Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Torino. A crowd of 18,864 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Torino appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gian Paolo Cozza.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Torino appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gian Paolo Cozza.
0.00
0-0Torino kick off and get the first half underway!
2.24
0-0Edmundo Mendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Del Sol. Rafael Del Sol whips in a cross ball towards Kelvin Ince. Kelvin Ince makes a looping header on goal. Federico Sassanelli gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
8.37
0-0Edmundo Mendez knocks the ball forward to Hugo Martinez. Hugo Martinez flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Del Sol holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Del Sol whips in a cross ball towards Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.32
Peter Mcleod chips the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Marasco. Ottavio Marasco lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Torres. Carlos Torres powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
12.39
0-0Peter Mcleod makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ottavio Marasco. Ottavio Marasco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edmundo Mendez.
16.14
Damien Plowright threads a neat ball through to Giancarlo Bianchessi. Giancarlo Bianchessi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.34
Carlos Torres flicks a high pass forward. Filippo Melli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filippo Melli lofts in a cross ball towards Ottavio Marasco. Ottavio Marasco rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Cedric Bayle didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
20.11
Albrecht Ouindi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giancarlo Bianchessi. Giancarlo Bianchessi flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Rego collects the pass. Tiago Rego knocks in a cross ball towards Kelvin Ince. Kelvin Ince makes a deft header but somehow Federico Sassanelli manages to keep it out.
21.45
Edmundo Mendez flicks the ball to his team mate, Damien Plowright. Damien Plowright chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Del Sol. Rafael Del Sol knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marco Marino.
26.20
Edmundo Mendez sees Giancarlo Bianchessi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giancarlo Bianchessi hits a low pass to Damien Plowright. Damien Plowright shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Federico Sassanelli manages to gather it comfortably.
28.04
0-1Damien Plowright flicks a high pass forward. Kelvin Ince collects the pass. Kelvin Ince lofts in a cross ball towards Giancarlo Bianchessi. Giancarlo Bianchessi rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Federico Sassanelli has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.27
Seeing Rafael Del Sol's attacking run, Damien Plowright quickly throws the ball into his path. Rafael Del Sol makes a simple pass to Kelvin Ince. Kelvin Ince sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Federico Sassanelli with no chance!! Goal for Torino!
36.30
Tiago Rego brings the ball forward. Tiago Rego shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tiago Rego!
42.25
0-3Edmundo Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Del Sol holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Del Sol knocks the ball forward to Kelvin Ince but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
Edmundo Mendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiago Rego. Tiago Rego surges forward with the ball. Tiago Rego lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chievo Verona appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Torino appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Chievo Verona start the second half!
53.18
Giancarlo Bianchessi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Del Sol. Rafael Del Sol shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
54.00
Tiago Rego knocks the ball forward to Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez skips past Marco Marino! Martin Guerrero Lopez strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Federico Sassanelli!
57.51
Edmundo Mendez sees space and advances. Edmundo Mendez sees Tiago Rego in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tiago Rego knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Federico Sassanelli is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.38
0-5Martin Guerrero Lopez catches Marco Marino on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marco Marino runs off the knock.
63.18
Giancarlo Bianchessi plays the ball forward to Kelvin Ince. Kelvin Ince knocks in a cross ball towards Damien Plowright. Damien Plowright directs the ball goalwards with his head. Federico Sassanelli didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
66.05
Giancarlo Bianchessi makes a probing pass to Rafael Del Sol. Rafael Del Sol knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.13
Tiago Rego controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kelvin Ince. Kelvin Ince knocks the ball forward, putting Martin Guerrero Lopez through on goal. Some silky footwork from Martin Guerrero Lopez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies wide!
69.44
Damien Plowright threads a neat ball through to Kelvin Ince. Kelvin Ince controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Federico Sassanelli.
70.28
0-5It's a corner kick. Tiago Rego loops the ball over to the far post. Federico Sassanelli drops low and scoops up the ball.
72.36
Giancarlo Bianchessi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Damien Plowright. Damien Plowright plays a one-two with Kelvin Ince and advances towards the goal... Damien Plowright cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
73.21
Giancarlo Bianchessi makes a probing pass to Kelvin Ince. Kelvin Ince shoots from long range. Federico Sassanelli comfortably gets down and covers it.
77.56
Andre Tasso flicks a high pass forward. Samuele Tomei collects the pass. Samuele Tomei shoots from outside the area. Cedric Bayle gets down and covers it.
78.58
Giancarlo Bianchessi sees space and advances. Giancarlo Bianchessi whips in a cross ball towards Kelvin Ince. Kelvin Ince knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Federico Sassanelli has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
81.19
Giancarlo Bianchessi passes the ball forward to Kelvin Ince. Kelvin Ince knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Rego. Tiago Rego makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Torino!
85.34
Tiago Rego threads the ball through to Damien Plowright. Damien Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! The crowd cheers as the veteran Spaniard celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
Edmundo Mendez makes a strong solo run forward. Edmundo Mendez passes the ball forward to Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Del Sol. Rafael Del Sol is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
8
Shots on Target
2
15
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
18.4%
81.6%
Play Area
39.5%
42.1%
18.4%
Scorers
| Giancarlo Bianchessi 28 Kelvin Ince 32, 79 Tiago Rego 36, 81 Martin Guerrero Lopez 45, 58, 85 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tiago Rego of Torino |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Federico Sassanelli (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Rosario Giorgetti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andre Tasso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marco Marino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Enrico Bizzarri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Torres (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Peter Mcleod (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Filippo Melli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Erwin Kromkamp (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ottavio Marasco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Samuele Tomei (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Antonio Marasco (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Miguel Rubio (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garcia Duque Fusco (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Cedric Bayle (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Albrecht Ouindi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hugo Martinez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Edmundo Mendez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Dado Carisso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tiago Rego (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Damien Plowright (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Giancarlo Bianchessi (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Rafael Del Sol (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Martin Guerrero Lopez (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Kelvin Ince (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Lomano Clarke (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Benoit Santarelli (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Antonio Kiko (ATT) | 0 | |