Match Report


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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stadio Britanteo where AC Monza play host to Verona Hellas. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AC Monza and Verona Hellas are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Franceco Paschetta.


0.00
Verona Hellas kick off and get the first half underway!
3.23
Oleg Pearson hacks Arthur Clemence from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arthur Clemence runs off the knock.
6.30
Arthur Clemence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Gianni Poli. Gianni Poli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.04
Oleg Palmer passes the ball forward to Giampiero Tramezzani. Giampiero Tramezzani flicks a high pass forward. Gianni Poli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianni Poli makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Karim Vos manages to gather it easily.
12.43
Modeste Mettomo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos whips in a cross ball towards Gianni Poli. Gianni Poli connects with a diving header. Karim Vos comfortably picks it out of the air!
16.41
Jurgen Van Eijk makes a simple pass to Modeste Mettomo. Modeste Mettomo passes the ball forward to Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos advances inside the box! Antonio Santos looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.58
Modeste Mettomo flicks a high pass forward. Gianni Poli collects the pass. Gianni Poli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
21.21
Giampiero Tramezzani threads a neat ball through to Evans Gazzoli. Evans Gazzoli rushes past Manuele Grandoni! Evans Gazzoli makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.03
Craig Rae threads a neat ball through to Giampiero Bravo. Giampiero Bravo shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
33.32
Craig Rae threads a neat ball through to Giampiero Bravo. Giampiero Bravo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matteo Caputo who gathers it comfortably.
34.14
Antonino Ambrosetti flicks a high pass forward to Carlo Pellizzaro who brings the ball under control. Carlo Pellizzaro finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Verona Hellas!
38.43
With a delightful solo run, Giampiero Tramezzani stretches the opposition's defence. Giampiero Tramezzani plays a quick one-two with Evans Gazzoli and rushes in on goal... Giampiero Tramezzani strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Karim Vos gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
39.15
Giampiero Tramezzani knocks the ball forward to Gianni Poli. Gianni Poli shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.20
Oleg Pearson flicks a high pass forward. Antonino Ambrosetti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonino Ambrosetti flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlo Pellizzaro. Carlo Pellizzaro knocks in a cross ball towards Zerbini Salvatori. Zerbini Salvatori flicks the ball with his head. Matteo Caputo picks it out of the air!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Monza appear unchanged since the first half. Verona Hellas also appear unchanged since the first half. The Verona Hellas players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
AC Monza kick off the second half!
47.09
Arthur Clemence threads the ball through to Gianni Poli. Gianni Poli shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
49.42
Giampiero Tramezzani barges into Moreno Cirillo. The referee warns Giampiero Tramezzani to calm down! Moreno Cirillo runs off the knock.
54.56
Manuele Grandoni hits a low pass to Moreno Cirillo. Moreno Cirillo makes a probing pass to Giampiero Bravo. Giampiero Bravo knocks in a cross ball towards Carlo Pellizzaro. Carlo Pellizzaro finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Matteo Caputo.
56.04
Moreno Cirillo takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Cosimo Ziliani. Some silky footwork from Cosimo Ziliani provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Matteo Caputo.
57.05
Moreno Cirillo takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Arthur Clemence gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
59.49
Craig Rae makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlo Pellizzaro. Carlo Pellizzaro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oleg Palmer.
60.18
Verona Hellas have made a substitution with Quim Viana replacing Carlo Pellizzaro .
69.48
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
71.47
Oleg Palmer barges into Giampiero Bravo. Oleg Palmer is given a warning by the referee! Giampiero Bravo runs off the knock.
73.49
Emile Mbamba makes a probing pass to Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos whips in a cross ball towards Evans Gazzoli. Evans Gazzoli gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Karim Vos.
75.32
Modeste Mettomo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Modeste Mettomo lofts in a cross ball towards Gianni Poli. Gianni Poli makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.32
AC Monza have made 3 substitutions with Louis David replacing Ivan Zampagna, Guerino Capezzuto replacing Emile Mbamba and Hoalid Cloarec replacing Arthur Clemence .
78.27
Oleg Palmer flicks a high pass forward to Giampiero Tramezzani who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Giampiero Tramezzani stretches the opposition's defence. Giampiero Tramezzani finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
79.20
With great vision, Hoalid Cloarec plays the ball forward to Evans Gazzoli. Evans Gazzoli shoots from 25 yards but somehow Karim Vos manages to keep it out.
83.02
Manuele Grandoni hits a low pass to Moreno Cirillo. Moreno Cirillo flicks a high ball forward to Quim Viana who takes it down. Quim Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matteo Caputo who gathers it comfortably.
84.01
Oleg Pearson flicks a high ball forward to Antonino Ambrosetti who takes it down. Antonino Ambrosetti kicks a strong pass forward to Zerbini Salvatori. Zerbini Salvatori runs straight at the defence! Zerbini Salvatori makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! That brings them back into the game!
89.50
Antonino Ambrosetti sees Quim Viana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Quim Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Giampiero Bravo. Giampiero Bravo makes a convincing header. Wonderful reactions from Matteo Caputo keeps it out!
90.00
Hoalid Cloarec sees Evans Gazzoli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Evans Gazzoli finds some space and shoots from distance but Karim Vos reads it well. Well saved!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
9
6
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
24.7%
44.4%
30.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gianni Poli of AC Monza

Match Ratings
1.Matteo Caputo (GK)
7
2.Oleg Palmer (DEF)
6
3.Jurgen Van Eijk (DEF)
6
4.Ivan Zampagna (DEF)
6
5.Emile Mbamba (MID)
6
6.Giampiero Tramezzani (MID)
7
7.Arthur Clemence (MID)
7
8.Modeste Mettomo (MID)
7
9.Antonio Santos (ATT)
7
10.Evans Gazzoli (ATT)
7
11.Gianni Poli (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Louis David (DEF)
6
13.Guerino Capezzuto (MID)
6
14.Hoalid Cloarec (MID)
6

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