Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Del Conero where Ancona play host to Pistoiese. A crowd of 9,375 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Ancona are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Ancona are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Ancona start the match!
6.29
0-0Diaw Olive makes a simple pass to Ian Smith. Ian Smith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.41
0-0Lamberto Susic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Smith. Ian Smith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.09
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
18.25
1-0Gianmarco Fontolan passes the ball forward to Mario Bazzani. Mario Bazzani sees space and advances. Mario Bazzani knocks in a cross ball towards Massimiliano Testini. Massimiliano Testini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.30
Marcello Fissore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lamberto Susic. Lamberto Susic makes a simple pass to Ian Smith. Ian Smith shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.45
1-0Carmelo Peccarisi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gennaro Arricca. Gennaro Arricca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Vittorio Gianello is on top of it.
30.05
Giampietro Ambrosi chips the ball to his team mate, Pierluigi Cerbone. Pierluigi Cerbone goes all the way! Pierluigi Cerbone makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.13
Pistoiese are easily keeping Ancona at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Pistoiese kicking off!
47.23
1-0Samuele Lombardi clumsily knocks into Gennaro Arricca. The referee calls over Samuele Lombardi and shows him a yellow card! Gennaro Arricca gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
48.26
1-0Cataldo Iachini hacks Ian Smith from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ian Smith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.27
Carmelo Peccarisi knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Smith. Ian Smith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cataldo Iachini.
51.38
Lamberto Susic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gennaro Arricca. Gennaro Arricca tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.12
Diaw Olive barges into Enzo Davanzante. The referee calls over Diaw Olive and warns him to calm down! Enzo Davanzante carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.20
Giampietro Ambrosi makes a simple pass to Oscar Circello. Oscar Circello controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.20
Lamberto Susic makes a probing pass to Ian Smith. Ian Smith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vittorio Gianello who gathers it comfortably.
65.46
Mario Bazzani kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Circello. Oscar Circello tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.17
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
72.26
Lamberto Susic surges forward with the ball. Lamberto Susic knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vittorio Gianello who gathers it comfortably.
73.00
Enzo Davanzante makes a simple pass to Massimiliano Testini. Massimiliano Testini plays a perfect one-two with Pierluigi Cerbone and rushes in on goal... Massimiliano Testini makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Nicola Carlo Birindelli is on top of it.
75.01
Lamberto Susic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Smith. Ian Smith shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.10
1-0Gennaro Arricca clumsily knocks into Cataldo Iachini. The referee calls over Gennaro Arricca and warns him to calm down! Cataldo Iachini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.21
Gianni Pontarollo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Smith. Ian Smith tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.57
Diaw Olive makes a probing pass to Gennaro Arricca. Gennaro Arricca shoots from distance but Vittorio Gianello is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.9%
61.1%
Play Area
29.2%
51.4%
19.4%
Scorers