Match Report
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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 Salernitana. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Venezia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Salernitana appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Venezia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Salernitana appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Venezia kicking off!
3.46
1-0Razvan Ovidiu kicks a strong pass forward to Stephane Radet. Stephane Radet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wim Damman. Wim Damman lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Neudecker. Jonas Neudecker flicks the ball with his head. Stuart McCoist is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.09
1-0Dave Hendrie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giampietro Casazza. Giampietro Casazza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Stuart McCoist manages to keep it out.
12.59
1-0Ali Khellafi threads the ball through to Jonas Neudecker. Jonas Neudecker shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.38
Kurt Walem controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ali Khellafi. Ali Khellafi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giampietro Casazza. Giampietro Casazza shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Giampietro Casazza!
24.35
2-0Stephane Radet kicks a strong pass forward to Wim Damman. Wim Damman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart McCoist who gathers it comfortably.
30.21
Razvan Ovidiu knocks the ball forward to Stephane Radet. Stephane Radet kicks a strong pass forward to Jonas Neudecker. Jonas Neudecker flicks the ball to his team mate, Giampietro Casazza. Giampietro Casazza shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.02
Gaetano Di Livio flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Borgobello. Ivan Borgobello knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Soto. Mauricio Soto shoots from just inside the box but Marc Beckmann is on top of it.
42.16
Gaetano Di Livio sees a break and surges forward. Gaetano Di Livio knocks in a cross ball towards Dario Cinetto. Dario Cinetto is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Dario Cinetto scores for Salernitana!!
45.00
3-1Dave Hendrie catches Elvis Sgrigna on the ankles. Dave Hendrie is warned by the referee! Elvis Sgrigna hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Salernitana kick off!
48.49
Ali Khellafi makes a simple pass to Jonas Neudecker. Jonas Neudecker knocks in a cross ball towards Wim Damman. Wim Damman directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Stuart McCoist.
51.31
3-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
54.18
Dave Hendrie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wim Damman. Wim Damman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.21
Ali Khellafi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonas Neudecker. Jonas Neudecker whips in a cross ball towards Wim Damman. Wim Damman is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
61.42
Stephane Radet chips the ball to his team mate, Jonas Neudecker. Jonas Neudecker tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
63.39
4-1Martin Scarchilli kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Ferguson. Callum Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dario Cinetto. Dario Cinetto makes a probing pass to Ivan Borgobello but he's offside!
65.50
Dave Hendrie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giampietro Casazza. Giampietro Casazza shoots from distance but Stuart McCoist is on top of it.
67.27
Elvis Sgrigna chips the ball to his team mate, Dario Cinetto. Dario Cinetto shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
77.02
Dave Hendrie hacks Callum Ferguson from behind! Dave Hendrie is given another warning by the referee! Callum Ferguson stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.46
Ignacio Carrasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Hendrie. Dave Hendrie threads the ball through to Wim Damman. Wim Damman whips in a cross ball towards Giampietro Casazza. Giampietro Casazza connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Stuart McCoist!
83.14
Thanassis Polites sweeps the ball long. Giampietro Casazza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.09
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
23.4%
45.3%
31.2%
Scorers
| Jonas Neudecker 3 Giampietro Casazza 21, 30 Wim Damman 57 | Dario Cinetto 42 |