Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play host to Pescara. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Pescara appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Cangini.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Pescara appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Cangini.
0.00
0-0Pistoiese kick off the first half!
2.16
0-0Daniel Velasco catches Emanuele Frezzolini on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Emanuele Frezzolini stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.24
0-0Juan Duran knocks the ball forward to Daniel Velasco. Daniel Velasco kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Vieira but the referee indicates it's offside!
8.08
0-0Arek Rzasa threads a neat ball through to Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Velasco. Daniel Velasco lofts in a cross ball towards Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Gian Matteo Cirillo is on top of it.
14.09
0-0Tobias Böhm flicks a high pass forward. Valerio Bertani collects the pass. Valerio Bertani flicks a high pass forward to Vincenzo Bierhoff who brings the ball under control. Vincenzo Bierhoff lofts in a cross ball towards Olaf Vos. Olaf Vos shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
15.40
0-0Valerio Bertani catches Daniel Velasco on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel Velasco grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.47
Emanuele Frezzolini barges into Jerome van der Wal. The referee calls over Emanuele Frezzolini and shows him a yellow card! Jerome van der Wal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.36
Marcelo Lima knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Velasco. Daniel Velasco sees Jerome van der Wal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jerome van der Wal makes a defence splitting pass to Juan Duran. Juan Duran muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Gian Matteo Cirillo manages to keep it out.
28.33
0-1With great vision, Emanuele Frezzolini plays the ball forward to Fabio Diatta. Fabio Diatta lofts in a cross ball towards Valerio Bertani. Valerio Bertani beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Moritz Roth with no chance!! Goal for Pescara!
32.30
Humphrey Van Der Laan knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcelo Lima. Marcelo Lima picks a pass forward to Daniel Velasco. Daniel Velasco finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.03
Daniel Velasco passes the ball forward to Nigel Pearce. Nigel Pearce shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
34.25
0-1Humphrey Van Der Laan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Velasco. Daniel Velasco flicks a high pass forward. Jerome van der Wal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jerome van der Wal knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gian Matteo Cirillo who gathers it comfortably.
38.01
0-1Pistoiese are keeping most of the possession.
40.31
Jerome van der Wal passes the ball forward to Daniel Velasco. Daniel Velasco shoots from 20 yards. Gian Matteo Cirillo gets down and covers it.
42.22
Valerio Bertani hits a low pass to Nunzio Italiano. Nunzio Italiano passes the ball forward but Olaf Vos is offside!
45.00
Arek Rzasa flicks a high pass forward to Jerome van der Wal who brings the ball under control. Jerome van der Wal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Pearce. Nigel Pearce whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Pistoiese appear unchanged since the first half. Pescara also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Pescara kick off and get the second half underway!
47.24
Giulio Antonioli knocks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Bierhoff. Vincenzo Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Nunzio Italiano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nunzio Italiano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
51.12
Danilo Cannarsa flicks a high pass forward to Valerio Bertani who brings the ball under control. Valerio Bertani flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Bierhoff collects the pass. Vincenzo Bierhoff finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
54.22
Valerio Bertani comes in with a late challenge on Jerome van der Wal. The referee calls over Valerio Bertani and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Jerome van der Wal carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.27
Marcelo Lima hits a low pass to Daniel Velasco. Daniel Velasco kicks a strong pass forward to Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal whips in a cross ball towards Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.57
Jerome van der Wal flicks a high pass forward. Juan Duran collects the pass. Juan Duran whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
61.44
Danilo Cannarsa flicks the ball to his team mate, Olaf Vos. Olaf Vos shoots from distance but is denied by Moritz Roth. Excellent save.
63.19
Daniel Velasco sees Sjaak Nieuwenburg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sjaak Nieuwenburg controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Gian Matteo Cirillo manages to gather it.
67.39
Marcelo Lima flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Velasco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Velasco knocks the ball forward to Nigel Pearce. Nigel Pearce knocks in a cross ball towards Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.29
Jorge Rego hits a long diagonal ball forward. Juan Duran plays a scrappy one-two with Nigel Pearce and stumbles forward towards the goal... Juan Duran takes a shot at goal but somehow Gian Matteo Cirillo manages to keep it out.
71.50
1-2Vincenzo Bierhoff advances with the ball. Vincenzo Bierhoff whips in a cross ball towards Nunzio Italiano. Humphrey Van Der Laan barges into Nunzio Italiano. Nunzio Italiano appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
73.33
Jorge Rego deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Velasco. Daniel Velasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Duran. Juan Duran knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giulio Antonioli.
75.07
With vision, Marcelo Lima laces a through ball forward to Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal threads a neat ball through to Daniel Velasco. Daniel Velasco plays a one-two with Jerome van der Wal and rushes in on goal... Daniel Velasco makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
81.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Jorge Rego laces a weighted ball forward to Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal flicks a high pass forward. Juan Duran collects the pass. Juan Duran shoots from long range but is denied by Gian Matteo Cirillo. Excellent save.
85.57
Jerome van der Wal knocks the ball to his team mate, Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Velasco. Daniel Velasco connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Gian Matteo Cirillo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
With some swift thinking, Jerome van der Wal plays the ball forward to Daniel Velasco. Daniel Velasco shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Gian Matteo Cirillo!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
11
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
65%
35%
Play Area
25%
42.5%
32.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Velasco of Pistoiese |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Moritz Roth (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jorge Rego (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcelo Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Humphrey Van Der Laan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arek Rzasa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daniel Velasco (MID) |   | 8 |
| 7. | Jerome van der Wal (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Samuel Vieira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nigel Pearce (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Juan Duran (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Sjaak Nieuwenburg (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | João Villa (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eduardo Quaresma (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gaetano Minopoli (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gian Matteo Cirillo (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Danilo Cannarsa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Giulio Antonioli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tobias Böhm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arturo Moya (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Emanuele Frezzolini (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Valerio Bertani (MID) |  | 4 |
| 8. | Olaf Vos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fabio Diatta (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nunzio Italiano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Vincenzo Bierhoff (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Mike Ten Hag (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ivan Oakes (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicola C. Turrini (ATT) | 0 | |