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 FC Bari 1908. A crowd of 9,311 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Bari 1908 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gian Matteo Gilardino.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Bari 1908 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gian Matteo Gilardino.
0.00
0-0Pistoiese get the match underway!
3.33
0-0Geoffrey Den Turk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Clarke. Stuart Clarke knocks the ball forward to Aniello Bonomi. Aniello Bonomi edges inside the box! Aniello Bonomi takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.38
1-0Gianluca Capone threads a neat ball through to Giovanni M. Testini. With imagination, Giovanni M. Testini plays the ball forward to Armando Pierini. Armando Pierini whips in a cross ball towards Linus Busse. Linus Busse is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
8.50
1-0Anthony Hofland advances with the ball. Anthony Hofland flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Fernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Fernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.05
1-0Charles Lucca passes the ball forward to Mario Reis. Mario Reis shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Damiano Agliardi!
14.39
Giovanni M. Testini flicks the ball to his team mate, Armando Pierini. Armando Pierini shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
15.51
Danilo Pinzi sees Ljubisa Previtali in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ljubisa Previtali finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
16.27
Luciano Cammarata flicks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni M. Testini. Giovanni M. Testini flicks a high ball forward to Ljubisa Previtali who gracefully takes it down. Ljubisa Previtali shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.42
Luciano Cammarata flicks a high pass forward. Ljubisa Previtali holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ljubisa Previtali kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Johnson. Noel Johnson whips in a cross ball towards Armando Pierini. Armando Pierini makes a convincing header. Craig Ritchie picks it out of the air!
21.11
1-0Ljubisa Previtali barges into Juan-Carlos Fernandez. The referee calls over Ljubisa Previtali and warns him to calm down! Juan-Carlos Fernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.02
Geoffrey Den Turk knocks the ball forward to Stuart Clarke. Stuart Clarke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Koroglu. Roberto Koroglu shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
32.23
Yazid Marquet decides to run forward with the ball. Yazid Marquet surges forward with the ball. Yazid Marquet knocks in a cross ball towards Armando Pierini. Armando Pierini makes a deft header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.40
Gianluca Capone flicks a high pass forward to Giovanni M. Testini who brings the ball under control. Giovanni M. Testini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noel Johnson. Noel Johnson plays a one-two with Ljubisa Previtali and rushes in on goal... Noel Johnson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Craig Ritchie is on top of it.
34.55
1-0Anthony Hofland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emanuele Petruzzi. Emanuele Petruzzi sees space and advances. Emanuele Petruzzi whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Koroglu. Gianluca Capone clumsily knocks into Roberto Koroglu. Roberto Koroglu appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
44.29
Emanuele Petruzzi flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Koroglu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Koroglu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. FC Bari 1908 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Bari 1908 kick off!
57.12
Ljubisa Previtali threads a neat ball through to Armando Pierini. Armando Pierini shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.44
1-0FC Bari 1908 have made a substitution with Vasco Mendes replacing Mario Reis .
61.52
Giovanni M. Testini knocks the ball forward to Noel Johnson. Noel Johnson tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Craig Ritchie has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.16
Anthony Hofland knocks the ball forward to Emanuele Petruzzi. Emanuele Petruzzi makes a probing pass to Juan-Carlos Fernandez. Juan-Carlos Fernandez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gianluca Capone.
66.40
Anthony Hofland pushes mid-way up the pitch. Anthony Hofland decides to run forward with the ball. Anthony Hofland shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.48
Luciano Cammarata passes the ball forward to Maurizio Crovari. Maurizio Crovari hits a low pass to Armando Pierini. Armando Pierini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.18
Anthony Hofland flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Clarke who takes it down. Stuart Clarke flicks a high pass forward. Aniello Bonomi collects the pass. Aniello Bonomi finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.49
Charles Lucca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vasco Mendes. Vasco Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Koroglu. Roberto Koroglu makes a convincing header but slams it into the crowd!
77.02
2-0Anthony Hofland threads a neat ball through to Roberto Koroglu. Roberto Koroglu makes a great pass forward. Juan-Carlos Fernandez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
78.37
Vasco Mendes makes a simple pass to Stuart Clarke. Stuart Clarke lofts in a cross ball towards Emanuele Petruzzi. Emanuele Petruzzi rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
79.08
Without breaking stride, Charles Lucca plays the ball forward to Aniello Bonomi. Aniello Bonomi knocks in a cross ball towards Emanuele Petruzzi. Emanuele Petruzzi connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Damiano Agliardi.
80.14
2-0Charles Lucca takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Gianluca Bianchi. Gianluca Bianchi shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
81.13
Gianluca Capone plays the ball forward to Yazid Marquet. Yazid Marquet flicks a high pass forward. Linus Busse controls it well on his chest. Linus Busse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.01
Charles Lucca barges into Noel Johnson. The referee calls over Charles Lucca and warns him to calm down! Noel Johnson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.48
Emanuele Petruzzi brings the ball forward. Emanuele Petruzzi knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Koroglu. Roberto Koroglu knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
89.59
Vasco Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Fernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Fernandez shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.2%
52.8%
Play Area
31.5%
42.7%
25.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Noel Johnson of Pistoiese |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Damiano Agliardi (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gianluca Capone (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Maurizio Crovari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luciano Cammarata (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Yazid Marquet (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Noel Johnson (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Giovanni M. Testini (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Ljubisa Previtali (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Danilo Pinzi (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Armando Pierini (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Linus Busse (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Pier Giovanni Pagliarini (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gianni Cammarata (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Elvis Lorieri (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Craig Ritchie (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Gianluca Bianchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Geoffrey Den Turk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Anthony Hofland (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Mario Reis (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stuart Clarke (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Emanuele Petruzzi (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Charles Lucca (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan-Carlos Fernandez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Aniello Bonomi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Roberto Koroglu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Vasco Mendes (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gabriel Camacho (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Giorgio Zanetti (DEF) | 0 | |