Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Britanteo where AC Monza play host to Pistoiese. A crowd of 9,155 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both AC Monza and Pistoiese are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both AC Monza and Pistoiese are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Pistoiese kick off the first half!
2.29
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
3.34
0-0Carmelo Peccarisi knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvain De Romijn. Silvain De Romijn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.03
0-0Ighli Scarponi takes it forward alone. Ighli Scarponi flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Smith. Ian Smith shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
9.03
Pasquale Tagliaferri knocks the ball to his team mate, Duccio Belotti. Duccio Belotti brings the ball forward. Duccio Belotti finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.54
Carmelo Peccarisi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvain De Romijn. Silvain De Romijn finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.01
Ighli Scarponi passes the ball forward to Carmelo Peccarisi. Carmelo Peccarisi chips the ball to his team mate, Silvain De Romijn. Silvain De Romijn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
16.57
Giampiero De Gasperi threads the ball through to Luca Borgobello. Luca Borgobello knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.39
Gianni Pontarollo makes a simple pass to Silvain De Romijn. Silvain De Romijn shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.29
AC Monza are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Pistoiese's defence.
26.29
Benoit Simeoni makes a probing pass to Michele Dainelli. Michele Dainelli makes a simple pass to David Lamonica. David Lamonica plays a perfect one-two with Luca Borgobello and rushes in on goal... David Lamonica makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
33.40
0-0Giampiero De Gasperi advances with the ball. Giampiero De Gasperi kicks a strong pass forward to Luca Borgobello but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
0-0Marcello Fissore comes in with a late challenge on David Lamonica. The referee calls over Marcello Fissore and shows him a yellow card! David Lamonica carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
AC Monza kick off and get the second half underway!
51.47
1-0Giampiero De Gasperi kicks a strong pass forward to David Lamonica. David Lamonica shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
55.33
Ighli Scarponi barges into David Lamonica. Ighli Scarponi is given a warning by the referee! David Lamonica gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
63.28
1-0Gianni Pontarollo comes in with a late challenge on Duccio Belotti. The referee calls over Gianni Pontarollo and warns him to calm down! Duccio Belotti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.06
Marcello Fissore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianni Pontarollo. Gianni Pontarollo threads the ball through to Silvain De Romijn. Silvain De Romijn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.45
Benoit Simeoni catches Silvain De Romijn on the ankles. Benoit Simeoni is warned by the referee! Silvain De Romijn grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.15
Oscar Brocchi makes a probing pass to Giampiero De Gasperi. Giampiero De Gasperi flicks the ball to his team mate, Luca Borgobello. Luca Borgobello shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.6%
36.4%
Play Area
32.5%
42.9%
24.7%
Scorers