Match Report


Chievo VeronaChievo Verona     PescaraPescara
Computer Player Computer Player David Bacon David Bacon
Federico SassanelliF. Sassanelli61
G
1
G
76David RenardD. Renard
Rosario GiorgettiR. Giorgetti66
D
2
D
68Rene ClaesR. Claes
Andre TassoA. Tasso59
D
3
D
74Mauricio CamineroM. Caminero
Marco MarinoM. Marino58
D
4
D
69Ugo SmitheU. Smithe
Enrico BizzarriE. Bizzarri58
D
5
M
70Arnauld MassonA. Masson
Carlos TorresC. Torres67
M
6
M
77Eduardo CalvoE. Calvo
Antonio MarascoA. Marasco57
M
captain7captain
M
73Robert HoséR. Hosé
Filippo MelliF. Melli74
A
8
M
78Miguel RomanM. Roman
Erwin KromkampE. Kromkamp70
A
9
A
72Anthony ButtA. Butt
Wout Van NieuwstadtW. Van Nieuwstadt66
A
10
A
69Eduardo LoureiroE. Loureiro
Ottavio MarascoO. Marasco58
A
11
A
74Kaci MichelK. Michel
 
Samuele TomeiS. Tomei58
A
12
G
57Frank BurgessF. Burgess
Miguel RubioM. Rubio56
D
13
D
66Urvin LeiwakabessyU. Leiwakabessy
Paulo CastroP. Castro54
M
14
A
72Matt HansenM. Hansen

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Pescara. A crowd of 20,202 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Pescara appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Valerio De Sole.


0.00
The first half starts with Chievo Verona kicking off!
4.37
Rene Claes knocks the ball forward to Robert Hosé. Robert Hosé makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Roman. Miguel Roman knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Loureiro. Eduardo Loureiro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Andre Tasso.
5.57
Arnauld Masson takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Kaci Michel side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.45
Enrico Bizzarri hacks Anthony Butt from behind! Enrico Bizzarri is shown the yellow card! Anthony Butt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.49
Mauricio Caminero takes a quick throw-in. Robert Hosé flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Calvo who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Calvo knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Loureiro. Eduardo Loureiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.51
Ugo Smithe knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Roman. Miguel Roman lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
20.34
Andre Tasso comes in with a late challenge on Robert Hosé. Andre Tasso is warned by the referee! Robert Hosé runs off the knock.
36.24
Eduardo Calvo chips the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Masson. Arnauld Masson plays a one-two with Kaci Michel and advances towards the goal... Arnauld Masson takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
38.43
Marco Marino barges into Arnauld Masson. The referee calls over Marco Marino and shows him a yellow card! Arnauld Masson stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.45
Mauricio Caminero knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Loureiro. Eduardo Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marco Marino.
45.00
Ottavio Marasco catches Rene Claes on the ankles. The referee brings Ottavio Marasco to one side and gives him a warning! Rene Claes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Pescara appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Pescara kick off the second half!
47.23
Wout Van Nieuwstadt comes in with a late challenge on Ugo Smithe. Wout Van Nieuwstadt is warned by the referee! Ugo Smithe stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.03
Antonio Marasco threads the ball through to Wout Van Nieuwstadt. Wout Van Nieuwstadt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Caminero.
49.16
With great vision, Rene Claes plays the ball forward to Kaci Michel. Kaci Michel makes a probing pass to Eduardo Loureiro. Eduardo Loureiro makes a pass forward but Miguel Roman is yards offside!
55.01
Antonio Marasco flicks a high pass forward to Erwin Kromkamp who brings the ball under control. Erwin Kromkamp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Marasco. Antonio Marasco makes a great pass forward. Ottavio Marasco runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
59.05
Robert Hosé makes a simple pass to Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt deftly passes the ball to Eduardo Loureiro, releasing him through on goal. Carlos Torres hacks Eduardo Loureiro from behind! Eduardo Loureiro appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
61.30
Antonio Marasco threads a neat ball through to Ottavio Marasco. Ottavio Marasco knocks in a cross ball towards Erwin Kromkamp. Erwin Kromkamp outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. David Renard is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.28
Marco Marino flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Torres holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Torres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Filippo Melli. Filippo Melli cuts inside the box! Filippo Melli side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
67.17
Robert Hosé plays the ball forward to Anthony Butt. Anthony Butt hits a low pass to Robert Hosé. Robert Hosé looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Federico Sassanelli gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
71.36
Antonio Marasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Erwin Kromkamp. Erwin Kromkamp makes a great pass forward. Filippo Melli runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
85.21
Antonio Marasco sees space and advances. Antonio Marasco lofts in a cross ball towards Erwin Kromkamp. Erwin Kromkamp flicks the ball with his head. David Renard didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Chievo Verona

Pescara
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
5
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
32.8%
67.2%
Play Area
31.1%
44.3%
24.6%

Scorers
Erwin Kromkamp 61
Eduardo Loureiro 12

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Erwin Kromkamp of Chievo Verona

Match Ratings
1.Federico Sassanelli (GK)
7
2.Rosario Giorgetti (DEF)
6
3.Andre Tasso (DEF)
6
4.Marco Marino (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Enrico Bizzarri (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Carlos Torres (MID)
6
7.Antonio Marasco (MID)
8
8.Filippo Melli (ATT)
7
9.Erwin Kromkamp (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Wout Van Nieuwstadt (ATT)
5
11.Ottavio Marasco (ATT)
6
 
12.Samuele Tomei (ATT)
0
13.Miguel Rubio (DEF)
0
14.Paulo Castro (MID)
0

1.David Renard (GK)
7
2.Rene Claes (DEF)
7
3.Mauricio Caminero (DEF)
6
4.Ugo Smithe (DEF)
7
5.Arnauld Masson (MID)
6
6.Eduardo Calvo (MID)
7
7.Robert Hosé (MID)
7
8.Miguel Roman (MID)
6
9.Anthony Butt (ATT)
6
10.Eduardo Loureiro (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Kaci Michel (ATT)
7
 
12.Frank Burgess (GK)
0
13.Urvin Leiwakabessy (DEF)
0
14.Matt Hansen (ATT)
0