Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Ezio Scida where Crotone play host to Venezia. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Crotone and Venezia are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Giorgio Montervino.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Crotone and Venezia are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Giorgio Montervino.
0.00
0-0Crotone start the match!
2.07
0-0Cataldo Di Napoli hits a low pass to Girolamo Marcolin. Girolamo Marcolin knocks in a cross ball towards Saul Frezzolini. Saul Frezzolini is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
3.10
0-0Morgan Galli advances with the ball. Morgan Galli darts forward. Morgan Galli runs straight at the defence! Morgan Galli side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
8.47
Alex Viviani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Girolamo Marcolin. Girolamo Marcolin lofts in a cross ball towards Marino Cimarelli. Marino Cimarelli powers a header at goal. Solid save from Sergio Buffon.
10.13
0-0Alex Viviani makes a probing pass to Girolamo Marcolin. Girolamo Marcolin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Elvis Frezzolini.
18.07
Cataldo Di Napoli makes a probing pass to Girolamo Marcolin. Girolamo Marcolin shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
20.31
Marvin Hermans launches a long ball forward into the other half. Elvis Ghirardello sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
21.33
Morgan Galli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Doardo. Gennaro Doardo flicks a high pass forward. Elvis Ghirardello controls it well on his chest. Elvis Ghirardello controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
22.42
0-0Crotone are in full control of this game.
24.06
Niccolo Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Elvis Ghirardello. Elvis Ghirardello finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
27.01
Vito Di Canio flicks a high pass forward to Gianpaolo Pavan who brings the ball under control. Gianpaolo Pavan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pier G. Saudati.
33.28
Cataldo Di Napoli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Saul Frezzolini. Saul Frezzolini lofts in a cross ball towards Girolamo Marcolin. Girolamo Marcolin flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
34.18
With a delightful solo run, Gennaro Doardo stretches the opposition's defence. Gennaro Doardo plays a scrappy one-two with Gareth Pearce and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Gennaro Doardo provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.31
Gabriele Piovani flicks a high pass forward. Marino Cimarelli controls it well on his chest. Marino Cimarelli shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
Elvis Frezzolini kicks a strong pass forward to Stephane Cavalli. Stephane Cavalli sees Elvis Ghirardello in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elvis Ghirardello controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Crotone appear unchanged since the first half. Venezia also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Venezia kick off!
54.53
Gennaro Doardo flicks a high ball forward to Gareth Pearce who takes it down. Gareth Pearce skips past Cristian Mazzeo! Gareth Pearce tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.55
Vito Di Canio makes a probing pass to Gianpaolo Pavan. Gianpaolo Pavan shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
71.36
Vito Di Canio kicks a strong pass forward to Gareth Pearce. Gareth Pearce shoots from distance. Barry Bogarde comfortably gets down and covers it.
72.22
Gabriele Piovani sees Marino Cimarelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marino Cimarelli shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
75.41
Gabriele Piovani threads a neat ball through to Saul Frezzolini. Saul Frezzolini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sergio Buffon who gathers it comfortably.
77.23
0-0Marino Cimarelli hacks Marvin Hermans from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marvin Hermans stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.48
Cataldo Di Napoli kicks a strong pass forward to Saul Frezzolini. Saul Frezzolini shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.04
Vito Di Canio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianpaolo Pavan. Gianpaolo Pavan advances inside the box! Gianpaolo Pavan shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Barry Bogarde (GK)
6
2. Cristian Mazzeo (DEF)
6
3. Noah Kurth (DEF)
6
4. Pier G. Saudati (DEF)
7
5. Gabriele Piovani (MID)
7
6. Alex Viviani (MID)
6
7. Cataldo Di Napoli (MID)
7
8. Felice Pinardi (MID)
7
9. Marino Cimarelli (ATT)
5
10. Saul Frezzolini (ATT)
6
11. Girolamo Marcolin (ATT)
7
12. Nicola C. Roccati (GK)
0
13. Samuele Mazzocchi (GK)
0
14. Benoit Gemmi (DEF)
0
1. Sergio Buffon (GK)
7
2. Morgan Galli (DEF)
9
3. Marvin Hermans (DEF)
6
4. Elvis Frezzolini (DEF)
6
5. Stephane Cavalli (MID)
6
6. Vito Di Canio (MID)
8
7. Niccolo Fletcher (MID)
6
8. Gennaro Doardo (MID)
7
9. Elvis Ghirardello (ATT)
6
10. Gianpaolo Pavan (ATT)
6
11. Gareth Pearce (ATT)
8
12. Andres Iglesias (MID)
0
13. Paolo Baiocchi (ATT)
0
14. Zerbini De Vezze (GK)
0