Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play host to Piacenza. A crowd of 9,858 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Pistoiese and Piacenza are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Pistoiese and Piacenza are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Piacenza kick off and get the match underway!
6.14
0-0Joachim Pavan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jimmy Zanchi. Jimmy Zanchi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Proietti.
9.59
0-0Joachim Pavan knocks the ball forward to Jimmy Zanchi. Jimmy Zanchi shoots from distance but it is miles over!
12.24
Christian Rocchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guerino Bonazzoli. Guerino Bonazzoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.17
0-0Emanuele Di Cara makes a beautiful solo run. Emanuele Di Cara shoots from outside the area. Mark Faccini easily smothers it.
26.49
Ivone Luppi makes a simple pass to Jimmy Zanchi. Jimmy Zanchi lofts in a cross ball towards Pierre G. Rivalta. Pierre G. Rivalta directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.14
1-0Eugenio Proietti makes a simple pass to Christian Rocchi. Christian Rocchi knocks the ball forward to Gill Polonia. Gill Polonia knocks in a cross ball towards Guerino Bonazzoli. Guerino Bonazzoli heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Mark Faccini has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.24
Eugenio Proietti knocks the ball to his team mate, Emanuele Di Cara. Emanuele Di Cara controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guerino Bonazzoli. Guerino Bonazzoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.49
Joachim Pavan advances with the ball. Joachim Pavan lofts in a cross ball towards Jimmy Zanchi. Jimmy Zanchi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.32
Emanuele Di Cara chips the ball to his team mate, Guerino Bonazzoli. Guerino Bonazzoli finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
44.08
Emanuele Di Cara makes a simple pass to Gill Polonia. Gill Polonia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guerino Bonazzoli. Guerino Bonazzoli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Pistoiese get the second half underway!
48.04
1-0Pierre G. Rivalta catches Emmanuel Guei on the ankles. Pierre G. Rivalta is warned by the referee! Emmanuel Guei grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.25
Joachim Pavan sees space and advances. Joachim Pavan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Valerio Imbriani who gathers it comfortably.
55.38
Gianpaolo Cannavaro takes it forward alone. Gianpaolo Cannavaro kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre G. Rivalta. Pierre G. Rivalta knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emmanuel Guei.
63.42
Joachim Pavan kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre G. Rivalta. Pierre G. Rivalta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Valerio Imbriani who gathers it comfortably.
65.57
Gian Matteo Ambrosetti knocks the ball forward to Jimmy Zanchi. Jimmy Zanchi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Valerio Imbriani who gathers it comfortably.
69.09
Joachim Pavan kicks a strong pass forward to Jimmy Zanchi. Jimmy Zanchi shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
87.29
Ivone Luppi passes the ball forward to Jimmy Zanchi. Jimmy Zanchi shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.27
Christian Rocchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guerino Bonazzoli. Guerino Bonazzoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
31.5%
47.9%
20.5%
Scorers