Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Udinese. A crowd of 16,747 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Udinese appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matteo Conte.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Udinese appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matteo Conte.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Chievo Verona kicking off!
3.10
0-0Said Zimmerman makes a probing pass to Ludovic Jurietti. Ludovic Jurietti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luca Lang. Luca Lang knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Torres.
4.19
0-0Ludovic Jurietti sees Eduardo Postiga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Stephane Savino. Stephane Savino connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies well off target!
6.36
Said Zimmerman passes the ball forward to Luca Lang. Luca Lang knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.34
Jose Rodriquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Luca Lang. Luca Lang makes a defence splitting pass to Jose Rodriquez. Some superb footwork from Jose Rodriquez provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.02
Marco Marino lofts the ball long. Ottavio Marasco rushes past George Cort! Ottavio Marasco strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.42
0-0Marco Marino barges into Jose Rodriquez. The referee calls over Marco Marino and shows him a yellow card! Jose Rodriquez runs off the knock.
21.01
0-0Enrico Bizzarri threads the ball through to Rosario Giorgetti. Rosario Giorgetti kicks a strong pass forward to Ottavio Marasco. Ottavio Marasco lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Marek Deyna. Excellent save.
22.50
0-1George Cort flicks a high pass forward. Chris Williamson controls it well on his chest. Chris Williamson knocks the ball forward to Luca Lang. Luca Lang sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.04
Peter Mcleod makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Torres. Carlos Torres shoots from distance but Marek Deyna is on top of it.
28.20
Dario Monetta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Williamson. Chris Williamson makes a simple pass to Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Postiga. Eduardo Postiga is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Federico Sassanelli.
29.27
0-1Ludovic Jurietti takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Rosario Giorgetti comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
39.56
Eduardo Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Ludovic Jurietti controls it well on his chest. Ludovic Jurietti lofts in a cross ball towards Luca Lang. Luca Lang gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Federico Sassanelli gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
45.00
Said Zimmerman flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Savino controls it well on his chest. Stephane Savino whips in a cross ball towards Luca Lang. Luca Lang makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chievo Verona appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Udinese appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Udinese kicking off!
51.33
Marco Marino flicks a high pass forward to Peter Mcleod who brings the ball under control. Peter Mcleod knocks the ball forward to Erwin Kromkamp. Erwin Kromkamp cuts inside the box! Erwin Kromkamp takes a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Marek Deyna. What a save!
53.56
George Cort hits a low pass to Chris Williamson. Chris Williamson chips the ball to his team mate, Luca Lang. Luca Lang controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
54.41
Peter Mcleod knocks the ball to his team mate, Filippo Melli. Filippo Melli shoots from 25 yards but Marek Deyna reads it well. Nice keeping!
55.12
0-2Chris Williamson plays the ball forward to Luca Lang. Luca Lang kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Rodriquez but the referee indicates it's offside!
59.03
Marco Marino kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Torres. Carlos Torres kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod cuts inside the box! Peter Mcleod takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Peter Mcleod!
63.52
Marco Marino breaks forward. Marco Marino takes it forward alone. Marco Marino knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Said Zimmerman.
65.39
Carlos Torres threads a neat ball through to Ottavio Marasco. Ottavio Marasco finds some space and shoots from distance. Marek Deyna gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
66.25
Dario Monetta launches a long ball forward into the other half. Luca Lang whips in a cross ball towards Ludovic Jurietti. Ludovic Jurietti gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
78.09
Showing intelligent composure, Chris Williamson picks a pass forward to Eduardo Postiga. Eduardo Postiga shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
84.32
Enrico Bizzarri flicks a high pass forward. Filippo Melli collects the pass. Filippo Melli lofts in a cross ball towards Ottavio Marasco. Ottavio Marasco gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it rises well off target!
85.21
Carlos Torres advances with the ball. Carlos Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.14
Chris Williamson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Chris Williamson makes a probing pass between the defence to Eduardo Postiga. Eduardo Postiga looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Luca Lang threads the ball through to Stephane Savino. Stephane Savino plays a one-two with Chris Williamson and advances towards the goal... Stephane Savino side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
32.5%
67.5%
Play Area
34.9%
41%
24.1%
Scorers
| Peter Mcleod 59 | Luca Lang 23, 45 Stephane Savino 91 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Luca Lang of Udinese |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Federico Sassanelli (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rosario Giorgetti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andre Tasso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marco Marino (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Enrico Bizzarri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Torres (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Peter Mcleod (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Filippo Melli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Erwin Kromkamp (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Wout Van Nieuwstadt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ottavio Marasco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Samuele Tomei (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antonio Marasco (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Miguel Rubio (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Marek Deyna (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Said Zimmerman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dario Monetta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | George Cort (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alberto Cope (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eduardo Postiga (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Chris Williamson (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Ludovic Jurietti (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jose Rodriquez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Luca Lang (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Stephane Savino (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Vasco Rego (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garcia Duque Vanoli (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sebastiano Rinaldi (ATT) | 0 | |