Match Report


Verona HellasVerona Hellas     VicenzaVicenza
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Corrado ZanettiC. Zanetti68
G
1
G
63Gennaro Di MasiG. Di Masi
Evans SommeseE. Sommese61
D
2
D
69Tomas SoligoT. Soligo
Valerio PecchiaV. Pecchia55
D
3
D
67Andy TaylorA. Taylor
Syd KeaneS. Keane53
D
4
D
66Walter ArdigòW. Ardigò
Aniello SolimenoA. Solimeno52
D
5
D
63Oliver PoschnerO. Poschner
Alessandro CristianoA. Cristiano63
M
6
M
65Marino ComottoM. Comotto
Yuri De PatreY. De Patre59
M
7
M
65Fabiano GilardinoF. Gilardino
Dayo PizziD. Pizzi58
M
8captain
M
63Craig GoughC. Gough
Domenico VicariD. Vicari57
M
9
A
64Oliver SachsO. Sachs
Nicola Carlo Di MasiN. Di Masi64
A
captain10
A
62Danilo FerronD. Ferron
Yoann BassilaY. Bassila63
A
11
A
60Giampiero Di NataleG. Di Natale
 
Juri DionigiJ. Dionigi58
A
12
M
62Eugenio CanginiE. Cangini
Gabriele VillaG. Villa58
G
13
M
61Cesar LopesC. Lopes
Alejandro VeroneseA. Veronese55
A
14
G
61Elvis SmainoE. Smaino

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Bentegodi where Verona Hellas play host to Vicenza. A crowd of 11,902 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Verona Hellas are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Vicenza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matjaz Simic.


0.00
Verona Hellas kick off!
2.24
Valerio Pecchia makes a probing pass to Alessandro Cristiano. Seeing a gap ahead, Alessandro Cristiano plays the ball forward to Nicola Carlo Di Masi. Nicola Carlo Di Masi flicks the ball to his team mate, Yoann Bassila. Walter Ardigò barges into Yoann Bassila. Yoann Bassila appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
3.40
Domenico Vicari threads the ball through to Alessandro Cristiano. Alessandro Cristiano sees a break and surges forward. Alessandro Cristiano shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.09
Dayo Pizzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Di Masi. Nicola Carlo Di Masi edges inside the box! Nicola Carlo Di Masi cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Verona Hellas!
9.35
Craig Gough advances with the ball. Craig Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.26
Alessandro Cristiano makes a simple pass to Nicola Carlo Di Masi. Nicola Carlo Di Masi shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
21.46
Fabiano Gilardino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danilo Ferron. Danilo Ferron passes the ball forward but Giampiero Di Natale is offside!
28.07
Tomas Soligo flicks a high pass forward to Andy Taylor who brings the ball under control. Andy Taylor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marino Comotto. Marino Comotto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Corrado Zanetti who gathers it comfortably.
30.57
Giampiero Di Natale comes in with a late challenge on Syd Keane. The referee warns Giampiero Di Natale to calm down! Syd Keane stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.53
Alessandro Cristiano kicks a strong pass forward to Yoann Bassila. Yoann Bassila controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Nicola Carlo Di Masi through on goal. Nicola Carlo Di Masi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
33.33
Alessandro Cristiano kicks a strong pass forward to Nicola Carlo Di Masi. Nicola Carlo Di Masi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.52
Oliver Sachs hacks Aniello Solimeno from behind! The referee calls over Oliver Sachs and warns him to calm down! Aniello Solimeno carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.01
Marino Comotto makes a beautiful solo run. Marino Comotto lofts in a cross ball towards Giampiero Di Natale. Giampiero Di Natale flicks the ball with his head. Corrado Zanetti is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.34
Dayo Pizzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicola Carlo Di Masi. Nicola Carlo Di Masi shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.23
Walter Ardigò knocks the ball to his team mate, Marino Comotto. Seeing a gap ahead, Marino Comotto plays the ball forward to Fabiano Gilardino. Fabiano Gilardino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Yuri De Patre.
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. Vicenza also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Vicenza get the second half underway!
54.40
With a delightful solo run, Domenico Vicari stretches the opposition's defence. Domenico Vicari plays a one-two with Yoann Bassila and advances towards the goal... Domenico Vicari tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.07
Seeing Fabiano Gilardino's run, Andy Taylor quickly throws the ball into his path. Fabiano Gilardino passes the ball forward to Marino Comotto. Marino Comotto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Gough but the linesman indicates offside!
59.34
Craig Gough hacks Alessandro Cristiano from behind! The referee calls over Craig Gough and warns him to calm down! Alessandro Cristiano runs off the knock.
59.34
Verona Hellas are in full control of this game.
69.44
Yuri De Patre comes in with a late challenge on Walter Ardigò. The referee calls over Yuri De Patre and warns him to calm down! Walter Ardigò stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.38
Walter Ardigò takes it forward alone. Walter Ardigò makes a simple pass to Fabiano Gilardino. Fabiano Gilardino chips the ball to his team mate, Marino Comotto. Marino Comotto looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Corrado Zanetti.
73.06
Andy Taylor passes the ball forward to Marino Comotto. Marino Comotto makes an attacking run forward. Marino Comotto lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Sachs. Oliver Sachs powers a header at goal but somehow Corrado Zanetti manages to keep it out.
75.41
Fabiano Gilardino threads the ball through to Craig Gough. Craig Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.26
Craig Gough sees Danilo Ferron in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danilo Ferron threads the ball through to Oliver Sachs but he's offside!
87.32
Walter Ardigò sees Danilo Ferron in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danilo Ferron knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.03
Walter Ardigò flicks a high ball forward to Marino Comotto who takes it down. Marino Comotto threads the ball through to Oliver Sachs. Oliver Sachs knocks in a cross ball towards Marino Comotto. Marino Comotto outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Valerio Pecchia threads the ball through to Alessandro Cristiano. Alessandro Cristiano flicks a high pass forward to Nicola Carlo Di Masi who brings the ball under control. Nicola Carlo Di Masi knocks in a cross ball towards Yoann Bassila. Yoann Bassila connects with a diving header but is denied by Gennaro Di Masi. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Verona Hellas

Vicenza
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
31%
44%
25%

Scorers
Nicola Carlo Di Masi 6, 39
Domenico Vicari 54
Giampiero Di Natale 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicola Carlo Di Masi of Verona Hellas

Match Ratings