Match Report


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


0.00
Ancona get the match underway!
6.17
Umberto Matteassi advances with the ball. Umberto Matteassi flicks the ball to his team mate, Kewullay Volpi. Kewullay Volpi tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Seth Salako.
8.50
Gianmatteo Maldini takes it forward alone. Gianmatteo Maldini knocks the ball to his team mate, Renzo Di Livio. Renzo Di Livio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Elena Merino.
12.59
Gianmatteo Maldini brings the ball forward. Gianmatteo Maldini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo Beghetto. Gianmatteo Beghetto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Renzo Di Livio but the linesman indicates offside!
22.08
Luca Rizzitelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo Beghetto. Gianmatteo Beghetto finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
26.20
Umberto Matteassi knocks the ball forward to Kewullay Volpi. Kewullay Volpi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.55
Enrique Nieto kicks a strong pass forward to Micha‘l Larrieu. Micha‘l Larrieu threads the ball through to Gianmatteo Beghetto. Gianmatteo Beghetto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
34.31
Pistoiese are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Ancona's defence.
36.13
Lorenzo Garavelli chips the ball to his team mate, Donato Manari. Donato Manari knocks in a cross ball towards Kewullay Volpi. Kewullay Volpi powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
40.24
Gavin Matteo makes a probing pass to Donato Manari. Donato Manari shoots from long range but Seth Salako is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Pistoiese kick off the second half!
49.27
Elena Merino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Umberto Matteassi. Umberto Matteassi knocks the ball forward to Donato Manari. Donato Manari goes all the way! Donato Manari tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Seth Salako!
53.46
Maurizio Minopoli makes a probing pass to Umberto Matteassi. Umberto Matteassi flicks the ball to his team mate, Kewullay Volpi. Kewullay Volpi kicks a strong pass forward to Donato Manari. Donato Manari makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Seth Salako easily smothers it!
54.27
Kewullay Volpi comes in with a late challenge on Sven Eberle. The referee calls over Kewullay Volpi and warns him to calm down! Sven Eberle carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.28
Gianfranco Montesanto kicks a strong pass forward to Renzo Di Livio. Renzo Di Livio whips in a cross ball towards Gianmatteo Beghetto. Gianmatteo Beghetto is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.40
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
61.54
Lorenzo Garavelli knocks the ball forward to Kewullay Volpi. Kewullay Volpi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
63.54
Gianfranco Montesanto knocks the ball forward to Renzo Di Livio. Renzo Di Livio tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Marcello Dou Dou!
78.10
Luca Rizzitelli makes a probing pass to Renzo Di Livio. Renzo Di Livio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cristiano Tavares.
79.32
Gianfranco Montesanto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Renzo Di Livio. Renzo Di Livio whips in a cross ball towards Gianmatteo Beghetto. Gianmatteo Beghetto flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.46
Lorenzo Garavelli decides to run forward with the ball. Lorenzo Garavelli shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.34
Sven Eberle flicks the ball to his team mate, Luca Rizzitelli. Luca Rizzitelli knocks the ball forward to Renzo Di Livio. Renzo Di Livio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Lorenzo Garavelli of Ancona
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
21.4%
47.6%
31%