Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play host to Inter Milan. A crowd of 9,404 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Inter Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicola Ghirardello.


0.00
The whistle blows and Inter Milan get the match underway!
4.33
Zerbini Gazzoli chips the ball to his team mate, Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.53
Stefano Ferrari threads a neat ball through to Cosimo Petrachi. Cosimo Petrachi chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Taibi. Oscar Jr. Taibi finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
8.47
Davide Ganz hits a low pass to Oscar Jr. Altomare. Oscar Jr. Altomare controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefano Ferrari.
10.41
Steffen Neudecker makes a simple pass to Cosimo Petrachi. Cosimo Petrachi advances with the ball. Cosimo Petrachi shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.01
Kevin Greig clumsily knocks into Cleto Viali. The referee calls over Kevin Greig and warns him to calm down! Cleto Viali gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.23
Oscar Jr. Altomare laces a weighted ball forward to Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steffen Neudecker.
20.51
Oscar Jr. Altomare threads a neat ball through to Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera finds some space and shoots from distance but Edgar Fernandes reads it well. Quality keeping!
21.05
Emanuele Belotti chips the ball to his team mate, Rob Schulp. Rob Schulp runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rob Schulp makes a probing pass to Oscar Jr. Taibi but he's offside!
22.20
Zerbini Gazzoli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gennaro Valsesia. Gennaro Valsesia rushes past Emanuele Belotti! Gennaro Valsesia takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.22
Oscar Jr. Altomare flicks a high pass forward to Gian Paolo Carrera who brings the ball under control. Gian Paolo Carrera shoots from distance but somehow Edgar Fernandes manages to keep it out.
30.12
Filippo Ficcadenti threads a neat ball through to Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Emanuele Belotti.
34.38
With a delightful solo run, Zerbini Gazzoli stretches the opposition's defence. Zerbini Gazzoli whips in a cross ball towards Gennaro Valsesia. Gennaro Valsesia whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.13
Enrico Teodorani clumsily knocks into Oscar Jr. Altomare. Enrico Teodorani is shown the yellow card! Oscar Jr. Altomare runs off the knock.
40.43
Rob Schulp flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Taibi. Oscar Jr. Taibi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Gennaro Valsesia hacks Stefano Ferrari from behind! The referee warns Gennaro Valsesia to calm down! Stefano Ferrari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Inter Milan also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Pistoiese kick off and get the second half underway!
47.01
Gennaro Valsesia catches Emanuele Belotti on the ankles. The referee calls over Gennaro Valsesia and shows him a yellow card! Emanuele Belotti runs off the knock.
53.58
Showing composure, Billy Law laces a weighted ball forward to Gerhard Metzger. Gerhard Metzger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera whips in a cross ball towards Gennaro Valsesia. Gennaro Valsesia is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Edgar Fernandes manages to keep it out.
54.47
Giorgio Negro Frer threads a neat ball through to Kevin Greig. Kevin Greig passes the ball forward but Oscar Jr. Taibi is offside!
55.20
Enrico Teodorani passes the ball forward to Kevin Greig. Kevin Greig cuts inside the box! Kevin Greig rockets a shot on goal. Superb reactions from Luis Lorenzo. What a save!
59.01
Oscar Jr. Altomare flicks a high ball forward to Gennaro Valsesia who takes it down. Gennaro Valsesia knocks in a cross ball towards Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
65.42
Mario Parlato makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.35
Mario Parlato barges into Cosimo Petrachi. The referee calls over Mario Parlato and shows him a yellow card! Cosimo Petrachi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.37
Oscar Jr. Altomare sees Gennaro Valsesia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gennaro Valsesia tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.02
Mario Parlato takes it forward alone. Mario Parlato knocks in a cross ball towards Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Gian Paolo Carrera scores for Pistoiese!!
79.51
Emanuele Belotti knocks the ball forward to Cosimo Petrachi. Cosimo Petrachi knocks the ball forward to Neil Liddell. Neil Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Law.
81.59
Oscar Jr. Altomare flicks the ball to his team mate, Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edgar Fernandes who gathers it comfortably.
84.39
Giorgio Negro Frer flicks a high pass forward. Neil Liddell controls it well on his chest. Neil Liddell shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
87.20
Oscar Jr. Altomare catches Giorgio Negro Frer on the ankles. Oscar Jr. Altomare is shown the yellow card! Giorgio Negro Frer stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.56
Filippo Ficcadenti flicks a high pass forward. Gian Paolo Carrera controls it well on his chest. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steffen Neudecker.
90.00
Zerbini Gazzoli threads a neat ball through to Gennaro Valsesia. Gennaro Valsesia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
23.1%
44%
33%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gennaro Valsesia of Pistoiese

Match Ratings
1.Luis Lorenzo (GK)
6
2.Davide Ganz (DEF)
6
3.Cleto Viali (DEF)
6
4.Billy Law (DEF)
6
5.Filippo Ficcadenti (MID)
6
6.Oscar Jr. Altomare (MID)yellow card
6
7.Gerhard Metzger (MID)
6
8.Zerbini Gazzoli (MID)
8
9.Mario Parlato (MID)yellow card
6
10.Gian Paolo Carrera (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Gennaro Valsesia (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
 
12.Dino Belotti (GK)
0
13.Luca Appoloni (DEF)
0
14.Ted Adriano (DEF)
0