Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Renato Curi where Perugia play host to Pistoiese. A crowd of 8,592 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Perugia are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Perugia are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Pistoiese get the match underway!
2.07
0-0Gianni Pontarollo makes a probing pass to Ian Smith. Ian Smith goes all the way! Ian Smith tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
6.25
0-0Duncan McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Marino Garavelli. Marino Garavelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pasquale Italiano. Pasquale Italiano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.37
Duncan McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Christopher Van Beukering. Christopher Van Beukering controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giampietro Parlour. Giampietro Parlour shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.39
0-0Carmelo Peccarisi hacks Giacomo Bono from behind! The referee calls over Carmelo Peccarisi and warns him to calm down! Giacomo Bono stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.03
0-0Duncan McCoist barges into Silvain De Romijn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Silvain De Romijn runs off the knock.
32.37
1-0Christopher Van Beukering makes a probing pass to Giampietro Parlour. Giampietro Parlour goes all the way! Giampietro Parlour rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.13
Simone De Angelis kicks a strong pass forward to Diaw Olive. Diaw Olive threads the ball through to Ian Smith. Ian Smith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giacomo Bono.
39.34
Lamberto Susic knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Smith. Ian Smith shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.29
Lamberto Susic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvain De Romijn. Silvain De Romijn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Liddell who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Perugia start the second half!
51.55
Marino Garavelli hacks Gianni Pontarollo from behind! Marino Garavelli is given a warning by the referee! Gianni Pontarollo runs off the knock.
53.09
1-0Diaw Olive kicks a strong pass forward to Silvain De Romijn. Silvain De Romijn shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Matt Liddell easily smothers it!
55.51
1-0Carmelo Peccarisi comes in with a late challenge on Vito Fanesi. Carmelo Peccarisi is shown the yellow card! Vito Fanesi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.06
Gianni Pontarollo comes in with a late challenge on Marino Garavelli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marino Garavelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.05
Marino Garavelli brings the ball forward. Marino Garavelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Nicola Carlo Birindelli!
63.19
1-0Perugia are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Pistoiese's defence.
69.27
Perugia are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Pistoiese's defence.
73.29
Lamberto Susic knocks the ball forward to Silvain De Romijn. Silvain De Romijn tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.53
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
85.58
Marcello Fissore makes a simple pass to Gianni Pontarollo. Gianni Pontarollo makes a probing pass to Ian Smith. Ian Smith shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Matt Liddell manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Lamberto Susic kicks a strong pass forward to Silvain De Romijn. Silvain De Romijn shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Matt Liddell manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
24.2%
50%
25.8%
Scorers