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 Fiorentina. A crowd of 17,916 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Verona Hellas are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matteo Mareggini.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Verona Hellas are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matteo Mareggini.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Fiorentina get the match underway!
2.35
0-0David Tavares threads the ball through to Adriano Ciullo. Adriano Ciullo skips past Gaetano Fialdini! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Adriano Ciullo provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
18.19
0-0Vinicio E. Mora controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Minto. George Minto flicks a high pass forward to Vito Pirri who brings the ball under control. Vito Pirri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adriano Ciullo but he's offside!
24.44
0-0Ralph Bolton makes a simple pass to Romero P. Ortega. Romero P. Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Gallacher who gathers it comfortably.
26.09
George Minto threads a neat ball through to Alessio De Poli. Alessio De Poli shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
27.26
0-0David Tavares flicks the ball to his team mate, Adriano Ciullo. Adriano Ciullo shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Eugenio Cardinale manages to gather it comfortably.
28.50
Kwami Bodmer makes a simple pass to Neil Young. Neil Young lofts in a cross ball towards Orlando Reuser. Orlando Reuser connects with a diving header but it is shockingly off target!
32.22
With vision, George Minto plays the ball forward to Adriano Ciullo. Adriano Ciullo shoots from distance. Solid save from Eugenio Cardinale.
36.27
0-0Graziano Mignani barges into Neil Young. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Young hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.48
George Minto passes the ball forward to Adriano Ciullo. Adriano Ciullo lofts in a cross ball towards Alessio De Poli. Alessio De Poli jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.54
1-0Adrien Ajas flicks a high ball forward to Gian Paolo Simone who takes it down. Gian Paolo Simone flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Young. Neil Young whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Ortega. Romero P. Ortega 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!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Verona Hellas appear unchanged since the first half. Fiorentina also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fiorentina players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Verona Hellas kick off and get the second half underway!
47.49
Kwami Bodmer makes a simple pass to Neil Young. Neil Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.34
1-0Gian Paolo Simone kicks a strong pass forward to Orlando Reuser. Orlando Reuser advances inside the box! Orlando Reuser muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Graziano Mignani sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
55.50
George Minto flicks the ball to his team mate, Adriano Ciullo. Adriano Ciullo knocks in a cross ball towards Vito Pirri. Vito Pirri makes a looping header on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Fiorentina are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
57.01
Adrien Ajas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ralph Bolton. Ralph Bolton flicks a high ball forward to Romero P. Ortega who takes it down. Romero P. Ortega whips in a cross ball towards Orlando Reuser. Orlando Reuser makes a looping header on goal. Garry Gallacher manages to gather it.
60.12
1-0Fiorentina have made 3 substitutions with Roberto Groenendijk replacing Alessio De Poli, Dries Zimmerman replacing George Minto and Danilo Olivi replacing Graziano Mignani .
66.48
Gaetano Fialdini knocks the ball to his team mate, Kwami Bodmer. Kwami Bodmer makes a probing pass to Orlando Reuser. Orlando Reuser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Gallacher who gathers it comfortably.
71.40
Kevin Mustoe kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Young. Neil Young knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Ortega. Romero P. Ortega is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
72.22
Mirco Di Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kwami Bodmer. Kwami Bodmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Young. Neil Young shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Garry Gallacher smothers it!
77.09
Verona Hellas have made a substitution with Demetrio Pasqualin replacing Romero P. Ortega .
78.10
Gaetano Fialdini brings the ball forward. Gaetano Fialdini kicks a strong pass forward to Orlando Reuser. Orlando Reuser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Gallacher who gathers it comfortably.
84.15
Mirco Di Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ralph Bolton. Ralph Bolton threads the ball through to Orlando Reuser. Orlando Reuser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Gallacher who gathers it comfortably.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Romero P. Ortega of Verona Hellas |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eugenio Cardinale (GK)
7
2. Mirco Di Matteo (DEF)
7
3. Adrien Ajas (DEF)
6
4. Gaetano Fialdini (DEF)
8
5. Kevin Mustoe (MID)
6
6. Kwami Bodmer (MID)
7
7. Ralph Bolton (MID)
7
8. Gian Paolo Simone (MID)
6
9. Romero P. Ortega (ATT)
9
10. Neil Young (ATT)
8
11. Orlando Reuser (ATT)
6
12. Lamberto Anaclerio (MID)
0
13. Demetrio Pasqualin (MID)
6
14. Jan-Willem Houttuin (GK)
0
1. Garry Gallacher (GK)
7
2. Neil Clegg (DEF)
6
3. Vinicio E. Mora (DEF)
6
4. Graziano Mignani (DEF)
5
5. Abel Moreira (DEF)
6
6. David Tavares (MID)
6
7. George Minto (MID)
7
8. Giovanni Maiuri (MID)
6
9. Vito Pirri (ATT)
6
10. Alessio De Poli (ATT)
6
11. Adriano Ciullo (ATT)
7
12. Roberto Groenendijk (DEF)
6
13. Dries Zimmerman (DEF)
6
14. Danilo Olivi (DEF)
6