Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Bentegodi where Verona Hellas play host to Vicenza. A crowd of 17,303 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Verona Hellas are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vicenza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Keane.


0.00
The first half starts with Vicenza kicking off!
2.50
Cosimo Ziliani makes a probing pass to Carlo Pellizzaro. Carlo Pellizzaro plays a one-two with Zerbini Salvatori and advances towards the goal... Carlo Pellizzaro strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Tim Greaves reads it well. Great keeping!
3.07
Craig Rae flicks a high ball forward to Rodrigo Barros who takes it down. Rodrigo Barros knocks in a cross ball towards Zerbini Salvatori. Zerbini Salvatori makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.53
Eusebio Sturba threads a neat ball through to Dario Schwoch. Dario Schwoch flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlo Pellizzaro. Carlo Pellizzaro plays a scrappy one-two with Rodrigo Barros and advances towards the goal... Carlo Pellizzaro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.35
Manuele Grandoni flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonino Ambrosetti. Antonino Ambrosetti flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigo Barros who brings the ball under control. Rodrigo Barros sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
18.21
Seeing Alassandro Rastelli's attacking run, Danny Davies quickly throws the ball into his path. Alassandro Rastelli kicks a strong pass forward to Fabian Natale Faccini. Fabian Natale Faccini kicks a strong pass forward to Guillaume Casanova. Guillaume Casanova knocks in a cross ball towards Michelangelo Zauli. Michelangelo Zauli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
26.23
Craig Rae threads a neat ball through to Zerbini Salvatori. Zerbini Salvatori shoots from 25 yards but Tim Greaves reads it well. Superb keeping!
27.52
Carlo Pellizzaro clumsily knocks into Danny Davies. The referee calls over Carlo Pellizzaro and shows him a yellow card! Danny Davies runs off the knock.
28.19
Fabian Natale Faccini knocks the ball forward to Sean Bono. Sean Bono knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andre Traversa.
34.32
Danny Davies deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Midgley. Steve Midgley decides to run forward with the ball. Steve Midgley whips in a cross ball towards Michelangelo Zauli. Michelangelo Zauli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Karim Vos. Excellent save.
36.49
Dario Schwoch threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Barros. Rodrigo Barros rushes past Danny Davies! Rodrigo Barros side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.59
Showing great composure, Steve Midgley plays the ball forward to Michelangelo Zauli. Michelangelo Zauli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Verona Hellas appear unchanged since the first half. Vicenza also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Verona Hellas kick off and get the second half underway!
47.21
Craig Rae makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlo Pellizzaro. Carlo Pellizzaro plays a quick one-two with Rodrigo Barros and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Carlo Pellizzaro provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
55.02
Fabian Natale Faccini chips the ball to his team mate, Michelangelo Zauli. Michelangelo Zauli shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Karim Vos smothers it!
59.51
Alassandro Rastelli takes a long throw-in. Danny Davies plays the ball forward to Sebastien Salaun. Sebastien Salaun makes a simple pass to Guillaume Casanova. Guillaume Casanova whips in a cross ball towards Sean Bono. Sean Bono makes a looping header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
60.50
Verona Hellas have made a substitution with Quim Viana replacing Rodrigo Barros .
61.55
Yves-A. Roux sees a break and surges forward. Without breaking stride, Yves-A. Roux plays the ball forward to Guillaume Casanova. Guillaume Casanova knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eusebio Sturba.
66.12
Yves-A. Roux decides to run forward with the ball. Yves-A. Roux knocks the ball forward to Sean Bono. Sean Bono shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
72.37
Craig Rae sees Carlo Pellizzaro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlo Pellizzaro lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Viana. Quim Viana makes a convincing header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.30
Fabian Natale Faccini takes it forward alone. Fabian Natale Faccini cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Fabian Natale Faccini provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
77.36
Vicenza have made a substitution with Gianluca Pinato replacing Sean Bono .
79.17
Steve Midgley clumsily knocks into Dario Schwoch. Steve Midgley is given a warning by the referee! Dario Schwoch stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.45
Craig Rae threads a neat ball through to Quim Viana. Quim Viana shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 56.6265060240964 vs 43.3734939759036
Play Area
Home team third: 21.69%, Midfield: 45.78%, Away team third: 32.53%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Zerbini Salvatori of Verona Hellas

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Karim Vos (GK)
8
6
7
7
7. Craig Rae (MID)
8
8. Dario Schwoch (MID)
7
10. Rodrigo Barros (ATT)
8
7

12. Quim Viana (DEF)
6
13. Giampiero Bravo (ATT)
0
14. Marco Tentoni (ATT)
0

1. Tim Greaves (GK)
8
2. Armin Witte (DEF)
6
3. Yves-A. Roux (DEF)
8
4. Danny Davies (DEF)
6
6. Steve Midgley (MID)
7
11. Sean Bono (ATT)
6

13. Damiano Brighi (MID)
0
14. Gianluca Pinato (MID)
6