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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Sampdoria play host to Chievo Verona. A crowd of 9,342 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sampdoria are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Emanuele Inzaghi.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sampdoria get the match underway!
2.50
Pierre G. De Sole deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianni Balli. Gianni Balli threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Del Sol. Alejandro Del Sol shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
3.33
Miguel Pinto knocks the ball to his team mate, Danilo Calaiò. Danilo Calaiò lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Percassi. With a superhuman jump, Roberto Percassi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.16
Frederico Marin flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Pinto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Pinto flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Percassi. Roberto Percassi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.37
Gianni Balli knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Percassi. Roberto Percassi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.49
Alan Watson comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Pinto. The referee calls over Alan Watson and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Pinto carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.15
Dave Harley runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dave Harley lofts in a cross ball towards Lars Szepan. Lars Szepan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.56
Frederico Marin passes the ball forward to Miguel Pinto. Miguel Pinto threads a neat ball through to Roberto Percassi. Roberto Percassi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Giampietro Guana.
24.45
Fausto Zanutta flicks a high pass forward to Ruggiero Erra who brings the ball under control. Ruggiero Erra plays a quick one-two with Lars Szepan and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Ruggiero Erra provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Rodrigo Campos smothers it!
27.30
Miguel Pinto threads the ball through to Alejandro Del Sol. Alejandro Del Sol shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
30.40
Paolo Valsesia knocks the ball to his team mate, Fausto Zanutta. Fausto Zanutta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malte Wendel. Malte Wendel shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
32.54
Miguel Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Bressan collects the pass. Eugenio Bressan shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.35
Frederico Marin advances with the ball. Frederico Marin advances with the ball. Frederico Marin shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
39.31
Seeing a gap ahead, Dado Odet plays the ball forward to Fausto Zanutta. Fausto Zanutta knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruggiero Erra. Ruggiero Erra shoots from long range. Rodrigo Campos gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
42.18
Miguel Pinto decides to run forward with the ball. Miguel Pinto shoots from outside the area but is denied by Giampietro Guana. Excellent save.
44.53
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
Gianni Balli sees Alejandro Del Sol in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Del Sol shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sampdoria appear unchanged since the first half. Chievo Verona also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Chievo Verona get the second half underway!
47.00
Paolo Valsesia clumsily knocks into Eugenio Bressan. The referee brings Paolo Valsesia to one side and gives him a warning! Eugenio Bressan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.44
Alan Watson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alan Watson skips past Andre Pegolo! Alan Watson comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Rodrigo Campos is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.18
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
53.35
Dave Harley threads the ball through to Ruggiero Erra. Ruggiero Erra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dario De Sanzo.
54.51
Dave Harley flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruggiero Erra. Ruggiero Erra cuts inside the box! Ruggiero Erra looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
65.16
Dave Harley passes the ball forward to Ruggiero Erra. Ruggiero Erra edges inside the box! Ruggiero Erra shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
69.04
Dario De Sanzo hacks Ruggiero Erra from behind! Dario De Sanzo is shown the yellow card! Ruggiero Erra stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.57
Frederico Marin kicks a strong pass forward to Gianni Balli. Gianni Balli runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gianni Balli shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.42
Fausto Zanutta hits a low pass to Lars Szepan. Lars Szepan shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Rodrigo Campos. What a great pair of hands!
83.27
Miguel Pinto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danilo Calaiò. Danilo Calaiò edges inside the box! Danilo Calaiò shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
87.05
Miguel Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Bressan collects the pass. Eugenio Bressan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Valsesia.
90.00
Miguel Pinto makes a probing pass to Roberto Percassi. Roberto Percassi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Valsesia.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 8 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 51.685393258427 vs 48.314606741573
Play Area
Home team third: 28.09%, Midfield: 47.19%, Away team third: 24.72%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Pinto of Sampdoria

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
5
7
5. Andre Pegolo (DEF)
6
6. Gianni Balli (MID)
7
7. Miguel Pinto (MID)
9
6
10. Eugenio Bressan (ATT)
6

14. Michele Arricca (MID)
0

3. Dado Odet (DEF)
6
6
6. Alan Watson (MID)
8
7
8. Dave Harley (MID)
7
9. Ruggiero Erra (ATT)
8
10. Lars Szepan (ATT)
6
11. Malte Wendel (ATT)
6

12. Scott Booth (MID)
0
14. Davide Mora (MID)
0