Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Romeo Menti where Vicenza play host to Fiorentina. A crowd of 9,989 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Vicenza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Fiorentina get the match underway!
2.13
Fiorentina are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Vicenza's defence.
12.15
Luciano Marcolini makes a probing pass to Enzo Bucci. Enzo Bucci deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Merino. Antonio Merino tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.31
Nicola C. Di Venanzio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Moreno Pagliuca. Moreno Pagliuca kicks a strong pass forward to Joseph-Desire Ipoua. Joseph-Desire Ipoua takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Garry Mckinlay has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.15
Fabio Rocchi flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Merino. Antonio Merino knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alassandro Asta who gathers it comfortably.
28.10
Amedeo Benussi knocks the ball to his team mate, Moreno Pagliuca. Moreno Pagliuca goes all the way! Moreno Pagliuca rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.25
Fabio Rocchi passes the ball forward to Antonio Merino. Antonio Merino tries a spectacular long range effort. Alassandro Asta easily smothers it.
34.51
Francesco Tricarico deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicola C. Di Venanzio. Nicola C. Di Venanzio makes a simple pass to Joseph-Desire Ipoua. Joseph-Desire Ipoua finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Francesco Tricarico flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicola C. Di Venanzio. Nicola C. Di Venanzio flicks the ball to his team mate, Corrado Sbrizzo. Corrado Sbrizzo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Garry Mckinlay easily smothers it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Vicenza kick off the second half!
48.01
Nicola C. Di Venanzio passes the ball forward to Corrado Sbrizzo. Corrado Sbrizzo lofts in a cross ball towards Joseph-Desire Ipoua. Joseph-Desire Ipoua is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Garry Mckinlay.
55.36
Ruggiero Lasalandra knocks the ball to his team mate, Corrado Sbrizzo. Corrado Sbrizzo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marco Pinato.
61.56
Luciano Marcolini boots it upfield. Lorenzo Cecere knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Walter Pinardi.
63.05
Amedeo Benussi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joseph-Desire Ipoua. Joseph-Desire Ipoua goes all the way! Joseph-Desire Ipoua takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Garry Mckinlay easily smothers it!
65.49
Enzo Bucci catches Nicola C. Di Venanzio on the ankles. The referee calls over Enzo Bucci and warns him to calm down! Nicola C. Di Venanzio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.56
Ljubisa Biancone chips the ball to his team mate, Fabio Rocchi. Fabio Rocchi knocks the ball forward to Lorenzo Cecere. Lorenzo Cecere shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.14
Ljubisa Biancone catches Corrado Sbrizzo on the ankles. Ljubisa Biancone is given a warning by the referee! Corrado Sbrizzo stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.09
Neil Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabio Rocchi. Fabio Rocchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lorenzo Cecere. Lorenzo Cecere goes all the way! Lorenzo Cecere shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.41
Amedeo Benussi knocks the ball to his team mate, Joseph-Desire Ipoua. Joseph-Desire Ipoua plays a perfect one-two with Corrado Sbrizzo and rushes in on goal... Joseph-Desire Ipoua rockets a shot on goal. Garry Mckinlay is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.05
Fabio Rocchi knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Merino. Antonio Merino shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Alassandro Asta easily smothers it!
90.00
Ruggiero Lasalandra flicks the ball to his team mate, Corrado Sbrizzo. Corrado Sbrizzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Joseph-Desire Ipoua of Vicenza
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
22.1%
47.1%
30.9%