Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play host to Genoa. A crowd of 8,029 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Pistoiese and Genoa are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Pistoiese and Genoa are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Genoa start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.17
0-0Ivan Pastor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Fernandez. Alfredo Fernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.17
0-0Luca Rizzitelli makes a simple pass to Gianmatteo Beghetto. Gianmatteo Beghetto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Sidney Elzéard easily smothers it!
14.28
Gianmatteo Maldini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Sussi. Christian Sussi knocks the ball forward to Renzo Di Livio. Renzo Di Livio knocks in a cross ball towards Gianmatteo Beghetto. Gianmatteo Beghetto is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Sidney Elzéard.
16.29
Samuele Tamburini knocks the ball to his team mate, Aimo Damiani. Aimo Damiani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Fernandez. Alfredo Fernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.01
0-0Arno Neudecker barges into Stuart Dickov. The referee calls over Arno Neudecker and shows him a yellow card! Stuart Dickov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.35
Luca Rizzitelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Renzo Di Livio. Renzo Di Livio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.05
0-1Ivan Pastor passes the ball forward to Alfredo Fernandez. Alfredo Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Seth Salako is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.54
Aimo Damiani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Dickov.
30.05
Ivan Pastor knocks the ball forward to Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Seth Salako.
38.25
0-1Gianmatteo Maldini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Micha‘l Larrieu. Micha‘l Larrieu brings the ball forward. Micha‘l Larrieu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Pistoiese kick off and get the second half underway!
51.25
Federico Filippi kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Fernandez. Alfredo Fernandez shoots from distance but Seth Salako is on top of it.
55.53
Micha‘l Larrieu sees space and advances. Micha‘l Larrieu whips in a cross ball towards Renzo Di Livio. Renzo Di Livio is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.10
Gianmarco Maltagliati flicks the ball to his team mate, Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Enrique Nieto.
61.46
Enrique Nieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luca Rizzitelli. Luca Rizzitelli takes it forward alone. Luca Rizzitelli shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.11
Samuele Tamburini knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Maltagliati. Gianmarco Maltagliati controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arno Neudecker. Arno Neudecker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Enrique Nieto.
66.51
Luca Rizzitelli sees a break and surges forward. Luca Rizzitelli plays a perfect one-two with Renzo Di Livio and rushes in on goal... Luca Rizzitelli shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.46
2-1Pistoiese are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
79.45
Luca Rizzitelli knocks the ball forward to Renzo Di Livio. Renzo Di Livio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.31
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
2-1Arno Neudecker comes in with a late challenge on Gianmatteo Maldini. Arno Neudecker is given a warning by the referee! Gianmatteo Maldini gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Play Area
32.9%
47.4%
19.7%
Scorers