Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play host to Piacenza. A crowd of 9,297 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Piacenza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Davide Lucenti.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Piacenza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Davide Lucenti.
0.00
0-0Piacenza start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.58
0-0Paolo Gottardi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Jung. Simon Jung shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
9.16
0-0Stephane Scarpi chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Johnson. Noel Johnson sees a break and surges forward. Noel Johnson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giacomo Ciullo.
12.49
1-0Stephane Scarpi flicks a high pass forward to Francesco Codognola who brings the ball under control. Francesco Codognola kicks a strong pass forward to Armando Pierini. Armando Pierini knocks in a cross ball towards Flavio Castellazzi. Flavio Castellazzi knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Wayne Moss is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.09
1-0Gianmatteo Costacurta makes a probing pass to Francesco Codognola. Francesco Codognola whips in a cross ball towards Noel Johnson. Noel Johnson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Wayne Moss is on top of it.
21.32
Noel Johnson flicks the ball to his team mate, Armando Pierini. Armando Pierini finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
26.02
Stephane Gautieri knocks the ball to his team mate, Giacomo Ciullo. Giacomo Ciullo makes a beautiful solo run. Giacomo Ciullo knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Naylor. Gavin Naylor knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gavin Naylor!
33.49
Noel Johnson makes a simple pass to Francesco Codognola. Francesco Codognola passes the ball forward to Armando Pierini. Armando Pierini comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.29
Duccio Piacentini sees Stephane Gautieri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephane Gautieri sees Gavin Naylor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Naylor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.32
1-1Stephane Gautieri barges into Gianmatteo Costacurta. Stephane Gautieri is warned by the referee! Gianmatteo Costacurta stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Pistoiese appear unchanged since the first half. Piacenza also appear unchanged since the first half. The Piacenza players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Pistoiese get the second half underway!
47.24
Giacomo Ciullo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Jung. Simon Jung shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
48.42
Gavin Naylor flicks a high pass forward to Rodolfo Cortes who brings the ball under control. Rodolfo Cortes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.56
Giancarlo Costacurta surges forward with the ball. Giancarlo Costacurta shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
51.14
Alessandro Grandoni hacks Flavio Castellazzi from behind! Alessandro Grandoni is warned by the referee! Flavio Castellazzi stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.19
1-1Rodolfo Cortes hacks Aimo Baiocchi from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aimo Baiocchi stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.13
Danilo Pinzi flicks a high pass forward. Francesco Codognola holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francesco Codognola shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.26
Noel Johnson hacks Francesco G. Baggio from behind! The referee calls over Noel Johnson and shows him a yellow card! Francesco G. Baggio stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.28
With some swift thinking, Gavin Naylor plays the ball forward to Simon Jung. Simon Jung makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Gavin Naylor. Gavin Naylor comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
72.44
Noel Johnson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Noel Johnson finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
78.11
Gianmatteo Costacurta knocks the ball forward to Armando Pierini. Armando Pierini shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
83.36
Paolo Grabbi threads the ball through to Stephane Gautieri. Stephane Gautieri hits a low pass to Rodolfo Cortes. Rodolfo Cortes shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
84.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Paolo Gottardi plays the ball forward to Simon Jung. Simon Jung plays a quick one-two with Gavin Naylor and rushes in on goal... Simon Jung looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
85.40
Alessandro Grandoni advances with the ball. Alessandro Grandoni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Naylor. Gavin Naylor tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Alessandro Grandoni laces a weighted ball forward to Stephane Gautieri. Stephane Gautieri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Cortes. Rodolfo Cortes tries a spectacular long range effort. Garry Davidson effortlessly gets down and covers it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.5%
46.5%
Play Area
25.4%
47.9%
26.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Naylor of Piacenza |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Garry Davidson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Piero Pellizzoli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephane Scarpi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Aimo Baiocchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Giancarlo Costacurta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gianmatteo Costacurta (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Noel Johnson (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Flavio Castellazzi (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Danilo Pinzi (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Francesco Codognola (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Armando Pierini (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Enrico Stroppa (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Giuseppe Mercuri (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pier Giovanni Pagliarini (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Wayne Moss (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paolo Grabbi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alessandro Grandoni (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duccio Piacentini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Francesco G. Baggio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paolo Gottardi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Giacomo Ciullo (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Stephane Gautieri (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rodolfo Cortes (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Simon Jung (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Naylor (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Pierre G. Pecorari (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Zerbini Frezza (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Djezon Raymond (ATT) | 0 | |