Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Stadio P. L. Penzo where Venezia play host to Verona Hellas. A crowd of 9,571 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Venezia are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Verona Hellas appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hutchison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Venezia are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Verona Hellas appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hutchison.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Venezia get the match underway!
8.43
0-0Gian Paolo Torricelli makes a beautiful solo run. Gian Paolo Torricelli tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Patrick Lloyd manages to gather it.
9.43
Jonathan Santoni hits a low pass to Stefano Di Giuliantonio. Stefano Di Giuliantonio chips the ball to his team mate, Pierpaolo Sgrò. Pierpaolo Sgrò shoots from distance but is denied by Patrick Lloyd. Excellent save.
10.07
Hugo Helguera advances with the ball. Hugo Helguera shoots from outside the area but Patrick Lloyd is on top of it.
15.51
0-0Hugo Helguera flicks a high pass forward to Pierpaolo Sgrò who brings the ball under control. Pierpaolo Sgrò shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.05
Francesco G. Morabito threads the ball through to Max Tamburini. Max Tamburini changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Max Tamburini shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
21.14
0-0Venezia are in full control of this game.
27.05
Tomas Piazza breaks forward. Tomas Piazza kicks a strong pass forward to Giampaolo Morabito. Giampaolo Morabito controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Bruno Simeoni.
33.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Francesco G. Morabito plays the ball forward to Stefano Di Giuliantonio. Stefano Di Giuliantonio kicks a strong pass forward to Pierpaolo Sgrò. Pierpaolo Sgrò sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
34.32
0-0Richard Thompson knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Lofthouse. Neil Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristiano Birindelli.
44.44
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
Richard Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Neil Lofthouse holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Lofthouse shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Bruno Simeoni.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Alexandre Campos loops the ball over to the far post. Bruno Simeoni scoops up the ball.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Venezia appear unchanged since the first half. Verona Hellas also appear unchanged since the first half. The Venezia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Verona Hellas get the second half underway!
48.21
Richard Thompson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giampaolo Morabito. Giampaolo Morabito knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.05
Hugo Helguera advances with the ball. Hugo Helguera whips in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Nodari. Datti Mohamed Nodari directs the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.06
Ruben Sousa flicks a high ball forward to Alexandre Campos who takes it down. Alexandre Campos passes the ball forward to Neil Lofthouse. Neil Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.33
0-0Richard Thompson threads a neat ball through to Alessandro Tasso. Alessandro Tasso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Lofthouse but he's offside!
57.53
0-0Gian Paolo Torricelli barges into Richard Thompson. The referee calls over Gian Paolo Torricelli and warns him to calm down! Richard Thompson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.51
0-0Venezia have made 2 substitutions with Gavin Gough replacing Stefano Di Giuliantonio and Filippo Mazzeo replacing Gian Paolo Torricelli .Verona Hellas have made a substitution with Claudio José Mari replacing Neil Lofthouse .
61.53
Domenico Cerioni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio José Mari. Claudio José Mari knocks in a cross ball towards Giampaolo Morabito. Giampaolo Morabito flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
66.46
Gavin Gough brings the ball forward. Gavin Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Pierpaolo Sgrò. Pierpaolo Sgrò rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
67.19
Tomas Piazza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Thompson. Richard Thompson hits a low pass to Alessandro Tasso. Alessandro Tasso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.10
0-1Domenico Cerioni hits a low pass to Alessandro Tasso. Alessandro Tasso whips in a cross ball towards Claudio José Mari. Claudio José Mari connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.17
Without breaking stride, Hugo Helguera plays the ball forward to Pierpaolo Sgrò. Pierpaolo Sgrò sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
77.09
Venezia have made a substitution with Cosimo Cudini replacing Jonathan Santoni .Verona Hellas have made a substitution with Daniel Hernandez replacing Alexandre Campos .
78.13
Cosimo Cudini sees a break and surges forward. Cosimo Cudini flicks a high ball forward to Pierpaolo Sgrò who takes it down. Pierpaolo Sgrò knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patrick Lloyd who gathers it comfortably.
79.54
Max Tamburini sees Pierpaolo Sgrò in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pierpaolo Sgrò shoots from distance. Patrick Lloyd gets down and covers it.
83.54
Gavin Gough makes a simple pass to Pierpaolo Sgrò. Pierpaolo Sgrò shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Patrick Lloyd.
85.04
0-1Hugo Helguera takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Ruben Sousa chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Bruno Simeoni (GK)
8
2. Cristiano Birindelli (DEF)
6
3. Jonathan Santoni (DEF)
6
4. Francesco G. Morabito (DEF)
6
5. Gianmatteo Collauto (DEF)
6
6. Stefano Di Giuliantonio (MID)
6
7. Hugo Helguera (MID)
8
8. Gian Paolo Torricelli (MID)
6
9. Max Tamburini (MID)
6
10. Datti Mohamed Nodari (ATT)
6
11. Pierpaolo Sgrò (ATT)
7
12. Cosimo Cudini (GK)
6
13. Gavin Gough (MID)
7
14. Filippo Mazzeo (MID)
6
1. Patrick Lloyd (GK)
9
2. Dominic Strachan (DEF)
6
3. Ruben Sousa (DEF)
6
4. Tomas Piazza (DEF)
7
5. Gianluca Pisanu (MID)
6
6. Richard Thompson (MID)
7
7. Domenico Cerioni (MID)
6
8. Alexandre Campos (MID)
6
9. Alessandro Tasso (ATT)
7
10. Neil Lofthouse (ATT)
6
11. Giampaolo Morabito (ATT)
6
12. Claudio José Mari (DEF)
9
13. Daniel Hernandez (ATT)
6
14. Marco Lasalandra (DEF)
0