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 Atalanta. A crowd of 20,423 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edoardo Silenzi.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edoardo Silenzi.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Atalanta kick off!
3.46
0-0João Villa comes in with a late challenge on Giuseppe Casale. The referee calls over João Villa and shows him a yellow card! Giuseppe Casale stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.39
Mario Lotti catches Marcelo Lima on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcelo Lima runs off the knock.
15.03
1-0Erwan Billong knocks the ball to his team mate, Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Ryozo Okamoto had no chance!! Goal for Pistoiese!
18.13
1-0Mario Lotti knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Doga. Rodolfo Doga tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
20.40
Erwan Billong runs straight at the opposition's defence. Erwan Billong lofts in a cross ball towards João Villa. João Villa jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
24.44
Gabriele Di Livio flicks a high ball forward to Morgan Bianchini who takes it down. Morgan Bianchini flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Gonnella. Alex Gonnella knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Lotti. Mario Lotti directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.49
2-1Giuseppe Casale catches João Villa on the ankles. Giuseppe Casale is warned by the referee! João Villa gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.52
Morgan Bianchini threads the ball through to Mario Lotti. Mario Lotti shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
38.59
2-1Seeing a gap ahead, Gabriele Di Livio plays the ball forward to Lennart Beckenbauer. Lennart Beckenbauer flicks a high ball forward to Morgan Bianchini who takes it down. Morgan Bianchini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.35
Arek Rzasa flicks a high pass forward to Jerome van der Wal who brings the ball under control. Jerome van der Wal flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Pearce. Nigel Pearce knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriele Di Livio.
44.46
Jerome van der Wal takes it forward alone. Jerome van der Wal knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Pearce. Nigel Pearce knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Pistoiese appear unchanged since the first half. Atalanta also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atalanta players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Pistoiese get the second half underway!
47.37
Morgan Bianchini sees Vito Marcon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vito Marcon whips in a cross ball towards Mario Lotti. Mario Lotti is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.53
Erwan Billong makes an attacking run forward. Erwan Billong skips past Florian Gilardino! Erwan Billong makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Ryozo Okamoto had no chance!! Goal for Pistoiese!
54.01
4-2Marcelo Lima plays the ball forward to Erwan Billong. Erwan Billong sees a break and surges forward. Erwan Billong shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
55.45
Marcelo Lima threads a neat ball through to João Villa. João Villa knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Pearce. Nigel Pearce beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
59.16
Erwan Billong sees Samuel Vieira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuel Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Duran. Juan Duran outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Ryozo Okamoto gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
60.16
Gabriele Di Livio passes the ball forward to Lennart Beckenbauer. Lennart Beckenbauer advances with the ball. Lennart Beckenbauer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.54
Erwan Billong makes a probing pass to Juan Duran. Juan Duran whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Pearce. Nigel Pearce directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
69.53
With some swift thinking, Humphrey Van Der Laan plays the ball forward to Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal chips the ball to his team mate, Erwan Billong. Erwan Billong knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.47
Lennart Beckenbauer barges into Humphrey Van Der Laan. Lennart Beckenbauer is shown the yellow card! Humphrey Van Der Laan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.53
Lennart Beckenbauer advances with the ball. Lennart Beckenbauer lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Lotti. Mario Lotti directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Moritz Roth with no chance!! Goal for Atalanta! His hattrick galvanises the team! The fans can sense a comeback!
77.53
4-3Atalanta have made 3 substitutions with Francesco G. Dei replacing Vito Marcon, Matthias Helmer replacing Alex Gonnella and Alberto Rego replacing Florian Gilardino .
78.06
Bruno Ravanelli knocks the ball forward to Lennart Beckenbauer. Lennart Beckenbauer flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Helmer. Matthias Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Lotti. Mario Lotti rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
90.00
Eduardo Quaresma surges forward with the ball. Eduardo Quaresma sees Erwan Billong in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Erwan Billong runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Erwan Billong provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
5
3
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.4%
42.6%
Play Area
32.4%
41.2%
26.5%
Scorers
| Samuel Vieira 15 João Villa 20 Nigel Pearce 44 Erwan Billong 52, 90 | Mario Lotti 24, 47, 76 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Erwan Billong of Pistoiese |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Moritz Roth (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eduardo Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcelo Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Humphrey Van Der Laan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arek Rzasa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jerome van der Wal (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Erwan Billong (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Samuel Vieira (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Nigel Pearce (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Juan Duran (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | João Villa (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Daniel Velasco (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sjaak Nieuwenburg (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gaetano Minopoli (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ryozo Okamoto (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Bruno Ravanelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gabriele Di Livio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Giuseppe Casale (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Florian Gilardino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lennart Beckenbauer (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Alex Gonnella (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Morgan Bianchini (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rodolfo Doga (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Vito Marcon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mario Lotti (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Francesco G. Dei (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Matthias Helmer (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alberto Rego (DEF) | 6 | |