Match Report


Verona HellasVerona Hellas     GenoaGenoa
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Leonardo BertiL. Berti66
G
1
G
67Luciano PintonL. Pinton
Amedeo StelloneA. Stellone71
D
2
D
66Pietro De LiguoriP. De Liguori
Danilo AliyuD. Aliyu59
D
captain3
D
66Philipp GeisP. Geis
Luca BiancoL. Bianco55
D
4
D
53Craig MortonC. Morton
Cristian ZaniniC. Zanini54
D
5
M
73Ivan CabreraI. Cabrera
Francesco ScienzaF. Scienza73
M
6
M
73Rosario BaroneR. Barone
Carmine De AngelisC. De Angelis59
M
7
M
67Adrian SmojeA. Smoje
Anselmo ServideiA. Servidei55
M
8captain
M
66Cosimo CosciaC. Coscia
Pasquale MalusciP. Malusci49
M
9
A
67Gianmarco AliyuG. Aliyu
Gianluca RicchiutiG. Ricchiuti72
A
10
A
65Alberto GomesA. Gomes
Stefano BelardiS. Belardi67
A
11
A
62Gonçalo EdmundoG. Edmundo
 
Gennaro RusticoG. Rustico62
A
12
M
64Natale ZaniniN. Zanini
Fabio GobbiF. Gobbi53
G
13
M
61William TedoldiW. Tedoldi
Davide LantignottiD. Lantignotti53
D
14
A
60Alberto CarvalhoA. Carvalho

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Bentegodi where Verona Hellas play host to Genoa. A crowd of 9,435 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Verona Hellas are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Davide Lucenti.


0.00
Verona Hellas start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.06
Francesco Scienza threads the ball through to Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti knocks in a cross ball towards Stefano Belardi. Stefano Belardi flicks the ball with his head. Luciano Pinton is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.36
Cosimo Coscia makes a probing pass to Gonçalo Edmundo. Gonçalo Edmundo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Berti who gathers it comfortably.
9.01
Cosimo Coscia flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Gomes collects the pass. Alberto Gomes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.52
Rosario Barone clumsily knocks into Carmine De Angelis. The referee warns Rosario Barone to calm down! Carmine De Angelis stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.26
Anselmo Servidei knocks the ball to his team mate, Francesco Scienza. Francesco Scienza flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Belardi controls it well on his chest. Stefano Belardi knocks in a cross ball towards Francesco Scienza. Craig Morton comes in with a late challenge on Francesco Scienza. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
15.26
The referee points to the spot..
16.48
Stefano Belardi takes a slow run up. He curls the ball inside the left post - goal!!
20.33
Alberto Gomes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianmarco Aliyu. Gianmarco Aliyu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristian Zanini.
22.22
Ivan Cabrera sees Alberto Gomes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Gomes cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Alberto Gomes provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.54
Stefano Belardi flicks a high pass forward to Gianluca Ricchiuti who brings the ball under control. Gianluca Ricchiuti tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
28.30
Craig Morton threads a neat ball through to Philipp Geis. Philipp Geis advances with the ball. Philipp Geis lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Smoje. Adrian Smoje powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Leonardo Berti!
30.29
Carmine De Angelis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti chips the ball to his team mate, Francesco Scienza. Francesco Scienza threads a neat ball through to Stefano Belardi. Stefano Belardi comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
32.52
Ivan Cabrera sees Gonçalo Edmundo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gonçalo Edmundo knocks in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Aliyu. With a superhuman jump, Gianmarco Aliyu connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
38.05
Anselmo Servidei catches Alberto Gomes on the ankles. The referee brings Anselmo Servidei to one side and gives him a warning! Alberto Gomes runs off the knock.
39.10
Cosimo Coscia flicks a high ball forward to Gianmarco Aliyu who gracefully takes it down. Gianmarco Aliyu shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.10
Luca Bianco flicks a high pass forward. Anselmo Servidei collects the pass. Anselmo Servidei makes a beautiful solo run. Anselmo Servidei knocks in a cross ball towards Stefano Belardi. Stefano Belardi powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
42.06
Anselmo Servidei knocks the ball forward to Francesco Scienza. Francesco Scienza flicks a high pass forward to Gianluca Ricchiuti who brings the ball under control. Gianluca Ricchiuti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pietro De Liguori.
44.51
Ivan Cabrera flicks the ball to his team mate, Rosario Barone. Rosario Barone whips in a cross ball towards Gonçalo Edmundo. Gonçalo Edmundo flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Craig Morton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rosario Barone. Rosario Barone passes the ball forward to Gonçalo Edmundo. Some silky footwork from Gonçalo Edmundo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Genoa!
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. Genoa also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Genoa kick off and get the second half underway!
49.08
Cristian Zanini hacks Gonçalo Edmundo from behind! Cristian Zanini is warned by the referee! Gonçalo Edmundo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.33
Luca Bianco passes the ball forward to Stefano Belardi. Stefano Belardi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti makes a simple pass, allowing Stefano Belardi to run into the box. Stefano Belardi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! A hattrick! A roar errupts from the crowd urging their team on!
60.36
Luca Bianco plays a long ball forward. Stefano Belardi advances inside the box! Stefano Belardi rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Verona Hellas!
63.43
Adrian Smoje flicks a high pass forward. Gianmarco Aliyu controls it well on his chest. Gianmarco Aliyu knocks the ball forward to Gonçalo Edmundo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
67.36
Danilo Aliyu clumsily knocks into Gonçalo Edmundo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gonçalo Edmundo runs off the knock.
69.03
Danilo Aliyu kicks a strong pass forward to Amedeo Stellone. Amedeo Stellone passes the ball forward to Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti knocks the ball forward to Stefano Belardi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
77.16
Genoa have made 3 substitutions with Natale Zanini replacing Alberto Gomes, William Tedoldi replacing Gonçalo Edmundo and Alberto Carvalho replacing Gianmarco Aliyu .
78.20
Rosario Barone barges into Cristian Zanini. Rosario Barone is given another warning by the referee! Cristian Zanini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.19
Anselmo Servidei makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefano Belardi. With great vision, Stefano Belardi plays the ball forward to Gianluca Ricchiuti who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Gianluca Ricchiuti provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Anselmo Servidei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luciano Pinton who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Verona Hellas

Genoa
Goals
5
3
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
31.7%
47.6%
20.7%

Scorers
Stefano Belardi 2, 16 (p), 53, 60
Gianluca Ricchiuti 85
Alberto Gomes 22
Gianmarco Aliyu 33
Gonçalo Edmundo 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stefano Belardi of Verona Hellas

Match Ratings