Match Report


PiacenzaPiacenza     FiorentinaFiorentina
Computer Player Computer Player Bojan Popovic Bojan Popovic
Oscar TorrisiO. Torrisi61
G
1
G
74Achille VasariA. Vasari
Paolo GrabbiP. Grabbi68
D
2
D
64Jason CortJ. Cort
Massimiliano PistoneM. Pistone59
D
3captain
D
73Gianluigi FresiG. Fresi
Giacomo SassanelliG. Sassanelli53
D
captain4
D
70Hakan IzzetH. Izzet
Fabian Natale GautieriF. Gautieri49
D
5
M
63Martin ArmelliniM. Armellini
Paolo GottardiP. Gottardi72
M
6
M
67Adolfo HerreroA. Herrero
Florian ZolaF. Zola66
M
7
M
67Jose GonzalezJ. Gonzalez
Nunzio Delli CarriN. Delli Carri63
M
8
M
68Morgan ScalzoM. Scalzo
Datti Mohamed ParamattiD. Paramatti71
A
9
A
66Miguel CruzM. Cruz
Rodolfo CortesR. Cortes62
A
10
A
63Gaspar VieiraG. Vieira
Pierpaolo OngaratoP. Ongarato58
A
11
A
64Rodolfo GonzalezR. Gonzalez
 
Wayne MossW. Moss60
G
12
D
55Samuele MorieroS. Moriero
Diogo AlmeidaD. Almeida57
G
13
M
67Carlo AmbrosettiC. Ambrosetti
Gian Paolo TambelliniG. Tambellini57
A
14
A
57Filipe LimaF. Lima

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stadio Leonardo Garilli where Piacenza play host to Fiorentina. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Piacenza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Benedetto Del Grosso.


0.00
The first half starts with Fiorentina kicking off!
2.54
Paolo Gottardi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paolo Gottardi flicks a high pass forward. Datti Mohamed Paramatti controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Datti Mohamed Paramatti tries a spectacular strike but Achille Vasari reads it well. Good save!
4.11
Nunzio Delli Carri flicks a high pass forward. Pierpaolo Ongarato controls it well on his chest. Pierpaolo Ongarato shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
8.31
Adolfo Herrero makes a probing pass to Morgan Scalzo. Morgan Scalzo plays a one-two with Rodolfo Gonzalez and rushes in on goal... Nunzio Delli Carri clumsily knocks into Morgan Scalzo. Morgan Scalzo appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
14.46
From the throw-in, Morgan Scalzo picks out Jose Gonzalez. Jose Gonzalez threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Gonzalez. Rodolfo Gonzalez plays a sublime one-two with Jose Gonzalez and races in on goal... Rodolfo Gonzalez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
15.23
Miguel Cruz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Gonzalez. Jose Gonzalez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Florian Zola.
16.15
Massimiliano Pistone runs forward with the ball. Massimiliano Pistone knocks the ball to his team mate, Pierpaolo Ongarato. Pierpaolo Ongarato knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.10
Miguel Cruz comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Gottardi. The referee warns Miguel Cruz to calm down! Paolo Gottardi runs off the knock.
21.21
Jose Gonzalez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Gonzalez plays a one-two with Miguel Cruz and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jose Gonzalez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Fiorentina!
26.30
With a delightful solo run, Morgan Scalzo stretches the opposition's defence. Morgan Scalzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.15
Gianluigi Fresi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Cort. Seeing a gap ahead, Jason Cort plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Gonzalez. Rodolfo Gonzalez tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
38.19
Jose Gonzalez kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Armellini. Martin Armellini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.15
Pierpaolo Ongarato clumsily knocks into Adolfo Herrero. The referee warns Pierpaolo Ongarato to calm down! Adolfo Herrero gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The second half starts with Piacenza kicking off!
48.16
Jason Cort gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Miguel Cruz shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
51.39
Jason Cort flicks a high pass forward. Gianluigi Fresi easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianluigi Fresi threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Herrero. Adolfo Herrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.04
Adolfo Herrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Cruz. Miguel Cruz puts a great ball through. Martin Armellini runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
59.23
Florian Zola flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Gottardi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paolo Gottardi flicks a high pass forward. Datti Mohamed Paramatti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Datti Mohamed Paramatti whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Cortes. Rodolfo Cortes beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
60.12
Morgan Scalzo passes the ball forward to Miguel Cruz. Miguel Cruz plays a scrappy one-two with Gaspar Vieira and advances towards the goal... Miguel Cruz tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
67.46
Adolfo Herrero passes the ball forward to Morgan Scalzo. Morgan Scalzo plays a one-two with Rodolfo Gonzalez and rushes in on goal... Morgan Scalzo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Oscar Torrisi.
71.00
Florian Zola hacks Rodolfo Gonzalez from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rodolfo Gonzalez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.29
Jose Gonzalez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gaspar Vieira. Gaspar Vieira plays a one-two with Adolfo Herrero and advances towards the goal... Nunzio Delli Carri clumsily knocks into Gaspar Vieira. Gaspar Vieira appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
79.16
Morgan Scalzo sees space and advances. Morgan Scalzo plays a quick one-two with Jose Gonzalez and rushes in on goal... Morgan Scalzo shoots from just inside the box but it's a woeful effort!
83.55
Martin Armellini chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Cruz. Miguel Cruz finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Oscar Torrisi.
85.06
Jose Gonzalez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Florian Zola gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
89.22
Martin Armellini flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Cruz who brings the ball under control. Miguel Cruz plays a scrappy one-two with Rodolfo Gonzalez and advances towards the goal... Miguel Cruz tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Gaspar Vieira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Herrero. Adolfo Herrero makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Rodolfo Gonzalez. Some awkward footwork from Rodolfo Gonzalez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Piacenza

Fiorentina
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
27.5%
72.5%
Play Area
37.5%
47.5%
15%

Scorers
Jose Gonzalez 21
Adolfo Herrero 51
Miguel Cruz 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Cruz of Fiorentina

Match Ratings