Match Report


PistoiesePistoiese     TorinoTorino
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Luis LorenzoL. Lorenzo65
G
1
G
67Don HutchisonD. Hutchison
Davide GanzD. Ganz67
D
2
D
70Scott ThomsonS. Thomson
Luca AppoloniL. Appoloni61
D
3captain
D
67Jonas BräutigamJ. Bräutigam
Richard McCoistR. McCoist52
D
4
D
66Ottavio SalvettiO. Salvetti
Gian Paolo BellavistaG. Bellavista56
A
5
M
70Harry GrondinH. Grondin
Oscar Jr. AltomareO. Altomare71
M
captain6
M
69Graham CortG. Cort
Zerbini GazzoliZ. Gazzoli59
M
7
M
65Giordano RigoniG. Rigoni
David GioacchiniD. Gioacchini56
M
8
M
62Fabian Natale CalderoniF. Calderoni
Mario ParlatoM. Parlato43
M
9
A
77Roberto MarconR. Marcon
Gian Paolo CarreraG. Carrera63
A
10
A
67Attilio LentiniA. Lentini
Arnauld ChimentiA. Chimenti45
A
11
A
65Edgar AlvesE. Alves
 
Gianluca FiciniG. Ficini68
A
12
A
62Flavio NataliF. Natali
Cleto VialiC. Viali66
D
13
A
61Martial DudoitM. Dudoit
Billy LawB. Law63
D
14
G
61Sergio EspinalS. Espinal

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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 Torino. A crowd of 8,881 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Torino appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ruggiero Artico.


0.00
The whistle blows and Pistoiese kick off!
2.55
Mario Parlato plays the ball forward to Arnauld Chimenti. Arnauld Chimenti skips past Jonas Bräutigam! Some good footwork from Arnauld Chimenti provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.04
Graham Cort chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Marcon. Roberto Marcon skips past Richard McCoist! Some silky footwork from Roberto Marcon provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Luis Lorenzo keeps it out!
8.30
Giordano Rigoni knocks the ball forward to Edgar Alves. Edgar Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Marcon. Roberto Marcon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.21
Ottavio Salvetti flicks a high ball forward to Harry Grondin who takes it down. Harry Grondin makes a simple pass to Edgar Alves. Edgar Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Marcon. Roberto Marcon shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Luis Lorenzo!
16.58
Ottavio Salvetti knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Cort. Graham Cort passes the ball forward to Attilio Lentini. Attilio Lentini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Lorenzo who gathers it comfortably.
22.32
Giordano Rigoni sees Attilio Lentini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Attilio Lentini makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Edgar Alves. Edgar Alves makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Luis Lorenzo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.16
Fabian Natale Calderoni hits a low pass to Edgar Alves. Edgar Alves advances inside the box! Edgar Alves makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Solid save from Luis Lorenzo.
33.24
Jonas Bräutigam threads a neat ball through to Graham Cort. Graham Cort plays the ball forward to Attilio Lentini. Attilio Lentini advances inside the box! Attilio Lentini looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Torino!
36.06
Scott Thomson kicks a strong pass forward to Fabian Natale Calderoni. Fabian Natale Calderoni sees Roberto Marcon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Marcon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
39.36
Giordano Rigoni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Marcon. Roberto Marcon flicks the ball to his team mate, Attilio Lentini. Attilio Lentini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Luis Lorenzo is on top of it.
44.40
Fabian Natale Calderoni threads a neat ball through to Attilio Lentini. Attilio Lentini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard McCoist.
45.00
Oscar Jr. Altomare flicks a high pass forward. Gian Paolo Carrera collects the pass. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Pistoiese appear unchanged since the first half. Torino also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Torino get the second half underway!
48.22
Giordano Rigoni sees space and advances. Giordano Rigoni plays a one-two with Edgar Alves and advances towards the goal... Giordano Rigoni comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Luis Lorenzo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.52
Zerbini Gazzoli surges forward with the ball. Zerbini Gazzoli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Chimenti but the linesman indicates offside!
57.35
Oscar Jr. Altomare kicks a strong pass forward to Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Thomson.
59.05
Graham Cort knocks the ball forward to Edgar Alves. Edgar Alves tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Luis Lorenzo manages to keep it out.
65.34
Ottavio Salvetti sweeps the ball up the wings. Edgar Alves plays a quick one-two with Roberto Marcon and rushes in on goal... Edgar Alves side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
72.34
Oscar Jr. Altomare makes a simple pass to Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera lofts in a cross ball towards Arnauld Chimenti. Arnauld Chimenti knocks the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
73.19
Fabian Natale Calderoni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Attilio Lentini. Attilio Lentini shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Luis Lorenzo.
74.48
Fabian Natale Calderoni takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Some silky footwork from Harry Grondin provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
77.57
Graham Cort chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Marcon. Roberto Marcon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
81.15
With vision, Giordano Rigoni laces a weighted ball forward to Attilio Lentini. Attilio Lentini shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
84.38
Graham Cort flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Marcon who brings the ball under control. Roberto Marcon whips in a cross ball towards Attilio Lentini. Attilio Lentini is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Luis Lorenzo.
85.06
Fabian Natale Calderoni takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Ottavio Salvetti. Ottavio Salvetti knocks the ball into the box. Attilio Lentini looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
David Gioacchini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arnauld Chimenti. Arnauld Chimenti whips in a cross ball towards Gian Paolo Carrera. Gian Paolo Carrera is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Pistoiese

Torino
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
1
13
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
30.6%
69.4%
Play Area
30.6%
47.2%
22.2%

Scorers
Arnauld Chimenti 3
Roberto Marcon 8, 78
Edgar Alves 22
Attilio Lentini 33
Giordano Rigoni 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Marcon of Torino

Match Ratings