Match Report


PistoiesePistoiese     CosenzaCosenza
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Luis LorenzoL. Lorenzo65
G
1
G
61Arno HallerA. Haller
Davide GanzD. Ganz66
D
2
D
70Ivone SesiaI. Sesia
Cleto VialiC. Viali65
D
3captain
D
66Martino CasaleM. Casale
Billy LawB. Law63
D
4
D
57Marco BennardoM. Bennardo
Filippo FiccadentiF. Ficcadenti76
M
5
D
52Filippo BanchelliF. Banchelli
Oscar Jr. AltomareO. Altomare70
M
captain6
M
63Eugenio LocatelliE. Locatelli
Gerhard MetzgerG. Metzger63
M
7
M
63Manuel TambelliniM. Tambellini
Zerbini GazzoliZ. Gazzoli58
M
8
A
66Pier Giovanni FlorioP. Florio
Mario ParlatoM. Parlato42
M
9
A
62Valerio TomeiV. Tomei
Gian Paolo CarreraG. Carrera63
A
10
A
61Filippo MezzanoF. Mezzano
Gennaro ValsesiaG. Valsesia61
A
11
A
61Achille RomanoA. Romano
 
Dino BelottiD. Belotti60
G
12
M
60Gianluca GonzalezG. Gonzalez
Luca AppoloniL. Appoloni60
D
13
M
59Ivone Di VaioI. Di Vaio
Ted AdrianoT. Adriano55
D
14
M
58Guerino BallottaG. Ballotta

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play host to Cosenza. A crowd of 9,118 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Cosenza appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Moreno Marasco.


0.00
The whistle blows and Cosenza get the match underway!
3.04
Marco Bennardo passes the ball forward to Manuel Tambellini. Manuel Tambellini knocks the ball to his team mate, Achille Romano. Achille Romano shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
6.12
Cleto Viali hacks Achille Romano from behind! The referee warns Cleto Viali to calm down! Achille Romano stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.12
Free kick to Cosenza just outside the area...
7.39
Pier Giovanni Florio takes a short run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
8.23
Marco Bennardo sees space and advances. Marco Bennardo sees Valerio Tomei in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Valerio Tomei controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
14.49
Gennaro Valsesia hacks Martino Casale from behind! The referee calls over Gennaro Valsesia and warns him to calm down! Martino Casale grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.55
Gian Paolo Carrera hacks Martino Casale from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martino Casale is taking some rough treatment out there!
36.26
Oscar Jr. Altomare makes a beautiful solo run. Oscar Jr. Altomare controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Gian Paolo Carrera through on goal. Some good footwork from Gian Paolo Carrera provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
42.40
Without breaking stride, Gerhard Metzger plays the ball forward to Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.09
Mario Parlato makes a probing pass to Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Gerhard Metzger flicks a high pass forward. Gennaro Valsesia controls it well on his chest. Gennaro Valsesia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marco Bennardo.
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. Cosenza also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Pistoiese kick off!
47.15
Davide Ganz clumsily knocks into Pier Giovanni Florio. The referee warns Davide Ganz to calm down! Pier Giovanni Florio stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.08
Zerbini Gazzoli flicks a high pass forward. Gian Paolo Carrera collects the pass. Gian Paolo Carrera shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
51.14
Filippo Ficcadenti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martino Casale.
53.01
Eugenio Locatelli takes it forward alone. Eugenio Locatelli whips in a cross ball towards Filippo Mezzano. Filippo Mezzano shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.31
Filippo Ficcadenti clumsily knocks into Manuel Tambellini. Filippo Ficcadenti is warned by the referee! Manuel Tambellini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.31
Pistoiese are keeping most of the possession.
59.47
Oscar Jr. Altomare makes a probing pass to Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Filippo Banchelli.
60.33
Billy Law hacks Achille Romano from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Achille Romano carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.24
Manuel Tambellini passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Valerio Tomei. Valerio Tomei knocks in a cross ball towards Filippo Mezzano. Filippo Mezzano fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cosenza!
66.12
Zerbini Gazzoli hits a low pass to Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.09
Martino Casale controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Tambellini. Manuel Tambellini hits a low pass to Achille Romano. Achille Romano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Davide Ganz.
69.41
Without breaking stride, Manuel Tambellini plays the ball forward to Valerio Tomei. Valerio Tomei controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
71.20
Manuel Tambellini barges into Zerbini Gazzoli. The referee calls over Manuel Tambellini and warns him to calm down! Zerbini Gazzoli runs off the knock.
73.47
Billy Law chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Altomare. Oscar Jr. Altomare hits a low pass to Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marco Bennardo.
75.39
Eugenio Locatelli clumsily knocks into Oscar Jr. Altomare. The referee brings Eugenio Locatelli to one side and gives him a warning! Oscar Jr. Altomare stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.17
Oscar Jr. Altomare kicks a strong pass forward to Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.14
Martino Casale catches Gian Paolo Carrera on the ankles. The referee brings Martino Casale to one side and gives him a warning! Gian Paolo Carrera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.56
Eugenio Locatelli clumsily knocks into Billy Law. Eugenio Locatelli is shown the yellow card! Billy Law runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Pistoiese

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

Possession
59.7%
40.3%
Play Area
23.6%
52.8%
23.6%

Scorers
Gian Paolo Carrera 78
Valerio Tomei 8
Filippo Mezzano 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Valerio Tomei of Cosenza

Match Ratings