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Match Report

Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Sampdoria. A crowd of 19,588 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Franceco De Vezze.


0.00
Sampdoria get the match underway!
4.37
James Mortensen flicks a high pass forward. Tiziano Rocco collects the pass. Tiziano Rocco knocks the ball forward to Bart Witschge. Bart Witschge finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sampdoria are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
6.21
Oscar Veronese flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Cortes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guillermo Cortes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.27
Alexandre Alves flicks a high pass forward to Bart Witschge who brings the ball under control. Bart Witschge whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Veronese. Oscar Veronese outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.36
Tiziano Rocco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Mcgovern. Ronnie Mcgovern puts a great ball through. Guillermo Cortes runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
22.51
Alfredo Sassanelli threads the ball through to Ronnie Mcgovern. Ronnie Mcgovern knocks the ball forward to Tiziano Rocco. Tiziano Rocco cuts inside the box! Tiziano Rocco makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.29
Oscar Veronese makes a probing pass to Bart Witschge. Bart Witschge tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
27.10
Andre Tasso sees space and advances. Andre Tasso lofts in a cross ball towards Aldo Rustico. Aldo Rustico outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
32.18
Bart Witschge flicks a high ball forward to Guillermo Cortes who takes it down. Guillermo Cortes makes a defence splitting pass to Bart Witschge. Bart Witschge takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Federico Sassanelli!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chievo Verona appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Sampdoria appear unchanged since the first half. The Chievo Verona players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Chievo Verona kick off and get the second half underway!
48.52
James Mortensen flicks a high pass forward. Tiziano Rocco controls it well on his chest. Tiziano Rocco darts forward. Tiziano Rocco makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Oscar Veronese. Some good footwork from Oscar Veronese provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
49.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Alfredo Nista plays the ball forward to Alexandre Alves. Alexandre Alves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bart Witschge. Bart Witschge shoots from long range. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.55
Carlos Torres hits a low pass to Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod knocks in a cross ball towards Aldo Rustico. With a superhuman jump, Aldo Rustico connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Achille Zampagna. What a great pair of hands!
59.47
Alassandro Veronese hacks Ronnie Mcgovern from behind! The referee warns Alassandro Veronese to calm down! Ronnie Mcgovern runs off the knock.
63.51
Peter Mcleod plays the ball forward to Wilson Sankhare. Wilson Sankhare knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Sassanelli.
67.14
Alassandro Veronese kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod threads a neat ball through to Edoardo Tramezzani. Edoardo Tramezzani lofts in a cross ball towards Filippo Melli. Alfredo Sassanelli catches Filippo Melli on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
71.37
Andre Tasso flicks a high pass forward. Filippo Melli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filippo Melli lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.21
Rosario Giorgetti plays the ball forward to Carlos Torres. Carlos Torres sees Wilson Sankhare in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wilson Sankhare knocks in a cross ball towards Edoardo Tramezzani. Edoardo Tramezzani connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Achille Zampagna effortlessly picks it out of the air!
79.42
Carlos Torres hacks Ronnie Mcgovern from behind! The referee brings Carlos Torres to one side and gives him a warning! Ronnie Mcgovern runs off the knock.
85.20
Peter Mcleod surges forward with the ball. Peter Mcleod knocks in a cross ball towards Edoardo Tramezzani. Edoardo Tramezzani knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
James Mortensen threads a neat ball through to Tiziano Rocco. Tiziano Rocco runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tiziano Rocco cuts inside the box! Tiziano Rocco rockets a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 39.0625 vs 60.9375
Play Area
Home team third: 31.25%, Midfield: 43.75%, Away team third: 25.00%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tiziano Rocco of Sampdoria

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
4. Andre Tasso (DEF)
6
6
6. Carlos Torres (MID)
6
7. Peter Mcleod (MID)
8
8. Filippo Melli (ATT)
6
10. Aldo Rustico (ATT)
6
11. Wilson Sankhare (ATT)
6

13. Antonio Marasco (MID)
0
14. Marco Marino (DEF)
0

2. Alfredo Nista (DEF)
6
6
6. Tiziano Rocco (MID)
9
6
7
10. Bart Witschge (ATT)
8
11. Oscar Veronese (ATT)
7

12. Henry Mercer (MID)
0
14. Scott Niven (MID)
0