Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play host to Piacenza. A crowd of 18,290 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Pistoiese and Piacenza are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Pistoiese and Piacenza are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Pistoiese kicking off!
12.42
0-0Danilo Cala Campana knocks the ball forward to Fabian Natale Possanzini. Fabian Natale Possanzini shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Mirco Roccati manages to gather it comfortably.
15.28
0-0Ruggiero Grandoni takes it forward alone. Ruggiero Grandoni threads the ball through to Gabriele Albino. Gabriele Albino knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian Natale Possanzini. Fabian Natale Possanzini is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.34
1-0Walter Maini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Jörgensen. David Jörgensen knocks in a cross ball towards Wladimiro Zorzi. Wladimiro Zorzi heads the ball goalwards. Simon Ritzinger is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.02
1-0Elvis Ongarato flicks the ball to his team mate, David Jörgensen. David Jörgensen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruggiero Grandoni.
26.50
Elvis Ongarato makes a probing pass to Zerbini Gilardino. Zerbini Gilardino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.38
Ruggiero Grandoni sees a break and surges forward. Ruggiero Grandoni flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Natale Possanzini. Fabian Natale Possanzini plays a perfect one-two with Gabriele Albino and rushes in on goal... Fabian Natale Possanzini rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Mirco Roccati has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.49
Corrado Comotto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Baldi. Mauricio Baldi goes all the way! Mauricio Baldi tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Mirco Roccati had no chance!! Goal for Piacenza!
39.04
Daniele Ballarin brings the ball forward. Daniele Ballarin knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian Natale Possanzini. Fabian Natale Possanzini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
40.23
Eddy De Poli knocks the ball to his team mate, Elvis Ongarato. Elvis Ongarato makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Jörgensen. David Jörgensen shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
42.13
Elvis Ongarato kicks a strong pass forward to Wladimiro Zorzi. Wladimiro Zorzi shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Piacenza get the second half underway!
49.52
Danilo Cala Campana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabian Natale Possanzini. Fabian Natale Possanzini shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
51.10
Eddy De Poli makes a beautiful solo run. Eddy De Poli flicks the ball to his team mate, Wladimiro Zorzi. Wladimiro Zorzi lofts in a cross ball towards David Jörgensen. David Jörgensen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Simon Ritzinger easily smothers it.
54.07
Daniele Ballarin flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Natale Possanzini. Fabian Natale Possanzini shoots from long range but it is miles over!
61.30
Walter Maini makes a probing pass to David Jörgensen. David Jörgensen goes all the way! David Jörgensen takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Simon Ritzinger easily smothers it!
66.29
Corrado Comotto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Baldi. Mauricio Baldi shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.38
Elvis Ongarato sees space and advances. Elvis Ongarato sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Simon Ritzinger manages to gather it comfortably.
69.51
Corrado Comotto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabian Natale Possanzini. Fabian Natale Possanzini plays a perfect one-two with Gabriele Albino and rushes in on goal... Fabian Natale Possanzini takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
75.27
1-2Mauricio Baldi barges into Antonio Pena. Mauricio Baldi is warned by the referee! Antonio Pena runs off the knock.
77.33
Walter Maini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wladimiro Zorzi. Wladimiro Zorzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.56
Michael Batty threads the ball through to Corrado Comotto. Corrado Comotto makes a simple pass to Mauricio Baldi. Mauricio Baldi shoots from 25 yards but Mirco Roccati is on top of it.
83.10
Adrian Borriello makes a beautiful solo run. Adrian Borriello knocks the ball forward to Zerbini Gilardino. Zerbini Gilardino knocks in a cross ball towards David Jörgensen. David Jörgensen flicks the ball with his head. Simon Ritzinger easily picks it out of the air!
85.58
Elvis Ongarato kicks a strong pass forward to Wladimiro Zorzi. Wladimiro Zorzi shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Elvis Ongarato chips the ball to his team mate, David Jörgensen. David Jörgensen shoots from distance but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.2%
36.8%
Play Area
27.6%
47.4%
25%
Scorers