Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play host to Perugia. A crowd of 8,248 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Pistoiese are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Perugia appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Pistoiese are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Perugia appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Pistoiese kick off and get the match underway!
2.41
0-0JŸrgen Ketting sees a break and surges forward. JŸrgen Ketting surges forward with the ball. JŸrgen Ketting flicks the ball to his team mate, Umberto Campedelli. Umberto Campedelli makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Antonio Vieri is on top of it.
3.01
0-0Rodolfo Ottofaro chips the ball to his team mate, Luigi Agliardi. Luigi Agliardi shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
4.06
Francesco G. Conticchio sees space and advances. Francesco G. Conticchio whips in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Cauet. Fabian N. Cauet is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
6.12
0-0Rodolfo Ottofaro passes the ball forward to Umberto Campedelli. Umberto Campedelli makes a probing pass to Luigi Agliardi but he's offside!
14.47
0-0Gianfranco Di Loreto flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Wendel. Oliver Wendel knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Fanesi. Manuel Fanesi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.43
Gianfranco Di Loreto makes a probing pass to Oliver Wendel. Oliver Wendel kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Spengler. Tobias Spengler shoots from distance but somehow Alessandro Agliardi manages to keep it out.
22.56
Oliver Wendel chips the ball to his team mate, Tobias Spengler. Tobias Spengler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by JŸrgen Ketting.
24.50
Oliver Wendel knocks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Spengler. Tobias Spengler knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Fanesi. Manuel Fanesi flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.34
Gianfranco Di Loreto makes a simple pass to Oliver Wendel. Oliver Wendel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Cauet. Fabian N. Cauet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.55
Torsten Wieland threads the ball through to Enrico Capuano. Enrico Capuano knocks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Spengler. Tobias Spengler finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.41
1-0Enrico Capuano threads the ball through to Fabian N. Cauet. Fabian N. Cauet lofts in a cross ball towards Tobias Spengler. Tobias Spengler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Alessandro Agliardi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.34
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
38.25
Mark Atzori chips the ball to his team mate, Don McGrory. Don McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabian N. Cauet. Fabian N. Cauet whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Fanesi. Manuel Fanesi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alessandro Agliardi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.42
Don McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Fabian N. Cauet. Fabian N. Cauet makes a probing pass to Tobias Spengler but he's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Perugia get the second half underway!
47.11
Don McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tobias Spengler. Tobias Spengler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brett Emerton.
49.48
JŸrgen Ketting advances with the ball. JŸrgen Ketting makes a simple pass to Luigi Agliardi. Luigi Agliardi goes all the way! Luigi Agliardi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Antonio Vieri.
54.44
Oliver Wendel sees a break and surges forward. Oliver Wendel shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.36
Stuart Hutchison makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Hutchison kicks a strong pass forward to Umberto Campedelli but the referee indicates it's offside!
63.53
Torsten Wieland makes a probing pass to Enrico Capuano. Enrico Capuano passes the ball forward to Fabian N. Cauet. Fabian N. Cauet knocks in a cross ball towards Tobias Spengler. Tobias Spengler powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Alessandro Agliardi!
65.03
Francesco G. Conticchio makes a simple pass to Manuel Fanesi. Manuel Fanesi finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.11
Gianfranco Di Loreto passes the ball forward to Don McGrory. Don McGrory threads the ball through to Fabian N. Cauet. Fabian N. Cauet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.01
Mark Atzori brings the ball forward. Mark Atzori kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Fanesi. Manuel Fanesi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brett Emerton.
73.55
Francesco G. Conticchio threads the ball through to Tobias Spengler. Tobias Spengler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alessandro Agliardi who gathers it comfortably.
77.16
Torsten Wieland makes a probing pass to Francesco G. Conticchio. Francesco G. Conticchio knocks the ball forward to Fabian N. Cauet. Fabian N. Cauet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.42
Torsten Wieland makes a probing pass to Enrico Capuano. Enrico Capuano makes a probing pass to Fabian N. Cauet. Fabian N. Cauet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by JŸrgen Ketting.
81.39
3-0Fabian N. Cauet comes in with a late challenge on JŸrgen Ketting. Fabian N. Cauet is given a warning by the referee! JŸrgen Ketting hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.51
JŸrgen Ketting deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wladimiro Scarpa. Wladimiro Scarpa surges forward with the ball. Wladimiro Scarpa shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.33
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
89.50
Albert Fuentes knocks the ball forward to Umberto Campedelli. Umberto Campedelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
27.6%
43.8%
28.6%
Scorers