Match Report


VeneziaVenezia     PerugiaPerugia
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Sergio BuffonS. Buffon64
G
captain1
G
66Jean-Jacques GauvinJ. Gauvin
Morgan GalliM. Galli76
D
2
D
68Gian Luca TrincheraG. Trinchera
Marvin HermansM. Hermans61
D
3captain
D
58Billy FergusonB. Ferguson
Mark RijkaardM. Rijkaard57
D
4
D
56Graham FentonG. Fenton
Stephane CavalliS. Cavalli69
M
5
M
76Roberto VenturinR. Venturin
Vito Di CanioV. Di Canio68
M
6
M
64Carmelo CassanoC. Cassano
Giulio MacellariG. Macellari64
M
7
M
52Mirco Di LivioM. Di Livio
Niccolo FletcherN. Fletcher61
M
8
M
48Fausto MaiuriF. Maiuri
Elvis GhirardelloE. Ghirardello66
A
9
A
60Gianluca OddoG. Oddo
Gianpaolo PavanG. Pavan61
A
10
A
53Cristian PadalinoC. Padalino
Gareth PearceG. Pearce58
A
11
A
49David TurciD. Turci
 
Gennaro DoardoG. Doardo59
M
12
G
62Nicola Carlo ZanonN. Zanon
Andres IglesiasA. Iglesias57
M
13
G
62Bruno LocatelliB. Locatelli
Elvis FrezzoliniE. Frezzolini56
D
14
G
57Pasquale LongoP. Longo

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio P. L. Penzo where Venezia play host to Perugia. A crowd of 9,191 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Venezia and Perugia are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Adami.


0.00
The first half starts with Perugia kicking off!
6.33
Giulio Macellari knocks the ball forward to Gareth Pearce. Gareth Pearce sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.04
Giulio Macellari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gareth Pearce. Gareth Pearce lofts in a cross ball towards Elvis Ghirardello. Elvis Ghirardello directs the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.12
With a delightful solo run, Mirco Di Livio stretches the opposition's defence. Mirco Di Livio shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.25
Gian Luca Trinchera passes the ball forward to Fausto Maiuri. Fausto Maiuri makes a probing pass to David Turci. David Turci knocks the ball forward to Gianluca Oddo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.50
Fausto Maiuri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristian Padalino. Cristian Padalino tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
24.40
Vito Di Canio clumsily knocks into Mirco Di Livio. The referee brings Vito Di Canio to one side and gives him a warning! Mirco Di Livio carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.59
Stephane Cavalli flicks a high ball forward to Elvis Ghirardello who takes it down. Elvis Ghirardello finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
32.16
Billy Ferguson clumsily knocks into Elvis Ghirardello. Billy Ferguson is given a warning by the referee! Elvis Ghirardello hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.48
Billy Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Venturin. Roberto Venturin takes it forward alone. Roberto Venturin shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.06
Vito Di Canio flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianpaolo Pavan. Gianpaolo Pavan plays a scrappy one-two with Gareth Pearce and advances towards the goal... Gianpaolo Pavan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Jean-Jacques Gauvin.
45.00
Vito Di Canio flicks a high pass forward. Elvis Ghirardello holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elvis Ghirardello knocks in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Pavan. Gianpaolo Pavan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
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. Perugia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Venezia kicking off!
54.31
Vito Di Canio knocks the ball forward to Gianpaolo Pavan. Gianpaolo Pavan runs straight at the defence! Gianpaolo Pavan rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jean-Jacques Gauvin with no chance!! Goal for Venezia!
60.28
Gian Luca Trinchera takes it forward alone. Gian Luca Trinchera plays the ball forward to Cristian Padalino. Cristian Padalino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Sergio Buffon manages to keep it out.
66.20
Marvin Hermans kicks a strong pass forward to Giulio Macellari. Giulio Macellari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gareth Pearce. Gareth Pearce rushes past Graham Fenton! Gareth Pearce looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
69.08
Mirco Di Livio sees Gianluca Oddo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianluca Oddo finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.34
Niccolo Fletcher hits a low pass to Gareth Pearce. Gareth Pearce plays a one-two with Gianpaolo Pavan and advances towards the goal... Gareth Pearce shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
79.35
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
84.31
Vito Di Canio flicks a high ball forward to Gareth Pearce who takes it down. Gareth Pearce plays a scrappy one-two with Gianpaolo Pavan and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gareth Pearce rockets a shot on goal but somehow Jean-Jacques Gauvin manages to keep it out.
90.00
Giulio Macellari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianpaolo Pavan. Gianpaolo Pavan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gian Luca Trinchera.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Venezia

Perugia
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Play Area
20.9%
47.7%
31.4%

Scorers
Gianpaolo Pavan 54
Gareth Pearce 66
Roberto Venturin 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gareth Pearce of Venezia

Match Ratings