Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Adriatico where Pescara play host to Venezia. A crowd of 8,723 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Pescara are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Venezia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Goretti.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Pescara are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Venezia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Goretti.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Venezia kicking off!
15.16
0-0Max Tamburini sees space and advances. Max Tamburini shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
20.58
0-0Gian Paolo Torricelli threads a neat ball through to Datti Mohamed Nodari. Datti Mohamed Nodari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.13
0-0Mauro Turrini clumsily knocks into Pierpaolo Sgrò. Mauro Turrini is warned by the referee! Pierpaolo Sgrò grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Hugo Helguera plays the ball forward to Pierpaolo Sgrò. Pierpaolo Sgrò knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.55
Gennaro Ivan Belotti makes a simple pass to Tonino Mora. Tonino Mora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.09
0-0Cristiano Birindelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Gian Paolo Torricelli. Gian Paolo Torricelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Nodari. Datti Mohamed Nodari shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
32.27
0-1Hugo Helguera passes the ball forward to Datti Mohamed Nodari. Datti Mohamed Nodari knocks in a cross ball towards Pierpaolo Sgrò. Pierpaolo Sgrò rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.24
Helder Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vittorio Zanchetta. Vittorio Zanchetta flicks a high pass forward. Florian Scoponi collects the pass. Florian Scoponi finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
42.37
Vittorio Zanchetta runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Vittorio Zanchetta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Bruno Simeoni gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
45.00
With a delightful solo run, Vittorio Zanchetta stretches the opposition's defence. Vittorio Zanchetta shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Venezia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Venezia players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Pescara get the second half underway!
48.38
Helder Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vittorio Zanchetta. Vittorio Zanchetta threads a neat ball through to Florian Scoponi. Florian Scoponi shoots from long range but is denied by Bruno Simeoni. Excellent save.
49.51
1-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
51.35
Francesco G. Morabito surges forward with the ball. Francesco G. Morabito flicks a high pass forward. Pierpaolo Sgrò collects the pass. Pierpaolo Sgrò shoots from long range. Valentino Agostini gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
55.09
Hugo Helguera advances with the ball. Hugo Helguera controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.30
1-1Venezia have made 2 substitutions with Gavin Gough replacing Stefano Di Giuliantonio and Filippo Mazzeo replacing Gian Paolo Torricelli .
61.34
1-1Max Tamburini clumsily knocks into Roberto Baresi. Max Tamburini is shown the yellow card! Roberto Baresi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.04
1-1Datti Mohamed Nodari comes in with a late challenge on Mauro Turrini. The referee calls over Datti Mohamed Nodari and warns him to calm down! Mauro Turrini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.21
Francesco G. Morabito knocks the ball to his team mate, Filippo Mazzeo. Filippo Mazzeo sees space and advances. Filippo Mazzeo shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
73.41
Gianmatteo Collauto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Helguera. Hugo Helguera sees a break and surges forward. Hugo Helguera lofts in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Nodari. Datti Mohamed Nodari is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.16
Pescara have made a substitution with Jonathan Codognola replacing David Tricarico .Venezia have made a substitution with Cosimo Cudini replacing Jonathan Santoni .
81.42
Max Tamburini flicks the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Nodari. Datti Mohamed Nodari finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Valentino Agostini. What a great pair of hands!
83.57
Francesco G. Morabito laces a through ball forward to Filippo Mazzeo. Filippo Mazzeo sees Pierpaolo Sgrò in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pierpaolo Sgrò sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Pierpaolo Sgrò scores for Venezia!!
89.04
Mauro Pecchia picks a pass forward to Tonino Mora. Tonino Mora shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Vittorio Zanchetta plays the ball forward to Florian Scoponi. Florian Scoponi shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Vittorio Zanchetta 45 | Pierpaolo Sgrò 32, 84 Datti Mohamed Nodari 73 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Valentino Agostini (GK)
7
2. Helder Pinto (DEF)
6
3. Gianfranco Perrotta (DEF)
6
4. Mauro Turrini (DEF)
6
5. Roberto Baresi (MID)
6
6. Vittorio Zanchetta (MID)
8
7. Gennaro Ivan Belotti (MID)
6
8. Mauro Pecchia (MID)
6
9. David Tricarico (ATT)
6
10. Tonino Mora (ATT)
6
11. Florian Scoponi (ATT)
6
12. Daan Fränkel (GK)
0
13. Armin Wesselmann (MID)
0
14. Jonathan Codognola (ATT)
6
1. Bruno Simeoni (GK)
6
2. Cristiano Birindelli (DEF)
6
3. Jonathan Santoni (DEF)
6
4. Francesco G. Morabito (DEF)
6
5. Gianmatteo Collauto (DEF)
6
6. Stefano Di Giuliantonio (MID)
6
7. Hugo Helguera (MID)
8
8. Gian Paolo Torricelli (MID)
6
9. Max Tamburini (MID)
6
10. Datti Mohamed Nodari (ATT)
8
11. Pierpaolo Sgrò (ATT)
9
12. Cosimo Cudini (GK)
6
13. Gavin Gough (MID)
6
14. Filippo Mazzeo (MID)
7