges forward with the ball. George Scholes knocks in a cross ball towards Maurizio Carbone. Maurizio Carbone rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just wide!
10.37
Gill Bonadei makes a strong solo run forward. Gill Bonadei threads a neat ball through to Maurizio Carbone. Maurizio Carbone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.47
Carmine Cinetto hacks Gill Bonadei from behind! The referee calls over Carmine Cinetto and shows him a yellow card! Gill Bonadei hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.27
With imagination, Filippo Fumai plays the ball forward to Leon Brückner. Leon Brückner plays a scrappy one-two with Walter Cerioni and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Leon Brückner provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.40
With great vision, Mauricio Cammarata plays the ball forward to Delano Van Galen. Delano Van Galen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Delano Van Galen shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
22.30
Delano Van Galen makes a probing pass to Leonardo Esposito. Leonardo Esposito sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
24.38
Rainer Schöll passes the ball forward to Cesare Magoni. Cesare Magoni plays a one-two with Maurizio Carbone and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Cesare Magoni provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Renzo Cristiano has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.08
George Scholes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. George Scholes skips past Flavio Lucarelli! Some awkward footwork from George Scholes provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.20
Rainer Schöll flicks a high pass forward to Cristiano Tavares who brings the ball under control. Cristiano Tavares shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.01
Delano Van Galen takes a quick throw-in. Carmine Cinetto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Brückner. Seeing a gap ahead, Leon Brückner plays the ball forward to Leonardo Esposito who has made a great run into the box. Leonardo Esposito side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Moreno Faccini effortlessly gets down and covers it.
39.39
Delano Van Galen comes in with a late challenge on Rainer Schöll. The referee calls over Delano Van Galen and shows him a yellow card! Rainer Schöll stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. AC Milan also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
AC Milan start the second half!
54.53
Gill Bonadei pushes mid-way up the pitch. Seeing a gap ahead, Gill Bonadei picks a pass forward to Maurizio Carbone. Maurizio Carbone whips in a cross ball towards Cesare Magoni. Cesare Magoni shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Flavio Lucarelli!
55.08
George Scholes threads a neat ball through to Maurizio Carbone. Maurizio Carbone finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
59.52
Rainer Schöll makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cesare Magoni. Cesare Magoni finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
61.11
Filippo Fumai changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Filippo Fumai shoots from 20 yards but somehow Moreno Faccini manages to keep it out.
63.47
Flavio Lucarelli sees Filippo Fumai in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Filippo Fumai sees Leonardo Esposito in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leonardo Esposito controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
78.51
Mauricio Cammarata flicks a high pass forward. Delano Van Galen controls it well on his chest. Delano Van Galen flicks a high ball forward to Walter Cerioni who takes it down. Walter Cerioni shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
89.54
Gill Bonadei makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Scholes. George Scholes flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Carbone controls it well on his chest. Maurizio Carbone shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Renzo Cristiano manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
25.6%
47.4%
26.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cesare Magoni of AC Milan |
Match Ratings
1. | Renzo Cristiano (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Flavio Lucarelli (DEF) | 7 | |
3. | Mauricio Cammarata (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Salvatore Pensalfini (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Carmine Cinetto (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
6. | Delano Van Galen (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
7. | Filippo Fumai (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Andrez Stroppa (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Leonardo Esposito (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Walter Cerioni (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Leon Brückner (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Aimo Circati (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Jimmy Robin (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Cesare Lantignotti (DEF) | 0 |
1. | Moreno Faccini (GK) | 8 | |
2. | Bastián Soto (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Danilo Bertani (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Gill Bonadei (DEF) | 8 | |
5. | Mirco Berretta (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Tomas Rizzitelli (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Rainer Schöll (MID) | 6 | |
8. | George Scholes (MID) | 8 | |
9. | Cesare Magoni (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Cristiano Tavares (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Maurizio Carbone (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Mattia Pedone (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Aldo Sommese (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Ferry Brouwer (ATT) | 0 |