Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Reggiana 2nd with 86 points, Pistoiese 17th with 36, 50 apart. Scoring rates set the scale: Reggiana 1.89 scored and 0.68 conceded per game, Pistoiese 1.05 and 1.55, with the league averaging 1.22.
Five consecutive wins preceded this game for Reggiana, having scored in 6 consecutive games. Recent form was uneven: 15/15 points for Reggiana, 5/15 for Pistoiese.
The venue was MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore, with room for 21,584 spectators. On the scoreboard, Reggiana led 2-1 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 3-1.
Goal scorers
Reggiana: C. Cauz (11'), E. Lanini (25'), C. Cauz (89') · Pistoiese: E. Sottini (45')
Key stats
Possession: Reggiana 58% · Pistoiese 42% · Total shots: 13-5 · On target: 6-3 · Corners: 6-4