Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play host to Torino. A crowd of 9,528 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Torino appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Luigi Vergassola.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Torino appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Luigi Vergassola.
0.00
Torino kick off!
3.48
Vito Comotto threads the ball through to Carmine Sassanelli. Carmine Sassanelli makes a probing pass to Donato Turato. Donato Turato knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giancarlo Viviani.
4.06
Carmine Sassanelli clumsily knocks into Girolamo Palmieri. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Girolamo Palmieri stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.21
Girolamo Palmieri threads the ball through to William Berretta. William Berretta whips in a cross ball towards Umberto Negro. Umberto Negro powers a header at goal. Solid save from Silvio Soares.
12.41
Rosario Pinzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Umberto Negro. Umberto Negro shoots from distance but somehow Silvio Soares manages to keep it out.
14.01
Rosario Pinzi flicks a high pass forward to Umberto Negro who brings the ball under control. Umberto Negro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vito Comotto.
16.53
Carmine Sassanelli sees Francisco Caminero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Caminero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.55
Rosario Pinzi flicks a high pass forward to Umberto Negro who brings the ball under control. Umberto Negro shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
21.20
Giancarlo Viviani sweeps the ball up the wings. Louis Karnebeek plays the ball forward to Umberto Negro who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Umberto Negro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Vito Comotto.
24.51
Rosario Pinzi sees Kewullay Giandebiaggi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kewullay Giandebiaggi whips in a cross ball towards Umberto Negro. Umberto Negro whips the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
26.44
Rosario Pinzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Umberto Negro. Umberto Negro knocks in a cross ball towards Louis Karnebeek. Louis Karnebeek finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Torino!
32.22
Tommaso Manetti threads a neat ball through to Rosario Pinzi. Rosario Pinzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Umberto Negro. Umberto Negro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.25
Girolamo Palmieri hits a low pass to Kewullay Giandebiaggi. Kewullay Giandebiaggi whips in a cross ball towards Umberto Negro. Umberto Negro directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.33
Giancarlo Viviani hits a low pass to Rosario Pinzi. Rosario Pinzi flicks a high pass forward to Kewullay Giandebiaggi who brings the ball under control. Kewullay Giandebiaggi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.01
Rosario Pinzi flicks a high ball forward to Louis Karnebeek who takes it down. Louis Karnebeek knocks in a cross ball towards Umberto Negro. Umberto Negro makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
Giancarlo Viviani flicks the ball to his team mate, Girolamo Palmieri. Girolamo Palmieri flicks a high ball forward to Kewullay Giandebiaggi who takes it down. Kewullay Giandebiaggi knocks in a cross ball towards Louis Karnebeek. Louis Karnebeek heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Pistoiese appear unchanged since the first half. Torino also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Pistoiese kick off the second half!
47.12
Demetrio Terrevoli threads a neat ball through to Carmine Sassanelli. Carmine Sassanelli makes a beautiful solo run. Carmine Sassanelli knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Vidal. Alfredo Vidal makes a convincing header but it slams into the crowd!
49.01
Vito Comotto hacks William Berretta from behind! The referee warns Vito Comotto to calm down! William Berretta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.30
Florian Seeler threads a neat ball through to Carmine Sassanelli. Carmine Sassanelli plays the ball forward to Francisco Caminero. Francisco Caminero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.52
Carmine Sassanelli makes an attacking run forward. Carmine Sassanelli shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
59.04
Carmine Sassanelli chips the ball to his team mate, Donato Turato. Donato Turato tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Leonardo Ortiz with no chance!! Goal for Pistoiese!
67.17
Walter Viviani flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Vidal. Alfredo Vidal lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Morrison. Alex Morrison rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.09
Julian Köpke kicks a strong pass forward to Carmine Sassanelli. Carmine Sassanelli passes the ball forward to Donato Turato. Donato Turato lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Vidal. Alfredo Vidal beats his man to it with a header but it curls horrendously wide!
73.58
Torino are dictating the run of play here today.
75.45
Girolamo Palmieri hits a low pass to William Berretta. William Berretta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.27
Carmine Sassanelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Vidal. Alfredo Vidal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.22
Carmine Sassanelli hacks Girolamo Palmieri from behind! The referee calls over Carmine Sassanelli and warns him to calm down! Girolamo Palmieri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Moreno Zerbini makes a simple pass to Rosario Pinzi. With some swift thinking, Rosario Pinzi plays the ball forward to Kewullay Giandebiaggi. Kewullay Giandebiaggi whips in a cross ball towards William Berretta. William Berretta outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
34.6%
65.4%
Play Area
28.4%
45.7%
25.9%
Scorers
| Francisco Caminero 17 Donato Turato 59 Alex Morrison 67 | Louis Karnebeek 26, 45 Umberto Negro 39 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Louis Karnebeek of Torino |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Silvio Soares (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Demetrio Terrevoli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Vito Comotto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Florian Seeler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Julian Köpke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Walter Viviani (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carmine Sassanelli (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 8. | Donato Turato (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 9. | Alfredo Vidal (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Francisco Caminero (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 11. | Alex Morrison (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 12. | Kewullay Zanchetta (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Guido Zanutta (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marvin Taylor (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Leonardo Ortiz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Manuele De Ascentis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Moreno Zerbini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Giancarlo Viviani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tommaso Manetti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Girolamo Palmieri (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Rosario Pinzi (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Umberto Negro (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 9. | William Berretta (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Louis Karnebeek (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Kewullay Giandebiaggi (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Aron De Groot (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Walter Cardascio (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ivan Misso (MID) | 0 | |











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