Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Perugia. A crowd of 16,933 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Chievo Verona and Perugia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Cangini.


0.00
Chievo Verona get the match underway!
2.18
Giampietro Taddei flicks a high pass forward. Diego Orsi collects the pass. Diego Orsi passes the ball forward to Benedetto Zola. Benedetto Zola shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Vicente Duarte has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.35
William Di Francesco runs deep into the other half of the pitch. William Di Francesco runs straight at the defence! William Di Francesco muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
15.04
Ray Baronchelli chips the ball to his team mate, Ruggero Ametrano. Ruggero Ametrano threads the ball through to Stan Moss. Stan Moss knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giampietro Taddei.
16.25
Giampietro Taddei changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Giampietro Taddei shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.11
Michele Zola decides to run forward with the ball. Michele Zola plays a scrappy one-two with Matt Glass and advances towards the goal... Michele Zola strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Alexander Hanke effortlessly gets down and covers it.
22.38
With some swift thinking, Gabriele Marasco plays the ball forward to Ruggero Ametrano. Ruggero Ametrano knocks the ball forward to Matt Glass. Matt Glass tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
28.29
Ray Baronchelli changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ray Baronchelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.45
Adrien Peyrelade knocks the ball to his team mate, Tjalle Lobont. Tjalle Lobont flicks a high pass forward. Ferdinando Saudati collects the pass. Ferdinando Saudati rushes past Gabriele Marasco! Ferdinando Saudati makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Ferdinando Saudati scores for Perugia!!
39.26
Michele Zola threads a neat ball through to Ruggero Ametrano. Ruggero Ametrano sees a break and surges forward. Ruggero Ametrano lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Alexander Hanke manages to keep it out.
42.07
Tommaso Bachini laces a weighted ball forward to Diego Orsi. Diego Orsi shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.40
Ferdinando Saudati runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ferdinando Saudati controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Perugia are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Perugia kick off and get the second half underway!
48.05
Tjalle Lobont catches Ray Baronchelli on the ankles. Tjalle Lobont is shown the yellow card! Ray Baronchelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.21
Giampietro Taddei receives the ball from a throw-in from Juri Roccati. Giampietro Taddei plays the ball forward to Ferdinando Saudati. Ferdinando Saudati makes a probing pass to Tommaso Bachini. Tommaso Bachini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Benedetto Zola but he's offside!
55.00
Gabriele Marasco passes the ball forward to Sean Cauet. Sean Cauet flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Andrade holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Andrade shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
61.42
Ruggero Ametrano takes it forward alone. Ruggero Ametrano knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade connects with a diving header. Moreno Filippi sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
63.41
Giampietro Taddei plays the ball forward to Tommaso Bachini. Tommaso Bachini finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.14
Giampietro Taddei advances with the ball. Giampietro Taddei whips in a cross ball towards Benedetto Zola. With a superhuman jump, Benedetto Zola connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Fantastic reaction save from Vicente Duarte!
69.18
Michele Zola gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Stan Moss lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Glass. Matt Glass connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Matt Glass!
79.58
Gabriele Marasco sees Ray Baronchelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ray Baronchelli makes a probing pass to Ruggero Ametrano. Ruggero Ametrano whips in a cross ball towards Stan Moss. Stan Moss connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it rises well off target!
81.42
Gabriele Marasco flicks a high pass forward. Ruggero Ametrano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruggero Ametrano brings the ball forward. Ruggero Ametrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.53
Ruggero Ametrano chips the ball to his team mate, Stan Moss. Stan Moss knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
29.5%
48.7%
21.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ferdinando Saudati of Perugia

Match Ratings