Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Bentegodi where Verona Hellas play Venezia in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Verona Hellas and Venezia are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pier G. Conteh.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Verona Hellas and Venezia are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pier G. Conteh.
0.00
0-0Venezia get the match underway!
3.03
0-0Stefano Belardi passes the ball forward to Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
8.57
Humphrey Klein flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gough. Seeing a gap ahead, Kevin Gough plays the ball forward to Stefano Suriano who has made a great run into the box. Stefano Suriano side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
14.55
Luca Bianco flicks a high pass forward. Morgan Benin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Morgan Benin passes the ball forward to Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti skips past Stephen Mcinnes! Some silky footwork from Gianluca Ricchiuti provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.05
Morgan Benin flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Belardi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefano Belardi shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
16.27
0-0Cristian Zanini flicks a high pass forward to Carmine De Angelis who brings the ball under control. Carmine De Angelis passes the ball forward to Stefano Belardi. Stefano Belardi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.54
0-0Stefano Belardi catches Damiano Abbruscato on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Damiano Abbruscato hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.36
Gianluca Ricchiuti threads a neat ball through to Stefano Belardi. Stefano Belardi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.48
Luca Bianco flicks the ball to his team mate, Carmine De Angelis. With some swift thinking, Carmine De Angelis plays the ball forward to Stefano Belardi. Stefano Belardi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Louis Camadini.
34.59
Damiano Abbruscato receives the ball from a throw-in from Quim Jardim. Damiano Abbruscato threads a neat ball through to P. Gilberto Zola. P. Gilberto Zola threads a neat ball through to Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Morgan Benin.
39.17
0-0Quim Jardim hacks Stefano Belardi from behind! The referee warns Quim Jardim to calm down! Stefano Belardi runs off the knock.
44.02
Simon Richter advances with the ball. Simon Richter chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Suriano. Stefano Suriano runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Stefano Suriano provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Quim Jardim advances with the ball. Quim Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Venezia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Verona Hellas players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Verona Hellas kicking off!
51.09
Alejandro Menendez lofts the ball long. Gianluca Ricchiuti shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
59.32
Simon Richter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Louis Camadini. Louis Camadini makes a probing pass to Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
66.29
Cristian Zanini comes in with a late challenge on Humphrey Klein. The referee warns Cristian Zanini to calm down! Humphrey Klein hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.04
1-0Carmine De Angelis flicks a high ball forward to Gianluca Ricchiuti who takes it down. Gianluca Ricchiuti skips past Simon Richter! Gianluca Ricchiuti muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.03
Quim Jardim clumsily knocks into Stefano Belardi. The referee warns Quim Jardim again to calm down! Stefano Belardi runs off the knock.
77.54
Stephen Mcinnes sees space and advances. Stephen Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.41
Luca Bianco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Belardi. Stefano Belardi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.29
Stephen Mcinnes decides to run forward with the ball. Stephen Mcinnes tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.20
Stephen Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Stefano Suriano. Stefano Suriano rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Venezia!
85.45
1-1Generoso Corrent flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Belardi collects the pass. Stefano Belardi lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti powers a header at goal. Solid save from Aimo Crovari. What a great pair of hands!
87.53
Quim Jardim threads the ball through to Humphrey Klein. Humphrey Klein flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Gough controls it well on his chest. Kevin Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alejandro Menendez.
89.39
Cristian Zanini pushes mid-way up the pitch. Cristian Zanini chips the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
The game is drawn at 1-1 and so goes to penalties!
1-0Stefano Belardi takes a long run up. It's in!! Aimo Crovari had no chance!!
Stefano Suriano takes a short run up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
Gianluca Ricchiuti takes a slow run up. The ball slams so fast inside the left post that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
Kevin Gough takes a short run up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
Cristian Zanini takes a cautious run up but it's wide!
Aimo Crovari takes a long run up but it goes wide.
Carmine De Angelis takes a long run up. He curls the ball into the bottom right corner - goal!!
Corrado Gregori calmly steps up. It's there!! Leonardo Berti has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
Generoso Corrent calmly steps up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
P. Gilberto Zola takes a cautious run up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
Alejandro Menendez takes a stuttering run up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
Stephen Mcinnes calmly steps up. The keeper dives to the right but Stephen Mcinnes cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
Yohan Muller steps up. The ball flies into the bottom right corner - goal!!
Louis Camadini slowly runs up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
Morgan Benin steps up. The ball slams so fast into the bottom left corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
Damiano Abbruscato takes a slow run up. It's there!! Leonardo Berti has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
Leonardo Berti takes a short run up. What a cracker!! Aimo Crovari had no chance!!
Humphrey Klein takes a short run up. It's miles wide!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
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 Gianluca Ricchiuti of Verona Hellas |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Leonardo Berti (GK)
6
2. Alejandro Menendez (DEF)
6
3. Cristian Zanini (DEF)
7
4. Luca Bianco (DEF)
6
5. Salvatore Galli (DEF)
6
6. Yohan Muller (MID)
6
7. Morgan Benin (MID)
6
8. Carmine De Angelis (MID)
7
9. Generoso Corrent (MID)
6
10. Gianluca Ricchiuti (ATT)
9
11. Stefano Belardi (ATT)
6
12. Gennaro Rustico (ATT)
0
13. Fabio Gobbi (GK)
0
14. Fabian Natale Pessotto (ATT)
0
1. Aimo Crovari (GK)
6
2. Damiano Abbruscato (DEF)
6
3. Simon Richter (DEF)
7
4. Corrado Gregori (DEF)
6
5. Quim Jardim (DEF)
6
6. Louis Camadini (MID)
6
7. P. Gilberto Zola (MID)
7
8. Stephen Mcinnes (MID)
7
9. Humphrey Klein (MID)
7
10. Stefano Suriano (ATT)
8
11. Kevin Gough (ATT)
7
12. Gianmatteo Pecchia (GK)
0
13. Diego Croce (GK)
0
14. Walter Sgrò (GK)
0