Match Report


PistoiesePistoiese     Oxford UnitedOxford United
Mohaned AbbasMohaned Abbas Flynn Avery Flynn Avery
Moritz RothM. Roth73
G
captain1
G
70Pierre G. BreviP. Brevi
Eduardo QuaresmaE. Quaresma74
D
2
D
66Dave WilliamsonD. Williamson
Marcelo LimaM. Lima80
D
3
D
65Liam EadieL. Eadie
Humphrey Van Der LaanH. Van Der Laan75
D
4captain
D
68Robbie WinterburnR. Winterburn
Arek RzasaA. Rzasa75
D
5
D
65Brian WindassB. Windass
Jerome van der WalJ. van der Wal77
M
6
M
68Ralph GranvilleR. Granville
Erwan BillongE. Billong83
M
7
M
66Stephen JessS. Jess
Sjaak NieuwenburgS. Nieuwenburg76
A
8
M
63Dietmar BeckD. Beck
Dave VassellD. Vassell77
A
9
A
70Egbert HilgerinkE. Hilgerink
Juan DuranJ. Duran79
A
10
A
69Eric GötzE. Götz
João VillaJ. Villa78
A
11
A
71Aaron GranttA. Grantt
 
Daniel VelascoD. Velasco72
M
12
D
63Anthony NappiA. Nappi
Jorge RegoJ. Rego73
D
13
M
58Steve De NooijerS. De Nooijer
Jimmy HaiseJ. Haise74
A
14
A
60Simon RothS. Roth

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play Oxford United in this friendly game. A crowd of 15,419 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.


0.00
The first half starts with Pistoiese kicking off!
4.52
Dietmar Beck brings the ball forward. Dietmar Beck knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcelo Lima.
8.03
Marcelo Lima flicks a high pass forward. Juan Duran holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Duran sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.13
Stephen Jess threads the ball through to Dietmar Beck. Dietmar Beck tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.08
Ralph Granville sees a break and surges forward. Ralph Granville shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.14
With great vision, Ralph Granville plays the ball forward to Egbert Hilgerink. Egbert Hilgerink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.06
Oxford United are dictating the run of play here today.
27.58
Brian Windass flicks a high pass forward to Ralph Granville who brings the ball under control. Ralph Granville sees space and advances. Ralph Granville tries a spectacular long range effort but Moritz Roth is on top of it.
32.00
Arek Rzasa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Erwan Billong. Erwan Billong knocks the ball to his team mate, João Villa. João Villa knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Duran. Juan Duran heads the ball goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
36.21
Ralph Granville runs up as Stephen Jess takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Ralph Granville chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Götz. Eric Götz lofts in a cross ball towards Ralph Granville. Ralph Granville makes a convincing header but Moritz Roth is on top of it.
39.07
Arek Rzasa hits a low pass to Humphrey Van Der Laan. Humphrey Van Der Laan flicks a high pass forward. Erwan Billong controls it well on his chest. Erwan Billong lofts in a cross ball towards João Villa. With a superhuman jump, João Villa connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
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. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Oxford United kicking off!
51.52
Liam Eadie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
53.57
Ralph Granville threads the ball through to Egbert Hilgerink. Egbert Hilgerink shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Oxford United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
55.24
Erwan Billong sees Juan Duran in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan Duran controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.30
Ralph Granville passes the ball forward to Dietmar Beck. Dietmar Beck shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
61.06
Erwan Billong makes a simple pass to Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Pierre G. Brevi effortlessly gets down and covers it.
65.34
Marcelo Lima knocks the ball forward to Erwan Billong. Erwan Billong sees Jerome van der Wal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jerome van der Wal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dave Williamson.
66.13
Liam Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Jess collects the pass. Stephen Jess threads a neat ball through to Egbert Hilgerink. Egbert Hilgerink lofts in a cross ball towards Dietmar Beck. Dietmar Beck gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
69.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Arek Rzasa picks a pass forward to Jerome van der Wal. With vision, Jerome van der Wal plays the ball forward to Erwan Billong. Erwan Billong puts a great ball through. Juan Duran runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
72.24
Stephen Jess threads the ball through to Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.47
Humphrey Van Der Laan threads a neat ball through to Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal flicks a high pass forward. Juan Duran holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Duran lofts in a cross ball towards Erwan Billong. Erwan Billong powers a header at goal. Pierre G. Brevi manages to gather it effortlessly.
83.42
Ralph Granville makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Götz. Eric Götz hits a low pass to Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Wonderful reactions from Moritz Roth keeps it out!
84.54
Dietmar Beck kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Götz. Eric Götz whips in a cross ball towards Egbert Hilgerink. Egbert Hilgerink powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.07
Dave Vassell advances with the ball. Dave Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Erwan Billong. Erwan Billong makes a convincing header but Pierre G. Brevi reads it well. Quality keeping!
90.00
Erwan Billong controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal knocks in a cross ball towards João Villa. João Villa heads the ball goalwards but Pierre G. Brevi is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Pistoiese

Oxford United
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.5%
48.5%
Play Area
32.4%
47.1%
20.6%

Scorers
João Villa 39
Egbert Hilgerink 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Erwan Billong of Pistoiese

Match Ratings
1.Moritz Roth (GK)
7
2.Eduardo Quaresma (DEF)
6
3.Marcelo Lima (DEF)
6
4.Humphrey Van Der Laan (DEF)
6
5.Arek Rzasa (DEF)
6
6.Jerome van der Wal (MID)
7
7.Erwan Billong (MID)
9
8.Sjaak Nieuwenburg (ATT)
6
9.Dave Vassell (ATT)
6
10.Juan Duran (ATT)
6
11.João Villa (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Daniel Velasco (MID)
0
13.Jorge Rego (DEF)
0
14.Jimmy Haise (ATT)
0

1.Pierre G. Brevi (GK)
8
2.Dave Williamson (DEF)
6
3.Liam Eadie (DEF)
6
4.Robbie Winterburn (DEF)
6
5.Brian Windass (DEF)
6
6.Ralph Granville (MID)
8
7.Stephen Jess (MID)
6
8.Dietmar Beck (MID)
6
9.Egbert Hilgerink (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Eric Götz (ATT)
7
11.Aaron Grantt (ATT)
6
 
12.Anthony Nappi (DEF)
0
13.Steve De Nooijer (MID)
0
14.Simon Roth (ATT)
0