Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Adriatico where Pescara play host to Chievo Verona. A crowd of 9,222 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Pescara and Chievo Verona are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio Colombo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Pescara and Chievo Verona are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio Colombo.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Pescara kick off!
2.11
1-0Gianfranco Perrotta decides to run forward with the ball. Gianfranco Perrotta threads a neat ball through to Tonino Mora. Tonino Mora shoots from long range. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.19
1-0Helder Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vittorio Zanchetta. Vittorio Zanchetta threads a neat ball through to Tonino Mora. Tonino Mora sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.20
1-0Martin Boateng pushes up the pitch. Martin Boateng flicks a high pass forward. Tonino Mora collects the pass. Tonino Mora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.44
Vittorio Zanchetta sees Tonino Mora in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tonino Mora shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.12
1-0Martin Boateng threads a neat ball through to Gennaro Ivan Belotti. Gennaro Ivan Belotti knocks the ball forward to Sol Cooke. Sol Cooke shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Dayo Natali.
21.19
1-0Gennaro Ivan Belotti takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Martin Boateng side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
26.55
Helder Pinto threads a neat ball through to Vittorio Zanchetta. Vittorio Zanchetta flicks a high pass forward. Tonino Mora controls it well on his chest. Tonino Mora shoots from outside the area but Dayo Natali is on top of his game. Nice save!
27.02
Richard Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Christian Matthäus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christian Matthäus shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.30
Eric Hitzlsperger flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Matthäus. Christian Matthäus lofts in a cross ball towards Aladino Danotti. Aladino Danotti makes a convincing header. Valentino Agostini effortlessly picks it out of the air!
33.32
Mauro Pecchia flicks a high pass forward. Tonino Mora holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tonino Mora knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dayo Natali who gathers it comfortably.
36.15
Vittorio Zanchetta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tonino Mora. Tonino Mora shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
42.41
Roberto Baresi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tonino Mora. Tonino Mora shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
Vittorio Zanchetta threads a neat ball through to Tonino Mora. Tonino Mora controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Dayo Natali manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Pescara appear unchanged since the first half. Chievo Verona also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Chievo Verona kick off!
48.36
Eric Hitzlsperger sees Christian Matthäus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Matthäus shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
49.35
Vittorio Zanchetta flicks a high ball forward to Jonathan Codognola who takes it down. Jonathan Codognola threads a neat ball through to Tonino Mora. Tonino Mora shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.14
Eric Hitzlsperger chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Matthäus. Christian Matthäus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Valentino Agostini who gathers it comfortably.
53.12
Richard Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Aladino Danotti controls it well on his chest. Aladino Danotti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Valentino Agostini who gathers it comfortably.
59.49
Vittorio Zanchetta threads a neat ball through to Tonino Mora. Tonino Mora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.50
Gennaro Ivan Belotti threads a neat ball through to Sol Cooke. Sol Cooke knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dayo Natali who gathers it comfortably.
63.14
Martin Boateng decides to run forward with the ball. Martin Boateng knocks the ball forward to Tonino Mora. Tonino Mora finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.49
John Shearer threads a neat ball through to Olivier Facciutto. Olivier Facciutto flicks a high pass forward to Aladino Danotti who brings the ball under control. Aladino Danotti whips in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Lanna. Gianmarco Lanna finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
67.45
1-0Eric Hitzlsperger advances with the ball. Eric Hitzlsperger knocks in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Lanna. Gianfranco Perrotta hacks Gianmarco Lanna from behind! Gianmarco Lanna appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
69.50
John Shearer pushes mid-way up the pitch. John Shearer knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Lanna. Gianmarco Lanna lofts in a cross ball towards Aladino Danotti. Aladino Danotti beats his man to it with a header but somehow Valentino Agostini manages to keep it out.
72.07
John Shearer knocks the ball forward to Olivier Facciutto. Olivier Facciutto takes it forward alone. Olivier Facciutto knocks the ball forward, putting Aladino Danotti through on goal. Some silky footwork from Aladino Danotti provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
77.23
1-1Pescara have made a substitution with Stefano Di Giuliantonio replacing Tonino Mora .
79.50
1-1Aladino Danotti hacks Helder Pinto from behind! Aladino Danotti is warned by the referee! Helder Pinto carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.01
Giampaolo Mazzi flicks a high pass forward. Olivier Facciutto collects the pass. Olivier Facciutto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aladino Danotti. Aladino Danotti knocks in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Lanna. Gianmarco Lanna outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
1-1Helder Pinto catches Christian Matthäus on the ankles. Helder Pinto is shown the yellow card! Christian Matthäus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
1-1Free kick to Chievo Verona just outside the area...
90.00
Gianmarco Lanna takes a stuttering run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Aladino Danotti of Chievo Verona |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Valentino Agostini (GK)
7
2. Helder Pinto (DEF)
5
3. Gianfranco Perrotta (DEF)
7
4. Martin Boateng (DEF)
7
5. Roberto Baresi (MID)
6
6. Vittorio Zanchetta (MID)
7
7. Gennaro Ivan Belotti (MID)
6
8. Mauro Pecchia (MID)
6
9. Tonino Mora (ATT)
8
10. Jonathan Codognola (ATT)
6
11. Sol Cooke (ATT)
6
12. Daan Fränkel (GK)
0
13. Armin Wesselmann (MID)
0
14. Stefano Di Giuliantonio (MID)
6
1. Dayo Natali (GK)
7
2. Giampaolo Mazzi (DEF)
6
3. John Shearer (DEF)
7
4. Ernesto Serrano (DEF)
6
5. Richard Mccall (MID)
6
6. Eric Hitzlsperger (MID)
7
7. Olivier Facciutto (MID)
8
8. Paul Bräutigam (MID)
6
9. Christian Matthäus (ATT)
6
10. Gianmarco Lanna (ATT)
6
11. Aladino Danotti (ATT)
9
12. Ronnie Van Barneveld (GK)
0
13. Aladino Sadotti (DEF)
0
14. Antonino Serena (DEF)
0