Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Bentegodi where Verona Hellas play host to Siena. A crowd of 10,709 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Verona Hellas are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Siena appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Haller.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Verona Hellas are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Siena appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Haller.
0.00
0-0Verona Hellas get the match underway!
2.49
0-0Domenico Vicari makes an attacking run forward. Domenico Vicari lofts in a cross ball towards Dayo Pizzi. Max Malagò clumsily knocks into Dayo Pizzi. Dayo Pizzi appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
3.10
0-0Diego Parente flicks a high pass forward. Sandro Ganci holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sandro Ganci flicks a high pass forward. Adriano Dani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adriano Dani lofts in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Caverzan. Gianfranco Caverzan heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.19
Carmelo Negro flicks a high pass forward to Adriano Dani who brings the ball under control. Adriano Dani knocks in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Caverzan. Gianfranco Caverzan flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
6.41
0-0Max Malagò threads the ball through to Adriano Dani. Adriano Dani threads a neat ball through to Gianfranco Caverzan. Gianfranco Caverzan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.20
Alessandro Cristiano sees Dayo Pizzi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dayo Pizzi plays a one-two with Daniele Murgita and rushes in on goal... Dayo Pizzi shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
16.47
Sandro Ganci flicks a high pass forward. Ighli Serena collects the pass. Ighli Serena knocks in a cross ball towards Maurizio Pinna. Maurizio Pinna makes a deft header but it flies wide!
18.49
0-1Gianfranco Caverzan decides to run forward with the ball. Gianfranco Caverzan shoots from 20 yards. Gianfranco Caverzan scores for Siena!!
22.43
Max Malagò sees Ighli Serena in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ighli Serena whips in a cross ball towards Sandro Ganci. Sandro Ganci gets a glancing touch on the cross ball his aim is horrendously poor!
24.19
Dayo Pizzi chips the ball to his team mate, Daniele Murgita. Daniele Murgita cuts inside the box! Daniele Murgita muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Daniele Murgita!
27.57
1-1Ighli Serena flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Pinna collects the pass. Maurizio Pinna passes the ball forward but Ighli Serena is offside!
28.10
1-1Domenico Vicari catches Carmelo Negro on the ankles. The referee brings Domenico Vicari to one side and gives him a warning! Carmelo Negro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.51
Vittorio Spinesi sees a break and surges forward. Vittorio Spinesi lofts in a cross ball towards Adriano Dani. Adriano Dani shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.37
Vittorio Spinesi comes in with a late challenge on Phil Thatcher. Vittorio Spinesi is warned by the referee! Phil Thatcher runs off the knock.
39.40
Carmelo Negro catches Phil Thatcher on the ankles. The referee brings Carmelo Negro to one side and gives him a warning! Phil Thatcher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.33
1-1Syd Keane knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Murgita. Daniele Murgita flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Veronese who takes it down. Alejandro Veronese shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Attilio Festa.
45.00
1-1Corner kick to Verona Hellas. Domenico Vicari plays it to the far post. Attilio Festa drops low and scoops up the ball.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Verona Hellas appear unchanged since the first half. Siena also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Siena kick off the second half!
47.46
Domenico Vicari barges into Vittorio Spinesi. The referee warns Domenico Vicari again to calm down! Vittorio Spinesi runs off the knock.
49.09
Max Malagò kicks a strong pass forward to Sandro Ganci. Sandro Ganci kicks a strong pass forward to Adriano Dani. Adriano Dani knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Corrado Zanetti who gathers it comfortably.
60.31
1-1Siena have made a substitution with Sandro Cesaretti replacing Ighli Serena .
65.04
Diego Parente surges forward with the ball. Diego Parente shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Corrado Zanetti!
67.11
Carmelo Negro flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Pinna collects the pass. Maurizio Pinna shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.13
1-1Domenico Vicari flicks a high pass forward to Daniele Murgita who brings the ball under control. Daniele Murgita knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Veronese. Alejandro Veronese connects with a diving header. Magnificent block by Diego Parente!
71.43
Diego Bertani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adriano Dani. Adriano Dani knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Domenico Vicari.
73.40
Gianfranco Caverzan sees Maurizio Pinna in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maurizio Pinna finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.40
Phil Thatcher makes an attacking run forward. Phil Thatcher shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
79.44
Syd Keane chips the ball to his team mate, Dayo Pizzi. Dayo Pizzi flicks a high ball forward to Daniele Murgita who takes it down. Daniele Murgita shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
81.39
Diego Parente sees a break and surges forward. Diego Parente sees space and advances. Diego Parente whips in a cross ball towards Sandro Cesaretti. Sandro Cesaretti flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
87.40
Diego Parente knocks the ball forward to Maurizio Pinna. Maurizio Pinna flicks a high pass forward. Gianfranco Caverzan collects the pass. Gianfranco Caverzan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Corrado Zanetti gets down and covers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Corrado Zanetti (GK)
7
2. Valerio Pecchia (DEF)
6
3. Syd Keane (DEF)
8
4. Aniello Solimeno (DEF)
6
5. Umberto Doardo (DEF)
6
6. Alessandro Cristiano (MID)
6
7. Dayo Pizzi (MID)
7
8. Domenico Vicari (MID)
6
9. Phil Thatcher (MID)
7
10. Alejandro Veronese (ATT)
6
11. Daniele Murgita (ATT)
9
12. Gabriele Villa (GK)
0
13. Matthias Welter (ATT)
0
14. Sergio Signori (ATT)
0
1. Attilio Festa (GK)
6
2. Vittorio Spinesi (DEF)
7
3. Max Malagò (DEF)
6
4. Diego Parente (DEF)
8
5. Diego Bertani (MID)
6
6. Carmelo Negro (MID)
6
7. Gianfranco Caverzan (MID)
9
8. Sandro Ganci (MID)
6
9. Maurizio Pinna (ATT)
6
10. Adriano Dani (ATT)
6
11. Ighli Serena (ATT)
6
12. Sandro Cesaretti (GK)
6
13. Roberto Colonnello (MID)
0
14. Attilio Giampieretti (GK)
0