Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Comunale where Pistoiese play host to Chievo Verona. A crowd of 19,420 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Pistoiese and Chievo Verona are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Emiliano Mazzi.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Pistoiese and Chievo Verona are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Emiliano Mazzi.
0.00
0-0Pistoiese kick off and get the first half underway!
2.40
0-0Ruggero Ametrano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Sachs. Oliver Sachs tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Moritz Roth.
3.13
0-0It's a corner kick. Ray Baronchelli loops the ball over to the far post. Sjaak Nieuwenburg gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
4.09
0-0Enrico Anaclerio flicks a high pass forward. Sean Cauet controls it well on his chest. Sean Cauet plays a one-two with Oliver Sachs and advances towards the goal... Sean Cauet shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.06
0-1Ruggero Ametrano kicks a strong pass forward to Matjaz Rustico. Matjaz Rustico knocks in a cross ball towards Tatsuya Takahashi. Tatsuya Takahashi makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Moritz Roth had no chance!! Goal for Chievo Verona!
12.14
Andy White pushes up the pitch. Andy White kicks a strong pass forward to Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg makes a simple pass, allowing Samuel Vieira to run into the box. Some awkward footwork from Samuel Vieira provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Emanuele Dionisi keeps it out!
15.35
0-1Erwan Billong runs straight at the opposition's defence. Erwan Billong passes the ball forward but João Villa is offside!
21.04
Jerome van der Wal flicks a high pass forward. João Villa controls it well on his chest. João Villa whips in a cross ball towards Erwan Billong. Erwan Billong beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Emanuele Dionisi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.56
Daniel Velasco flicks a high pass forward. Sjaak Nieuwenburg controls it well on his chest. Sjaak Nieuwenburg knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Velasco. Daniel Velasco whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.17
1-1Antonio Ferreira makes a simple pass to João Villa. João Villa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.31
Ruggero Ametrano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrico Anaclerio. Enrico Anaclerio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Moritz Roth manages to gather it effortlessly.
30.28
Andy White pushes up the pitch. Andy White threads a neat ball through to Daniel Velasco. Daniel Velasco tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
32.14
Renato Amerini flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Sachs. Oliver Sachs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Humphrey Van Der Laan.
34.38
Andy White threads the ball through to Johnny De Boer. Showing composure, Johnny De Boer plays the ball forward to Antonio Ferreira. Antonio Ferreira plays a sublime one-two with Samuel Vieira and races in on goal... Antonio Ferreira tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.10
Ray Baronchelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matjaz Rustico. Matjaz Rustico cuts inside the box! Matjaz Rustico takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.32
Erwan Billong threads a neat ball through to Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
44.09
Antonio Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, João Villa. João Villa makes a probing pass to Daniel Velasco but he's offside!
45.00
Enrico Anaclerio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sean Cauet. Sean Cauet knocks the ball forward into space. Enrico Anaclerio bursts forward onto the loose ball. The linesmans flag is up! A very close offside call!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Pistoiese appear unchanged since the first half. Chievo Verona also appear unchanged since the first half. The Pistoiese players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Chievo Verona start the second half!
47.22
Matjaz Rustico runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matjaz Rustico lofts in a cross ball towards Enrico Anaclerio. Enrico Anaclerio heads the ball goalwards. Moritz Roth punches it away to safety.
51.29
Johnny De Boer flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Velasco collects the pass. Showing composure, Daniel Velasco plays the ball forward to Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg knocks in a cross ball towards João Villa. João Villa powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
53.35
Andy White flicks a high pass forward. Jerome van der Wal collects the pass. Jerome van der Wal flicks a high pass forward. João Villa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. João Villa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Emanuele Dionisi!
54.10
Samuel Vieira flicks a high ball forward to Erwan Billong who takes it down. Erwan Billong whips in a cross ball towards Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg makes a deft header but somehow Emanuele Dionisi manages to keep it out.
57.48
Humphrey Van Der Laan darts forward. Humphrey Van Der Laan flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Vieira who gracefully takes it down. Samuel Vieira shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
60.42
2-2Pistoiese have made a substitution with Gianmarco Sarli replacing Humphrey Van Der Laan .Chievo Verona have made a substitution with Simone Pisanu replacing Ray Baronchelli .
61.43
Daniel Velasco brings the ball forward. Daniel Velasco chips the ball to his team mate, João Villa. João Villa looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.41
3-2Andy White hacks Enrico Anaclerio from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Enrico Anaclerio stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.28
Jerome van der Wal comes in with a late challenge on Renato Amerini. Jerome van der Wal is shown the yellow card! Renato Amerini runs off the knock.
75.07
3-2Gabriele Marasco clumsily knocks into Antonio Ferreira. Gabriele Marasco is given a warning by the referee! Antonio Ferreira runs off the knock.
84.06
Oliver Sachs threads a neat ball through to Tatsuya Takahashi. Tatsuya Takahashi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simone Pisanu but he's offside!
89.44
Erwan Billong receives the ball from a throw-in from Antonio Ferreira. Erwan Billong knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Velasco. Daniel Velasco makes a probing pass between the defence to Erwan Billong. Erwan Billong tries a spectacular strike. Emanuele Dionisi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Erwan Billong 21, 89 Antonio Ferreira 34 João Villa 61 | Tatsuya Takahashi 8 Matjaz Rustico 39 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Moritz Roth (GK)
6
2. Johnny De Boer (DEF)
6
3. Andy White (DEF)
6
4. Humphrey Van Der Laan (DEF)
6
5. Jerome van der Wal (MID)
5
6. Daniel Velasco (MID)
8
7. Erwan Billong (MID)
9
8. Antonio Ferreira (MID)
7
9. Samuel Vieira (ATT)
7
10. Sjaak Nieuwenburg (ATT)
6
11. João Villa (ATT)
8
12. Valerien Afanou (ATT)
0
13. Giampiero Cardone (MID)
0
14. Gianmarco Sarli (DEF)
6
1. Emanuele Dionisi (GK)
7
2. Gabriele Marasco (DEF)
6
3. Leon Widmann (DEF)
6
4. Renato Amerini (DEF)
6
5. Sean Cauet (MID)
6
6. Enrico Anaclerio (MID)
6
7. Ray Baronchelli (MID)
6
8. Ruggero Ametrano (MID)
6
9. Tatsuya Takahashi (ATT)
7
10. Oliver Sachs (ATT)
6
11. Matjaz Rustico (ATT)
8
12. Omer Mortensen (DEF)
0
13. Giordano Balli (ATT)
0
14. Simone Pisanu (MID)
6