Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play host to Napoli. A crowd of 20,239 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Castellazzi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Pistoiese are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Castellazzi.
0.00
0-0Napoli start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.51
1-0Samuel Vieira chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Pearce. Nigel Pearce edges inside the box! Nigel Pearce tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
8.52
1-0Achille Bucchi chips the ball to his team mate, Francesco Cappellini. Francesco Cappellini sees a break and surges forward. Francesco Cappellini shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Fouzi Bouchiba.
10.50
1-0Francesco Cappellini threads a neat ball through to Gialuca Frezzolini. Gialuca Frezzolini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Quaresma.
12.19
Pedro Almeida threads a neat ball through to Nigel Pearce. Nigel Pearce flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Alvarez who brings the ball under control. Rafael Alvarez tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Marco Cossato manages to gather it.
16.25
Eduardo Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Jerome van der Wal controls it well on his chest. Jerome van der Wal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Alvarez. Rafael Alvarez flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Marco Cossato. What a great pair of hands!
21.53
Walter Brioschi knocks the ball to his team mate, Francesco Cappellini. Francesco Cappellini hits a low pass to Achille Bucchi. Achille Bucchi plays a scrappy one-two with Alex Addo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Achille Bucchi rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Napoli!
26.10
1-1Pedro Almeida barges into Francesco Cappellini. The referee warns Pedro Almeida to calm down! Francesco Cappellini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.48
Francesco Cappellini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Addo. Alex Addo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Fouzi Bouchiba comfortably smothers it!
30.22
Francesco Cappellini flicks the ball to his team mate, Gialuca Frezzolini. Gialuca Frezzolini knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Addo. Alex Addo shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Fouzi Bouchiba is on top of it.
33.00
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.23
Pedro Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Vieira controls it well on his chest. Samuel Vieira sees Jerome van der Wal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jerome van der Wal lofts in a cross ball towards Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Francesco Cappellini plays the ball forward to Andrez Pedone. Andrez Pedone shoots from 25 yards but Fouzi Bouchiba is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
45.00
Jorge Rego knocks the ball forward to Rafael Alvarez. Rafael Alvarez whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira heads the ball goalwards but Marco Cossato is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Pistoiese appear unchanged since the first half. Napoli also appear unchanged since the first half. The Pistoiese players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Pistoiese start the second half!
51.55
Pietro Facci knocks the ball forward to Adriano Rampulla. Adriano Rampulla flicks a high pass forward to Francesco Cappellini who brings the ball under control. Francesco Cappellini whips in a cross ball towards Andrez Pedone. Andrez Pedone beats his man to it with a header. Fouzi Bouchiba punches it away to safety.
54.06
Francis Scales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Alvarez. Rafael Alvarez connects with a diving header. Marco Cossato effortlessly picks it out of the air!
57.24
2-1Samuel Vieira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Scales. Francis Scales whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Alvarez. Rafael Alvarez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.05
2-1Napoli have made a substitution with Pierpaolo Myrtaj replacing Andrez Pedone .
61.14
Francesco Cappellini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adriano Rampulla. Adriano Rampulla shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.23
Walter Brioschi flicks a high pass forward. Gialuca Frezzolini collects the pass. Gialuca Frezzolini runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Gialuca Frezzolini provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Fouzi Bouchiba comfortably smothers it!
75.43
Achille Bucchi receives the ball from a throw-in from Pierpaolo Myrtaj. Achille Bucchi chips the ball to his team mate, Gialuca Frezzolini. Gialuca Frezzolini shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
77.24
Napoli have made a substitution with Giuseppe Semioli replacing Gialuca Frezzolini .
78.27
Jerome van der Wal advances with the ball. Jerome van der Wal lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Pearce. Nigel Pearce connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
84.52
Eduardo Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Vieira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuel Vieira flicks a high ball forward to Nigel Pearce who gracefully takes it down. Nigel Pearce knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Walter Brioschi.
87.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Jerome van der Wal plays the ball forward to Nigel Pearce. Nigel Pearce knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Diego Pineda.
90.00
Diego Pineda knocks the ball forward to Adriano Rampulla. Adriano Rampulla chips the ball to his team mate, Pierpaolo Myrtaj. Pierpaolo Myrtaj knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Addo. Alex Addo makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
9
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
30.7%
42.7%
26.7%
Scorers
| Nigel Pearce 4, 78 Sjaak Nieuwenburg 36 | Achille Bucchi 22 Alex Addo 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Pearce of Pistoiese |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Fouzi Bouchiba (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Eduardo Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jorge Rego (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pedro Almeida (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arek Rzasa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francis Scales (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jerome van der Wal (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Samuel Vieira (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Nigel Pearce (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Rafael Alvarez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sjaak Nieuwenburg (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | David Watson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Francisco Moutinho (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Danny Cooke (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Marco Cossato (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Diego Pineda (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Walter Brioschi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gianmarco Martinelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pietro Facci (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francesco Cappellini (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Achille Bucchi (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Adriano Rampulla (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andrez Pedone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gialuca Frezzolini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alex Addo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Giuseppe Semioli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Pierpaolo Myrtaj (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Fabian N. Lupatelli (MID) | 0 | |