Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Leonardo Garilli where Piacenza play host to Perugia. A crowd of 13,940 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Piacenza and Perugia are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Niccol˜ Quaglia.


0.00
Piacenza start the match!
10.43
Sebastian Krüger makes a simple pass to Thomas Longhi. Thomas Longhi shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Vittorio Percassi. Excellent save.
12.52
With some swift thinking, Alessio Nista plays the ball forward to Dino Tommasi. Dino Tommasi threads the ball through to Riccardo Martinelli. Riccardo Martinelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ray Fresi.
22.14
Renato Maiuri threads a neat ball through to Aimo Bettarini. Aimo Bettarini makes a probing pass to Fabrizio Bertani. Fabrizio Bertani lofts in a cross ball towards Cristian Lasalandra. Cristian Lasalandra makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Dario Scarchilli!
24.20
Piero Testini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diego Piovanelli. Diego Piovanelli flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Longhi controls it well on his chest. Thomas Longhi whips in a cross ball towards Diego Piovanelli. With a superhuman jump, Diego Piovanelli connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
26.12
Renato Maiuri darts forward. Renato Maiuri threads a neat ball through to Fabrizio Bertani. Fabrizio Bertani knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Zubizarreta. Elena Zubizarreta flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
40.13
Alessio Nista makes an attacking run forward. Alessio Nista whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Krüger. Sebastian Krüger powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.39
Dino Tommasi makes a simple pass to Riccardo Martinelli. Riccardo Martinelli shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
Dino Tommasi threads the ball through to Riccardo Martinelli. Riccardo Martinelli tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Piacenza appear unchanged since the first half. Perugia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Perugia kick off!
47.48
Elena Zubizarreta clumsily knocks into Piero Testini. The referee warns Elena Zubizarreta to calm down! Piero Testini grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.06
Diego Piovanelli hits a low pass to Dino Tommasi. Dino Tommasi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alessio Suriano.
54.09
Elena Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward. Cristian Lasalandra holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristian Lasalandra threads a neat ball through to Fabrizio Bertani. Piero Testini clumsily knocks into Fabrizio Bertani. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
54.09
The referee points to the spot..
55.58
Renato Maiuri takes a stuttering run up. The keeper dives to the left but Renato Maiuri cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
60.20
Diego Piovanelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aladino Ripa. Aladino Ripa knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Longhi. Thomas Longhi flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
67.48
Fabrizio Bonacina clumsily knocks into Cristian Lasalandra. Fabrizio Bonacina is shown the yellow card! Cristian Lasalandra gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.21
With vision, Franco Iorio plays the ball forward to Fabrizio Bertani. Fabrizio Bertani shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Piacenza are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
75.14
Piero Testini threads a neat ball through to Diego Piovanelli. Diego Piovanelli flicks a high ball forward to Riccardo Martinelli who takes it down. Riccardo Martinelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.00
Mario Mela takes it forward alone. Mario Mela knocks the ball forward to Thomas Longhi. Thomas Longhi knocks in a cross ball towards Riccardo Martinelli. Riccardo Martinelli knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Vittorio Percassi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.54
Mario Mela laces a weighted ball forward to Riccardo Martinelli. Riccardo Martinelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Alessio Nista threads a neat ball through to Diego Piovanelli. Diego Piovanelli knocks the ball forward to Riccardo Martinelli. Riccardo Martinelli shoots from 25 yards but Vittorio Percassi reads it well. Excellent save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48%
52%
Play Area
33.3%
49.3%
17.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Thomas Longhi of Perugia

Match Ratings