Match Report
| Verona Hellas | Verona Hellas |  |  | Cosenza | Cosenza | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Gian Paolo Di Masi | G. Di Masi |  | 76 | G |  | 1 | | G | 74 | | Sandro Lotti | S. Lotti | |||||||||
| Mirco Di Matteo | M. Di Matteo | | 77 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 | | Aniello Testini | A. Testini | |||||||||
| Gaetano Fialdini | G. Fialdini | | 67 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 67 | | Girolamo Delpiano | G. Delpiano | ||||||||
| Markus Busse | M. Busse |  | 61 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 | | Marcello Carbone | M. Carbone | |||||||||
| Lamberto Anaclerio | L. Anaclerio | | 68 | M | | 5 | | D | 57 | | Danilo Bucci | D. Bucci | |||||||||
| Gian Paolo Simone | G. Simone | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 81 |  | Orlando King | O. King | |||||||||
| Spencer Hunt | S. Hunt |  | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 77 |  | Ricardo Fernandez | R. Fernandez | |||||||||
| Donato Caini | D. Caini | | 63 | M | | 8 | | M | 71 | | Diaw Annoni | D. Annoni | |||||||||
| Alejandro Calvo | A. Calvo | | 87 | A | | 9 | | A | 64 | | Eusebio Villa | E. Villa | |||||||||
| Hamada Wiart | H. Wiart | | 78 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Alberto Tedesco | A. Tedesco | |||||||||
| Karim Lodewijks | K. Lodewijks |  | 60 | A | | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Aladino Banchelli | A. Banchelli | ||||||||
| Eugenio Cardinale | E. Cardinale | | 65 | G | | 12 | | G | 68 | | Aldo Galli | A. Galli | |||||||||
| Rafael Nunez | R. Nunez | | 59 | A | | 13 | | M | 65 | | Martin Elzinga | M. Elzinga | |||||||||
| Rui Mendes | R. Mendes |  | 57 | A | | 14 | | G | 56 | | Armin Bierhoff | A. Bierhoff | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Bentegodi where Verona Hellas play host to Cosenza. A crowd of 16,237 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good 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 Franco Pecchia.
The pitch is in good 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 Franco Pecchia.
0.00
0-0Cosenza start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.27
0-0Orlando King takes the throw-in. Diaw Annoni runs straight at the opposition's defence. Diaw Annoni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.49
1-0Markus Busse threads a neat ball through to Gian Paolo Simone. Gian Paolo Simone flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Calvo who takes it down. Alejandro Calvo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
14.42
Spencer Hunt sees Hamada Wiart in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hamada Wiart shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
20.16
Markus Busse threads a neat ball through to Lamberto Anaclerio. Lamberto Anaclerio makes a probing pass to Karim Lodewijks. Karim Lodewijks lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Calvo. Alejandro Calvo makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.37
3-0Orlando King barges into Donato Caini. The referee calls over Orlando King and shows him a yellow card! Donato Caini runs off the knock.
26.40
Gaetano Fialdini knocks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Hunt. Spencer Hunt flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Calvo who takes it down. Alejandro Calvo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.15
3-0Marcello Carbone threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Fernandez. Ricardo Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Alberto Tedesco. Alberto Tedesco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Gian Paolo Di Masi.
28.08
3-0Corner kick to Cosenza. Danilo Bucci plays it out to the edge of the box. Aniello Testini tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
30.13
3-0Lamberto Anaclerio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hamada Wiart. Hamada Wiart finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
36.26
3-0Orlando King barges into Donato Caini. The referee warns Orlando King to calm down! Donato Caini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.23
Aniello Testini knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Fernandez. Ricardo Fernandez threads the ball through to Alberto Tedesco. Alberto Tedesco tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
40.31
3-0Alejandro Calvo comes in with a late challenge on Aniello Testini. Alejandro Calvo is given a warning by the referee! Aniello Testini grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
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. The Cosenza players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Verona Hellas start the second half!
49.52
Orlando King controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eusebio Villa. Eusebio Villa shoots from outside the area. Wonderful reactions from Gian Paolo Di Masi keeps it out!
53.39
Ricardo Fernandez advances with the ball. Ricardo Fernandez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
57.36
Markus Busse clumsily knocks into Aladino Banchelli. Markus Busse is given a warning by the referee! Aladino Banchelli runs off the knock.
66.24
Diaw Annoni knocks the ball forward to Aladino Banchelli. Aladino Banchelli shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.46
Gian Paolo Simone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hamada Wiart. Hamada Wiart knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Calvo. Alejandro Calvo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Sandro Lotti.
71.56
Lamberto Anaclerio knocks the ball forward to Hamada Wiart. Hamada Wiart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.34
Ricardo Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eusebio Villa. Eusebio Villa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
75.51
Spencer Hunt flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Calvo controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Calvo tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
77.50
3-0Verona Hellas have made a substitution with Rafael Nunez replacing Alejandro Calvo and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Cosenza have made a substitution with Aldo Galli replacing Danilo Bucci and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
79.24
Gaetano Fialdini knocks the ball to his team mate, Donato Caini. Donato Caini flicks a high pass forward. Hamada Wiart controls it well on his chest. Hamada Wiart sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Sandro Lotti manages to gather it easily.
83.17
With a delightful solo run, Diaw Annoni stretches the opposition's defence. Diaw Annoni knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Tedesco. Alberto Tedesco outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.11
Diaw Annoni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eusebio Villa. Eusebio Villa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gaetano Fialdini.
87.02
Spencer Hunt flicks the ball to his team mate, Karim Lodewijks. Karim Lodewijks sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
3-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Alejandro Calvo 9, 20 Hamada Wiart 14 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alejandro Calvo of Verona Hellas |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gian Paolo Di Masi (GK)
7
2. Mirco Di Matteo (DEF)
6
3. Gaetano Fialdini (DEF)
6
4. Markus Busse (DEF)
6
5. Lamberto Anaclerio (MID)
6
6. Gian Paolo Simone (MID)
7
7. Spencer Hunt (MID)
7
8. Donato Caini (MID)
6
9. Alejandro Calvo (ATT)
9
10. Hamada Wiart (ATT)
8
11. Karim Lodewijks (ATT)
6
12. Eugenio Cardinale (GK)
0
13. Rafael Nunez (ATT)
6
14. Rui Mendes (ATT)
0
1. Sandro Lotti (GK)
6
2. Aniello Testini (DEF)
6
3. Girolamo Delpiano (DEF)
6
4. Marcello Carbone (DEF)
6
5. Danilo Bucci (DEF)
6
6. Orlando King (MID)
5
7. Ricardo Fernandez (MID)
7
8. Diaw Annoni (MID)
7
9. Eusebio Villa (ATT)
6
10. Alberto Tedesco (ATT)
6
11. Aladino Banchelli (ATT)
6
12. Aldo Galli (GK)
6
13. Martin Elzinga (MID)
0
14. Armin Bierhoff (GK)
0