Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Stadio Friuli where Udinese play host to Chievo Verona. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Udinese are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Keane.
The pitch is in good condition.
Udinese are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Keane.
0.00
0-0Chievo Verona kick off and get the first half underway!
10.24
0-0Teddy Boumnijel comes in with a late challenge on Vittorio Lupatelli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vittorio Lupatelli runs off the knock.
12.27
0-1Aleksi Wegelius makes a simple pass to Roberto Monteiro. Roberto Monteiro threads a neat ball through to P. Gilberto Albino. P. Gilberto Albino edges inside the box! P. Gilberto Albino shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Christian Doga had no chance!! Goal for Chievo Verona!
15.22
0-1Teddy Boumnijel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Albino. P. Gilberto Albino knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Young. Edward Young powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
16.17
Abdelhadif Boukrami flicks a high pass forward. Laurent Tanghe collects the pass. Laurent Tanghe knocks in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Albino. P. Gilberto Albino connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Christian Doga manages to keep it out.
18.30
0-1Teddy Boumnijel threads a neat ball through to Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Young. Yuri Bertotto barges into Edward Young. Edward Young appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
20.31
Vittorio Lupatelli hacks Roberto Monteiro from behind! The referee calls over Vittorio Lupatelli and shows him a yellow card! Roberto Monteiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.20
0-1Ivone Bellucci hits a low pass to Franceco Mezzano. Franceco Mezzano shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Udinese are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
26.53
Yuri Bertotto flicks a high pass forward. Ivone Bellucci controls it well on his chest. Ivone Bellucci passes the ball forward to Tommaso Zoppetti. Tommaso Zoppetti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.42
Jimmy Miller breaks forward. Jimmy Miller threads a neat ball through to Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
34.48
0-1Teddy Boumnijel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Young. Edward Young comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is deflected wide by Bakary Bierhoff.
35.26
0-1Roberto Monteiro takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Vittorio Lupatelli reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
36.51
0-1Abdelhadif Boukrami plays the ball forward to P. Gilberto Albino. P. Gilberto Albino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bakary Bierhoff.
38.16
Vittorio Lupatelli threads a neat ball through to Franceco Mezzano. Franceco Mezzano advances inside the box! Franceco Mezzano comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out his aim is horrendously poor!
39.43
0-1Fabio Francioso catches Nicol˜ Domizzi on the ankles. Fabio Francioso is warned by the referee! Nicol˜ Domizzi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
Francesco G. Pianu knocks the ball forward to Simone Gelsi. Simone Gelsi passes the ball forward to Fabio Francioso. Fabio Francioso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Magnus Allback is on top of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Udinese appear unchanged since the first half. Chievo Verona also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Udinese kick off the second half!
49.38
Garba Omolade controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Monteiro. Roberto Monteiro sees Edward Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edward Young knocks in a cross ball towards Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
55.14
0-1Roberto Monteiro knocks the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Albino. P. Gilberto Albino knocks the ball forward to Edward Young but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.13
Garba Omolade gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Edward Young plays a quick one-two with P. Gilberto Albino and rushes in on goal... Edward Young looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Christian Doga reads it well. Fabulous stop!
65.06
Yuri Bertotto brings the ball forward. Yuri Bertotto runs straight at the opposition's defence. Yuri Bertotto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.16
Franceco Mezzano barges into Garba Omolade. Franceco Mezzano is shown the yellow card! Garba Omolade stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.08
Francesco G. Pianu plays the ball forward to Ivone Bellucci. Ivone Bellucci knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Francioso. Fabio Francioso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Magnus Allback who gathers it comfortably.
69.22
Teddy Boumnijel knocks the ball forward to P. Gilberto Albino. P. Gilberto Albino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.12
Abdelhadif Boukrami passes the ball forward to Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Young. Edward Young makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
72.41
Ivone Bellucci flicks a high pass forward to Franceco Mezzano who brings the ball under control. Franceco Mezzano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.45
Ivone Bellucci takes it forward alone. Ivone Bellucci controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.12
0-1Udinese have made 3 substitutions with Gareth Harley replacing Franceco Mezzano, Michel Brouwer replacing Vittorio Lupatelli and Nunzio Ganci replacing Mike Murphy .
78.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Michel Brouwer plays the ball forward to Fabio Francioso. Fabio Francioso skips past Jimmy Miller! Fabio Francioso makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
81.58
Teddy Boumnijel plays the ball forward to Edward Young. Edward Young sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
84.04
Nicol˜ Domizzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Boumnijel. Teddy Boumnijel chips the ball to his team mate, Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe knocks in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Albino. P. Gilberto Albino connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Fantastic reactions from Bakary Bierhoff blocks the shot!
87.55
Ivone Bellucci makes a simple pass to Gareth Harley. Gareth Harley plays a perfect one-two with Fabio Francioso and rushes in on goal... Gareth Harley shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
89.52
Teddy Boumnijel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Young. Edward Young shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Ivone Bellucci flicks a high pass forward to Fabio Francioso who brings the ball under control. Fabio Francioso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.2%
51.8%
Play Area
28.2%
44.7%
27.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to P. Gilberto Albino of Chievo Verona |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Christian Doga (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Bakary Bierhoff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Francesco G. Pianu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Yuri Bertotto (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Simone Gelsi (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vittorio Lupatelli (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Ivone Bellucci (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Mike Murphy (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Franceco Mezzano (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Fabio Francioso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tommaso Zoppetti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gareth Harley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Michel Brouwer (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Nunzio Ganci (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Magnus Allback (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jimmy Miller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garba Omolade (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicol˜ Domizzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Aleksi Wegelius (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Abdelhadif Boukrami (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Teddy Boumnijel (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Roberto Monteiro (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Laurent Tanghe (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | P. Gilberto Albino (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Edward Young (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Simone Paramatti (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Inglis (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel Carragher (ATT) | 0 | |