Match Report


PistoiesePistoiese     VeneziaVenezia
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Renzo CristianoR. Cristiano57
G
1captain
G
64Sergio BuffonS. Buffon
Flavio LucarelliF. Lucarelli61
D
2
D
76Morgan GalliM. Galli
Roberto GaladamesR. Galadames60
D
3
D
61Marvin HermansM. Hermans
Salvatore PensalfiniS. Pensalfini57
D
4
D
57Mark RijkaardM. Rijkaard
Mirco GiampierettiM. Giampieretti61
M
5
M
69Stephane CavalliS. Cavalli
Delano Van GalenD. Van Galen59
M
6
M
68Vito Di CanioV. Di Canio
Filippo FumaiF. Fumai58
M
7
M
64Giulio MacellariG. Macellari
Benoit CalaiòB. Calaiò54
M
8
M
61Niccolo FletcherN. Fletcher
Leon BrücknerL. Brückner69
A
9
A
66Elvis GhirardelloE. Ghirardello
Leonardo EspositoL. Esposito68
A
captain10
A
61Gianpaolo PavanG. Pavan
Aimo CircatiA. Circati61
A
11
A
58Gareth PearceG. Pearce
 
Jimmy RobinJ. Robin60
A
12
M
59Gennaro DoardoG. Doardo
Cesare LantignottiC. Lantignotti55
D
13
M
57Andres IglesiasA. Iglesias
Giovanni M. LodiG. Lodi54
G
14
D
56Elvis FrezzoliniE. Frezzolini

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play host to Venezia. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Pistoiese and Venezia are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Raul Melli.


0.00
Pistoiese get the match underway!
2.22
Marvin Hermans sees Vito Di Canio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vito Di Canio advances with the ball. Vito Di Canio makes a probing pass between the defence to Elvis Ghirardello. Elvis Ghirardello takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.33
Filippo Fumai barges into Vito Di Canio. The referee warns Filippo Fumai to calm down! Vito Di Canio stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.29
Roberto Galadames makes a strong solo run forward. Roberto Galadames passes the ball forward to Aimo Circati. Aimo Circati plays a scrappy one-two with Leonardo Esposito and advances towards the goal... Aimo Circati shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Pistoiese!
21.02
Niccolo Fletcher runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Niccolo Fletcher plays a scrappy one-two with Elvis Ghirardello and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Niccolo Fletcher provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
24.47
Giulio Macellari hits a low pass to Gareth Pearce. Gareth Pearce shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.48
Filippo Fumai flicks a high ball forward to Leon Brückner who takes it down. Leon Brückner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Sergio Buffon smothers it!
27.19
Vito Di Canio threads the ball through to Elvis Ghirardello. Elvis Ghirardello plays a quick one-two with Gareth Pearce and rushes in on goal... Elvis Ghirardello strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's miles wide!
28.12
Roberto Galadames knocks the ball forward to Benoit Calaiò. Benoit Calaiò makes a probing pass to Leonardo Esposito. Leonardo Esposito knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Leon Brückner is offside!
30.16
Flavio Lucarelli makes a probing pass to Filippo Fumai. Filippo Fumai flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Esposito controls it well on his chest. Leonardo Esposito shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Sergio Buffon as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
31.38
Corner kick to Pistoiese. Filippo Fumai plays it to the far post. Sergio Buffon scoops up the ball.
32.31
Vito Di Canio changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Vito Di Canio rushes past Flavio Lucarelli! Vito Di Canio muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Renzo Cristiano manages to gather it easily.
33.55
Roberto Galadames makes a probing pass to Benoit Calaiò. Benoit Calaiò flicks a high pass forward to Aimo Circati who brings the ball under control. Aimo Circati whips in a cross ball towards Leon Brückner. Leon Brückner powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.26
Flavio Lucarelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Filippo Fumai. Filippo Fumai flicks a high ball forward to Leonardo Esposito who takes it down. Leonardo Esposito knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.21
Mirco Giampieretti decides to run forward with the ball. Mirco Giampieretti knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Brückner. Leon Brückner connects with a diving header but it is deflected wide by Morgan Galli.
45.00
Corner kick to Pistoiese. Delano Van Galen plays it short to Filippo Fumai. Some superb footwork from Filippo Fumai provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Venezia start the second half!
47.40
Marvin Hermans flicks a high pass forward. Vito Di Canio collects the pass. Vito Di Canio threads a neat ball through to Gareth Pearce. Gareth Pearce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.47
Benoit Calaiò knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Esposito. Leonardo Esposito shoots from long range but Sergio Buffon reads it well. Excellent save!
49.23
Giulio Macellari passes the ball forward to Gareth Pearce. Gareth Pearce cuts inside the box! Gareth Pearce muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Renzo Cristiano has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.14
Filippo Fumai deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Brückner. Leon Brückner shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
57.10
Giulio Macellari comes in with a late challenge on Filippo Fumai. The referee calls over Giulio Macellari and warns him to calm down! Filippo Fumai carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.39
Mirco Giampieretti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aimo Circati. Aimo Circati whips in a cross ball towards Leon Brückner. Leon Brückner heads the ball goalwards. Good keeping from Sergio Buffon as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
66.08
Vito Di Canio sees a break and surges forward. Vito Di Canio whips in a cross ball towards Gareth Pearce. Gareth Pearce jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball comes off Roberto Galadames and the loose ball is cleared up field.
72.49
Salvatore Pensalfini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Filippo Fumai. Filippo Fumai makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Brückner. Leon Brückner shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Sergio Buffon manages to gather it effortlessly.
73.47
Vito Di Canio plays the ball forward to Elvis Ghirardello. Elvis Ghirardello knocks in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Pavan. Gianpaolo Pavan jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gianpaolo Pavan!
77.08
Marvin Hermans sees space and advances. Marvin Hermans brings the ball forward. Marvin Hermans whips in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Pavan. Gianpaolo Pavan heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Renzo Cristiano!
78.05
Giulio Macellari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elvis Ghirardello. Elvis Ghirardello lofts in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Pavan. Gianpaolo Pavan powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Renzo Cristiano had no chance!! Goal for Venezia!
83.02
Roberto Galadames flicks a high pass forward. Mirco Giampieretti controls it well on his chest. Mirco Giampieretti threads a neat ball through to Leon Brückner. Leon Brückner plays a scrappy one-two with Leonardo Esposito and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Leon Brückner provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Roberto Galadames gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Leon Brückner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Pistoiese

Venezia
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
8
7
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
31%
42.3%
26.8%

Scorers
Aimo Circati 14
Leon Brückner 34
Elvis Ghirardello 2
Gareth Pearce 49
Gianpaolo Pavan 73, 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gianpaolo Pavan of Venezia

Match Ratings