Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Bentegodi where Verona Hellas play host to Unione Sportiva Livorno. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Verona Hellas and Unione Sportiva Livorno are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Cristian Rivalta.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Verona Hellas and Unione Sportiva Livorno are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Cristian Rivalta.
0.00
0-0Unione Sportiva Livorno kick off and get the first half underway!
3.22
0-0Fabian N. Vicari barges into Aniello Solimeno. Fabian N. Vicari is shown the yellow card! Aniello Solimeno gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.49
1-0Dayo Pizzi flicks a high pass forward to Yuri De Patre who brings the ball under control. Yuri De Patre shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.06
1-0Aniello Solimeno flicks a high pass forward. Domenico Vicari collects the pass. Domenico Vicari chips the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Di Masi. Nicola Carlo Di Masi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.12
1-0Alessandro Cristiano flicks a high pass forward to Yoann Bassila who brings the ball under control. Yoann Bassila knocks the ball forward into space. Dayo Pizzi bursts forward onto the loose ball. The linesmans flag is up! A very close offside call!
18.54
1-0Syd Keane sees space and advances. Syd Keane decides to run forward with the ball. Syd Keane lofts in a cross ball towards Yoann Bassila. Yoann Bassila powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
21.38
Valerio Pecchia takes it forward alone. Valerio Pecchia knocks the ball forward to Yoann Bassila. Yoann Bassila knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Dayo Pizzi is offside!
24.31
Carlos Vega sees a break and surges forward. Carlos Vega whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Gimenez. Jose Javier Gimenez makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.37
Valerio Pecchia chips the ball to his team mate, Dayo Pizzi. Dayo Pizzi makes an attacking run forward. Dayo Pizzi advances inside the box! Dayo Pizzi rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.51
Dayo Pizzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Cristiano. Alessandro Cristiano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Verona Hellas are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
38.19
From the throw-in, Syd Keane picks out Valerio Pecchia. Valerio Pecchia hits a low pass to Syd Keane. With great vision, Syd Keane plays the ball forward to Nicola Carlo Di Masi. Nicola Carlo Di Masi lofts in a cross ball towards Yuri De Patre. Yuri De Patre whips the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.28
2-1Dayo Pizzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alessandro Cristiano. Alessandro Cristiano lofts in a cross ball towards Yoann Bassila. Yoann Bassila whips the ball goalwards with his head but Mario Marrocolo is on top of it.
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. Unione Sportiva Livorno also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Verona Hellas get the second half underway!
51.10
Ruggero Conteh flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Vega easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo beats his man to it with a header. Corrado Zanetti gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
53.11
Valerio Pecchia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yuri De Patre. Yuri De Patre chips the ball to his team mate, Yoann Bassila. Yoann Bassila shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
57.52
Yuri De Patre chips the ball to his team mate, Yoann Bassila. Yoann Bassila lofts in a cross ball towards Yuri De Patre. Yuri De Patre jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
61.22
Syd Keane kicks a strong pass forward to Aniello Solimeno. Aniello Solimeno flicks a high ball forward to Yoann Bassila who takes it down. Yoann Bassila whips in a cross ball towards Nicola Carlo Di Masi. Nicola Carlo Di Masi directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Mario Marrocolo had no chance!! Goal for Verona Hellas!
65.47
3-1Valerio Pecchia flicks a high pass forward. Dayo Pizzi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dayo Pizzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Di Masi. Nicola Carlo Di Masi lofts in a cross ball towards Dayo Pizzi. Dayo Pizzi heads the ball goalwards but somehow Robert Armstrong happens to be in the right place to block it.
66.19
Domenico Vicari flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Di Masi. Nicola Carlo Di Masi knocks in a cross ball towards Alessandro Cristiano. With a superhuman jump, Alessandro Cristiano connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
71.01
Carlos Vega flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Gimenez controls it well on his chest. Jose Javier Gimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo powers a header at goal. Corrado Zanetti punches it away to safety.
72.01
Jose Javier Gimenez makes a simple pass to Gary Souness. Gary Souness shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
79.40
Jose Javier Gimenez takes it forward alone. Jose Javier Gimenez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Evans Sommese.
83.27
Valerio Pecchia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dayo Pizzi. Dayo Pizzi flicks a high pass forward to Nicola Carlo Di Masi who brings the ball under control. Nicola Carlo Di Masi tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
3-1Girolamo Di Cara barges into Syd Keane. Girolamo Di Cara is given a warning by the referee! Syd Keane hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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Shots off Target
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Corrado Zanetti (GK)
6
2. Evans Sommese (DEF)
6
3. Valerio Pecchia (DEF)
7
4. Syd Keane (DEF)
7
5. Aniello Solimeno (DEF)
6
6. Alessandro Cristiano (MID)
6
7. Yuri De Patre (MID)
7
8. Dayo Pizzi (MID)
9
9. Domenico Vicari (MID)
6
10. Nicola Carlo Di Masi (ATT)
8
11. Yoann Bassila (ATT)
7
12. Juri Dionigi (ATT)
0
13. Gabriele Villa (GK)
0
14. Alejandro Veronese (ATT)
0
1. Mario Marrocolo (GK)
6
2. Girolamo Di Cara (DEF)
5
3. Fabian N. Maini (DEF)
6
4. Robert Armstrong (DEF)
6
5. Alberto Hidalgo (DEF)
6
6. Fabian N. Vicari (MID)
5
7. Carlos Vega (MID)
7
8. Jose Javier Gimenez (MID)
8
9. Ruggero Conteh (MID)
6
10. Miguel Semedo (ATT)
6
11. Gary Souness (ATT)
6
12. Filipe Fernandes (ATT)
0
13. Mirco Scarchilli (ATT)
0
14. Guerino Spinesi (MID)
0