Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Bentegodi where Verona Hellas play host to Torino. A crowd of 11,715 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Verona Hellas and Torino are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio Zanetti.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Verona Hellas and Torino are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mauricio Zanetti.
0.00
0-0Verona Hellas kick off and get the match underway!
2.03
0-0Nicola Carlo Di Masi clumsily knocks into Antonino Danotti. Nicola Carlo Di Masi is given a warning by the referee! Antonino Danotti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.04
1-0Evans Sommese flicks a high ball forward to Alessandro Cristiano who takes it down. Alessandro Cristiano threads a neat ball through to Yoann Bassila. Yoann Bassila shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Alex Sanna has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
16.11
1-0Jerome Avenet threads a neat ball through to Raimond Splinter. Raimond Splinter shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
40.56
Wes Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Raimond Splinter holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Raimond Splinter whips in a cross ball towards Amedeo Caini. With a superhuman jump, Amedeo Caini connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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. Torino also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Torino kick off and get the second half underway!
48.21
Dayo Pizzi makes an attacking run forward. Dayo Pizzi lofts in a cross ball towards Yoann Bassila. Yoann Bassila gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it whistles just wide of the post!
51.52
1-1Syd Keane makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dayo Pizzi. Dayo Pizzi advances with the ball. Dayo Pizzi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Sanna who gathers it comfortably.
55.07
Dayo Pizzi threads a neat ball through to Yuri De Patre. Yuri De Patre finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
60.14
Alessandro Cristiano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yoann Bassila. Yoann Bassila shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
61.04
1-1Jerome Avenet flicks a high ball forward to Raimond Splinter who takes it down. Raimond Splinter rushes past Aniello Solimeno! Domenico Vicari clumsily knocks into Raimond Splinter. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
63.18
Dayo Pizzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Yoann Bassila. Yoann Bassila knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Sanna who gathers it comfortably.
67.20
Syd Keane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dayo Pizzi. Dayo Pizzi makes a probing pass to Nicola Carlo Di Masi. Nicola Carlo Di Masi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.05
1-1Mario Mendes sees space and advances. Mario Mendes chips the ball to his team mate, Jerome Avenet. Jerome Avenet knocks in a cross ball towards Raimond Splinter. Raimond Splinter makes a deft header. Corrado Zanetti picks it out of the air!
73.40
Yuri De Patre flicks a high pass forward to Nicola Carlo Di Masi who brings the ball under control. Nicola Carlo Di Masi shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.48
Dayo Pizzi hacks Vittorio Paris from behind! Dayo Pizzi is warned by the referee! Vittorio Paris hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.26
Ricardo Gil chips the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Caini. Amedeo Caini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Datti Mohamed Benarrivo flicks a high ball forward to Amedeo Caini who takes it down. Amedeo Caini lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Clegg. Wes Clegg outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Corrado Zanetti gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
27%
52.4%
20.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Amedeo Caini of Torino |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Corrado Zanetti (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Evans Sommese (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Valerio Pecchia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Syd Keane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Aniello Solimeno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alessandro Cristiano (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Yuri De Patre (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dayo Pizzi (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Domenico Vicari (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicola Carlo Di Masi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Yoann Bassila (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Juri Dionigi (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gabriele Villa (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alejandro Veronese (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alex Sanna (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ricardo Gil (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Antonino Danotti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mario Mendes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mauricio Gianello (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vittorio Paris (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jerome Avenet (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Datti Mohamed Benarrivo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Wes Clegg (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Raimond Splinter (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Amedeo Caini (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Gian Matteo Mirri (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pedro Castro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Strachan (DEF) | 0 | |