Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadio Bentegodi where Verona Hellas play host to Pescara. A crowd of 10,793 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Verona Hellas and Pescara are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Lentini.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Verona Hellas and Pescara are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Lentini.
0.00
0-0Pescara kick off and get the first half underway!
10.42
0-0Stanley Heskey changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stanley Heskey whips in a cross ball towards Dayo Pizzi. Dayo Pizzi powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
15.28
0-0Pier Giovanni Flachi hacks Dayo Pizzi from behind! Pier Giovanni Flachi is given a warning by the referee! Dayo Pizzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.02
0-0Cristian Marcolini knocks the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Emmanuel Roudet. Pierre-Emmanuel Roudet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Lozano.
22.58
0-0Paolo Bravo catches Ciro Sterchele on the ankles. The referee calls over Paolo Bravo and shows him a yellow card! Ciro Sterchele gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.34
Fernando Lozano knocks the ball forward to Marino Ardigò. Marino Ardigò finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
28.49
Dayo Pizzi flicks a high pass forward. Yoann Bassila controls it well on his chest. Yoann Bassila plays a one-two with Fernando Lozano and rushes in on goal... Yoann Bassila cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
34.23
Helder Campos hacks Riccardo Allegri from behind! The referee brings Helder Campos to one side and gives him a warning! Riccardo Allegri carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.19
Fernando Lozano flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Heskey collects the pass. Stanley Heskey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.01
Garry Mckinlay passes the ball forward to Fernando Lozano. Fernando Lozano runs straight at the opposition's defence. Fernando Lozano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.50
Pier Giovanni Flachi sees Riccardo Allegri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Riccardo Allegri shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
44.53
Giorgio Rachini threads a neat ball through to Damiano Materazzi. Damiano Materazzi knocks the ball forward to Ciro Sterchele. Ciro Sterchele sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
0-0Without breaking stride, Paolo Bravo plays the ball forward to Stanley Heskey. Stanley Heskey plays the ball forward to Yoann Bassila. Yoann Bassila shoots from 20 yards. Helder Andrade gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Verona Hellas appear unchanged since the first half. Pescara also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Verona Hellas kick off!
49.35
0-0Riccardo Allegri clumsily knocks into Stanley Heskey. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stanley Heskey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.40
Fernando Lozano makes a simple pass to Dayo Pizzi. Dayo Pizzi plays the ball forward to Marino Ardigò. Marino Ardigò shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.58
Helder Campos sees a break and surges forward. Helder Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Dayo Pizzi. Dayo Pizzi whips in a cross ball towards Yoann Bassila. With a superhuman jump, Yoann Bassila connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Helder Andrade manages to keep it out.
55.12
Dayo Pizzi threads a neat ball through to Fernando Lozano. Fernando Lozano flicks a high pass forward. Yoann Bassila comfortably collects the pass. Yoann Bassila shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
57.48
Edoardo Nunziata receives the ball from a throw-in from Paolo Bravo. Edoardo Nunziata makes a beautiful solo run. Edoardo Nunziata flicks a high pass forward. Yoann Bassila collects the pass. Yoann Bassila knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pier Giovanni Flachi.
61.39
Ciro Sterchele flicks a high pass forward to Damiano Materazzi who brings the ball under control. Damiano Materazzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Riccardo Allegri. Riccardo Allegri shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Lee Granville.
62.49
0-0Damiano Materazzi takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Helder Campos jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
66.37
1-0Fernando Lozano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yoann Bassila. Yoann Bassila knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriele Cesari. Gabriele Cesari finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.02
Dayo Pizzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yoann Bassila. Yoann Bassila knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Helder Andrade who gathers it comfortably.
81.38
1-0Damiano Materazzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre-Emmanuel Roudet. Pierre-Emmanuel Roudet puts a great ball through but Riccardo Allegri is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
87.39
Ciro Sterchele kicks a strong pass forward to Riccardo Allegri. Riccardo Allegri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Helder Campos.
90.00
Helder Campos hacks Pierre-Emmanuel Roudet from behind! Helder Campos is given another warning by the referee! Pierre-Emmanuel Roudet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gabriele Cesari of Verona Hellas |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Lee Granville (GK)
6
2. Edoardo Nunziata (DEF)
6
3. Paolo Bravo (DEF)
6
4. Helder Campos (DEF)
8
5. Garry Mckinlay (DEF)
6
6. Gabriele Cesari (MID)
9
7. Fernando Lozano (MID)
8
8. Dayo Pizzi (MID)
8
9. Stanley Heskey (MID)
7
10. Marino Ardigò (ATT)
6
11. Yoann Bassila (ATT)
8
12. Gennaro Bellavista (ATT)
0
13. Marco Matteazzi (GK)
0
14. Gabriele Del Piero (MID)
0
1. Helder Andrade (GK)
7
2. Giulio Antonioli (DEF)
6
3. Arturo Moya (DEF)
6
4. Mike Williamson (DEF)
6
5. Giorgio Rachini (DEF)
6
6. Damiano Materazzi (MID)
7
7. Ciro Sterchele (MID)
7
8. Pier Giovanni Flachi (MID)
6
9. Cristian Marcolini (MID)
6
10. Riccardo Allegri (ATT)
5
11. Pierre-Emmanuel Roudet (ATT)
6
12. Anselmo Guana (ATT)
0
13. Giulio Bellotto (GK)
0
14. Gianluca Lotti (ATT)
0