Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Arechi where Salernitana play host to Chievo Verona. A crowd of 18,038 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Salernitana are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edoardo Silenzi.


0.00
The whistle blows and Chievo Verona get the match underway!
3.18
Enrique Aguilar makes a beautiful solo run. Enrique Aguilar makes a simple pass to Mauro Gissi. Mauro Gissi lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Naysmith. Neil Naysmith flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
4.02
With some swift thinking, Renato Amerini plays the ball forward to Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastiano Micillo who gathers it comfortably.
6.47
Achille Petruzzi plays the ball forward to Neil Naysmith. Neil Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
9.41
Achille Petruzzi flicks a high pass forward. Neil Naysmith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Naysmith shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
12.23
Michele Zola advances with the ball. Michele Zola knocks in a cross ball towards Sean Cauet. Sean Cauet beats his man to it with a header but somehow Sebastiano Micillo manages to keep it out.
15.22
Ruel Defoe knocks the ball to his team mate, Achille Petruzzi. Achille Petruzzi makes a simple pass to Morris Watson. Morris Watson knocks in a cross ball towards Mauro Gissi. Mauro Gissi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Michele Zola.
16.31
Corner kick to Salernitana. Achille Petruzzi plays it out to the edge of the box. Neil Naysmith makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
20.27
Ruggero Ametrano comes in with a late challenge on Neil Naysmith. Ruggero Ametrano is shown the yellow card! Neil Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.39
Ruggero Ametrano laces a through ball forward to Ray Baronchelli. Ray Baronchelli whips in a cross ball towards Matt Glass. Matt Glass finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Ruel Defoe is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
30.37
Gabriele Marasco makes a simple pass to Stan Moss. Stan Moss knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastiano Micillo who gathers it comfortably.
32.27
Ruggero Ametrano pushes up the pitch. Ruggero Ametrano flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Andrade collects the pass. Without breaking stride, Rafael Andrade plays the ball forward to Stan Moss who has made a great run into the box. Stan Moss shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Sebastiano Micillo gets down and covers it.
38.09
Paolo Martusciello makes a probing pass to Ruel Defoe. Ruel Defoe threads a neat ball through to Mauro Gissi. Mauro Gissi lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Naysmith. Neil Naysmith knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Vicente Duarte didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
39.31
Michele Zola passes the ball forward to Ruggero Ametrano. Ruggero Ametrano flicks a high pass forward to Matt Glass who brings the ball under control. Matt Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastiano Micillo who gathers it comfortably.
40.58
Sean Cauet makes a simple pass to Stan Moss. Stan Moss whips in a cross ball towards Matt Glass. Paolo Martusciello clumsily knocks into Matt Glass. Penalty not given!!
42.53
Sean Cauet runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Sean Cauet threads the ball through to Rafael Andrade but he's offside!
44.41
Enrique Aguilar darts forward. Enrique Aguilar threads the ball through to Achille Petruzzi. Achille Petruzzi knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Ribeiro. Antonio Ribeiro beats his man to it with a header but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Salernitana appear unchanged since the first half. Chievo Verona also appear unchanged since the first half. The Salernitana players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Salernitana kicking off!
48.02
Gabriele Marasco flicks a high pass forward to Ruggero Ametrano who brings the ball under control. Ruggero Ametrano makes a simple pass to Matt Glass. Matt Glass whips in a cross ball towards Stan Moss. Stan Moss jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.56
Achille Petruzzi clumsily knocks into Ruggero Ametrano. Achille Petruzzi is shown the yellow card! Ruggero Ametrano stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.24
Ruel Defoe passes the ball forward to Neil Naysmith. Neil Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Achille Petruzzi. Achille Petruzzi rushes past Duncan Davidson! Achille Petruzzi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
59.23
Matt Glass knocks the ball forward to Ruggero Ametrano. Ruggero Ametrano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexandre Nunes.
63.59
Seeing a gap ahead, Sean Cauet plays the ball forward to Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Sebastiano Micillo comfortably smothers it!
65.26
Achille Petruzzi threads the ball through to Neil Naysmith. Neil Naysmith shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
73.19
Achille Petruzzi threads a neat ball through to Neil Naysmith. Neil Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.57
Renato Amerini knocks the ball forward to Sean Cauet. Sean Cauet makes a simple pass to Stan Moss. Stan Moss knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastiano Micillo who gathers it comfortably.
78.30
Renato Amerini flicks a high pass forward. Stan Moss collects the pass. Stan Moss kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Glass. Alexandre Nunes clumsily knocks into Matt Glass. Matt Glass appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
89.43
Ray Baronchelli makes an attacking run forward. Ray Baronchelli puts a great ball through. Stan Moss runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
32.1%
47.6%
20.2%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Enrique Aguilar of Salernitana

Match Ratings
1.Vicente Duarte (GK)
6
2.Michele Zola (DEF)
8
3.Gabriele Marasco (DEF)
6
4.Duncan Davidson (DEF)
6
5.Renato Amerini (DEF)
7
6.Sean Cauet (MID)
8
7.Ray Baronchelli (MID)
7
8.Ruggero Ametrano (MID)yellow card
7
9.Stan Moss (ATT)
7
10.Rafael Andrade (ATT)
7
11.Matt Glass (ATT)
6
 
12.Emanuele Dionisi (GK)
0
13.Benedetto Ongarato (ATT)
0
14.Matjaz Rustico (ATT)
0