Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Pistoiese. A crowd of 18,531 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Chievo Verona and Pistoiese are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pasquale Riccio.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Chievo Verona and Pistoiese are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pasquale Riccio.
0.00
0-0Pistoiese start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.22
0-0Jorge Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. João Villa controls it well on his chest. João Villa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Velasco but the linesman indicates offside!
8.21
0-0Ruggero Ametrano flicks a high ball forward to Tatsuya Takahashi who takes it down. Tatsuya Takahashi plays a one-two with Ruggero Ametrano and rushes in on goal... Tatsuya Takahashi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
9.10
0-0Jerome van der Wal flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Vieira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuel Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Widmann.
12.14
Ruggero Ametrano flicks the ball to his team mate, Matjaz Rustico. Matjaz Rustico knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Sachs. Oliver Sachs makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Moritz Roth.
13.30
0-0Ruggero Ametrano takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Jorge Teixeira reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
16.50
0-0Gabriele Marasco flicks a high ball forward to Simone Pisanu who takes it down. Simone Pisanu flicks a high pass forward. Enrico Anaclerio controls it well on his chest. Enrico Anaclerio whips in a cross ball towards Matjaz Rustico. Matjaz Rustico jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.46
Michele Zola threads a neat ball through to Sean Cauet. Sean Cauet changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Sean Cauet whips in a cross ball towards Enrico Anaclerio. Enrico Anaclerio gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Moritz Roth.
19.14
0-0Enrico Anaclerio takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Matjaz Rustico comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it flies just wide!
21.08
0-1Daniel Velasco makes an attacking run forward. Daniel Velasco whips in a cross ball towards João Villa. João Villa connects with a diving header. It's there!! Emanuele Dionisi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.08
Jerome van der Wal hits a low pass to Vincenzo Schnellinger. Vincenzo Schnellinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.33
With imagination, Yazid Daury plays the ball forward to Jerome van der Wal. Jerome van der Wal runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jerome van der Wal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michele Zola.
30.48
0-1Tatsuya Takahashi clumsily knocks into Daniel Velasco. The referee calls over Tatsuya Takahashi and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Velasco runs off the knock.
34.58
0-1Sean Cauet hacks Bautista Figueroa from behind! The referee calls over Sean Cauet and shows him a yellow card! Bautista Figueroa carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.32
Gabriele Marasco kicks a strong pass forward to Ruggero Ametrano. Ruggero Ametrano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Sachs. Oliver Sachs cuts inside the box! Oliver Sachs takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
39.38
Gabriele Marasco threads a neat ball through to Sean Cauet. Sean Cauet threads a neat ball through to Tatsuya Takahashi. Tatsuya Takahashi lofts in a cross ball towards Ruggero Ametrano. Ruggero Ametrano heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
40.29
Ruggero Ametrano darts forward. Ruggero Ametrano whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Sachs. Oliver Sachs makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Moritz Roth with no chance!! Goal for Chievo Verona!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chievo Verona appear unchanged since the first half. Pistoiese have changed their lineup with Valerien Afanou replacing Vincenzo Schnellinger. The Pistoiese players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Chievo Verona kick off!
47.28
With some swift thinking, Ruggero Ametrano plays the ball forward to Enrico Anaclerio. Enrico Anaclerio plays a one-two with Sean Cauet and advances towards the goal... Enrico Anaclerio side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
55.37
João Villa catches Gabriele Marasco on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gabriele Marasco stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.30
1-1Chievo Verona have made a substitution with Giordano Balli replacing Ruggero Ametrano .
69.22
Giordano Balli sees space and advances. Giordano Balli whips in a cross ball towards Matjaz Rustico. Matjaz Rustico flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
73.07
Gabriele Marasco advances with the ball. Gabriele Marasco darts forward. Gabriele Marasco lofts in a cross ball towards Giordano Balli. Giordano Balli makes a looping header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.41
Pistoiese have made a substitution with Sjaak Nieuwenburg replacing Samuel Vieira .
81.57
Leon Widmann comes in with a late challenge on Valerien Afanou. The referee calls over Leon Widmann and shows him a yellow card! Valerien Afanou hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.37
Erwan Billong flicks the ball to his team mate, Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
85.29
Michele Zola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giordano Balli. Giordano Balli knocks the ball to his team mate, Simone Pisanu. Simone Pisanu whips in a cross ball towards Matjaz Rustico. Matjaz Rustico whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Giordano Balli catches Jorge Teixeira on the ankles. Giordano Balli is shown the yellow card! Jorge Teixeira runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Oliver Sachs 40 Matjaz Rustico 69, 85 | João Villa 21 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matjaz Rustico of Chievo Verona |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Emanuele Dionisi (GK)
6
2. Michele Zola (DEF)
6
3. Gabriele Marasco (DEF)
7
4. Leon Widmann (DEF)
5
5. Sean Cauet (MID)
6
6. Enrico Anaclerio (MID)
6
7. Ruggero Ametrano (MID)
8
8. Simone Pisanu (MID)
7
9. Tatsuya Takahashi (ATT)
6
10. Oliver Sachs (ATT)
8
11. Matjaz Rustico (ATT)
9
12. Renato Amerini (DEF)
0
13. Duncan Davidson (DEF)
0
14. Giordano Balli (ATT)
6
1. Moritz Roth (GK)
7
2. Yazid Daury (DEF)
6
3. Andy White (DEF)
6
4. Bautista Figueroa (DEF)
6
5. Jorge Teixeira (MID)
6
6. Daniel Velasco (MID)
7
7. Erwan Billong (MID)
6
8. Jerome van der Wal (MID)
6
9. Samuel Vieira (ATT)
6
10. Vincenzo Schnellinger (ATT)
6
11. João Villa (ATT)
7
12. Sjaak Nieuwenburg (ATT)
6
13. Valerien Afanou (ATT)
6
14. Aaron Bailey (DEF)
0