Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play host to Ravenna. A crowd of 7,891 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Pistoiese and Ravenna are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Pistoiese and Ravenna are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Pistoiese kick off and get the match underway!
6.04
0-0Andy Gemmell hacks Carmelo Peccarisi from behind! The referee calls over Andy Gemmell and shows him a yellow card! Carmelo Peccarisi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.17
0-0Cristian Cento comes in with a late challenge on Simone De Angelis. Cristian Cento is given a warning by the referee! Simone De Angelis carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.06
0-0Carmelo Peccarisi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Smith. Ian Smith finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.43
0-0Fabian N. Carparelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristian Cento. Cristian Cento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.48
0-0Ravenna are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
30.41
0-0Diaw Olive flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Smith. Ian Smith tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Gianfranco Lambrughi!
32.12
Lamberto Susic passes the ball forward to Ian Smith. Ian Smith shoots from distance but Gianfranco Lambrughi is on top of it.
34.05
Silvain De Romijn clumsily knocks into Matt Hopkin. Silvain De Romijn is shown the yellow card! Matt Hopkin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.40
Gianni Pontarollo knocks the ball forward to Ian Smith. Ian Smith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.12
Marcello Fissore flicks the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Peccarisi. Carmelo Peccarisi makes a simple pass to Ian Smith. Ian Smith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Harvey Tobiassen.
44.50
Lamberto Susic threads the ball through to Silvain De Romijn. Silvain De Romijn goes all the way! Silvain De Romijn shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Ravenna kicking off!
57.53
Simone De Angelis knocks the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Peccarisi. Carmelo Peccarisi knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Smith. Ian Smith finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Gianfranco Lambrughi manages to gather it comfortably.
60.38
Marcello Fissore sees a break and surges forward. Marcello Fissore makes a simple pass to Ian Smith. Ian Smith shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.39
1-0Lamberto Susic chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Smith. Ian Smith plays a perfect one-two with Silvain De Romijn and rushes in on goal... Ian Smith makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Gianfranco Lambrughi had no chance!! Goal for Pistoiese!
69.26
Giancarlo Rossitto passes the ball forward to Cristian Cento. Cristian Cento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Nicola Carlo Birindelli manages to gather it comfortably.
85.48
Fabian N. Carparelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aimo Barollo. Aimo Barollo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcello Fissore.
90.00
Giancarlo Rossitto sees space and advances. Giancarlo Rossitto shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle