Match Report


VeneziaVenezia     BresciaBrescia
Adam WilsherAdam Wilsher Computer Player Computer Player
Guillermo GentoG. Gento72
G
1
G
60Jamie ThirlwellJ. Thirlwell
Gian Matteo ScarchilliG. Scarchilli72
D
2
D
75Damiano SadottiD. Sadotti
Ciro BaroneC. Barone73
D
3captain
D
62Gian Matteo PizziG. Pizzi
Jordy PothuizenJ. Pothuizen72
D
4
D
61Marino PiazzaM. Piazza
Elvis AldeganiE. Aldegani68
M
5
D
56Vittorio PiacentiniV. Piacentini
Frank SteijnF. Steijn73
M
6
M
80Garcia Duque PerrottaG. Perrotta
Jonathan CroceJ. Croce66
M
captain7
M
67Jonathan MissoJ. Misso
Guerino BalleriG. Balleri71
M
8
M
60Franco CassanoF. Cassano
Henry GreeningH. Greening71
A
9
M
54Dino CampagnaD. Campagna
Rainer KühnR. Kühn76
A
10
A
63Daniel BarrosD. Barros
Luca BennardoL. Bennardo71
A
11
A
58Nicolas RedondoN. Redondo
 
Guerino AmorusoG. Amoruso62
G
12
A
56Matthias HässlerM. Hässler
Ignacio QuansahI. Quansah67
D
13
A
56Jonathan CongoJ. Congo
Erik BertjensE. Bertjens66
A
14
D
55Datti Mohamed GaleotoD. Galeoto

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio P. L. Penzo where Venezia play host to Brescia. A crowd of 12,764 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Venezia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brescia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matjaz Simic.


0.00
The whistle blows and Venezia get the match underway!
2.14
Jonathan Croce surges forward with the ball. Jonathan Croce lofts in a cross ball towards Luca Bennardo. Luca Bennardo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Jamie Thirlwell had no chance!! Goal for Venezia!
8.54
Showing composure, Franco Cassano picks a pass forward to Daniel Barros. Daniel Barros finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
12.04
Nicolas Redondo threads the ball through to Franco Cassano. Franco Cassano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.37
Jonathan Croce flicks a high pass forward. Henry Greening collects the pass. Henry Greening cuts inside the box! Henry Greening cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Jamie Thirlwell is on top of it.
16.40
Jonathan Croce passes the ball forward to Luca Bennardo. Luca Bennardo whips in a cross ball towards Frank Steijn. Frank Steijn makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Venezia!
21.49
Elvis Aldegani makes a beautiful solo run. Elvis Aldegani knocks in a cross ball towards Luca Bennardo. Luca Bennardo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
34.58
Gian Matteo Scarchilli brings the ball forward. Gian Matteo Scarchilli makes a probing pass to Henry Greening. Henry Greening knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jamie Thirlwell who gathers it comfortably.
36.46
Frank Steijn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henry Greening. Henry Greening knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marino Piazza.
39.22
With a delightful solo run, Marino Piazza stretches the opposition's defence. Marino Piazza shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.44
Frank Steijn hits a low pass to Jonathan Croce. Jonathan Croce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Venezia appear unchanged since the first half. Brescia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Brescia kick off!
47.38
Vittorio Piacentini passes the ball forward to Garcia Duque Perrotta. Garcia Duque Perrotta hits a low pass to Nicolas Redondo. Nicolas Redondo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.33
Jordy Pothuizen decides to run forward with the ball. Jordy Pothuizen sees Jonathan Croce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonathan Croce knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damiano Sadotti.
54.01
Dino Campagna threads the ball through to Nicolas Redondo. Nicolas Redondo puts a great ball through. Daniel Barros runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
55.22
Jonathan Croce chips the ball to his team mate, Henry Greening. Henry Greening knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marino Piazza.
59.25
Jonathan Croce sees Rainer Kühn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rainer Kühn knocks in a cross ball towards Frank Steijn. Frank Steijn rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent block by Damiano Sadotti!
63.08
Gian Matteo Scarchilli kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Croce. Jonathan Croce makes a probing pass to Luca Bennardo. Luca Bennardo knocks in a cross ball towards Frank Steijn. Frank Steijn makes a convincing header but Jamie Thirlwell is on top of it.
71.20
Henry Greening kicks a strong pass forward to Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn shoots from 20 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
75.03
Jonathan Croce knocks the ball forward to Henry Greening. Henry Greening knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jamie Thirlwell who gathers it comfortably.
79.06
Gian Matteo Scarchilli knocks the ball forward to Jordy Pothuizen. Jordy Pothuizen passes the ball forward to Guerino Balleri. Guerino Balleri shoots from long range. Jamie Thirlwell gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
83.24
Frank Steijn plays the ball forward to Rainer Kühn. Rainer Kühn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.06
Seeing a gap ahead, Guerino Balleri plays the ball forward to Jonathan Croce. Jonathan Croce lofts in a cross ball towards Guerino Balleri. Guerino Balleri powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Guerino Balleri!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Venezia

Brescia
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
9
0
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
73%
27%
Play Area
23.8%
42.9%
33.3%

Scorers
Luca Bennardo 2, 21
Frank Steijn 16
Rainer Kühn 71
Guerino Balleri 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Luca Bennardo of Venezia

Match Ratings