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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Bentegodi where Verona Hellas play host to Cosenza. A crowd of 20,934 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Verona Hellas are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cosenza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francesco Mancini.


0.00
Verona Hellas kick off and get the match underway!
2.24
Gaetano Fialdini darts forward. Gaetano Fialdini threads a neat ball through to Karim Lodewijks. Karim Lodewijks knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sandro Lotti who gathers it comfortably.
4.38
Diaw Annoni sees space and advances. Diaw Annoni tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
6.36
With vision, Gian Paolo Simone laces a through ball forward to Alejandro Calvo. Alejandro Calvo finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
8.55
Girolamo Delpiano flicks a high pass forward. Orlando King collects the pass. Showing composure, Orlando King laces a weighted ball forward to Ferdinando Mela. Ferdinando Mela flicks a high pass forward. Eusebio Villa controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Eusebio Villa shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
9.28
Julian Szepan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Orlando King. Orlando King flicks a high ball forward to Eusebio Villa who takes it down. Eusebio Villa shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
16.09
Orlando King sees space and advances. Orlando King lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Nunes. Ruben Nunes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a woeful effort!
22.51
Gian Paolo Simone flicks a high ball forward to Hamada Wiart who takes it down. Hamada Wiart knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Calvo. Alejandro Calvo powers a header at goal but is denied by Aniello Testini. Excellent block.
26.30
Donato Caini passes the ball forward to Hamada Wiart. Hamada Wiart plays a one-two with Alejandro Calvo and rushes in on goal... Hamada Wiart rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
33.45
Demetrio Pasqualin chips the ball to his team mate, Hamada Wiart. Hamada Wiart knocks in a cross ball towards Karim Lodewijks. Karim Lodewijks rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sandro Lotti with no chance!! Goal for Verona Hellas! That brings them level!
36.46
Lamberto Anaclerio knocks the ball forward to Hamada Wiart. Hamada Wiart knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julian Szepan.
42.47
Orlando King chips the ball to his team mate, Eusebio Villa. Eusebio Villa shoots from 25 yards. Gian Paolo Di Masi comfortably gets down and covers it.
44.48
Orlando King threads a neat ball through to Ruben Nunes. Ruben Nunes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Verona Hellas appear unchanged since the first half. Cosenza also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Cosenza kick off and get the second half underway!
47.21
Girolamo Delpiano kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Fernandez. Ricardo Fernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruben Nunes. Ruben Nunes whips in a cross ball towards Eusebio Villa. Eusebio Villa connects with a diving header but it flies just off target!
49.48
Markus Busse catches Ferdinando Mela on the ankles. Markus Busse is given a warning by the referee! Ferdinando Mela runs off the knock.
51.48
Demetrio Pasqualin sees Hamada Wiart in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hamada Wiart knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sandro Lotti who gathers it comfortably.
57.01
Marcello Carbone threads a neat ball through to Diaw Annoni. Diaw Annoni plays the ball forward to Ruben Nunes. Ruben Nunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Markus Busse.
59.25
Gaetano Fialdini knocks the ball to his team mate, Gian Paolo Simone. Gian Paolo Simone knocks the ball forward to Hamada Wiart. Hamada Wiart shoots from distance but Sandro Lotti is on top of it.
65.25
Gian Paolo Simone flicks a high pass forward to Karim Lodewijks who brings the ball under control. Karim Lodewijks lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Calvo. Alejandro Calvo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Sandro Lotti gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
67.18
Gaetano Fialdini threads a neat ball through to Demetrio Pasqualin. Demetrio Pasqualin threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Calvo. Alejandro Calvo whips in a cross ball towards Hamada Wiart. Hamada Wiart whips the ball goalwards with his head but Sandro Lotti is on top of it.
71.57
Orlando King knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Nunes. Ruben Nunes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.27
Girolamo Delpiano hits a low pass to Diaw Annoni. Diaw Annoni knocks the ball to his team mate, Ferdinando Mela. Ferdinando Mela shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
73.50
Orlando King makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ferdinando Mela. Ferdinando Mela tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
79.50
Markus Busse catches Eusebio Villa on the ankles. The referee calls over Markus Busse again and warns him to calm down! Eusebio Villa runs off the knock.
84.19
Mirco Di Matteo decides to run forward with the ball. Mirco Di Matteo brings the ball forward. Mirco Di Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Karim Lodewijks. Marcello Carbone catches Karim Lodewijks on the ankles. Karim Lodewijks appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 48.6842105263158 vs 51.3157894736842
Play Area
Home team third: 26.32%, Midfield: 46.05%, Away team third: 27.63%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Orlando King of Cosenza

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
4. Markus Busse (DEF)
5
8. Donato Caini (MID)
6
6
10. Hamada Wiart (ATT)
8
11. Karim Lodewijks (ATT)
8

13. Rafael Nunez (ATT)
0
14. Rui Mendes (ATT)
0

1. Sandro Lotti (GK)
7
6
4. Julian Szepan (DEF)
6
6. Orlando King (MID)
9
8. Diaw Annoni (MID)
7
9. Ruben Nunes (ATT)
8
10. Eusebio Villa (ATT)
8
11. Ferdinando Mela (ATT)
6

12. Aldo Galli (GK)
0
13. Martin Elzinga (MID)
0
14. Alberto Tedesco (ATT)
0