Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Leonardo Garilli where Piacenza play host to Torino. A crowd of 10,287 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Piacenza and Torino are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sandro Gottardi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Piacenza and Torino are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sandro Gottardi.
0.00
0-0Piacenza start the match!
4.13
1-0Leonardo Bondi passes the ball forward to Ray Fresi. Ray Fresi brings the ball forward. Ray Fresi lofts in a cross ball towards Aimo Bettarini. Aimo Bettarini knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.03
1-0Aimo Bettarini hacks Gary Mcallister from behind! Aimo Bettarini is shown the yellow card! Gary Mcallister runs off the knock.
15.22
1-0Cristian Lasalandra makes a simple pass to Fabrizio Bertani. Fabrizio Bertani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristian Lasalandra but the linesman indicates offside!
18.05
1-0Gabriele Regonesi flicks a high pass forward. Giovanni M. Ferrari collects the pass. Giovanni M. Ferrari makes a simple pass to Fabrizio Brighi. Fabrizio Brighi finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Vittorio Percassi.
22.47
1-0With great vision, Leonardo Bondi plays the ball forward to Aimo Bettarini. Aimo Bettarini passes the ball forward to Cristian Lasalandra. Cristian Lasalandra advances inside the box! Cristian Lasalandra shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
30.19
1-0Gaetano Giacomin makes a probing pass to Francesco Guana. Francesco Guana makes a beautiful solo run. Francesco Guana lofts in a cross ball towards Fabrizio Brighi. Alessio Suriano comes in with a late challenge on Fabrizio Brighi. Penalty not given!!
34.11
1-0Fabrizio Bertani barges into Nicola C. Evangelisti. The referee calls over Fabrizio Bertani and warns him to calm down! Nicola C. Evangelisti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.18
1-0Renato Maiuri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franco Iorio. Franco Iorio surges forward with the ball. Franco Iorio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.11
Gabriele Regonesi flicks a high pass forward to Giovanni M. Ferrari who brings the ball under control. Giovanni M. Ferrari hits a low pass to Gary Mcallister. Gary Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Fabrizio Brighi. Fabrizio Brighi whips the ball goalwards with his head 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. Piacenza appear unchanged since the first half. Torino also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Torino kick off and get the second half underway!
51.53
Trevor Vickers chips the ball to his team mate, Fabrizio Brighi. Fabrizio Brighi plays a one-two with Gaetano Giacomin and rushes in on goal... Fabrizio Brighi takes a shot at goal. Vittorio Percassi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
55.06
Giovanni M. Ferrari flicks a high pass forward. Fabrizio Brighi controls it well on his chest. Fabrizio Brighi finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.37
Giovanni M. Ferrari flicks the ball to his team mate, Gaetano Giacomin. Gaetano Giacomin lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Mcallister. Gary Mcallister makes a convincing header his aim is horrendously poor!
81.32
Renato Maiuri threads the ball through to Franco Iorio. Franco Iorio runs straight at the opposition's defence. Franco Iorio whips in a cross ball towards Cristian Lasalandra. With a superhuman jump, Cristian Lasalandra connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
83.20
Showing composure, Alessio Suriano plays the ball forward to Ray Fresi. Ray Fresi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ray Fresi tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
31.4%
42.9%
25.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fabrizio Brighi of Torino |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vittorio Percassi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alessio Suriano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Renato Maiuri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gianpaolo Battistini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leonardo Bondi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ray Fresi (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Aimo Bettarini (MID) |   | 8 |
| 8. | Elena Zubizarreta (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Franco Iorio (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Cristian Lasalandra (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Fabrizio Bertani (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Martino Damiani (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tobias Schacht (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Roberto Lanna (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Neil Kerr (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicola C. Evangelisti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gabriele Regonesi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Vasco Costa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Francesco Guana (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Trevor Vickers (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gaetano Giacomin (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Giovanni M. Ferrari (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Emiliano Signori (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fabrizio Brighi (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Gary Mcallister (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rosario La Marca (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rosario Coco (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gian Luca Bandieri (DEF) | 0 | |