Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Bentegodi where Verona Hellas play host to Lazio. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Verona Hellas and Lazio are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Franceco Aglietti.


0.00
Lazio kick off!
2.36
Simone Di Livio kicks a strong pass forward to Djibrill Billong. Djibrill Billong whips in a cross ball towards Domenico Cangini. Domenico Cangini jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
3.12
With a delightful solo run, David Degano stretches the opposition's defence. David Degano knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Djibrill Billong is offside!
8.52
Craig Rae threads a neat ball through to Marco Tentoni. Marco Tentoni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
9.32
Stefano Bernardi comes in with a late challenge on Craig Rae. Stefano Bernardi is given a warning by the referee! Craig Rae stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.32
Antonino Ambrosetti passes the ball forward to Carlo Pellizzaro. Carlo Pellizzaro rushes past Michel Schemmel! Some good footwork from Carlo Pellizzaro provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
14.38
Carl Dufresnes threads a neat ball through to Domenico Cangini. Domenico Cangini shoots from long range but is denied by Karim Vos. Excellent save.
15.26
Moreno Cirillo hits a low pass to Carlo Pellizzaro. Carlo Pellizzaro makes a probing pass to Marco Tentoni but he's offside!
20.41
Antonino Ambrosetti hacks Carl Dufresnes from behind! The referee calls over Antonino Ambrosetti and shows him a yellow card! Carl Dufresnes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
21.31
Stefano Bernardi hits a low pass to Domenico Cangini. Domenico Cangini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
24.16
Roberto Fiore threads a neat ball through to Carl Dufresnes. Carl Dufresnes flicks a high pass forward. Guglielmo Lopez controls it well on his chest. Guglielmo Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Djibrill Billong. Djibrill Billong makes a looping header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.58
Carl Dufresnes flicks a high pass forward. Domenico Cangini collects the pass. Domenico Cangini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Karim Vos!
27.22
Roberto Fiore threads the ball through to David Degano. David Degano hits a low pass to Domenico Cangini. Domenico Cangini skips past Quim Viana! Some silky footwork from Domenico Cangini provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
32.45
Eusebio Sturba flicks the ball to his team mate, Cosimo Ziliani. Cosimo Ziliani sees Carlo Pellizzaro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlo Pellizzaro plays a scrappy one-two with Marco Tentoni and stumbles forward towards the goal... Carlo Pellizzaro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.52
Eusebio Sturba knocks the ball to his team mate, Cosimo Ziliani. Cosimo Ziliani runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Cosimo Ziliani threads the ball through to Carlo Pellizzaro but he's offside!
39.09
Eusebio Sturba passes the ball forward to Antonino Ambrosetti. Antonino Ambrosetti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marco Tentoni. Marco Tentoni shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
42.24
Quim Viana barges into Domenico Cangini. The referee calls over Quim Viana and warns him to calm down! Domenico Cangini runs off the knock.
44.10
Carl Dufresnes barges into Antonino Ambrosetti. The referee calls over Carl Dufresnes and warns him to calm down! Antonino Ambrosetti runs off the knock.
45.00
Craig Rae changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig Rae shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
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. Lazio also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The second half starts with Verona Hellas kicking off!
49.33
Stefano Bernardi clumsily knocks into Moreno Cirillo. The referee calls over Stefano Bernardi and shows him a yellow card! Moreno Cirillo runs off the knock.
51.59
Moreno Cirillo flicks a high pass forward. Marco Tentoni holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marco Tentoni shoots from long range. Moreno Del Grosso gets down and covers it.
53.42
Moreno Cirillo hits a low pass to Marco Tentoni. Marco Tentoni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.33
Verona Hellas have made a substitution with Ciro Bellini replacing Giampiero Bravo .
61.38
Oleg Pearson catches Guglielmo Lopez on the ankles. The referee brings Oleg Pearson to one side and gives him a warning! Guglielmo Lopez stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.42
Eusebio Sturba controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonino Ambrosetti. Antonino Ambrosetti chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Tentoni. Marco Tentoni shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.38
Moreno Cirillo clumsily knocks into Carl Dufresnes. Moreno Cirillo is warned by the referee! Carl Dufresnes stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.58
Stefano Bernardi flicks the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Lopez. Guglielmo Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Djibrill Billong. Djibrill Billong jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
78.02
Antonino Ambrosetti flicks a high pass forward. Ciro Bellini collects the pass. Ciro Bellini flicks a high pass forward. Marco Tentoni controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Marco Tentoni shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Moreno Del Grosso.
79.10
Moreno Cirillo takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Moreno Del Grosso gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
81.28
Cosimo Ziliani clumsily knocks into Simone Di Livio. Cosimo Ziliani is warned by the referee! Simone Di Livio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.31
Craig Rae flicks a high pass forward. Ciro Bellini controls it well on his chest. Ciro Bellini plays a one-two with Carlo Pellizzaro and advances towards the goal... Ciro Bellini comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.39
David Degano hits a low pass to Guglielmo Lopez. Guglielmo Lopez plays a one-two with Domenico Cangini and rushes in on goal... Guglielmo Lopez strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
David Degano hits a low pass to Guglielmo Lopez. Guglielmo Lopez shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
5
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.6%
41.4%
Play Area
25.3%
47.1%
27.6%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Moreno Del Grosso of Lazio

Match Ratings
1.Karim Vos (GK)
8
2.Eusebio Sturba (DEF)
8
3.Oleg Pearson (DEF)
7
4.Quim Viana (DEF)
5
5.Cosimo Ziliani (MID)
7
6.Antonino Ambrosetti (MID)yellow card
7
7.Craig Rae (MID)
7
8.Moreno Cirillo (MID)
6
9.Carlo Pellizzaro (ATT)
7
10.Giampiero Bravo (ATT)
6
11.Marco Tentoni (ATT)
8
 
12.Ciro Bellini (DEF)
6
13.Ciro Zoppetti (DEF)
0
14.Samuele Blasi (MID)
0