Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play host to Cosenza. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Pistoiese and Cosenza are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The first half starts with Pistoiese kicking off!
2.07
Gianmatteo Maldini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luca Rizzitelli. Luca Rizzitelli takes it forward alone. Luca Rizzitelli lofts in a cross ball towards Renzo Di Livio. Renzo Di Livio flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.37
Gianfranco Montesanto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Renzo Di Livio. Renzo Di Livio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.46
Gianfranco Montesanto makes a simple pass to Gianmatteo Beghetto. Gianmatteo Beghetto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.49
Stuart Dickov threads the ball through to Luca Rizzitelli. Luca Rizzitelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Renzo Di Livio. Renzo Di Livio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sergio Semedo.
18.20
Craig Matteo makes a simple pass to Ottavio Mazzoli. Ottavio Mazzoli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Seth Salako who gathers it comfortably.
22.43
Tiziano Baronio knocks the ball forward to Ottavio Mazzoli. Ottavio Mazzoli shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
24.36
Sergio Semedo boots it upfield. Craig Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Ottavio Mazzoli. Ottavio Mazzoli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Seth Salako manages to gather it comfortably.
28.06
Tiziano Baronio makes a probing pass to Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan whips in a cross ball towards Ottavio Mazzoli. Ottavio Mazzoli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Seth Salako has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.37
Craig Matteo brings the ball forward. Craig Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Ottavio Mazzoli. Ottavio Mazzoli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Seth Salako.
40.14
Tiziano Baronio passes the ball forward to Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Cosenza kick off the second half!
53.47
Micha‘l Larrieu sees a break and surges forward. Micha‘l Larrieu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.32
Giampietro Donati takes it forward alone. Giampietro Donati whips in a cross ball towards Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Craig Sullivan!
61.27
Luca Rizzitelli knocks the ball forward to Renzo Di Livio. Renzo Di Livio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sergio Semedo.
67.38
Tiziano Baronio knocks the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Mazzoli. Ottavio Mazzoli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Dickov.
69.57
Tiziano Baronio surges forward with the ball. Tiziano Baronio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.57
Craig Matteo passes the ball forward to Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan goes all the way! Craig Sullivan shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Seth Salako has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.35
Sven Eberle knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Montesanto. Gianfranco Montesanto brings the ball forward. Gianfranco Montesanto finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.12
Gianmatteo Maldini powers a long ball forward. Gianmatteo Beghetto shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Matt Johnstone.
78.16
Luca Rizzitelli brings the ball forward. Luca Rizzitelli whips in a cross ball towards Renzo Di Livio. Renzo Di Livio heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.43
Sven Eberle surges forward with the ball. Sven Eberle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianmatteo Beghetto. Gianmatteo Beghetto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
81.03
Stuart Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Montesanto. Gianfranco Montesanto kicks a strong pass forward to Gianmatteo Beghetto. Gianmatteo Beghetto shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.35
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Craig Sullivan of Cosenza
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.5%
43.5%
Play Area
30.6%
49.4%
20%