Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Bentegodi where Verona Hellas play host to Ancona. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Verona Hellas and Ancona are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Lentini.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Verona Hellas and Ancona are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Lentini.
0.00
Verona Hellas start the match!
8.52
Pierluigi Sacchetti pushes up the pitch. Pierluigi Sacchetti kicks a strong pass forward to Jakob Eder. Jakob Eder lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Gonnella. Rodolfo Gonnella connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.33
Daniel Butragueno flicks a high ball forward to Wladimiro Marcolini who takes it down. Wladimiro Marcolini knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Farinos. Edmundo Farinos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Corrado Zanetti didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
15.46
Dayo Pizzi threads a neat ball through to Domenico Vicari. Domenico Vicari sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
18.03
Alessandro Cristiano hacks Edmundo Farinos from behind! The referee brings Alessandro Cristiano to one side and gives him a warning! Edmundo Farinos runs off the knock.
21.26
Jakob Eder sees Eugenio Colacone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Colacone flicks a high pass forward to Rodolfo Gonnella who brings the ball under control. Rodolfo Gonnella shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
22.23
Dayo Pizzi surges forward with the ball. Dayo Pizzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.34
Yuri De Patre flicks a high pass forward to Domenico Vicari who brings the ball under control. With vision, Domenico Vicari plays the ball forward to Nicola Carlo Di Masi. Nicola Carlo Di Masi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.33
Nicola Carlo Di Masi barges into Jakob Eder. The referee calls over Nicola Carlo Di Masi and warns him to calm down! Jakob Eder runs off the knock.
45.00
Eugenio Colacone threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Farinos. Edmundo Farinos shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Verona Hellas appear unchanged since the first half. Ancona also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Ancona kick off!
47.33
Wladimiro Marcolini catches Alessandro Cristiano on the ankles. Wladimiro Marcolini is given a warning by the referee! Alessandro Cristiano grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.21
Yuri De Patre flicks a high pass forward. Nicola Carlo Di Masi collects the pass. Nicola Carlo Di Masi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.55
Pierluigi Sacchetti makes a simple pass to Jakob Eder. Jakob Eder threads the ball through to Edmundo Farinos. Edmundo Farinos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Syd Keane.
67.44
Dayo Pizzi flicks a high pass forward. Nicola Carlo Di Masi collects the pass. Nicola Carlo Di Masi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.08
Domenico Vicari flicks a high pass forward. Yuri De Patre controls it well on his chest. Yuri De Patre shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
83.33
Yoann Bassila flicks a high ball forward to Nicola Carlo Di Masi who takes it down. Nicola Carlo Di Masi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Bernardi.
90.00
Daniel Butragueno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo Gonnella. Rodolfo Gonnella knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Valerio Pecchia.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
25.7%
51.4%
23%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rodolfo Gonnella of Ancona |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Corrado Zanetti (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Evans Sommese (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Valerio Pecchia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Syd Keane (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Aniello Solimeno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alessandro Cristiano (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Yuri De Patre (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dayo Pizzi (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Domenico Vicari (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicola Carlo Di Masi (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Yoann Bassila (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Juri Dionigi (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gabriele Villa (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alejandro Veronese (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rosario Rampulla (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Martin Bernardi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pierluigi Sacchetti (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Christian Modeste (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Stephane Giacchetta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eugenio Colacone (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jakob Eder (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Wladimiro Marcolini (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniel Butragueno (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rodolfo Gonnella (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Edmundo Farinos (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Zerbini Bucchi (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Roberto Turrini (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sergio De Icco (DEF) | 0 | |









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