Match Report


VicenzaVicenza     VeneziaVenezia
Computer Player Computer Player Adam Wilsher Adam Wilsher
Gennaro Di MasiG. Di Masi63
G
captain1
G
74Guillermo GentoG. Gento
Andy TaylorA. Taylor68
D
2
D
77Arturo CortesA. Cortes
Walter ArdigòW. Ardigò67
D
3captain
D
74Ciro BaroneC. Barone
Nicol˜ FerroN. Ferro54
D
4
D
72Arturo Del SolA. Del Sol
Fabrizio LantignottiF. Lantignotti45
D
5
D
73Gian Matteo ScarchilliG. Scarchilli
Neil GreigN. Greig67
M
6
M
78Aaron RedknappA. Redknapp
Scott ElliottS. Elliott65
M
7
M
76Gialuca ApaG. Apa
Marino ComottoM. Comotto65
M
8
M
73Guerino BalleriG. Balleri
Leonardo BonoL. Bono64
A
9
A
75Gary MaddisonG. Maddison
Danilo FerronD. Ferron62
A
10
A
75Tobias FrieserT. Frieser
Giampiero Di NataleG. Di Natale61
A
11
A
74Glenn YakubuG. Yakubu
 
Craig GoughC. Gough64
M
12
D
51Pietro FiorettiP. Fioretti
Cesar LopesC. Lopes61
M
13
M
70Dino LamonicaD. Lamonica
Elvis SmainoE. Smaino61
G
14
A
72Luca BennardoL. Bennardo

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadio Romeo Menti where Vicenza play host to Venezia in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Vicenza and Venezia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Cangini.


0.00
Vicenza start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.00
Scott Elliott passes the ball forward to Danilo Ferron. Danilo Ferron knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.46
Walter Ardigò flicks the ball to his team mate, Marino Comotto. Marino Comotto makes a probing pass to Leonardo Bono. Leonardo Bono knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arturo Cortes.
6.50
Aaron Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Gary Maddison controls it well on his chest. Gary Maddison shoots from long range. Gary Maddison scores for Venezia!!
9.37
Scott Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giampiero Di Natale. Giampiero Di Natale plays a quick one-two with Neil Greig and rushes in on goal... Giampiero Di Natale takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
10.31
Walter Ardigò sees Danilo Ferron in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danilo Ferron knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Elliott. Scott Elliott makes a convincing header. Guillermo Gento manages to gather it.
15.34
Showing composure, Nicol˜ Ferro plays the ball forward to Danilo Ferron. Danilo Ferron controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
16.28
Andy Taylor passes the ball forward to Scott Elliott. Scott Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Giampiero Di Natale controls it well on his chest. Giampiero Di Natale lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Greig. Neil Greig whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Neil Greig!
21.31
Nicol˜ Ferro makes a probing pass to Neil Greig. Neil Greig runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Neil Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Danilo Ferron. Danilo Ferron is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.40
Gialuca Apa comes in with a late challenge on Walter Ardigò. The referee brings Gialuca Apa to one side and gives him a warning! Walter Ardigò runs off the knock.
30.15
Neil Greig flicks a high pass forward. Giampiero Di Natale easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giampiero Di Natale controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Guillermo Gento easily gets down and covers it.
32.49
Neil Greig makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Greig finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Guillermo Gento!
33.48
Walter Ardigò knocks the ball forward to Neil Greig. Neil Greig hits a low pass to Scott Elliott. Scott Elliott shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Guillermo Gento.
34.33
Corner kick to Vicenza. Fabrizio Lantignotti plays it out to the edge of the box. Tobias Frieser reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
45.00
Andy Taylor passes the ball forward to Nicol˜ Ferro. Nicol˜ Ferro threads a neat ball through to Neil Greig. Neil Greig shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vicenza appear unchanged since the first half. Venezia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Venezia players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Venezia start the second half!
47.12
Ciro Barone plays the ball forward to Gary Maddison. Gary Maddison finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Gennaro Di Masi smothers it!
49.51
Arturo Cortes flicks a high pass forward to Aaron Redknapp who brings the ball under control. Aaron Redknapp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Maddison. Gary Maddison shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
55.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Fabrizio Lantignotti laces a weighted ball forward to Neil Greig. Neil Greig makes a probing pass to Marino Comotto. Marino Comotto whips in a cross ball towards Giampiero Di Natale. Giampiero Di Natale directs the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.12
Guerino Balleri sees a break and surges forward. Guerino Balleri skips past Scott Elliott! Guerino Balleri strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
67.43
Giampiero Di Natale comes in with a late challenge on Gian Matteo Scarchilli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gian Matteo Scarchilli runs off the knock.
73.01
Aaron Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Tobias Frieser controls it well on his chest. Tobias Frieser plays a scrappy one-two with Gary Maddison and advances towards the goal... Nicol˜ Ferro catches Tobias Frieser on the ankles. Penalty for Venezia!!
73.01
The referee points to the spot..
74.27
Tobias Frieser takes a slow run up and fires a shot towards the top of the net, but it hits the crossbar and goes over!
78.49
Arturo Cortes flicks a high pass forward to Guerino Balleri who brings the ball under control. Guerino Balleri runs straight at the opposition's defence. Guerino Balleri knocks the ball forward to Gialuca Apa but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
84.06
Aaron Redknapp threads a neat ball through to Gary Maddison. Gary Maddison lofts in a cross ball towards Tobias Frieser. With a superhuman jump, Tobias Frieser connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
85.15
Marino Comotto comes in with a late challenge on Aaron Redknapp. Marino Comotto is warned by the referee! Aaron Redknapp runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Vicenza

Venezia
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
31%
45.2%
23.8%

Scorers
Neil Greig 16
Gary Maddison 7

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Greig of Vicenza

Match Ratings
1.Gennaro Di Masi (GK)
7
2.Andy Taylor (DEF)
6
3.Walter Ardigò (DEF)
7
4.Nicol˜ Ferro (DEF)
7
5.Fabrizio Lantignotti (DEF)
6
6.Neil Greig (MID)goal scored
9
7.Scott Elliott (MID)
7
8.Marino Comotto (MID)
6
9.Leonardo Bono (ATT)
6
10.Danilo Ferron (ATT)
6
11.Giampiero Di Natale (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Craig Gough (MID)
0
13.Cesar Lopes (MID)
0
14.Elvis Smaino (GK)
0

1.Guillermo Gento (GK)
7
2.Arturo Cortes (DEF)
6
3.Ciro Barone (DEF)
6
4.Arturo Del Sol (DEF)
6
5.Gian Matteo Scarchilli (DEF)
6
6.Aaron Redknapp (MID)
7
7.Gialuca Apa (MID)
6
8.Guerino Balleri (MID)
7
9.Gary Maddison (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Tobias Frieser (ATT)
6
11.Glenn Yakubu (ATT)
6
 
12.Pietro Fioretti (DEF)
0
13.Dino Lamonica (MID)
0
14.Luca Bennardo (ATT)
0