Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Adriatico where Pescara play host to Verona Hellas. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pescara are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Verona Hellas appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Roccati.
The pitch is in good condition.
Pescara are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Verona Hellas appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Roccati.
0.00
0-0Verona Hellas kick off the first half!
2.58
0-0Yuri De Patre passes the ball forward to Nicola Carlo Di Masi. Nicola Carlo Di Masi knocks in a cross ball towards Juri Dionigi. With a superhuman jump, Juri Dionigi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Ivone Lo Gatto didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
4.34
1-0Ivan Oakes hits a low pass to Olaf Vos. Olaf Vos lofts in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Bierhoff. Vincenzo Bierhoff is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vincenzo Bierhoff!
8.09
Tobias Böhm chips the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Bierhoff. Vincenzo Bierhoff whips in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Turrini. Nicola C. Turrini whips the ball goalwards with his head. Nicola C. Turrini scores for Pescara!!
16.03
2-0Olaf Vos knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicola C. Turrini. Nicola C. Turrini puts a great ball through. Lars Arnold runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
18.35
Valerio Bertani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vincenzo Bierhoff. Vincenzo Bierhoff finds some space and shoots from distance but Corrado Zanetti reads it well. Great save!
21.29
2-0Yuri De Patre sees space and advances. Yuri De Patre knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Henderson.
26.07
2-0Tobias Böhm flicks a high pass forward. Olaf Vos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Olaf Vos whips in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Turrini. Nicola C. Turrini is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball comes off Ben Vernazza and the loose ball is cleared up field.
28.57
Tobias Böhm flicks a high pass forward. Valerio Bertani collects the pass. Valerio Bertani runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Valerio Bertani lofts in a cross ball towards Olaf Vos. Olaf Vos flicks the ball with his head. Corrado Zanetti didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
38.46
Alessandro Cristiano runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alessandro Cristiano knocks in a cross ball towards Nicola Carlo Di Masi. Nicola Carlo Di Masi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but Giulio Antonioli is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
40.00
Neil Henderson threads a neat ball through to Valerio Bertani. Valerio Bertani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicola C. Turrini. Nicola C. Turrini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arnauld Margiotta.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Pescara appear unchanged since the first half. Verona Hellas also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Pescara kick off the second half!
49.17
Yuri De Patre flicks a high pass forward. Juri Dionigi controls it well on his chest. Juri Dionigi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giulio Antonioli.
51.48
2-0Alessandro Cristiano threads the ball through to Juri Dionigi. Juri Dionigi shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
54.27
Geoffrey Hermans threads the ball through to Vincenzo Bierhoff. Vincenzo Bierhoff controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Corrado Zanetti is on top of it.
57.07
Alessandro Cristiano threads a neat ball through to Nicola Carlo Di Masi. Nicola Carlo Di Masi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.59
2-0Valerio Pecchia catches Olaf Vos on the ankles. Valerio Pecchia is warned by the referee! Olaf Vos stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.59
2-0Free kick to Pescara just outside the area...
71.07
Nicola C. Turrini takes a slow run up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
72.56
Arnauld Margiotta sees Damiano Mareggini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Damiano Mareggini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juri Dionigi. Juri Dionigi knocks in a cross ball towards Nicola Carlo Di Masi. Nicola Carlo Di Masi flicks the ball with his head. Ivone Lo Gatto comfortably punches it away to safety.
73.01
Valerio Bertani threads the ball through to Vincenzo Bierhoff. Vincenzo Bierhoff knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Valerio Pecchia.
75.54
Giulio Antonioli kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Oakes. Ivan Oakes flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Bierhoff controls it well on his chest. Vincenzo Bierhoff knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ben Vernazza.
77.31
2-0Pescara have made 2 substitutions with Danilo Cannarsa replacing Giulio Antonioli and Gianmatteo Collauto replacing Geoffrey Hermans .
78.36
Neil Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Oakes collects the pass. Ivan Oakes threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Bierhoff. Vincenzo Bierhoff lofts in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Turrini. Nicola C. Turrini powers a header at goal. Corrado Zanetti is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.03
With vision, Lars Arnold plays the ball forward to Vincenzo Bierhoff. Vincenzo Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Oakes. Ivan Oakes makes a deft header but it flies wide!
84.42
Alessandro Cristiano flicks a high pass forward. Nicola Carlo Di Masi collects the pass. Nicola Carlo Di Masi lofts in a cross ball towards Alessandro Cristiano. Alessandro Cristiano flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
85.41
Yuri De Patre controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juri Dionigi. Juri Dionigi knocks in a cross ball towards Alessandro Cristiano. Alessandro Cristiano finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Ivone Lo Gatto reads it well. Superb keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ivone Lo Gatto (GK)
7
2. Giulio Antonioli (DEF)
6
3. Neil Henderson (DEF)
6
4. Tobias Böhm (DEF)
7
5. Geoffrey Hermans (MID)
6
6. Ivan Oakes (MID)
7
7. Lars Arnold (MID)
6
8. Valerio Bertani (MID)
7
9. Olaf Vos (ATT)
7
10. Vincenzo Bierhoff (ATT)
9
11. Nicola C. Turrini (ATT)
9
12. Danilo Cannarsa (DEF)
6
13. Gianmatteo Collauto (MID)
6
14. Eduardo Guerrero (ATT)
0
1. Corrado Zanetti (GK)
7
2. Ben Vernazza (DEF)
6
3. Valerio Pecchia (DEF)
6
4. Arnauld Margiotta (DEF)
6
5. Damien Gower (DEF)
6
6. Damiano Mareggini (MID)
6
7. Alessandro Cristiano (MID)
7
8. Yuri De Patre (MID)
6
9. Dayo Pizzi (MID)
6
10. Nicola Carlo Di Masi (ATT)
6
11. Juri Dionigi (ATT)
6
12. Lee Granville (GK)
0
13. Stephen Burley (MID)
0
14. Gabriele Villa (GK)
0