Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Romeo Menti where Vicenza play host to Perugia. A crowd of 9,045 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vicenza are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Perugia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pietro Nervo.


0.00
Vicenza get the match underway!
2.14
Wladimiro Ripa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tonino Ballotta. Tonino Ballotta whips in a cross ball towards Francis Wimbee. Francis Wimbee gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Theo Hendriks manages to keep it out.
3.47
Carlton Ball kicks a strong pass forward to Danilo Poli. Danilo Poli flicks a high ball forward to Wladimiro Ripa who takes it down. Wladimiro Ripa shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
6.07
Jose E. Lombardo threads a neat ball through to Francis Wimbee. Francis Wimbee flicks a high pass forward. Wladimiro Ripa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wladimiro Ripa lofts in a cross ball towards Danilo Poli. Danilo Poli rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Theo Hendriks is on top of it.
10.24
Jaime Loureiro makes a simple pass to Duncan Wallwork. Duncan Wallwork edges inside the box! Duncan Wallwork rockets a shot on goal. Paolo Guastalvino comfortably gets down and covers it.
12.41
Achille Ferrari makes a probing pass to John Gordon. John Gordon flicks a high pass forward to Wladimiro Ripa who brings the ball under control. Wladimiro Ripa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.44
Achille Ferrari flicks a high pass forward. Francis Wimbee holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francis Wimbee whips in a cross ball towards John Gordon. John Gordon knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
16.39
Achille Ferrari decides to run forward with the ball. Achille Ferrari flicks a high ball forward to Wladimiro Ripa who takes it down. Wladimiro Ripa shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.24
Billy Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Guglielmo Guastalvino controls it well on his chest. Guglielmo Guastalvino lofts in a cross ball towards Dino Montaperto. Dino Montaperto directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Paolo Guastalvino has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.01
Billy Bremner surges forward with the ball. Billy Bremner finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.39
Carlton Ball chips the ball to his team mate, Danilo Poli. Danilo Poli brings the ball forward. Danilo Poli shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
28.12
Carlton Ball hits a long diagonal ball forward. Wladimiro Ripa makes a simple pass, allowing John Gordon to run into the box. Some good footwork from John Gordon provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
32.36
Stephane Kerkar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Wallwork. Duncan Wallwork puts a great ball through. Billy Bremner runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
34.01
With imagination, Francis Wimbee picks a pass forward to John Gordon. John Gordon rushes past Alfonso Cannarsa! John Gordon shoots from just inside the box but slams it into the crowd!
40.55
Malcolm Lee flicks a high pass forward. Billy Bremner collects the pass. Billy Bremner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephane Kerkar. Stephane Kerkar shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
42.28
Alfonso Cannarsa darts forward. Alfonso Cannarsa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Wallwork. Duncan Wallwork shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Paolo Guastalvino.
44.22
Donato Rossini plays the ball forward to John Gordon. John Gordon plays a scrappy one-two with Wladimiro Ripa and advances towards the goal... John Gordon muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Guglielmo Guastalvino takes it forward alone. Guglielmo Guastalvino knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Loureiro. Jaime Loureiro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vicenza appear unchanged since the first half. Perugia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Perugia kicking off!
47.42
Franco Porchia makes a simple pass to Billy Bremner. Billy Bremner brings the ball forward. Billy Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Prieto. Andres Prieto makes a deft header but somehow Paolo Guastalvino manages to keep it out.
51.43
Francis Wimbee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Achille Ferrari. Achille Ferrari passes the ball forward but John Gordon is offside!
53.20
Malcolm Lee threads a neat ball through to Billy Bremner. Billy Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andres Prieto. Andres Prieto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paolo Guastalvino who gathers it comfortably.
55.04
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
59.26
Wladimiro Ripa hacks Franco Porchia from behind! The referee warns Wladimiro Ripa to calm down! Franco Porchia gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.59
Vicenza have made a substitution with Jose Guerrero Lopez replacing Duncan Wallwork and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
63.19
Achille Ferrari flicks a high ball forward to Wladimiro Ripa who takes it down. Wladimiro Ripa whips in a cross ball towards John Gordon. John Gordon rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
67.54
Jose E. Lombardo threads a neat ball through to Danilo Poli. With some swift thinking, Danilo Poli plays the ball forward to Francis Wimbee. Francis Wimbee cuts inside the box! Francis Wimbee comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but Theo Hendriks is on top of it.
77.02
Donato Rossini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Wimbee. Francis Wimbee knocks the ball to his team mate, Achille Ferrari. Achille Ferrari lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Wimbee. Francis Wimbee knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Theo Hendriks didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
83.27
Francis Wimbee knocks the ball to his team mate, Wladimiro Ripa. Wladimiro Ripa advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Wladimiro Ripa provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Theo Hendriks is on top of it.
87.34
Carlton Ball catches Dino Montaperto on the ankles. The referee calls over Carlton Ball and shows him a yellow card! Dino Montaperto runs off the knock.
90.00
Danilo Poli sees Tonino Ballotta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tonino Ballotta knocks in a cross ball towards Wladimiro Ripa. Wladimiro Ripa makes a convincing header but it rises well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
10
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
28.7%
44.8%
26.4%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Theo Hendriks of Vicenza

Match Ratings