Welcome to the match between Venezia and Pistoia town

1'

Michele Alesci moved the ball forward for Remo Pillon, Remo Pillon took it in his stride before Moreno Ruggeri could reach it.

Remo Pillon made a pass to Mauro Battistini, Mauro Battistini picked up on the ball before Nicola Piras could cut it out.

Mauro Battistini passed the ball to Remo Pillon, Egisto Sicignano stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Remo Pillon tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but Donatello Amerio found himself in the way of the ball.

2'

Massimiliano Romano tried a long range effort but Rosario Santostefano cleared the ball.

3'

Massimiliano Romano played a great ball for Salvo Santoro, the ball was picked up by Salvo Santoro before Rosario Santostefano could reach it.

Salvo Santoro played it confidently past Omar Biava.

Salvo Santoro moved the ball forward for Ottavio Tivoli, Egisto Sicignano failed to reach the ball.

Chipped goalwards by Ottavio Tivoli but Donatello Amerio managed to block the shot.

4'

Savio Bosia played a great ball for Giuseppe Giosa, Giuseppe Giosa took possession of the ball before Moreno Ruggeri could reach it.

Giuseppe Giosa delivered the ball in from wide, Bertoldo Mandracchia missed his interception.

Mauro Battistini challenged Donatello Amerio for a heading, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Ludovico Pesaresi tried to save but he fumbled the ball! ... Mauro Battistini scored a superb effort !!! ... The fans chanted Mauro Battistini's name !

Venezia 0 - 1 Pistoia town

5'

Omar Biava jinked confidently past Salvo Santoro.

Omar Biava had a great opportunity to score from medium range but he was denied space by Massimiliano Romano.

9'

Bertoldo Mandracchia tried to twist past Giuseppe Giosa but Giuseppe Giosa robbed Bertoldo Mandracchia.

11'

Michele Alesci showed Nicola Piras a clean set of heels.

Michele Alesci made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Erminio Gerbera.

13'

Michele Alesci played a lovely ball for Remo Pillon, Nicola Piras couldn't reach it.

Remo Pillon passed along the floor for Michele Alesci to pick it up, Michele Alesci took possession of the ball before Erminio Gerbera could reach it.

Michele Alesci tried to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Nicola Piras.

14'

Salvo Santoro tried to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Donatello Amerio.

15'

Remo Pillon lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

16'

Massimiliano Romano aimed the corner at the far post.

Giuseppe Giosa beat Donatello Amerio to the ball, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Ludovico Pesaresi was well positioned and untroubled by the shot.

17'

Massimiliano Romano showed Rosario Santostefano a clean set of heels.

Massimiliano Romano sent in a low cross, Omar Biava couldn't cut it.

On the volley, Giuseppe Giosa shot towards goal, Donatello Amerio approached too late to block it.

Ludovico Pesaresi was caught out of position ... A goal was scored by Giuseppe Giosa !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Venezia 0 - 2 Pistoia town

19'

Giuseppe Giosa directed the ball nicely to Michele Alesci, Michele Alesci took it in his stride before Bertoldo Mandracchia could reach it.

Michele Alesci lifted the ball towards Mauro Battistini in the area, Mauro Battistini brought the ball down well before Moreno Ruggeri could cut it out.

Mauro Battistini was able to make space and shot on the ball. Egisto Sicignano failed to block the shot.

Ludovico Pesaresi couldn't save it ... Mauro Battistini scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Venezia 0 - 3 Pistoia town

20'

Omar Biava tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Ottavio Tivoli.

22'

Savio Bosia tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Moreno Ruggeri intercepted the pass.

23'

Savio Bosia lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Andrea Traverso beat Donatello Amerio to the ball, then had a header for a goal.

Ludovico Pesaresi tried to save but he spilled the ball! ... Andrea Traverso scored a goal !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Venezia 0 - 4 Pistoia town

26'

Antonio Nascimbene dribbled past Nicola Piras.

Antonio Nascimbene fed the ball forward to Mauro Battistini, Mauro Battistini trapped the ball nicely before Erminio Gerbera could cut it out.

From out wide, Mauro Battistini fired in a curving shot at goal. Egisto Sicignano approached too late to clear the danger.

Ludovico Pesaresi couldn't reach it ... Mauro Battistini finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Venezia 0 - 5 Pistoia town

28'

Giuseppe Giosa received a yellow card.

30'

Moreno Ruggeri hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards but Giuseppe Giosa blocked the shot.

36'

Antonio Nascimbene went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

37'

Moreno Ruggeri tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

41'

Massimiliano Romano was shown a yellow card.

43'

Salvo Santoro moved the ball forward for Savio Bosia, Omar Biava missed his interception.

Savio Bosia tried to use his skill to go past Rosario Santostefano but Rosario Santostefano cleanly tackled the ball.

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48'

Rosario Santostefano dribbled past Massimiliano Romano.

Rosario Santostefano skipped easily past Salvo Santoro.

Rosario Santostefano unleashed a fierce drive high at goal but Andrea Traverso cleared the ball to safety.

51'

Mauro Battistini tried to jink past Rosario Santostefano but Rosario Santostefano block tackled Mauro Battistini.

53'

Michele Alesci played a lovely ball for Remo Pillon, Remo Pillon took it in his stride before Erminio Gerbera could intercept.

Remo Pillon laid it forward to Massimiliano Romano, the ball was picked up by Massimiliano Romano before Nicola Piras could intercept.

Massimiliano Romano found himself in some space and hit a hopeful looking shot. Donatello Amerio failed to block the shot.

But it was well wide from Massimiliano Romano ... It was a poor effort from Massimiliano Romano. He was lacking match sharpness.

54'

Giuseppe Giosa sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

72'

Nicola Piras tried to get onto the pass but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Michele Alesci.

73'

Nicola Piras tried to dart past Massimiliano Romano but Massimiliano Romano blocked Nicola Piras.

88'

Massimiliano Romano tried to hit a long ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Bortolo Doppietti.

89'

Giuseppe Giosa attempted to lift the ball forward but Moreno Ruggeri got to the ball first.

90'

Remo Pillon took the ball past Moreno Ruggeri.

Remo Pillon took a medium-ranged shot. Bertoldo Mandracchia failed to block the shot.

Ludovico Pesaresi fisted the ball away.

93'

Remo Pillon made good use of the scissors dribble. As Erminio Gerbera lost his balance, Remo Pillon dribbled past Erminio Gerbera.

Remo Pillon hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards. Nicola Piras didn't read the game well enough to block it.

The ball went past Ludovico Pesaresi in the back of the net ... Remo Pillon scored a fabulous goal !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Venezia 0 - 6 Pistoia town

End Match Venezia 0 - 6 Pistoia town