Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Cagliari. A crowd of 20,170 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Chievo Verona and Cagliari are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Yuri Monaco.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Chievo Verona and Cagliari are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Yuri Monaco.
0.00
0-0Chievo Verona kick off the first half!
2.12
0-0Alfonso Montella hacks Tatsuya Takahashi from behind! The referee calls over Alfonso Montella and warns him to calm down! Tatsuya Takahashi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
3.51
1-0Renato Amerini flicks a high pass forward to Sean Cauet who brings the ball under control. Sean Cauet flicks a high pass forward to Tatsuya Takahashi who brings the ball under control. Tatsuya Takahashi lofts in a cross ball towards Matt McGrory. Matt McGrory directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.01
Omer Mortensen comes in with a late challenge on Alfonso Montella. Omer Mortensen is shown the yellow card! Alfonso Montella gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.23
1-0Kaci Johansen sees Seb Flachez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seb Flachez whips in a cross ball towards Tatsuya Takahashi. Tatsuya Takahashi powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
10.15
Kaci Johansen passes the ball forward to Matt McGrory. Matt McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Tatsuya Takahashi. Tatsuya Takahashi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.29
2-0Sebastiao Valente knocks the ball forward to Giovanni Bono. Giovanni Bono flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Zimmert. Robert Zimmert lofts in a cross ball towards Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg makes a looping header on goal. Emanuele Dionisi punches it away to safety.
16.10
Ray Baronchelli flicks a high pass forward to Seb Flachez who brings the ball under control. Seb Flachez knocks in a cross ball towards Tatsuya Takahashi. Tatsuya Takahashi connects with a diving header. Danilo De Sole didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
18.29
Robert Zimmert takes it forward alone. Robert Zimmert knocks in a cross ball towards Giovanni Bono. Giovanni Bono beats his man to it with a header but it flies well off target!
24.58
2-0Renato Amerini flicks a high pass forward. Sean Cauet controls it well on his chest. Sean Cauet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Seb Flachez. Seb Flachez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastiao Valente.
26.06
2-0Ray Baronchelli advances with the ball. Ray Baronchelli puts a great ball through. Matt McGrory runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
27.19
Omer Mortensen chips the ball to his team mate, Seb Flachez. Seb Flachez knocks in a cross ball towards Matt McGrory. Matt McGrory finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.09
Ray Baronchelli advances with the ball. Ray Baronchelli plays a quick one-two with Seb Flachez and rushes in on goal... Ray Baronchelli shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Danilo De Sole is on top of it.
30.08
Ray Baronchelli chips the ball to his team mate, Seb Flachez. Seb Flachez knocks in a cross ball towards Matt McGrory. Matt McGrory connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Danilo De Sole picks it out of the air!
32.09
Pedro Gil flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Valente. Sebastiao Valente runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Sebastiao Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.53
Matt McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seb Flachez. Seb Flachez lofts in a cross ball towards Tatsuya Takahashi. Tatsuya Takahashi connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tatsuya Takahashi!
39.30
3-0Ruggero Ametrano darts forward. Ruggero Ametrano makes a beautiful solo run. Ruggero Ametrano whips in a cross ball towards Ray Baronchelli. With a superhuman jump, Ray Baronchelli connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Sebastiao Valente sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
44.25
Alfonso Montella threads a neat ball through to Robert Zimmert. Robert Zimmert knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Ribeiro. Rui Ribeiro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The shot is on target but blocked by Omer Mortensen. That should have been a goal!
45.00
Sean Cauet sees Ruggero Ametrano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruggero Ametrano shoots from distance. Good keeping from Danilo De Sole as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
45.00
Ray Baronchelli takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Danilo De Sole drops low and scoops up the ball.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chievo Verona appear unchanged since the first half. Cagliari also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cagliari players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cagliari get the second half underway!
47.52
Rui Ribeiro sees space and advances. Rui Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emanuele Dionisi who gathers it comfortably.
48.27
Sebastiao Valente hits a low pass to Giovanni Bono. Giovanni Bono brings the ball forward. Giovanni Bono shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Emanuele Dionisi manages to gather it effortlessly.
51.25
Sebastiao Valente flicks a high pass forward. Sjaak Nieuwenburg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sjaak Nieuwenburg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emanuele Dionisi who gathers it comfortably.
59.02
Giovanni Bono threads a neat ball through to Rui Ribeiro. Rui Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cagliari!
61.02
3-1Chievo Verona have made a substitution with Matjaz Rustico replacing Seb Flachez and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
71.27
Giovanni Bono sees Rui Ribeiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rui Ribeiro shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
78.34
With a delightful solo run, Fabio Bonera stretches the opposition's defence. Fabio Bonera lofts in a cross ball towards Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg beats his man to it with a header. Emanuele Dionisi didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
79.47
Giovanni Bono threads a neat ball through to Robert Zimmert. Robert Zimmert whips in a cross ball towards Rui Ribeiro. Rui Ribeiro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is shockingly off target!
83.12
3-1Omer Mortensen barges into Alfonso Montella. Omer Mortensen is given a warning by the referee! Alfonso Montella hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.52
Martin Naylor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rui Ribeiro. Rui Ribeiro rushes past Eduardo Reis! Rui Ribeiro takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Matt McGrory 4 Tatsuya Takahashi 10, 37 | Sjaak Nieuwenburg 59 Rui Ribeiro 86 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tatsuya Takahashi of Chievo Verona |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Emanuele Dionisi (GK)
7
2. Omer Mortensen (DEF)
5
3. Eduardo Reis (DEF)
6
4. Renato Amerini (DEF)
6
5. Kaci Johansen (MID)
6
6. Sean Cauet (MID)
6
7. Ray Baronchelli (MID)
7
8. Ruggero Ametrano (MID)
7
9. Matt McGrory (ATT)
8
10. Seb Flachez (ATT)
7
11. Tatsuya Takahashi (ATT)
9
12. Oliver Neuhaus (DEF)
0
13. Matjaz Rustico (ATT)
6
14. Oliver Sachs (ATT)
0
1. Danilo De Sole (GK)
7
2. Sebastiao Valente (DEF)
7
3. Pedro Gil (DEF)
6
4. Dennis Windass (DEF)
6
5. Fabio Bonera (MID)
6
6. Martin Naylor (MID)
6
7. Giovanni Bono (MID)
7
8. Alfonso Montella (MID)
6
9. Rui Ribeiro (ATT)
8
10. Sjaak Nieuwenburg (ATT)
7
11. Robert Zimmert (ATT)
6
12. Peter Tobiassen (DEF)
0
13. Carmelo Bellucci (MID)
0
14. Ross Moore (ATT)
0