Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Bentegodi where Verona Hellas play host to Ravenna. A crowd of 9,400 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Verona Hellas are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ravenna appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Verona Hellas are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ravenna appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Ravenna kick off!
2.45
0-1Donato Musso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giancarlo Rossitto. Giancarlo Rossitto knocks the ball forward to Aimo Barollo. Aimo Barollo tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Adriano Mondini has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.24
0-1David Forbes chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Alessio Poggi. Alessio Poggi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
9.34
David Forbes kicks a strong pass forward to Alessio Poggi. Alessio Poggi tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Gianfranco Lambrughi manages to keep it out.
12.16
0-1Andy Gemmell makes a probing pass to Aimo Barollo. Aimo Barollo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.42
0-1Giancarlo Rossitto catches David Forbes on the ankles. Giancarlo Rossitto is warned by the referee! David Forbes runs off the knock.
26.58
Andy Gemmell decides to run forward with the ball. Andy Gemmell shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Adriano Mondini easily smothers it!
30.21
0-1Verona Hellas are easily keeping Ravenna at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
33.39
Andy Gemmell hacks Carmine Lavecchia from behind! Andy Gemmell is warned by the referee! Carmine Lavecchia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.26
Cristian Cento comes in with a late challenge on John White. Cristian Cento is warned by the referee! John White hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.56
Nikolas Dittmann chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Gemmell. Andy Gemmell passes the ball forward to Cristian Cento. Cristian Cento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
0-1Massimiliano Margiotta knocks the ball forward to Damiano Marazzina. Damiano Marazzina passes the ball forward to Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith plays a perfect one-two with Ighli Sarli and rushes in on goal... Colin Naysmith tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Verona Hellas start the second half!
53.38
Damiano Marazzina barges into Andy Gemmell. Damiano Marazzina is warned by the referee! Andy Gemmell runs off the knock.
55.40
Gian Luca Marangon kicks a strong pass forward to Carmine Lavecchia. Carmine Lavecchia kicks a strong pass forward to Ighli Sarli. Ighli Sarli lofts in a cross ball towards Alessio Poggi. Alessio Poggi flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.10
Damiano Marazzina advances with the ball. Damiano Marazzina goes all the way! Damiano Marazzina makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.14
Andy Gemmell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristian Cento. Cristian Cento shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
65.17
Carmine Lavecchia hacks Damiano Zanchi from behind! Carmine Lavecchia is warned by the referee! Damiano Zanchi runs off the knock.
67.48
Manuele Goretti chips the ball to his team mate, David Forbes. David Forbes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Hopkin.
69.41
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
75.30
0-1Alessio Poggi catches Donato Musso on the ankles. Alessio Poggi is warned by the referee! Donato Musso gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.03
Carmine Lavecchia makes a probing pass to Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nikolas Dittmann.
81.58
Giancarlo Rossitto hacks David Forbes from behind! Giancarlo Rossitto is given another warning by the referee! David Forbes runs off the knock.
84.20
0-1John White knocks the ball forward to Damiano Marazzina. Damiano Marazzina makes a simple pass to Alessio Poggi. Alessio Poggi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ighli Sarli but the linesman indicates offside!
87.53
Mirco Sanna chips the ball to his team mate, Cristian Cento. Cristian Cento knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuele Goretti.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.2%
36.8%
Play Area
33.8%
45.6%
20.6%
Scorers