Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Bentegodi where Verona Hellas play host to AC Monza. A crowd of 20,629 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Verona Hellas are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Monza appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Corrado Fuser.
The pitch is in good condition.
Verona Hellas are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Monza appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Corrado Fuser.
0.00
0-0AC Monza start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.15
0-0Tomas Piazza makes a simple pass to Domenico Cerioni. Domenico Cerioni makes a simple pass to Luigi Scalzo. Luigi Scalzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.29
0-0Jimmy Castillo plays the ball forward to Abdelkrim El Hadrioui. Abdelkrim El Hadrioui makes a simple pass to Oliver Beckenbauer. Oliver Beckenbauer shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.56
Jose E. Castellazzi flicks a high ball forward to Neil Lofthouse who takes it down. Neil Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.24
0-1Johan Keller chips the ball to his team mate, Abdelkrim El Hadrioui. Abdelkrim El Hadrioui flicks a high pass forward to Abel Viana who brings the ball under control. Abel Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Beckenbauer. Oliver Beckenbauer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Arno Arts is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.42
0-1Richard Thompson clumsily knocks into Giuliano Comotto. Richard Thompson is given a warning by the referee! Giuliano Comotto stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.05
0-1Neil Lofthouse clumsily knocks into Kurt Robbemond. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kurt Robbemond stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.53
0-1Abdelkrim El Hadrioui makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Davide Branca. Davide Branca lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Beckenbauer. Oliver Beckenbauer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Dominic Strachan. Excellent block.
28.28
0-1Giuliano Comotto hits a low pass to Davide Branca. Davide Branca lofts in a cross ball towards Abel Viana. With a superhuman jump, Abel Viana connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Arno Arts picks it out of the air!
30.33
0-1Jose E. Castellazzi catches Abdelkrim El Hadrioui on the ankles. The referee calls over Jose E. Castellazzi and warns him to calm down! Abdelkrim El Hadrioui grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.03
Giuliano Comotto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Beckenbauer. Oliver Beckenbauer shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
33.47
Oliver Beckenbauer clumsily knocks into Dominic Strachan. The referee calls over Oliver Beckenbauer and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.21
Richard Thompson threads the ball through to Neil Lofthouse. Neil Lofthouse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kurt Robbemond.
42.24
Helder Almeida plays the ball forward to Giuliano Comotto. Giuliano Comotto threads a neat ball through to Oliver Beckenbauer. Oliver Beckenbauer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Dominic Strachan catches Abdelkrim El Hadrioui on the ankles. The referee warns Dominic Strachan to calm down! Abdelkrim El Hadrioui stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Verona Hellas appear unchanged since the first half. AC Monza also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Verona Hellas kick off and get the second half underway!
47.50
Claudio José Mari makes a probing pass to Daniel Taylor. Daniel Taylor threads a neat ball through to Neil Lofthouse. Neil Lofthouse shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
48.36
Domenico Cerioni passes the ball forward to Neil Lofthouse. Neil Lofthouse shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Erwin Van Der Laan comfortably smothers it!
51.57
Jimmy Castillo hits a low pass to Giuliano Comotto. Giuliano Comotto plays the ball forward to Abel Viana. Abel Viana plays a one-two with Davide Branca and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Abel Viana provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
54.48
Jimmy Castillo flicks a high ball forward to Giuliano Comotto who takes it down. Giuliano Comotto knocks the ball forward to Abel Viana. Abel Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Beckenbauer. Oliver Beckenbauer beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
57.17
Claudio José Mari sees Jose E. Castellazzi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose E. Castellazzi threads a neat ball through to Neil Lofthouse. Neil Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.05
0-1Abdelkrim El Hadrioui surges forward with the ball. Abdelkrim El Hadrioui knocks in a cross ball towards Davide Branca. Claudio José Mari catches Davide Branca on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
60.39
0-1Verona Hellas have made a substitution with Alexandre Campos replacing Luigi Scalzo .AC Monza have made a substitution with Mirko Benarrivo replacing Abel Viana .
61.42
Giuliano Comotto hacks Dominic Strachan from behind! Giuliano Comotto is warned by the referee! Dominic Strachan stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.42
Kurt Robbemond flicks a high pass forward. Giuliano Comotto comfortably collects the pass. Giuliano Comotto knocks the ball forward to Davide Branca. Davide Branca sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.31
Giuliano Comotto threads a neat ball through to Mirko Benarrivo. Mirko Benarrivo lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Beckenbauer. Oliver Beckenbauer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.46
Domenico Cerioni flicks a high pass forward. Neil Lofthouse controls it well on his chest. Neil Lofthouse tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Oliver Beckenbauer 8, 77 Davide Branca 65 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Arno Arts (GK)
6
2. Dominic Strachan (DEF)
6
3. Tomas Piazza (DEF)
6
4. Claudio José Mari (DEF)
6
5. Richard Thompson (MID)
6
6. Jose E. Castellazzi (MID)
6
7. Domenico Cerioni (MID)
6
8. Daniel Taylor (MID)
6
9. Alessandro Tasso (ATT)
6
10. Luigi Scalzo (ATT)
6
11. Neil Lofthouse (ATT)
5
12. Alexandre Campos (MID)
6
13. Roberto Veloso (MID)
0
14. Marco Lasalandra (DEF)
0
1. Erwin Van Der Laan (GK)
6
2. Luuk Stam (DEF)
6
3. Jimmy Castillo (DEF)
6
4. Helder Almeida (DEF)
6
5. Johan Keller (DEF)
6
6. Kurt Robbemond (DEF)
6
7. Abdelkrim El Hadrioui (MID)
8
8. Giuliano Comotto (MID)
8
9. Oliver Beckenbauer (ATT)
9
10. Davide Branca (ATT)
8
11. Abel Viana (ATT)
7
12. Kevin Andrews (MID)
0
13. Carlos Pacheco (ATT)
0
14. Mirko Benarrivo (ATT)
6