Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadio Bentegodi where Verona Hellas play host to Piacenza. A crowd of 19,251 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Verona Hellas are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Piacenza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Caruso.
The pitch is in good condition.
Verona Hellas are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Piacenza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Caruso.
0.00
0-0Verona Hellas get the match underway!
8.21
0-0Markus Busse threads a neat ball through to Lamberto Anaclerio. Without breaking stride, Lamberto Anaclerio plays the ball forward to Karim Lodewijks. Karim Lodewijks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.05
0-0With some swift thinking, Callum Ritchie plays the ball forward to Marvin Cort. Marvin Cort knocks the ball forward to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa edges inside the box! Manuel Barbosa shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Gian Paolo Di Masi. Excellent save.
15.55
0-1Liam Tedesco flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Barbosa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuel Barbosa plays a scrappy one-two with Raul De Sanzo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Manuel Barbosa strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Gian Paolo Di Masi had no chance!! Goal for Piacenza!
20.34
0-1With a delightful solo run, Liam Tedesco stretches the opposition's defence. Liam Tedesco tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
22.55
Spencer Hunt makes an attacking run forward. Spencer Hunt knocks in a cross ball towards Hamada Wiart. Hamada Wiart connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Guillermo Suarez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.49
1-1Renzo Coco hacks Manuel Barbosa from behind! Renzo Coco is given a warning by the referee! Manuel Barbosa stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.38
Gian Paolo Simone passes the ball forward to Alejandro Calvo. Alejandro Calvo lofts in a cross ball towards Karim Lodewijks. Karim Lodewijks makes a convincing header but it is shockingly off target!
36.57
Renzo Coco flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Hunt controls it well on his chest. Spencer Hunt flicks a high pass forward to Karim Lodewijks who brings the ball under control. Karim Lodewijks shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
39.39
Renzo Coco plays the ball forward to Spencer Hunt. Spencer Hunt knocks the ball to his team mate, Karim Lodewijks. Karim Lodewijks threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alejandro Calvo. Alejandro Calvo comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.16
Gian Paolo Simone flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Calvo who takes it down. Alejandro Calvo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Antunes.
45.00
Markus Busse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Hunt. Spencer Hunt knocks the ball to his team mate, Karim Lodewijks. Karim Lodewijks knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Suarez who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Verona Hellas appear unchanged since the first half. Piacenza also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Piacenza kick off!
51.23
Gian Paolo Simone flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Calvo who takes it down. Alejandro Calvo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bernardo Vasari.
53.18
Marvin Cort kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa threads the ball through into the box. Rodolfo Hubner strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Gian Paolo Di Masi had no chance!! Goal for Piacenza!
59.45
With imagination, Gian Paolo Simone plays the ball forward to Karim Lodewijks. Karim Lodewijks knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Calvo. Alejandro Calvo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.46
Markus Busse makes a simple pass to Lamberto Anaclerio. Lamberto Anaclerio makes a probing pass to Alejandro Calvo. Alejandro Calvo whips in a cross ball towards Hamada Wiart. Hamada Wiart finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Guillermo Suarez!
65.39
Spencer Hunt makes a beautiful solo run. Spencer Hunt shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
66.11
Markus Busse controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gian Paolo Simone. Gian Paolo Simone flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Calvo controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Calvo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.31
3-2Liam Tedesco threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Hubner. Rodolfo Hubner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Barbosa but the linesman indicates offside!
73.02
Lamberto Anaclerio flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Calvo. Alejandro Calvo knocks in a cross ball towards Karim Lodewijks. Karim Lodewijks makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Guillermo Suarez.
74.39
3-2It's a corner kick. Donato Caini loops the ball in to towards the near post. Gaspar Viana chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
75.21
Marvin Cort plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Hubner. Rodolfo Hubner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.11
3-2Verona Hellas have made a substitution with Rafael Nunez replacing Alejandro Calvo .
81.38
Gian Paolo Simone darts forward. Gian Paolo Simone whips in a cross ball towards Hamada Wiart. Hamada Wiart is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
83.36
Bernardo Vasari threads a neat ball through to Liam Tedesco. Liam Tedesco makes a simple pass to Rodolfo Hubner. Rodolfo Hubner hits a low pass to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.08
Lamberto Anaclerio kicks a strong pass forward to Karim Lodewijks. Karim Lodewijks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Joachim Martino flicks a high pass forward. Liam Tedesco collects the pass. Liam Tedesco flicks a high ball forward to Rodolfo Hubner who takes it down. Rodolfo Hubner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Renzo Coco.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
25.7%
41.4%
32.9%
Scorers
| Hamada Wiart 23 Alejandro Calvo 39, 59 | Manuel Barbosa 16, 83 Rodolfo Hubner 53 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Barbosa of Piacenza |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gian Paolo Di Masi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gaetano Fialdini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Markus Busse (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Renzo Coco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lamberto Anaclerio (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gian Paolo Simone (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Spencer Hunt (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Donato Caini (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alejandro Calvo (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Hamada Wiart (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Karim Lodewijks (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Eugenio Cardinale (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rafael Nunez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Rui Mendes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Guillermo Suarez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Roberto Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bernardo Vasari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Callum Ritchie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Joachim Martino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Liam Tedesco (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gaspar Viana (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marvin Cort (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Raul De Sanzo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Manuel Barbosa (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Rodolfo Hubner (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Ruel Midgley (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Edoardo Marino (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jamie Venus (MID) | 0 | |