Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Leonardo Garilli where Piacenza play host to Torino. A crowd of 11,690 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Piacenza and Torino are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Benito Myrtaj.


0.00
Piacenza start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.09
Tonino Citterio decides to run forward with the ball. Tonino Citterio whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Delli Carri. Mauricio Delli Carri whips the ball goalwards with his head. Liam Bellavista manages to gather it.
9.37
Ruggero Doni comes in with a late challenge on Flavio Pancaro. Ruggero Doni is given a warning by the referee! Flavio Pancaro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.50
Mauricio Delli Carri kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluca Valtolina. Gianluca Valtolina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.22
Ruggero Doni threads the ball through to Raimond Splinter. Raimond Splinter shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
26.13
Ruggero Doni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jerome Avenet. Jerome Avenet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.24
Jerome Avenet plays the ball forward to Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
36.02
Pedro Castro surges forward with the ball. Pedro Castro shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.05
Tonino Citterio makes a simple pass to Ruggero Blasi. Ruggero Blasi whips in a cross ball towards Gianluca Valtolina. Gianluca Valtolina heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Mauricio Delli Carri comes in with a late challenge on Tonino Citterio. The referee brings Mauricio Delli Carri to one side and gives him a warning! Tonino Citterio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Torino kick off the second half!
47.14
Gill Salvatori catches Nicola Carlo Ambrosetti on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicola Carlo Ambrosetti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.16
Enrico Tarana picks a pass forward to Gianluca Valtolina. Gianluca Valtolina makes a simple pass to Nicola Carlo Ambrosetti. Nicola Carlo Ambrosetti shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
55.41
Mauricio Delli Carri threads a neat ball through to Raimond Splinter. Raimond Splinter shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Riccardo Pandolfi as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
56.58
It's a corner kick. Mauricio Delli Carri loops the ball in to towards the near post. Ruggero Doni makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
65.47
Simon Böhm flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Delli Carri controls it well on his chest. Mauricio Delli Carri sees Craig Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Niven shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
72.05
Stefan Moriero flicks a high ball forward to Raimond Splinter who takes it down. Raimond Splinter brings the ball forward. Raimond Splinter knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Enrico Tarana.
79.36
Antonino Danotti flicks a high ball forward to Jerome Avenet who takes it down. Jerome Avenet flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Bertarelli.
84.57
Roberto Bertarelli brings the ball forward. Roberto Bertarelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Valtolina. Gianluca Valtolina flicks a high pass forward. Nicola Carlo Ambrosetti controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Antonino Danotti catches Nicola Carlo Ambrosetti on the ankles. Nicola Carlo Ambrosetti appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
87.25
Simon Böhm hacks Gill Salvatori from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gill Salvatori hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
With a delightful solo run, Mauricio Delli Carri stretches the opposition's defence. Mauricio Delli Carri puts a great ball through. Gianluca Valtolina runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
25.3%
48%
26.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Castro of Torino