Principato strike sinks Pascoe Vale
By Matt McNamara
Avondale FC has defeated a wasteful Pascoe Vale 1-0 on a cold Wednesday evening at CB Smith Reserve.
A Jason Principato strike against his old club just after the hour mark was enough to separate the teams in an otherwise dull midweel affair.
The first real chance of the game fell to the home side when Tom Black’s whipped free kick landed on the head of Carl Recchia, but his header was well saved by Siddle.
A truly uninspiring first half was called to a halt moments after Davey Van’t Schip could have given Pascoe Vale the lead, but he skied his effort well over the bar.
Pascoe Vale will be ruing a host of missed opportunities throughout the second period.
Black was the first to have his effort denied, as his strike sailed just over the bar with almost an hour played.
Joseph Youseff began to get himself into the game, creating a glorious chance for Mark Pistaninzi but the strike from the midfielder sailed agonizingly wide.
Avondale took the lead with its first real attempt at goal in the 64th minute when Julien Cannizzaro linked well with Burakhan Koca, before whipping in a delightful ball to Principato, who gave smashed home past Alexander Pavlidis.
Jonathon Munoz should have extended Avondale’s lead moments later when Principato turned supplier, but he dragged his strike wide of the upright.
As the game drew to a close, Siddall would ensure Avondale’s points were safe, when he expertly saved Michael Ferrante’s low free kick.
The result sees Avondale jump up to ninth spot, and four points clear of the relegation zone after almost a third of the season.
Match Details:
Pascoe Vale 0 lost to Avondale Heights 1 (Principato 64’) at CB Smith Reserve, Fawkner
Pascoe Vale: 35. Alexander Pavlidis, 2. Adrian Talarico, 4. Adam Nakic, 6. Carl Recchia (12. Matthew Conversano 78’), 7. Luca Santilli, 8. Joseph Youseff, 10. Davey Van’t Schip, 16. Tomislav Milardovic (21. Michael Ferrante 70’), 18. Tom Black (3. Nathan Megic 88’), 15. Mark Pistaninzi, 23. Jake Halliday
Unused Subs: 1. Stefaan Sardelic, 13. Mathew Lazaridis
Yellow Card: Youseff 4’
Avondale FC: 20. Frazer Siddall, 27. Julien Cannizzaro, 28. Anthony Fallone, 13. Michele Crazia, 6. Anthony Strano, 5. Jeffrey Fleming, 18. Jonathan Munoz, 17. Phillip Riccobene, 10. Burakhan Koca (24. Resit Culculoglu 84’), 4. Christopher Irwin, 19. Jason Principato (31. Omar Ammache 89’)
Unused Subs: 1. Anthony Saric, 16. Jungho Kim, 23. Daniel Slovacek
Yellow Cards: Strano 28’, Riccobene 28’, Fallone 40’, Crazia 43'
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