Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play host to Verona Hellas. A crowd of 9,953 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Verona Hellas appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luigi De Poli.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Verona Hellas appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luigi De Poli.
0.00
0-0Pistoiese get the match underway!
10.28
0-1Bruno Cudini passes the ball forward to Sebastiano Melli. Sebastiano Melli makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Juri Bellucci. Juri Bellucci takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.57
0-1Stefano Gritti hacks Shaun Jack from behind! The referee calls over Stefano Gritti and warns him to calm down! Shaun Jack gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.01
0-1Francesco G. Dionisi takes it forward alone. Francesco G. Dionisi plays a one-two with Sebastiano Melli and advances towards the goal... Francesco G. Dionisi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
27.33
0-1Francesco G. Dionisi makes a simple pass to Bruno Cudini. Seeing a gap ahead, Bruno Cudini plays the ball forward to Juri Bellucci. Juri Bellucci shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
28.41
Bruno Cudini passes the ball forward to Juri Bellucci. Juri Bellucci shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Bernardo De Icco smothers it!
30.46
Ben Jackson flicks a high ball forward to Shaun Jack who takes it down. Shaun Jack shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
33.12
Bruno Cudini flicks a high ball forward to Sebastiano Melli who gracefully takes it down. Sebastiano Melli chips the ball to his team mate, Francesco G. Dionisi. Some good footwork from Francesco G. Dionisi provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Bernardo De Icco easily smothers it!
38.41
Gary McGrory laces a weighted ball forward to Francesco G. Dionisi. Francesco G. Dionisi flicks a high pass forward to Sebastiano Melli who brings the ball under control. Sebastiano Melli shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
Shaun Jack plays the ball forward to Francesco G. Dionisi. Francesco G. Dionisi finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Bernardo De Icco manages to gather it easily.
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. Verona Hellas also appear unchanged since the first half. The Pistoiese players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Verona Hellas get the second half underway!
47.40
Samir Schröder flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Cudini who brings the ball under control. Bruno Cudini flicks a high pass forward. Juri Bellucci holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juri Bellucci shoots from 25 yards but Bernardo De Icco is on top of it.
49.10
Carlo Poggi flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Casale holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adrian Casale whips in a cross ball towards Cataldo Fiore. Cataldo Fiore beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Flavio Manzo!
53.32
Bruno Cudini takes a quick throw-in. Francesco G. Dionisi decides to run forward with the ball. Francesco G. Dionisi knocks the ball forward to Shaun Jack. Shaun Jack sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.13
0-2Verona Hellas have made a substitution with Roberto Bertarelli replacing Francesco G. Dionisi .
61.18
Gian Matteo Lambertini threads a neat ball through to Sebastiano Melli. Sebastiano Melli shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
63.17
0-2Gary McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Sean Bellotto. The referee brings Gary McGrory to one side and gives him a warning! Sean Bellotto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.43
Roberto Bertarelli passes the ball forward to Shaun Jack. Shaun Jack controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
72.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Roberto Bertarelli laces a weighted ball forward to Juri Bellucci. Juri Bellucci shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
73.33
Samuele Grassadonia flicks a high pass forward to Anselmo Orlando who brings the ball under control. Anselmo Orlando plays a one-two with Saul Lantignotti and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Anselmo Orlando provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.02
Samuele Grassadonia threads the ball through to Adrian Casale. Adrian Casale plays a scrappy one-two with Samuele Grassadonia and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Adrian Casale provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
1-2Roberto Bertarelli flicks a high pass forward to Sebastiano Melli who brings the ball under control. Sebastiano Melli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefano Gritti.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
9
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.3%
58.7%
Play Area
29.3%
45.3%
25.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Francesco G. Dionisi of Verona Hellas |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bernardo De Icco (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Stefano Gritti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlo Poggi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ottavio Sesia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cataldo Fiore (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Samuele Grassadonia (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Sean Bellotto (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jaap Berger (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Saul Lantignotti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Anselmo Orlando (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Adrian Casale (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alfredo Di Bari (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fabiano Mercier (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tommaso Valoti (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Flavio Manzo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ben Jackson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oscar Galeoto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gary McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Samir Schröder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gian Matteo Lambertini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Bruno Cudini (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Francesco G. Dionisi (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Sebastiano Melli (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Juri Bellucci (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Shaun Jack (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Winston Zonneveld (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pier Giovanni Cipriani (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Roberto Bertarelli (ATT) | 7 | |