Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio P. L. Penzo where Venezia play Bayer Leverkusen in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Venezia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
The pitch is in great condition.
Venezia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bayer Leverkusen appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
0.00
0-0Venezia kick off and get the match underway!
2.05
0-0Martin Lineker threads a neat ball through to Christina Facciutto. Christina Facciutto plays a quick one-two with Jonathan Wilson and rushes in on goal... Christina Facciutto strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
3.54
0-0Pietro Fioretti knocks the ball to his team mate, Giacomo Belleri. Giacomo Belleri makes a beautiful solo run. Giacomo Belleri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.39
0-0Achille Comazzi hits a low pass to Marios Maurer. Marios Maurer knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Vincenzo Vogel.
7.17
0-0Corner kick to Venezia. Marios Maurer chips it out wide. Henry Greening side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Sven Nordwald steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
10.23
Jonathan Wilson kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Sachs. Leon Sachs edges inside the box! Leon Sachs strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it flies just off target!
15.12
Marios Maurer makes a simple pass to Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn whips in a cross ball towards Erik Bertjens. Erik Bertjens finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Vincenzo Vogel.
16.08
Leon Sachs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Wilson. Jonathan Wilson knocks in a cross ball towards Christina Facciutto. Christina Facciutto directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
22.39
Martin Lineker takes a quick throw-in. Jonathan Wilson flicks a high pass forward. Leon Sachs controls it well on his chest. Leon Sachs passes the ball forward to Carl Best. Carl Best shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.48
1-0Pietro Fioretti makes a probing pass to Ignacio Quansah. Ignacio Quansah brings the ball forward. Ignacio Quansah lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
27.05
Leon Sachs hits a low pass to Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer cuts inside the box! Jan Helmer comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
28.38
Erik Bertjens threads the ball through to Marios Maurer. Marios Maurer knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Greening. Henry Greening finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
32.05
Martin Lineker knocks the ball forward to Leon Sachs. Leon Sachs kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.40
Marios Maurer kicks a strong pass forward to Henry Greening. Henry Greening whips in a cross ball towards Giacomo Belleri. Giacomo Belleri finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
34.44
Henry Greening surges forward with the ball. Henry Greening knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arco Polak.
39.39
Ignacio Quansah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Achille Comazzi. Achille Comazzi sees Erik Bertjens in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Erik Bertjens knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.19
With great vision, Sven Nordwald plays the ball forward to Martin Lineker. Martin Lineker makes a probing pass to Carl Best. Carl Best tries a spectacular long range effort but Guerino Amoruso reads it well. He makes it look easy!
45.00
Giacomo Belleri flicks a high pass forward to Rainer Kühn who brings the ball under control. Rainer Kühn knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Greening. Henry Greening jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Venezia appear unchanged since the first half. Bayer Leverkusen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bayer Leverkusen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Bayer Leverkusen kick off!
49.17
1-0With a delightful solo run, Jonathan Wilson stretches the opposition's defence. Jonathan Wilson makes a defence splitting pass to Leon Sachs. Ignacio Quansah hacks Leon Sachs from behind! Penalty not given!!
53.47
Leon Sachs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer makes a simple pass, allowing Carl Best to run into the box. Carl Best shoots from just inside the box but Guerino Amoruso is on top of it.
55.15
Scott Benjamin knocks the ball to his team mate, Achille Comazzi. Achille Comazzi advances inside the box! Achille Comazzi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
57.25
Sven Nordwald advances with the ball. Sven Nordwald sees space and advances. Sven Nordwald shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.15
Achille Comazzi advances with the ball. Achille Comazzi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
63.07
Sven Nordwald flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Wilson. Jonathan Wilson flicks a high ball forward to Carl Best who takes it down. Carl Best knocks in a cross ball towards Christina Facciutto. Christina Facciutto makes a looping header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.25
1-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
69.23
Leon Sachs threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Wilson. Jonathan Wilson rushes past Ronnie Mokoena! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jonathan Wilson provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
71.29
Jonathan Wilson threads the ball through to Christina Facciutto. Christina Facciutto shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Guerino Amoruso!
72.10
Jonathan Wilson flicks a high pass forward to Carl Best who brings the ball under control. Carl Best chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Helmer. Jan Helmer tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.38
Jan Helmer sees Jonathan Wilson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonathan Wilson deftly passes the ball to Christina Facciutto, releasing him through on goal. Christina Facciutto muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.08
Jonathan Wilson passes the ball forward to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento plays a quick one-two with Jan Helmer and rushes in on goal... Ignacio Quansah clumsily knocks into Alberto Gento. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
83.15
1-2Jonathan Wilson comes in with a late challenge on Giacomo Belleri. The referee calls over Jonathan Wilson and shows him a yellow card! Giacomo Belleri runs off the knock.
84.08
1-2Achille Comazzi clumsily knocks into Leon Sachs. Achille Comazzi is given a warning by the referee! Leon Sachs runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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 Jonathan Wilson of Bayer Leverkusen |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Guerino Amoruso (GK)
7
2. Ignacio Quansah (DEF)
7
3. Pietro Fioretti (DEF)
6
4. Ronnie Mokoena (DEF)
6
5. Scott Benjamin (MID)
6
6. Giacomo Belleri (MID)
6
7. Achille Comazzi (MID)
7
8. Marios Maurer (DEF)
6
9. Henry Greening (ATT)
6
10. Rainer Kühn (ATT)
8
11. Erik Bertjens (ATT)
6
12. Guillermo Gento (GK)
0
13. Gian Matteo Scarchilli (DEF)
0
14. Luca Bennardo (ATT)
0
1. Vincenzo Vogel (GK)
7
2. Scott Henderson (DEF)
6
3. Sven Nordwald (DEF)
7
4. Martin Lineker (DEF)
7
5. Arco Polak (DEF)
6
6. Leon Sachs (MID)
7
7. Jonathan Wilson (MID)
9
8. Carl Best (ATT)
7
9. Jan Helmer (ATT)
9
10. Alberto Gento (ATT)
6
11. Christina Facciutto (ATT)
8
12. Linus Beckmann (MID)
0
13. Matt Rae (GK)
0
14. Angelo Kerhuiel (ATT)
0