Match Report


Chievo VeronaChievo Verona     RomaRoma
Computer Player Computer Player Rik Mont Rik Mont
Federico SassanelliF. Sassanelli61
G
1
G
74Valentino NodariV. Nodari
Rosario GiorgettiR. Giorgetti66
D
2
D
74Shota DassenS. Dassen
Marco MarinoM. Marino59
D
3
D
67Walter PandolfiW. Pandolfi
Andre TassoA. Tasso59
D
4captain
D
66Ricardo NascimentoR. Nascimento
Enrico BizzarriE. Bizzarri58
D
5
D
68Alberto MendesA. Mendes
Carlos TorresC. Torres67
M
6
M
65Paolo MatteazziP. Matteazzi
Peter McleodP. Mcleod63
M
captain7
M
79Mattia Dal MoroM. Dal Moro
Filippo MelliF. Melli74
A
8
A
73Benito DionigiB. Dionigi
Erwin KromkampE. Kromkamp70
A
9
A
69Andres VazquezA. Vazquez
Wout Van NieuwstadtW. Van Nieuwstadt66
A
10
A
71Gregory AbbasG. Abbas
Ottavio MarascoO. Marasco58
A
11
A
72Jose Javier PenaJ. Pena
 
Samuele TomeiS. Tomei58
A
12
D
72Andre NestaA. Nesta
Antonio MarascoA. Marasco57
M
13
M
73Gaetano FalsiniG. Falsini
Miguel RubioM. Rubio56
D
14
A
69Marino MandelliM. Mandelli

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Roma. A crowd of 19,444 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Chievo Verona and Roma are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Danilo Di Meglio.


0.00
The whistle blows and Chievo Verona kick off!
2.48
Mattia Dal Moro passes the ball forward to Paolo Matteazzi. Paolo Matteazzi shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
3.36
Jose Javier Pena hacks Carlos Torres from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlos Torres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.08
Walter Pandolfi threads a neat ball through to Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro flicks a high ball forward to Paolo Matteazzi who takes it down. Paolo Matteazzi whips in a cross ball towards Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.18
Paolo Matteazzi takes it forward alone. Paolo Matteazzi lofts in a cross ball towards Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.43
Mattia Dal Moro flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Matteazzi controls it well on his chest. Paolo Matteazzi lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Pena. Jose Javier Pena fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.21
Mattia Dal Moro knocks the ball to his team mate, Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Pena. Jose Javier Pena connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.33
Paolo Matteazzi hits a low pass to Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Pena. Jose Javier Pena connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Federico Sassanelli is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! The crowd cheers as the Spaniard celebrates his hattrick!
22.54
Ricardo Nascimento hits a low pass to Mattia Dal Moro. With some swift thinking, Mattia Dal Moro plays the ball forward to Paolo Matteazzi. Paolo Matteazzi flicks a high pass forward. Gregory Abbas controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Gregory Abbas tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
28.55
Mattia Dal Moro knocks the ball forward to Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez knocks in a cross ball towards Benito Dionigi. Benito Dionigi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Federico Sassanelli has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.06
Ricardo Nascimento breaks forward. Ricardo Nascimento threads a neat ball through to Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Good keeping from Federico Sassanelli as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
33.34
Corner kick to Roma. Paolo Matteazzi plays it short to Alberto Mendes. Some good footwork from Alberto Mendes provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.41
Peter Mcleod changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Peter Mcleod knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.25
Seeing Carlos Torres's attacking run, Peter Mcleod quickly throws the ball into his path. With some swift thinking, Carlos Torres plays the ball forward to Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod lofts in a cross ball towards Wout Van Nieuwstadt. Wout Van Nieuwstadt makes a convincing header. Wonderful reactions from Valentino Nodari keeps it out!
38.30
Gregory Abbas sees Andres Vazquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andres Vazquez whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Matteazzi. Paolo Matteazzi beats his man to it with a header. Federico Sassanelli is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.41
Peter Mcleod knocks the ball forward to Filippo Melli. Filippo Melli whips in a cross ball towards Wout Van Nieuwstadt. Wout Van Nieuwstadt powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle indicates 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. Roma appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Roma kick off!
47.56
Ricardo Nascimento sees Paolo Matteazzi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Matteazzi sees Jose Javier Pena in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Javier Pena knocks in a cross ball towards Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Federico Sassanelli.
49.26
It's a corner kick. Paolo Matteazzi loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Gregory Abbas side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
51.42
Shota Dassen flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Matteazzi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paolo Matteazzi picks a pass forward to Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Roma!
54.24
Enrico Bizzarri sees Peter Mcleod in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Mcleod makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ottavio Marasco. Ottavio Marasco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Mendes.
57.07
Walter Pandolfi flicks a high pass forward to Mattia Dal Moro who brings the ball under control. Mattia Dal Moro threads the ball through to Paolo Matteazzi. Paolo Matteazzi shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.13
Mattia Dal Moro hacks Carlos Torres from behind! The referee warns Mattia Dal Moro to calm down! Carlos Torres stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.38
Peter Mcleod catches Ricardo Nascimento on the ankles. The referee brings Peter Mcleod to one side and gives him a warning! Ricardo Nascimento stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.16
Ricardo Nascimento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Matteazzi. With great vision, Paolo Matteazzi plays the ball forward to Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas shoots from long range but somehow Federico Sassanelli manages to keep it out.
65.06
Ricardo Nascimento kicks a strong pass forward to Walter Pandolfi. Walter Pandolfi flicks a high ball forward to Andres Vazquez who takes it down. Andres Vazquez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andre Tasso.
69.23
Erwin Kromkamp barges into Shota Dassen. Erwin Kromkamp is given a warning by the referee! Shota Dassen gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.36
Marco Marino knocks the ball forward to Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod plays the ball forward to Filippo Melli. Filippo Melli finds some space and shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Valentino Nodari. What a save!
72.37
Paolo Matteazzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Pena. Jose Javier Pena is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but Marco Marino is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
77.09
Mattia Dal Moro comes in with a late challenge on Peter Mcleod. The referee warns Mattia Dal Moro again to calm down! Peter Mcleod runs off the knock.
78.10
Carlos Torres sees space and advances. Carlos Torres shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
81.19
Ricardo Nascimento sees Mattia Dal Moro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mattia Dal Moro threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Pena. Jose Javier Pena knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Torres.
84.06
Mattia Dal Moro flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregory Abbas. Gregory Abbas plays a quick one-two with Benito Dionigi and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Gregory Abbas provides some space. He shoots at goal. Gregory Abbas scores for Roma!! The crowd cheers as the Frenchman celebrates his hattrick!
87.17
Shota Dassen kicks a strong pass forward to Mattia Dal Moro. Mattia Dal Moro chips the ball to his team mate, Andres Vazquez. Andres Vazquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Chievo Verona

Roma
Goals
1
10
Shots on Target
4
16
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
27.4%
72.6%
Play Area
31.5%
42.5%
26%

Scorers
Wout Van Nieuwstadt 42
Gregory Abbas 6, 23, 84
Jose Javier Pena 9, 12, 18
Benito Dionigi 29
Alberto Mendes 33
Paolo Matteazzi 38
Mattia Dal Moro 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gregory Abbas of Roma

Match Ratings