Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Bentegodi where Verona Hellas play host to Siena. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Verona Hellas are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Siena appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Mirko Taldo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Verona Hellas are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Siena appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Mirko Taldo.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Siena kick off!
2.20
0-0Fabian Arias flicks a high pass forward. David Stockdale controls it well on his chest. David Stockdale plays a scrappy one-two with Martin Tomas and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from David Stockdale provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Good keeping from Patrick Lloyd as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
3.57
0-0Fabian Arias takes a quick corner, playing it short to Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson deftly flicks the ball on. Joaquín Velasquez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.54
0-0Richard Thompson flicks a high pass forward to Alessandro Tasso who brings the ball under control. Alessandro Tasso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ken Torres.
12.48
0-1Ken Torres makes a simple pass to Fabian Arias. Fabian Arias threads a neat ball through to Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas plays a scrappy one-two with Steffen Timm and stumbles forward towards the goal... Martin Tomas muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
16.02
0-1Fabian Arias makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Timm. Steffen Timm controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
20.57
0-1Richard Thompson comes in with a late challenge on Neil Henderson. The referee brings Richard Thompson to one side and gives him a warning! Neil Henderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.01
Fabian Arias chips the ball to his team mate, Emmanuel Babayaro. Emmanuel Babayaro edges inside the box! Emmanuel Babayaro rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
33.46
Paulo Viana takes it forward alone. Paulo Viana flicks a high ball forward to Steffen Timm who takes it down. Steffen Timm shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
36.57
Dominic Strachan flicks a high pass forward to Domenico Cerioni who brings the ball under control. Domenico Cerioni sees Alessandro Tasso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alessandro Tasso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Modeste Ndo who gathers it comfortably.
38.51
Tomas Piazza flicks a high ball forward to Gianluca Pisanu who takes it down. Gianluca Pisanu flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Tasso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alessandro Tasso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ken Torres.
40.18
Fabian Arias passes the ball forward to Emmanuel Babayaro. Emmanuel Babayaro advances inside the box! Emmanuel Babayaro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Verona Hellas appear unchanged since the first half. Siena also appear unchanged since the first half. The Siena players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Verona Hellas start the second half!
47.08
0-3Jesper Osmanowski kicks a strong pass forward to Fabian Arias. Fabian Arias threads a neat ball through to Steffen Timm. Steffen Timm puts a great ball through. Martin Tomas runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
54.52
Richard Thompson sees a break and surges forward. Richard Thompson whips in a cross ball towards Neil Lofthouse. Neil Lofthouse jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.16
Richard Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Tasso collects the pass. Alessandro Tasso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.21
0-3Verona Hellas have made a substitution with Alexandre Campos replacing Neil Lofthouse .
61.27
Fabian Arias threads a neat ball through to Steffen Timm. Steffen Timm lofts in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Babayaro. Emmanuel Babayaro heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Patrick Lloyd has to pick the ball from the back of the net! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
69.19
Ken Torres threads a neat ball through to Fabian Arias. Fabian Arias passes the ball forward to Emmanuel Babayaro. Emmanuel Babayaro tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.30
Domenico Cerioni threads a neat ball through to Giampaolo Morabito. Giampaolo Morabito knocks in a cross ball towards Alessandro Tasso. Alessandro Tasso finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Modeste Ndo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
73.59
Neil Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas shoots from long range but Patrick Lloyd reads it well. Excellent save!
78.37
Jesper Osmanowski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabian Arias. Fabian Arias flicks a high ball forward to Steffen Timm who takes it down. Steffen Timm makes a probing pass to David Stockdale but he's offside!
83.48
Ken Torres takes it forward alone. Seeing a gap ahead, Ken Torres plays the ball forward to Steffen Timm. Steffen Timm sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Steffen Timm scores for Siena!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Martin Tomas 12 Emmanuel Babayaro 30, 40, 61 Steffen Timm 83 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Patrick Lloyd (GK)
6
2. Dominic Strachan (DEF)
6
3. Ruben Sousa (DEF)
6
4. Tomas Piazza (DEF)
6
5. Gianluca Pisanu (MID)
6
6. Richard Thompson (MID)
6
7. Jose E. Castellazzi (MID)
6
8. Domenico Cerioni (MID)
6
9. Alessandro Tasso (ATT)
6
10. Neil Lofthouse (ATT)
6
11. Giampaolo Morabito (ATT)
6
12. Alexandre Campos (MID)
6
13. Claudio José Mari (DEF)
0
14. Marco Lasalandra (DEF)
0
1. Modeste Ndo (GK)
6
2. Joaquín Velasquez (DEF)
6
3. Ken Torres (DEF)
7
4. Paulo Viana (DEF)
6
5. Jesper Osmanowski (DEF)
6
6. Neil Henderson (MID)
6
7. Fabian Arias (MID)
7
8. Steffen Timm (ATT)
8
9. Martin Tomas (ATT)
7
10. Emmanuel Babayaro (ATT)
9
11. David Stockdale (ATT)
6
12. Danny Schwarzer (DEF)
0
13. Callum Hendry (MID)
0
14. Alex Amoah (ATT)
0