Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Adriatico where Pescara play host to Chievo Verona. A crowd of 17,976 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Pescara are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Pescara are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Chievo Verona start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.32
1-0Carmine Vergassola makes a probing pass to Gianmatteo Sesia. Gianmatteo Sesia goes all the way! Gianmatteo Sesia takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
16.16
1-0Carmine Vergassola catches Arnauld Maggioni on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arnauld Maggioni hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.23
1-0Adriano Ferazzoli chips the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Maggioni. Arnauld Maggioni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Jr. Bizzarri. Oscar Jr. Bizzarri knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose E. Gazzoli.
21.32
1-0Matjaz Minotti knocks the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Bizzarri. Oscar Jr. Bizzarri whips in a cross ball towards Nicky Cooper. Nicky Cooper powers a header at goal. Pedro Blanco manages to gather it comfortably.
27.57
1-0Carmine Vergassola passes the ball forward to Emile Beagrie. Emile Beagrie shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.04
Nicol˜ Iannuzzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruggiero Innocenti. Ruggiero Innocenti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicky Cooper. Nicky Cooper goes all the way! Nicky Cooper shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nicky Cooper!
34.46
Stefano Cerbone makes a probing pass to Oscar Jr. Bizzarri. Oscar Jr. Bizzarri goes all the way! Oscar Jr. Bizzarri shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.46
Ruggiero Innocenti chips the ball to his team mate, Nicky Cooper. Nicky Cooper tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
40.42
1-2Carmine Vergassola clumsily knocks into Arnauld Maggioni. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Carmine Vergassola!! Arnauld Maggioni grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.06
Massimiliano De Angelis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Cangini. Gianfranco Cangini decides to run forward with the ball. Gianfranco Cangini chips the ball to his team mate, Nenad Govou. Nenad Govou tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Gianfranco Cangini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianmatteo Sesia. Gianmatteo Sesia shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Pescara start the second half!
54.26
Arnauld Maggioni passes the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Bizzarri. Oscar Jr. Bizzarri goes all the way! Oscar Jr. Bizzarri takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Pedro Blanco has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
63.16
Matjaz Minotti threads the ball through to Oscar Jr. Bizzarri. Oscar Jr. Bizzarri shoots from distance but Pedro Blanco is on top of it.
67.40
Ruggiero Innocenti hacks Mirco Viviani from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mirco Viviani stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.42
Mirco Viviani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nenad Govou. Nenad Govou kicks a strong pass forward to Gianmatteo Sesia. Gianmatteo Sesia tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.43
Massimiliano De Angelis sees a break and surges forward. Massimiliano De Angelis chips the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo Sesia. Gianmatteo Sesia tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.01
Stefano Cerbone makes a probing pass to Oscar Jr. Bizzarri. Oscar Jr. Bizzarri whips in a cross ball towards Nicky Cooper. Nicky Cooper is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
83.05
2-3Nenad Govou clumsily knocks into Adriano Ferazzoli. The referee calls over Nenad Govou and warns him to calm down! Adriano Ferazzoli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.22
Arnauld Maggioni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Gallacher. Billy Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.56
Mirco Viviani passes the ball forward to Gianmatteo Sesia. Gianmatteo Sesia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.27
John Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mirco Viviani. Mirco Viviani decides to run forward with the ball. Mirco Viviani shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
46.4%
53.6%
Play Area
24.6%
44.9%
30.4%
Scorers
| Gianmatteo Sesia 3, 71 | Nicky Cooper 28 Oscar Jr. Bizzarri 34, 54 |