Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Friuli where Udinese play host to Pistoiese. A crowd of 20,398 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Udinese are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Edoardo Silenzi.
The pitch is in great condition.
Udinese are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Edoardo Silenzi.
0.00
0-0Pistoiese start the match!
3.38
0-0Marcelo Lima threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Haise. Jimmy Haise skips past Farid Djoudi! Jimmy Haise shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alessandro Stellone!
4.59
1-0David Jentsch decides to run forward with the ball. David Jentsch shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Jentsch!
9.05
1-0Kwame Jongsma barges into Erwan Billong. Kwame Jongsma is given a warning by the referee! Erwan Billong hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.30
Jorge Rego makes a beautiful solo run. Jorge Rego whips in a cross ball towards Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Alessandro Stellone has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.05
Diego Bianchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Orlando Boutal. Orlando Boutal shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Moritz Roth manages to gather it.
24.02
Juan Duran catches Farid Djoudi on the ankles. The referee brings Juan Duran to one side and gives him a warning! Farid Djoudi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.12
Carlo Hafner barges into Jorge Rego. Carlo Hafner is warned by the referee! Jorge Rego runs off the knock.
30.38
1-1Sjaak Nieuwenburg passes the ball forward to Nigel Pearce. Nigel Pearce flicks the ball to his team mate, Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.51
1-1Farid Djoudi passes the ball forward to Carlo Hafner. Carlo Hafner passes the ball forward to Orlando Boutal. Orlando Boutal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.43
Julian José Mari sees space and advances. Julian José Mari whips in a cross ball towards David Jentsch. David Jentsch powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Moritz Roth with no chance!! Goal for Udinese!
38.13
2-1Humphrey Van Der Laan barges into Orlando Boutal. The referee calls over Humphrey Van Der Laan and shows him a yellow card! Orlando Boutal runs off the knock.
38.13
2-1Free kick to Udinese just outside the area...
39.07
Orlando Boutal steps up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
40.11
Erwan Billong 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 towards Nigel Pearce. Nigel Pearce flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Alessandro Stellone had no chance!! Goal for Pistoiese!
44.47
Humphrey Van Der Laan comes in with a late challenge on Kwame Jongsma. The referee brings Humphrey Van Der Laan to one side and gives him a warning! Kwame Jongsma stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Udinese appear unchanged since the first half. Pistoiese also appear unchanged since the first half. The Udinese players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Udinese kick off!
47.50
Diego Bianchi chips the ball to his team mate, Orlando Boutal. Orlando Boutal shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
48.03
Arek Rzasa sees Erwan Billong in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Erwan Billong flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Pearce easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nigel Pearce shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.58
Carlo Hafner kicks a strong pass forward to Kwame Jongsma. Kwame Jongsma shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.32
Oliver Winkler flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Gonzalez who takes it down. Alejandro Gonzalez sees space and advances. Alejandro Gonzalez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.32
3-2Udinese have made a substitution with Branko Van Dessel replacing Farid Djoudi .
65.58
3-2Arek Rzasa passes the ball forward to Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal passes the ball forward to Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg lofts in a cross ball towards Jimmy Haise. Jimmy Haise directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Oliver Winkler and the loose ball is cleared up field.
66.23
Carlo Hafner runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Carlo Hafner tries a spectacular long range effort. Good keeping from Moritz Roth as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
67.53
3-2It's a corner kick. Carlo Hafner loops the ball in to towards the near post. Kwame Jongsma cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
73.43
3-2Carlo Hafner threads a neat ball through to Diego Bianchi. Diego Bianchi kicks a strong pass forward to Orlando Boutal but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.49
Udinese have made a substitution with Jacob Sesay replacing Orlando Boutal .
78.52
Showing composure, Carlo Hafner laces a weighted ball forward to David Jentsch. David Jentsch shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
81.57
Branko Van Dessel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diego Bianchi. Diego Bianchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacob Sesay. Jacob Sesay shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
84.30
Juan Duran flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Haise collects the pass. Jimmy Haise knocks in a cross ball towards Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
87.19
Erwan Billong makes a simple pass to Nigel Pearce. Nigel Pearce whips in a cross ball towards Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal connects with a diving header. Alessandro Stellone is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Peter Nygaard clumsily knocks into Juan Duran. Peter Nygaard is shown the yellow card! Juan Duran hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Free kick to Pistoiese just outside the area...
90.00
Juan Duran takes a short run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
4
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.7%
40.3%
Play Area
23.9%
46.3%
29.9%
Scorers
| David Jentsch 5, 33 Alejandro Gonzalez 59 Jacob Sesay 82 | Sjaak Nieuwenburg 15, 84 Nigel Pearce 40 Jerome van der Wal 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sjaak Nieuwenburg of Pistoiese |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alessandro Stellone (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Peter Nygaard (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Farid Djoudi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oliver Winkler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alejandro Gonzalez (MID) |  | 7 |
| 6. | Kwame Jongsma (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carlo Hafner (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Diego Bianchi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Julian José Mari (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Orlando Boutal (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Jentsch (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Branko Van Dessel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jacob Sesay (ATT) | | 7 |
| 14. | Stefan Böhm (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Moritz Roth (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jorge Rego (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcelo Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Humphrey Van Der Laan (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Arek Rzasa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jerome van der Wal (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Erwan Billong (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sjaak Nieuwenburg (ATT) | | 9 |
| 9. | Nigel Pearce (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Jimmy Haise (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Juan Duran (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Daniel Velasco (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Samuel Vieira (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gaetano Minopoli (DEF) | 0 | |