Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Napoli. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Napoli appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The first half starts with Napoli kicking off!
3.58
Martino Aglietti hacks Max Ruscitti from behind! Martino Aglietti is given a warning by the referee! Max Ruscitti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.43
Martino Aglietti passes the ball forward to Riccardo Filippini. Riccardo Filippini plays a perfect one-two with Gianpaolo Ficini and rushes in on goal... Riccardo Filippini shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
10.12
Renzo Tonetto makes a probing pass to Mario Lécluse. Mario Lécluse controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Di Biagio. Ivan Di Biagio shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
16.55
Daniele Lavecchia knocks the ball forward to Zerbini Mazzeo. Zerbini Mazzeo makes a probing pass to Riccardo Filippini. Riccardo Filippini shoots from long range but it flies wide!
21.07
Zerbini Mazzeo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianpaolo Ficini. Gianpaolo Ficini whips in a cross ball towards Riccardo Filippini. Riccardo Filippini heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.43
Zerbini Mazzeo makes a beautiful solo run. Zerbini Mazzeo finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
36.47
Armando Conticchio knocks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Carvalho. Guilherme Carvalho finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
40.57
Martino Aglietti comes in with a late challenge on Max Ruscitti. Martino Aglietti is warned by the referee again! Max Ruscitti stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.24
Max Ruscitti brings the ball forward. Max Ruscitti whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Cassetti. Mauricio Cassetti flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
44.58
Armando Conticchio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Cassetti. Mauricio Cassetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Guido Iacopino knocks the ball forward to Gianpaolo Ficini. Gianpaolo Ficini shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Habib Chavrondier.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Chievo Verona kicking off!
47.29
Mario Lécluse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Di Biagio. Ivan Di Biagio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.57
Max Ruscitti makes a probing pass to Guilherme Carvalho. Guilherme Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Di Biagio. Ivan Di Biagio connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Diego Brambilla manages to gather it comfortably.
59.14
Martino Aglietti makes a simple pass to Gianpaolo Ficini. Gianpaolo Ficini goes all the way! Gianpaolo Ficini takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Habib Chavrondier has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.59
Luigi Brocchi barges into Ivan Di Biagio. Luigi Brocchi is shown the yellow card! Ivan Di Biagio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.38
Martino Aglietti barges into Armando Conticchio. The referee calls over Martino Aglietti yet again and warns him to calm down! Armando Conticchio stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.52
Armando Conticchio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Cassetti. Mauricio Cassetti whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Di Biagio. Ivan Di Biagio flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Diego Brambilla.
81.24
Robert Batty makes a simple pass to Martino Aglietti. Martino Aglietti brings the ball forward. Martino Aglietti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Riccardo Filippini. Riccardo Filippini shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.38
Mario Lécluse flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Cassetti. Mauricio Cassetti knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Carvalho. Guilherme Carvalho powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
87.24
Armando Conticchio clumsily knocks into Zerbini Mazzeo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Zerbini Mazzeo runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Gianpaolo Ficini of Napoli

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 39.7435897435897 vs 60.2564102564103
Play Area
Home team third: 23.08%, Midfield: 47.44%, Away team third: 29.49%