Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Atalanta. A crowd of 15,973 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danilo Di Meglio.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danilo Di Meglio.
0.00
0-0Atalanta kick off and get the first half underway!
4.54
0-0Andre Tasso barges into Maurizio Serena. Andre Tasso is given a warning by the referee! Maurizio Serena grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
4.54
0-0Free kick to Atalanta just outside the area...
8.40
0-1Maurizio Serena slowly runs up and slams a blazing shot around the edge of the wall. It's in!! Federico Sassanelli had no chance!!
9.01
0-1Dino Villa flicks a high ball forward to Matteo Di Canio who takes it down. Matteo Di Canio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Federico Sassanelli.
10.51
0-1Matteo Di Canio takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Peter Mcleod reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
12.10
0-1Peter Mcleod sees space and advances. Peter Mcleod knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joao Barbosa.
15.21
Andre Tasso flicks a high ball forward to Filippo Melli who takes it down. Filippo Melli tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
20.38
0-1Peter Mcleod flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Torres who takes it down. Carlos Torres shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.09
Andre Tasso sees space and advances. Andre Tasso flicks a high ball forward to Erwin Kromkamp who takes it down. Erwin Kromkamp shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.36
Marco Marino kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod chips the ball to his team mate, Filippo Melli. Filippo Melli muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
28.15
Demetrio Botticella makes a probing pass to Dino Villa. Dino Villa runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dino Villa whips in a cross ball towards Matteo Di Canio. Matteo Di Canio makes a convincing header but it flies wide!
33.32
Matteo Di Canio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Serena. Maurizio Serena plays a scrappy one-two with Gianfranco Fabris and advances towards the goal... Maurizio Serena rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
38.19
Carlos Torres knocks the ball forward to Filippo Melli. Filippo Melli lofts in a cross ball towards Erwin Kromkamp. Erwin Kromkamp connects with a diving header. Solid save from Jose Ramos. What a great pair of hands!
39.40
Marco Marino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Torres collects the pass. Carlos Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.49
Andre Tasso flicks a high pass forward. Ottavio Marasco controls it well on his chest. Ottavio Marasco threads a neat ball through to Erwin Kromkamp. Erwin Kromkamp lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chievo Verona appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Atalanta appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Chievo Verona kicking off!
47.47
Felipe Navarro knocks the ball to his team mate, Matteo Di Canio. Matteo Di Canio runs straight at the defence! Matteo Di Canio cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
48.15
Matteo Di Canio passes the ball forward to Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Vitor Barbosa through on goal. Vitor Barbosa muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Federico Sassanelli is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.04
Marco Marino flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Rubio who brings the ball under control. Miguel Rubio flicks a high ball forward to Erwin Kromkamp who takes it down. Erwin Kromkamp plays a scrappy one-two with Wout Van Nieuwstadt and advances towards the goal... Erwin Kromkamp rockets a shot on goal but Jose Ramos reads it well. Superb keeping!
57.46
Peter Mcleod flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Torres who takes it down. Carlos Torres knocks the ball forward, putting Erwin Kromkamp through on goal. Erwin Kromkamp side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Jose Ramos is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.20
With great vision, Dino Villa plays the ball forward to Joao Barbosa. Joao Barbosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist knocks the ball forward, putting Maurizio Serena through on goal. Some silky footwork from Maurizio Serena provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
63.11
Peter Mcleod chips the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Marasco. Ottavio Marasco lofts in a cross ball towards Wout Van Nieuwstadt. Wout Van Nieuwstadt outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
66.03
2-2Vitor Barbosa punts the ball hopefully upfield. Richard McCoist cuts inside the box! Andre Tasso comes in with a late challenge on Richard McCoist. Penalty not given!!
67.09
Gianfranco Fabris flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Serena controls it well on his chest. Maurizio Serena shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.26
Joao Barbosa arcs the ball upfield. Matteo Di Canio shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
73.14
Joao Barbosa clumsily knocks into Erwin Kromkamp. The referee calls over Joao Barbosa and shows him a yellow card! Erwin Kromkamp gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.43
Maurizio Serena makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Navarro. Felipe Navarro knocks in a cross ball towards Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Federico Sassanelli (GK)
6
2. Rosario Giorgetti (DEF)
6
3. Andre Tasso (DEF)
6
4. Marco Marino (DEF)
6
5. Miguel Rubio (DEF)
6
6. Carlos Torres (MID)
7
7. Peter Mcleod (MID)
8
8. Filippo Melli (ATT)
8
9. Erwin Kromkamp (ATT)
8
10. Wout Van Nieuwstadt (ATT)
6
11. Ottavio Marasco (ATT)
6
12. Samuele Tomei (ATT)
0
13. Antonio Marasco (MID)
0
14. Garcia Duque Fusco (MID)
0
1. Jose Ramos (GK)
7
2. Pablo Lorenzo (DEF)
6
3. Joao Barbosa (DEF)
6
4. Dino Villa (DEF)
7
5. Demetrio Botticella (DEF)
6
6. Vitor Barbosa (MID)
8
7. Matteo Di Canio (MID)
7
8. Gianfranco Fabris (MID)
6
9. Felipe Navarro (ATT)
7
10. Richard McCoist (ATT)
9
11. Maurizio Serena (ATT)
6
12. Adriano Cappellini (GK)
0
13. Danilo Casale (MID)
0
14. Vincenzo Romano (DEF)
0