Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Bologna. A crowd of 19,787 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bologna appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bologna appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Chievo Verona start the match!
3.05
0-0Giorgio Erra passes the ball forward to Giampiero Bertotto. Giampiero Bertotto passes the ball forward to Stefan Ziegler. Stefan Ziegler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adriano Ferazzoli.
6.19
0-0Stefano Cerbone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Gallacher. Billy Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Nicky Cooper. Nicky Cooper heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.18
0-1Christian Sgrigna makes a beautiful solo run. Christian Sgrigna deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gian Luca Del Prete. Gian Luca Del Prete knocks in a cross ball towards Damien Henin. Damien Henin flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Kevin Telfer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.17
Stefano Cerbone flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Bizzarri. Oscar Jr. Bizzarri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giorgio Erra.
15.46
0-1Giancarlo Cala Campana chips the ball to his team mate, Gian Luca Del Prete. Gian Luca Del Prete threads the ball through to Stefan Ziegler but he's offside!
16.57
Matjaz Minotti knocks the ball forward to Nicky Cooper. Nicky Cooper shoots from long range but it is miles over!
21.52
Ruggiero Innocenti flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Gallacher. Billy Gallacher 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!
26.13
Giancarlo Cala Campana threads the ball through to Gian Luca Del Prete. Gian Luca Del Prete knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.54
0-1Bologna are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Chievo Verona's defence.
34.33
Nicol˜ Iannuzzi knocks the ball forward to Stefano Cerbone. Stefano Cerbone passes the ball forward to Billy Gallacher. Billy Gallacher tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.11
Stefano Cerbone chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Bizzarri. Oscar Jr. Bizzarri kicks a strong pass forward to Nicky Cooper. Nicky Cooper cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nicky Cooper!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Bologna kick off!
53.25
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
54.16
Alejandro Falsini surges forward with the ball. Alejandro Falsini kicks a strong pass forward to Damien Henin. Damien Henin lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Ziegler. Stefan Ziegler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.07
Edgar Jardim knocks the ball to his team mate, Damien Henin. Damien Henin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gian Luca Del Prete but he's offside!
61.48
Nicol˜ Iannuzzi makes a beautiful solo run. Nicol˜ Iannuzzi sees space and advances. Nicol˜ Iannuzzi shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
63.12
1-1Edgar Jardim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damien Henin. Damien Henin knocks in a cross ball towards Gian Luca Del Prete. Gian Luca Del Prete directs the ball goalwards with his head but Kevin Telfer is on top of it.
71.50
Giorgio Erra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edgar Jardim. Edgar Jardim surges forward with the ball. Edgar Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Gian Luca Del Prete. Gian Luca Del Prete powers a header at goal. Kevin Telfer manages to gather it comfortably.
78.35
Ruggiero Innocenti makes a probing pass to Billy Gallacher. Billy Gallacher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Bizzarri. Oscar Jr. Bizzarri takes a shot at goal but Martino De Angelis is on top of it.
85.57
Giampiero Bertotto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gian Luca Del Prete. Gian Luca Del Prete knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.45
Ruggiero Cimarelli kicks a strong pass forward to Edgar Jardim. Edgar Jardim brings the ball forward. Edgar Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Damien Henin. Damien Henin heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
26.7%
44%
29.3%
Scorers
| Nicky Cooper 39 | Damien Henin 8, 87 |