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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Stadio Bentegodi where Verona Hellas play host to Brescia. A crowd of 9,576 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Verona Hellas are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Brescia appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Piero Castelli.


0.00
Brescia kick off and get the match underway!
2.14
Roland Barthez knocks the ball to his team mate, Bogdan Yakubu. Bogdan Yakubu shoots from distance but Gabriele Pedone reads it well. Great save!
3.04
Roland Barthez kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Assou. Alex Assou runs straight at the defence! Alex Assou strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by Gabriele Pedone.
4.50
It's a corner kick. Adriano Banchelli loops the ball over to the far post. Jonathan Peruzzi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.32
Juri Bellucci flicks a high ball forward to Luca Centurioni who takes it down. Luca Centurioni whips in a cross ball towards Shaun Jack. Shaun Jack directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Mauricio Balli.
7.31
Ben Jackson takes a quick corner, playing it short to Shaun Jack. Shaun Jack flicks the ball on with his first touch. Mauricio Balli scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
8.08
Luca Centurioni knocks the ball to his team mate, Juri Bellucci. Juri Bellucci shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
10.56
Bernardo Artico plays the ball forward to Andrez Carbone. Andrez Carbone threads a neat ball through to Adriano Banchelli. Adriano Banchelli finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Roland Barthez plays the ball forward to Jonathan Peruzzi. Jonathan Peruzzi knocks in a cross ball towards Bogdan Yakubu. Bogdan Yakubu is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.10
Andrez Carbone flicks the ball to his team mate, Bogdan Yakubu. Bogdan Yakubu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Gabriele Pedone manages to keep it out.
18.15
Luca Centurioni takes it forward alone. Luca Centurioni shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.37
Bernardo Artico makes a simple pass to Adriano Banchelli. Adriano Banchelli shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
24.16
Gian Matteo Lambertini flicks a high pass forward. Guido Appoloni holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guido Appoloni darts forward. Guido Appoloni shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
26.28
Luca Centurioni hits a low pass to Juri Bellucci. Juri Bellucci tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
28.52
Bogdan Yakubu flicks a high pass forward to Roland Barthez who brings the ball under control. Roland Barthez skips past Guido Appoloni! Roland Barthez rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.16
Warren Wetherall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roland Barthez. Roland Barthez threads a neat ball through to Alex Assou. Alex Assou tries a spectacular long range effort. Gabriele Pedone is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.48
With some swift thinking, Benoit Sassanelli plays the ball forward to Jonathan Peruzzi. Jonathan Peruzzi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
44.44
Luca Centurioni flicks a high pass forward. Juri Bellucci controls it well on his chest. Juri Bellucci shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
Roland Barthez sees a break and surges forward. Roland Barthez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Verona Hellas have changed their lineup with Giacomo Allegri replacing Ben Jackson. Brescia appear unchanged since the first half. The Brescia players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Verona Hellas get the second half underway!
51.02
Roland Barthez takes it forward alone. Roland Barthez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
53.01
Andrez Carbone knocks the ball forward to Bogdan Yakubu. Bogdan Yakubu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gian Matteo Lambertini.
59.38
Benoit Sassanelli makes a probing pass to Andrez Carbone. Andrez Carbone knocks the ball forward to Alex Assou. Alex Assou tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
60.39
Verona Hellas have made a substitution with Lorenzo Francioso replacing Luca Centurioni .
61.40
Andrez Carbone comes in with a late challenge on Lorenzo Francioso. Andrez Carbone is shown the yellow card! Lorenzo Francioso gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.59
Without breaking stride, Andrez Carbone plays the ball forward to Roland Barthez. Roland Barthez shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
66.38
Giacomo Allegri comes in with a late challenge on Andrez Carbone. The referee calls over Giacomo Allegri and shows him a yellow card! Andrez Carbone runs off the knock.
69.34
Lorenzo Francioso plays the ball forward to Sebastiano Melli. Sebastiano Melli lofts in a cross ball towards Shaun Jack. Shaun Jack finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.13
Bernardo Artico flicks a high pass forward to Roland Barthez who brings the ball under control. Roland Barthez surges forward with the ball. Roland Barthez shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.11
Roland Barthez sees Jonathan Peruzzi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonathan Peruzzi shoots from 25 yards. Gabriele Pedone gets down and covers it.
77.46
Verona Hellas have made a substitution with Roberto Bertarelli replacing Guido Appoloni .
79.13
Gian Matteo Lambertini threads a neat ball through to Lorenzo Francioso. Lorenzo Francioso kicks a strong pass forward to Juri Bellucci. Juri Bellucci shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
83.16
Alex Assou hacks Oscar Galeoto from behind! The referee brings Alex Assou to one side and gives him a warning! Oscar Galeoto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.42
Andrez Carbone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adriano Banchelli. Adriano Banchelli lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Peruzzi. Jonathan Peruzzi whips the ball goalwards with his head. Gabriele Pedone is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
90.00
Andrez Carbone passes the ball forward to Bogdan Yakubu. Bogdan Yakubu shoots from distance. Solid save from Gabriele Pedone.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 8
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 10
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 42.5287356321839 vs 57.4712643678161
Play Area
Home team third: 35.63%, Midfield: 44.83%, Away team third: 19.54%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roland Barthez of Brescia

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Ben Jackson (DEF)
6
3. Oscar Galeoto (DEF)
6
4. Gary McGrory (DEF)
6
6
6
7
10. Juri Bellucci (ATT)
6
11. Shaun Jack (ATT)
8

6

6
7
9
10. Bogdan Yakubu (ATT)
6
11. Alex Assou (ATT)
8

12. Carmelo Scalzo (ATT)
0
13. Jacques Aubry (DEF)
0
14. Giuliano Rocco (DEF)
0