Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadio Bentegodi where Verona Hellas play host to Reggina. A crowd of 9,116 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Verona Hellas are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Reggina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gionatha Veronese.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Verona Hellas are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Reggina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gionatha Veronese.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Reggina kicking off!
2.20
0-0Anselmo Servidei punts the ball hopefully upfield. Gennaro Rustico runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Gennaro Rustico provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
4.01
0-0Gianluca Ricchiuti chips the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Rustico. Gennaro Rustico makes a pass forward but Gianluca Ricchiuti is yards offside!
8.23
0-0Ferdinando Peccarisi laces a weighted ball forward to Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Daniel Guerrero Lopez.
9.19
0-0Pasquale Malusci takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Rafael Barros reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
12.23
Showing composure, Adolfo Bravo plays the ball forward to Emiliano Filippini. Emiliano Filippini whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Gough. Stephen Gough shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
15.06
0-0Nicolas Diez makes a simple pass to Nick Mendez. Nick Mendez darts forward. Nick Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Berti who gathers it comfortably.
18.55
Marino Di Venanzio kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Bravo. Adolfo Bravo decides to run forward with the ball. Adolfo Bravo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.40
Nicolas Diez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Collins. Callum Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Jerome Babangida. Jerome Babangida knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Gough. Stephen Gough gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.15
Callum Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Bravo. Adolfo Bravo whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Gough. Stephen Gough shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.20
Anselmo Servidei threads a neat ball through to Lorenzo Bellucci. Lorenzo Bellucci knocks the ball forward to Gennaro Rustico. Gennaro Rustico knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Guerrero Lopez who gathers it comfortably.
30.35
0-1Jerome Babangida sees a break and surges forward. Jerome Babangida whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Bravo. Adolfo Bravo fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
33.13
Callum Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Gough. Stephen Gough shoots from outside the area. Leonardo Berti gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
36.29
Rafael Barros threads the ball through to Stephen Gough. Stephen Gough flicks the ball to his team mate, Emiliano Filippini. Emiliano Filippini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danilo Aliyu.
38.25
Lorenzo Bellucci knocks the ball forward to Anselmo Servidei. Anselmo Servidei sees space and advances. Anselmo Servidei rushes past Rafael Barros! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Anselmo Servidei provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Anselmo Servidei scores for Verona Hellas!!
45.00
Gianluca Ricchiuti threads a neat ball through to Gennaro Rustico. Gennaro Rustico knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Guerrero Lopez who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Verona Hellas appear unchanged since the first half. Reggina also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Verona Hellas kick off the second half!
49.38
Callum Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Nick Mendez. Nick Mendez shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
51.11
Anselmo Servidei makes a beautiful solo run. Anselmo Servidei whips in a cross ball towards Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.25
Rafael Barros passes the ball forward to Nicolas Diez. Nicolas Diez makes a simple pass to Jerome Babangida. Jerome Babangida knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lorenzo Bellucci.
55.35
2-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.54
2-1Reggina have made 3 substitutions with Renato Micillo replacing Marino Di Venanzio, Stuart Fenton replacing Callum Collins and Marc Merson replacing Emiliano Filippini .
65.25
Armando Colonnello flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Merson. Marc Merson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Berti who gathers it comfortably.
71.48
With fabulous vision, Stuart Fenton laces a weighted ball forward to Adolfo Bravo. Adolfo Bravo whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Gough. Stephen Gough finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Leonardo Berti has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.59
Jerome Babangida flicks a high pass forward to Armando Colonnello who brings the ball neatly under control. Armando Colonnello knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Berti who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.9%
56.1%
Play Area
33.3%
43.9%
22.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Anselmo Servidei of Verona Hellas |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Leonardo Berti (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Amedeo Stellone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Salvatore Galli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Danilo Aliyu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Davide Lantignotti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Anselmo Servidei (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Lorenzo Bellucci (GK) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ferdinando Peccarisi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pasquale Malusci (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gianluca Ricchiuti (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Gennaro Rustico (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Cristian Zanini (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fabio Gobbi (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fabian Natale Pessotto (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Daniel Guerrero Lopez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marino Di Venanzio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicolas Diez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rafael Barros (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Armando Colonnello (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Callum Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jerome Babangida (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nick Mendez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stephen Gough (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Adolfo Bravo (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Emiliano Filippini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Renato Micillo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stuart Fenton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Marc Merson (ATT) | 6 | |