Match Report


JuventusJuventus     Verona HellasVerona Hellas
James MorrisonJames Morrison Computer Player Computer Player
Javier MillerJ. Miller80
G
1
G
76Gian Paolo Di MasiG. Di Masi
Peter ChevallierP. Chevallier73
D
2
D
77Mirco Di MatteoM. Di Matteo
Frank GrantF. Grant72
D
3
D
67Gaetano FialdiniG. Fialdini
Alun BoltonA. Bolton72
D
4
D
61Markus BusseM. Busse
Lomano FletcherL. Fletcher70
D
5
M
68Lamberto AnaclerioL. Anaclerio
Tomas SousaT. Sousa77
M
6
M
68Gian Paolo SimoneG. Simone
Julian WittmannJ. Wittmann75
M
7
M
63Spencer HuntS. Hunt
Hakan ÖzalanH. Özalan74
A
8
M
63Donato CainiD. Caini
John BartonJ. Barton74
A
captain9
A
87Alejandro CalvoA. Calvo
Adolfo RamirezA. Ramirez74
A
10
A
78Hamada WiartH. Wiart
Eddie SmithE. Smith73
A
11captain
A
59Karim LodewijksK. Lodewijks
 
Rodrigo BurgosR. Burgos74
D
12
G
65Eugenio CardinaleE. Cardinale
Alen VukojaA. Vukoja82
M
13
A
59Rafael NunezR. Nunez
Ahmed HaoucheA. Haouche80
A
14
A
57Rui MendesR. Mendes

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Juventus Stadium where Juventus play host to Verona Hellas. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Juventus are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Verona Hellas appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Matteazzi.


0.00
The whistle blows and Juventus kick off!
3.25
Lamberto Anaclerio flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Calvo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Calvo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Javier Miller who gathers it comfortably.
9.22
Lamberto Anaclerio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hamada Wiart. Hamada Wiart knocks in a cross ball towards Karim Lodewijks. Karim Lodewijks rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
10.14
Mirco Di Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Gian Paolo Simone. Gian Paolo Simone surges forward with the ball. Gian Paolo Simone knocks in a cross ball towards Karim Lodewijks. Frank Grant clumsily knocks into Karim Lodewijks. Karim Lodewijks appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
15.00
Spencer Hunt threads a neat ball through to Hamada Wiart. Hamada Wiart finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Javier Miller.
21.53
Mirco Di Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Gian Paolo Simone. Gian Paolo Simone flicks a high pass forward to Hamada Wiart who brings the ball under control. Hamada Wiart knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frank Grant.
22.23
Gian Paolo Simone hacks Tomas Sousa from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tomas Sousa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.16
Gaetano Fialdini makes a simple pass to Gian Paolo Simone. Gian Paolo Simone flicks a high pass forward. Hamada Wiart controls it well on his chest. Hamada Wiart knocks in a cross ball towards Karim Lodewijks. Frank Grant comes in with a late challenge on Karim Lodewijks. Karim Lodewijks appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
32.49
Mirco Di Matteo passes the ball forward to Lamberto Anaclerio. Lamberto Anaclerio chips the ball to his team mate, Karim Lodewijks. Karim Lodewijks shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
34.02
Julian Wittmann sees Eddie Smith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddie Smith lofts in a cross ball towards Adolfo Ramirez. Adolfo Ramirez knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.18
Donato Caini flicks a high pass forward. Karim Lodewijks controls it well on his chest. Karim Lodewijks knocks the ball forward to Hamada Wiart but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.51
Markus Busse brings the ball forward. Markus Busse controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hamada Wiart. Hamada Wiart controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Javier Miller is on top of it.
45.00
With vision, Markus Busse laces a weighted ball forward to Donato Caini. Donato Caini hits a low pass to Karim Lodewijks. Karim Lodewijks shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Javier Miller manages to gather it easily.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Juventus appear unchanged since the first half. Verona Hellas also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Verona Hellas start the second half!
47.34
Spencer Hunt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Calvo. Alejandro Calvo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Chevallier.
51.15
Spencer Hunt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hamada Wiart. Hamada Wiart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.31
Tomas Sousa flicks the ball to his team mate, John Barton. John Barton flicks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Ramirez. Markus Busse clumsily knocks into Adolfo Ramirez. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
60.27
Frank Grant threads a neat ball through to Julian Wittmann. Julian Wittmann threads a neat ball through to John Barton. John Barton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gaetano Fialdini.
61.15
Karim Lodewijks hacks Alun Bolton from behind! The referee calls over Karim Lodewijks and warns him to calm down! Alun Bolton runs off the knock.
67.40
Julian Wittmann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hakan Özalan. Hakan Özalan edges inside the box! Hakan Özalan rockets a shot on goal. Hakan Özalan scores for Juventus!!
71.17
Lomano Fletcher surges forward with the ball. Lomano Fletcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hakan Özalan. Hakan Özalan skips past Gaetano Fialdini! Hakan Özalan muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
73.41
John Barton catches Markus Busse on the ankles. The referee brings John Barton to one side and gives him a warning! Markus Busse hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.32
Spencer Hunt changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Spencer Hunt knocks in a cross ball towards Karim Lodewijks. Karim Lodewijks whips the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.40
Alun Bolton threads a neat ball through to Julian Wittmann. Julian Wittmann flicks a high ball forward to Adolfo Ramirez who takes it down. Adolfo Ramirez shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
79.23
Gaetano Fialdini pushes up the pitch. Gaetano Fialdini threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Calvo. Alejandro Calvo shoots from distance but it flies wide!
85.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Spencer Hunt plays the ball forward to Hamada Wiart. Hamada Wiart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.23
Lamberto Anaclerio sees Karim Lodewijks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Karim Lodewijks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.30
Tomas Sousa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hakan Özalan. Hakan Özalan shoots from 20 yards but somehow Gian Paolo Di Masi manages to keep it out.
90.00
Spencer Hunt sees Karim Lodewijks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Karim Lodewijks whips in a cross ball towards Hamada Wiart. Hamada Wiart directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Juventus

Verona Hellas
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
31.1%
68.9%
Play Area
33.8%
41.9%
24.3%

Scorers
Adolfo Ramirez 34
Hakan Özalan 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hakan Özalan of Juventus

Match Ratings
1.Javier Miller (GK)
8
2.Peter Chevallier (DEF)
6
3.Frank Grant (DEF)
6
4.Alun Bolton (DEF)
6
5.Lomano Fletcher (DEF)
6
6.Tomas Sousa (MID)
6
7.Julian Wittmann (MID)
8
8.Hakan Özalan (ATT)goal scored
9
9.John Barton (ATT)
6
10.Adolfo Ramirez (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Eddie Smith (ATT)
7
 
12.Rodrigo Burgos (DEF)
0
13.Alen Vukoja (MID)
0
14.Ahmed Haouche (ATT)
0

1.Gian Paolo Di Masi (GK)
7
2.Mirco Di Matteo (DEF)
6
3.Gaetano Fialdini (DEF)
6
4.Markus Busse (DEF)
7
5.Lamberto Anaclerio (MID)
6
6.Gian Paolo Simone (MID)yellow card
6
7.Spencer Hunt (MID)
7
8.Donato Caini (MID)
6
9.Alejandro Calvo (ATT)
6
10.Hamada Wiart (ATT)
6
11.Karim Lodewijks (ATT)
6
 
12.Eugenio Cardinale (GK)
0
13.Rafael Nunez (ATT)
0
14.Rui Mendes (ATT)
0