Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play host to Fiorentina. A crowd of 8,822 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Pistoiese are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Pistoiese are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Pistoiese kick off!
12.30
0-0Marcello Fissore decides to run forward with the ball. Marcello Fissore makes a simple pass to Ian Smith. Ian Smith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raynald Masudi who gathers it comfortably.
21.29
0-0Carmelo Peccarisi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Smith. Ian Smith tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.24
Marcello Fissore knocks the ball to his team mate, Lamberto Susic. Lamberto Susic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Arricca. Gennaro Arricca shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
24.58
0-0Evans Marsala comes in with a late challenge on Carmelo Peccarisi. The referee calls over Evans Marsala and shows him a yellow card! Carmelo Peccarisi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.58
0-0Pistoiese are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Fiorentina's defence.
30.42
Carlo Balli chips the ball to his team mate, Edoardo Ruotolo. Edoardo Ruotolo knocks the ball forward to Christian Delpiano. Christian Delpiano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomas Pieri.
32.40
0-0Ighli Scarponi clumsily knocks into Christian Delpiano. The referee calls over Ighli Scarponi and warns him to calm down! Christian Delpiano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.08
Danilo Bravo comes in with a late challenge on Lamberto Susic. The referee calls over Danilo Bravo and shows him a yellow card! Lamberto Susic runs off the knock.
38.30
0-0Tomas Ziliani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Delpiano. Christian Delpiano shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Nicola Carlo Birindelli.
42.52
0-1Gennaro Ivan Rossitto threads the ball through to Christian Delpiano. Christian Delpiano plays a perfect one-two with Gianluca Olivares and rushes in on goal... Christian Delpiano shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Nicola Carlo Birindelli is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Fiorentina start the second half!
54.02
Marcello Fissore chips the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Peccarisi. Carmelo Peccarisi makes a simple pass to Ian Smith. Ian Smith shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.22
Simone De Angelis kicks a strong pass forward to Gianni Pontarollo. Gianni Pontarollo kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Smith. Ian Smith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.34
Edoardo Ruotolo sees space and advances. Edoardo Ruotolo shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.30
Ian Smith clumsily knocks into Eddy Pellissier. The referee calls over Ian Smith and shows him a yellow card! Eddy Pellissier runs off the knock.
72.55
Danilo Bravo passes the ball forward to Antonino Muzzi. Antonino Muzzi sees space and advances. Antonino Muzzi goes all the way! Antonino Muzzi shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.44
Lamberto Susic passes the ball forward to Gennaro Arricca. Gennaro Arricca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Raynald Masudi!
75.30
Lamberto Susic takes it forward alone. Lamberto Susic shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
81.44
Marcello Fissore advances with the ball. Marcello Fissore takes it forward alone. Marcello Fissore knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddy Pellissier.
84.30
Carlo Balli knocks the ball forward to Antonino Muzzi. Antonino Muzzi passes the ball forward to Gianluca Olivares. Gianluca Olivares shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
32.9%
43.8%
23.3%
Scorers