Match Report
Corticella, 14th on 36 points, faced a 25-point deficit to Pistoiese (5th, 61). Pistoiese ranked just 17th in the league on five-round form despite their 5th table position. Scoring rates set the scale: Pistoiese 1.32 scored and 0.68 conceded per game, Corticella 1.09 and 1.91, with the league averaging 1.2.
Defeat had followed defeat for Pistoiese — three in succession.
The venue was Stadio Marcello Melani, with room for 13,000 spectators. Pistoiese led 4-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 5-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Pistoiese: Claudio Sparacello (39'), Simone Simeri (88'), Lorenzo Polvani (13'), Lorenzo Pinzauti (6'), 1 goal with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Pistoiese 64% · Corticella 36% · Total shots: 18-4 · On target: 10-1 · Corners: 10-4