Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stadio Bentegodi where Verona Hellas play host to Empoli. A crowd of 8,646 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Verona Hellas and Empoli are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Xavier.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Verona Hellas and Empoli are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Xavier.
0.00
0-0Empoli start the match!
3.44
0-0Samba Cinetti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivone Iorio. Ivone Iorio knocks the ball forward to Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada whips in a cross ball towards Pierre G. Bonfiglio. Pierre G. Bonfiglio rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
4.56
Cristian Maspero knocks the ball forward to Sergio Zanutta. Sergio Zanutta threads the ball through to Pierre G. Bonfiglio. Pierre G. Bonfiglio finds some space and shoots from distance but Patrick Lloyd is on top of it.
8.25
0-0Richard Thompson threads a neat ball through to Neil Lofthouse. Neil Lofthouse finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.19
0-1Gionatha Ficini threads a neat ball through to Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada knocks in a cross ball towards Pierre G. Bonfiglio. Pierre G. Bonfiglio flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
15.53
0-1Gianluca Pisanu flicks a high pass forward. Giampaolo Morabito collects the pass. Giampaolo Morabito knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Komian Florentin who gathers it comfortably.
16.46
Jose E. Castellazzi makes a probing pass to Giampaolo Morabito. Giampaolo Morabito shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
20.09
Gianluca Pisanu brings the ball forward. Gianluca Pisanu whips in a cross ball towards Alessandro Tasso. Alessandro Tasso powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
22.20
0-1Samba Cinetti hacks Jose E. Castellazzi from behind! The referee calls over Samba Cinetti and shows him a yellow card! Jose E. Castellazzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.48
Sergio Zanutta flicks a high pass forward. Pierre G. Bonfiglio collects the pass. Pierre G. Bonfiglio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Patrick Lloyd!
28.36
Gionatha Ficini makes a probing pass to Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.40
Ivone Iorio barges into Jose E. Castellazzi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose E. Castellazzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.14
Richard Thompson passes the ball forward to Alessandro Tasso. Alessandro Tasso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristian Maspero.
36.26
Gianluca Pisanu knocks the ball forward to Neil Lofthouse. Neil Lofthouse whips in a cross ball towards Alessandro Tasso. Alessandro Tasso beats his man to it with a header. Superb reactions from Komian Florentin. What a save!
44.20
Jose E. Castellazzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Lofthouse. Neil Lofthouse sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
Cristian Maspero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio Zanutta. With vision, Sergio Zanutta plays the ball forward to Oberdan Pecchia. Oberdan Pecchia knocks in a cross ball towards Pierre G. Bonfiglio. Pierre G. Bonfiglio jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Verona Hellas appear unchanged since the first half. Empoli appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
45.00
Verona Hellas kick off the second half!
51.36
0-2Sergio Zanutta barges into Richard Thompson. The referee brings Sergio Zanutta to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Thompson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.13
Eugenio Sturba hits a low pass to Sergio Zanutta. Sergio Zanutta plays the ball forward to Oberdan Pecchia. Oberdan Pecchia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruben Sousa.
57.16
Jose E. Castellazzi sees a break and surges forward. Jose E. Castellazzi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristian Maspero.
59.29
Richard Thompson brings the ball forward. Richard Thompson shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
60.24
0-2Verona Hellas have made a substitution with Alexandre Campos replacing Neil Lofthouse .Empoli have made a substitution with Aladino Maltagliati replacing Adriano Paris .
61.32
Gianluca Pisanu flicks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Tasso. Alessandro Tasso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.42
Showing composure, Domenico Cerioni plays the ball forward to Giampaolo Morabito. Giampaolo Morabito shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.21
Richard Thompson threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Campos. Alexandre Campos whips in a cross ball towards Alessandro Tasso. Alessandro Tasso is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
67.39
Tomas Piazza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianluca Pisanu. Gianluca Pisanu chips the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Tasso. Alessandro Tasso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.06
Ruben Sousa threads a neat ball through to Jose E. Castellazzi. Jose E. Castellazzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Campos. Alexandre Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.42
Empoli have made a substitution with Eoin Edwards replacing Manuel Strada .
79.09
Aladino Maltagliati flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Edwards collects the pass. Eoin Edwards shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
83.08
Jose E. Castellazzi flicks a high pass forward. Giampaolo Morabito controls it well on his chest. Giampaolo Morabito knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Campos. Alexandre Campos directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.50
0-2Jose E. Castellazzi hacks Ivone Iorio from behind! Jose E. Castellazzi is given a warning by the referee! Ivone Iorio runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Pierre G. Bonfiglio 12, 45 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Patrick Lloyd (GK)
7
2. Dominic Strachan (DEF)
6
3. Ruben Sousa (DEF)
6
4. Tomas Piazza (DEF)
6
5. Gianluca Pisanu (MID)
7
6. Richard Thompson (MID)
7
7. Jose E. Castellazzi (MID)
7
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. Komian Florentin (GK)
6
2. Cristian Maspero (DEF)
6
3. Samba Cinetti (DEF)
5
4. Eugenio Sturba (DEF)
6
5. Ivone Iorio (MID)
5
6. Sergio Zanutta (MID)
6
7. Gionatha Ficini (MID)
6
8. Adriano Paris (MID)
6
9. Pierre G. Bonfiglio (ATT)
9
10. Manuel Strada (ATT)
7
11. Oberdan Pecchia (ATT)
6
12. Mauro Davanzante (ATT)
0
13. Aladino Maltagliati (GK)
6
14. Eoin Edwards (ATT)
6