Match Report


CosenzaCosenza     PistoiesePistoiese
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gionatha PanucciG. Panucci68
G
1
G
65Silvio SoaresS. Soares
Michele MartinoM. Martino70
D
2
D
74Demetrio TerrevoliD. Terrevoli
Giulio MandelliG. Mandelli67
D
3
D
66Vito ComottoV. Comotto
Oscar Jr. ZolaO. Zola62
D
4
D
65Florian SeelerF. Seeler
Samuele ItalianoS. Italiano61
D
5
D
64Julian KöpkeJ. Köpke
Stefan MorfeoS. Morfeo67
M
6
M
72Walter VivianiW. Viviani
Guido BeninG. Benin59
M
captain7
M
69Carmine SassanelliC. Sassanelli
Craig LiddellC. Liddell70
A
8
A
77Donato TuratoD. Turato
Cristian MignaniC. Mignani69
A
9captain
A
69Alfredo VidalA. Vidal
Massimiliano PaganoM. Pagano64
A
10
A
67Francisco CamineroF. Caminero
Wes McleodW. Mcleod61
A
11
A
67Alex MorrisonA. Morrison
 
Kai MüllerK. Müller60
G
12
M
64Kewullay ZanchettaK. Zanchetta
Tiziano ParisiT. Parisi59
M
13
M
63Guido ZanuttaG. Zanutta
Noah FranckeN. Francke59
M
14
G
62Marvin TaylorM. Taylor

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at San Vito where Cosenza play host to Pistoiese. A crowd of 9,106 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cosenza are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Nicola Carlo Francioso.


0.00
Pistoiese kick off!
2.47
Walter Viviani sees space and advances. Walter Viviani whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Caminero. Francisco Caminero jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
3.08
Vito Comotto chips the ball to his team mate, Carmine Sassanelli. With great vision, Carmine Sassanelli plays the ball forward to Alfredo Vidal. Alfredo Vidal knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Morrison. Alex Morrison fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alex Morrison!
10.52
Guido Benin knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes Mcleod. Wes Mcleod cuts inside the box! Wes Mcleod side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
16.26
Carmine Sassanelli threads the ball through to Donato Turato. Donato Turato whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Vidal. Alfredo Vidal makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
20.55
Guido Benin comes in with a late challenge on Carmine Sassanelli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carmine Sassanelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.11
Giulio Mandelli arcs the ball upfield. Wes Mcleod controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
27.09
Guido Benin knocks the ball forward to Wes Mcleod. Wes Mcleod runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Wes Mcleod provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
28.50
Vito Comotto flicks a high pass forward to Carmine Sassanelli who brings the ball under control. Carmine Sassanelli threads the ball through to Francisco Caminero. Francisco Caminero makes a simple pass, allowing Alfredo Vidal to run into the box. Alfredo Vidal comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.22
Guido Benin plays the ball forward to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
34.00
Walter Viviani flicks a high pass forward to Alex Morrison who brings the ball under control. Alex Morrison whips in a cross ball towards Donato Turato. Donato Turato rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
40.09
Carmine Sassanelli kicks a strong pass forward to Donato Turato. Donato Turato knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Morrison. Alex Morrison connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Carmine Sassanelli decides to run forward with the ball. Carmine Sassanelli plays a quick one-two with Alex Morrison and rushes in on goal... Carmine Sassanelli rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cosenza appear unchanged since the first half. Pistoiese also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Cosenza kicking off!
48.35
Vito Comotto comes in with a late challenge on Craig Liddell. The referee warns Vito Comotto to calm down! Craig Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.19
Guido Benin makes a beautiful solo run. Guido Benin lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell flicks the ball with his head. Silvio Soares didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
54.59
Carmine Sassanelli flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Caminero who takes it down. Francisco Caminero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gionatha Panucci with no chance!! Goal for Pistoiese!
59.19
Demetrio Terrevoli clumsily knocks into Wes Mcleod. The referee brings Demetrio Terrevoli to one side and gives him a warning! Wes Mcleod runs off the knock.
63.07
Stefan Morfeo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stefan Morfeo knocks the ball forward to Craig Liddell but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.21
Guido Benin runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Guido Benin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Silvio Soares!
67.18
Oscar Jr. Zola comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Caminero. The referee brings Oscar Jr. Zola to one side and gives him a warning! Francisco Caminero runs off the knock.
75.50
Francisco Caminero comes in with a late challenge on Giulio Mandelli. The referee brings Francisco Caminero to one side and gives him a warning! Giulio Mandelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.57
Michele Martino powers a long ball forward. Massimiliano Pagano lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Liddell. With a superhuman jump, Craig Liddell connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Silvio Soares has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
85.56
Walter Viviani knocks the ball forward to Donato Turato. Donato Turato knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Vidal. Alfredo Vidal gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Gionatha Panucci!
87.44
Giulio Mandelli decides to run forward with the ball. Giulio Mandelli knocks the ball forward to Wes Mcleod. Wes Mcleod shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Giulio Mandelli flicks a high pass forward. Guido Benin collects the pass. Guido Benin laces a weighted ball forward to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell plays a one-two with Massimiliano Pagano and rushes in on goal... Craig Liddell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cosenza

Pistoiese
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
30.1%
42.5%
27.4%

Scorers
Craig Liddell 78, 91
Wes Mcleod 87
Alex Morrison 3, 40
Alfredo Vidal 29
Francisco Caminero 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Liddell of Cosenza

Match Ratings