Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Via Del Mare where Lecce play host to Pistoiese. A crowd of 9,067 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lecce are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Antonino Accursi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lecce are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Antonino Accursi.
0.00
Pistoiese kick off and get the match underway!
4.05
With great imagination, Noel Johnson laces a weighted ball forward to Linus Busse. Linus Busse makes a pass forward but Armando Pierini makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
14.04
Gianmatteo Costacurta passes the ball forward to Ljubisa Previtali. Ljubisa Previtali shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.06
Linus Busse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Armando Pierini. Armando Pierini finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
22.50
Ljubisa Previtali clumsily knocks into Giuliano Bocchetti. Ljubisa Previtali is shown the yellow card! Giuliano Bocchetti runs off the knock.
26.36
Noel Johnson barges into Gabriel Cruz. Noel Johnson is shown the yellow card! Gabriel Cruz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.14
Paolo Clemence chips the ball to his team mate, Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.30
Mattia Torricelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianmatteo Costacurta. Gianmatteo Costacurta sees Armando Pierini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Armando Pierini tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.40
Guido Amoruso flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Semedo controls it well on his chest. Vitor Semedo whips in a cross ball towards Denny Langerak. Denny Langerak connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
32.20
Gianni Monaco passes the ball forward to Guido Amoruso. Guido Amoruso finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
36.32
Linus Busse knocks the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Previtali. Ljubisa Previtali knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Cruz.
39.07
Noel Johnson makes a probing pass to Linus Busse. Linus Busse shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.58
Gianni Monaco barges into Linus Busse. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Linus Busse runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Lecce appear unchanged since the first half. Pistoiese also appear unchanged since the first half. The Lecce players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Lecce kick off!
53.26
Sebastian Suarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Guido Amoruso. Guido Amoruso whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Suarez. Sebastian Suarez knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
54.32
Without breaking stride, Paolo Clemence plays the ball forward to Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz sees Alberto Loureiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Loureiro lofts in a cross ball towards Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo beats his man to it with a header. Mattia Torricelli clears it off the line with his head!
61.16
Gabriel Cruz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Clemence. Paolo Clemence threads a neat ball through to Alberto Loureiro. Alberto Loureiro plays a one-two with Denny Langerak and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Alberto Loureiro provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Elvis Lorieri with no chance!! Goal for Lecce!
75.47
Giuliano Bocchetti makes a probing pass to Denny Langerak. Denny Langerak makes a great pass forward. Guido Amoruso runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
77.36
Lecce have made 3 substitutions with Armando Lasalandra replacing Nico Jung, Riccardo Sculli replacing Gianni Monaco and Christian Cammarata replacing Vitor Semedo .
84.15
Ljubisa Previtali receives the ball from a throw-in from Linus Busse. Ljubisa Previtali flicks the ball to his team mate, Linus Busse. Linus Busse shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
85.02
Mattia Torricelli knocks the ball forward to Noel Johnson. Noel Johnson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.3%
35.7%
Play Area
31.4%
48.6%
20%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Linus Busse of Pistoiese |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ottavio Fantini (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gabriel Cruz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nico Jung (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Paolo Clemence (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Denny Langerak (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Giuliano Bocchetti (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Guido Amoruso (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gianni Monaco (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
| 9. | Sebastian Suarez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Vitor Semedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alberto Loureiro (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Armando Lasalandra (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Riccardo Sculli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Christian Cammarata (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Elvis Lorieri (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gianluca Capone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luciano Cammarata (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mattia Torricelli (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Giancarlo Costacurta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gianmatteo Costacurta (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Noel Johnson (MID) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
| 8. | Ljubisa Previtali (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
| 9. | Danilo Pinzi (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Armando Pierini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Linus Busse (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Pier Giovanni Pagliarini (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gianni Cammarata (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fabian N. De Liguori (ATT) | 0 | |










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