Match Report


FiorentinaFiorentina     PistoiesePistoiese
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Carmine CassanoC. Cassano66
G
1
G
57Renzo CristianoR. Cristiano
Jimmy PalladiniJ. Palladini72
D
2
D
61Flavio LucarelliF. Lucarelli
Michelangelo FortinM. Fortin70
D
3
D
60Roberto GaladamesR. Galadames
Carmelo PorroC. Porro67
D
4captain
D
57Salvatore PensalfiniS. Pensalfini
Gianluca BelardiG. Belardi68
M
5
M
61Mirco GiampierettiM. Giampieretti
Ruggero TurriniR. Turrini67
M
6
M
60Delano Van GalenD. Van Galen
Michele Di CanioM. Di Canio67
M
7
M
58Filippo FumaiF. Fumai
Stephen HughesS. Hughes66
M
8
M
54Benoit CalaiòB. Calaiò
Arnauld BosiA. Bosi72
A
captain9
A
69Leon BrücknerL. Brückner
Harvey LawrenceH. Lawrence69
A
10
A
68Leonardo EspositoL. Esposito
Mauro RuotoloM. Ruotolo63
A
11
A
61Aimo CircatiA. Circati
 
Anthony LaslandesA. Laslandes66
G
12
A
60Jimmy RobinJ. Robin
Giovanni M. VergassolaG. Vergassola65
M
13
D
55Cesare LantignottiC. Lantignotti
Wladimiro CammarataW. Cammarata65
D
14
G
54Giovanni M. LodiG. Lodi

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stadio Franchi where Fiorentina play host to Pistoiese. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Fiorentina and Pistoiese are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ruggiero Magoni.


0.00
Fiorentina start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.01
Filippo Fumai chips the ball to his team mate, Aimo Circati. Aimo Circati knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.11
Benoit Calaiò passes the ball forward to Leon Brückner. Leon Brückner chips the ball to his team mate, Aimo Circati. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Aimo Circati provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Carmine Cassano.
4.16
It's a corner kick. Filippo Fumai loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Some awkward footwork from Leonardo Esposito provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.50
Michelangelo Fortin flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Hughes easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Hughes passes the ball forward to Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence whips in a cross ball towards Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi makes a looping header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
12.23
Salvatore Pensalfini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mirco Giampieretti. Mirco Giampieretti flicks a high pass forward. Leon Brückner controls it well on his chest. Leon Brückner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
16.42
Flavio Lucarelli brings the ball forward. Flavio Lucarelli passes the ball forward to Leon Brückner. Leon Brückner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carmelo Porro.
18.22
Gianluca Belardi flicks the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Salvatore Pensalfini.
21.58
Roberto Galadames threads a neat ball through to Filippo Fumai. Filippo Fumai makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aimo Circati. Aimo Circati edges inside the box! Aimo Circati looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Carmine Cassano!
22.29
Delano Van Galen flicks a high ball forward to Aimo Circati who takes it down. Aimo Circati controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
24.21
Michele Di Canio threads a neat ball through to Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi knocks the ball forward, putting Harvey Lawrence through on goal. Harvey Lawrence strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
27.19
Benoit Calaiò kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Esposito. Leonardo Esposito shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
28.18
Benoit Calaiò knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Esposito. Leonardo Esposito shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Carmine Cassano manages to gather it easily.
30.31
Delano Van Galen chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Brückner. Leon Brückner lofts in a cross ball towards Aimo Circati. With a superhuman jump, Aimo Circati connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
32.55
Michele Di Canio flicks the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi knocks the ball forward to Harvey Lawrence but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
33.37
Michelangelo Fortin hits a low pass to Ruggero Turrini. Ruggero Turrini threads a neat ball through to Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo runs straight at the defence! Mauro Ruotolo shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.00
Stephen Hughes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi passes the ball forward to Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.34
Filippo Fumai controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Esposito. Leonardo Esposito shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
44.24
Mirco Giampieretti advances with the ball. Mirco Giampieretti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carmelo Porro.
45.00
Jimmy Palladini kicks a strong pass forward to Ruggero Turrini. Ruggero Turrini chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Renzo Cristiano didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Pistoiese start the second half!
48.26
Ruggero Turrini makes an attacking run forward. Ruggero Turrini knocks in a cross ball towards Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
49.36
Flavio Lucarelli chips the ball to his team mate, Benoit Calaiò. Seeing a gap ahead, Benoit Calaiò plays the ball forward to Leon Brückner. Leon Brückner shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Carmine Cassano.
50.29
It's a corner kick. Benoit Calaiò loops the ball in to towards the near post. Carmine Cassano punches the ball out of the danger area!
53.32
Benoit Calaiò sees Aimo Circati in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aimo Circati shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
59.45
Filippo Fumai passes the ball forward to Aimo Circati. Aimo Circati knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.23
Stephen Hughes passes the ball forward to Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.07
Flavio Lucarelli makes a probing pass to Benoit Calaiò. Benoit Calaiò makes a probing pass to Leon Brückner. Leon Brückner shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
71.20
Carmelo Porro hits a low pass to Ruggero Turrini. Ruggero Turrini flicks a high pass forward. Arnauld Bosi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arnauld Bosi whips in a cross ball towards Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence directs the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
72.29
Carmelo Porro hits a low pass to Ruggero Turrini. Ruggero Turrini flicks the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi kicks a strong pass forward to Mauro Ruotolo but the referee indicates it's offside!
73.12
Flavio Lucarelli chips the ball to his team mate, Delano Van Galen. Delano Van Galen passes the ball forward to Aimo Circati. Aimo Circati shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
75.44
Michele Di Canio receives the ball from a throw-in from Stephen Hughes. Michele Di Canio knocks the ball forward to Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.01
Mirco Giampieretti threads a neat ball through to Aimo Circati. Aimo Circati shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.24
Delano Van Galen kicks a strong pass forward to Aimo Circati. Aimo Circati plays a scrappy one-two with Leon Brückner and advances towards the goal... Aimo Circati cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
83.07
Filippo Fumai makes a probing pass to Leon Brückner. Leon Brückner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
84.46
Delano Van Galen kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Esposito. Leonardo Esposito shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
85.22
Ruggero Turrini makes a simple pass to Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Renzo Cristiano gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
89.24
Jimmy Palladini knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Belardi. Gianluca Belardi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi rushes past Roberto Galadames! Arnauld Bosi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Fiorentina

Pistoiese
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
6
11
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
31.9%
43.6%
24.5%

Scorers
Arnauld Bosi 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arnauld Bosi of Fiorentina

Match Ratings