Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Romeo Menti where Vicenza play host to Salernitana. A crowd of 12,336 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vicenza are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Salernitana appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Filippo Di Loreto.


0.00
Vicenza kick off and get the first half underway!
3.07
David Knopper makes a probing pass to Arturo Carparelli. Arturo Carparelli knocks in a cross ball towards Benito Brivio. Benito Brivio makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.33
Wladimiro Vecchiola changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Wladimiro Vecchiola knocks in a cross ball towards Maurizio Luiso. Maurizio Luiso connects with a diving header but it flies wide!
8.04
David Knopper surges forward with the ball. David Knopper knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Marangon.
10.06
Louis Kanoute decides to run forward with the ball. Louis Kanoute flicks a high pass forward. Pierluigi De Rosa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pierluigi De Rosa shoots from long range but somehow Alassandro Briano manages to keep it out.
12.22
Maurizio Luiso barges into Aloisio Pardeilhan. Maurizio Luiso is given a warning by the referee! Aloisio Pardeilhan stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.37
Arturo Carparelli laces a through ball forward to Benito Brivio. Benito Brivio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.30
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
26.15
Maurizio Luiso makes a probing pass to Arturo Carparelli. Arturo Carparelli knocks in a cross ball towards Benito Brivio. Benito Brivio makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
30.36
Aloisio Pardeilhan threads a neat ball through to Louis Kanoute. Louis Kanoute deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pierluigi De Rosa. Pierluigi De Rosa shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
33.36
Christian Marangon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Walter Corrent. Walter Corrent skips past David Knopper! Some good footwork from Walter Corrent provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
36.40
Malcolm Barrett plays the ball forward to Benito Brivio. Benito Brivio threads a neat ball through to Arturo Carparelli. Arturo Carparelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aloisio Pardeilhan.
38.22
Lars Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Taddei controls it well on his chest. Sergio Taddei decides to run forward with the ball. Sergio Taddei whips in a cross ball towards Walter Corrent. Walter Corrent knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
44.19
Louis Kanoute makes a simple pass to Pierluigi De Rosa. Pierluigi De Rosa tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Alassandro Briano manages to gather it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vicenza appear unchanged since the first half. Salernitana also appear unchanged since the first half. The Vicenza players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Salernitana get the second half underway!
51.39
Sergio Taddei flicks a high ball forward to William Varricchio who takes it down. William Varricchio knocks in a cross ball towards Louis Kanoute. Louis Kanoute makes a convincing header. The keeper, Alassandro Briano, sees it late!! Goal for Vicenza!
57.46
Generoso Mignani flicks a high ball forward to Walter Corrent who takes it down. Walter Corrent threads the ball through to William Varricchio. William Varricchio finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Alassandro Briano.
60.07
Vicenza have made 2 substitutions with Marco Tiribocchi replacing Generoso Mignani and Gian Matteo Allegri replacing William Varricchio .
65.45
Marco Tiribocchi flicks a high pass forward. Louis Kanoute holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Louis Kanoute flicks a high pass forward. Gian Matteo Allegri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gian Matteo Allegri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
66.03
Marco Tiribocchi makes a simple pass to Gian Matteo Allegri. Gian Matteo Allegri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.59
Christian Marangon kicks a strong pass forward to Gian Matteo Allegri. Gian Matteo Allegri flicks the ball to his team mate, Pierluigi De Rosa. Pierluigi De Rosa tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Alassandro Briano. Excellent save.
73.35
Giulio Scalabrelli chips the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Luiso. Maurizio Luiso threads the ball through to Arturo Carparelli. Arturo Carparelli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lars Buchwald.
75.45
Walter Corrent comes in with a late challenge on Marco Mareggini. Walter Corrent is shown the yellow card! Marco Mareggini gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.58
Louis Kanoute flicks a high pass forward. Christian Marangon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christian Marangon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malcolm Barrett.
83.34
Aloisio Pardeilhan chips the ball to his team mate, Gian Matteo Allegri. Gian Matteo Allegri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierluigi De Rosa. Pierluigi De Rosa finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Vicenza are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
89.43
Sergio Taddei knocks the ball forward to Giampietro Ballarin. Giampietro Ballarin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alassandro Briano who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.4%
38.6%
Play Area
26.5%
49.4%
24.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Louis Kanoute of Vicenza