Match Report


Verona HellasVerona Hellas     Chievo VeronaChievo Verona
Computer Player Computer Player Anthony Hem Anthony Hem
Karim VosK. Vos74
G
1
G
80Frank DrydenF. Dryden
Eusebio SturbaE. Sturba74
D
2
D
77Jimmy MillerJ. Miller
Andre TraversaA. Traversa72
D
captain3
D
73Thierry BrightonT. Brighton
Manuele GrandoniM. Grandoni69
D
4
D
77Kevin RaffK. Raff
Simon SchönenbornS. Schönenborn70
M
5
D
68Kelvin JeffersK. Jeffers
Antonino AmbrosettiA. Ambrosetti68
M
6
M
78Anthony SukerA. Suker
Craig RaeC. Rae66
M
7captain
M
87Lari MatinpoikaL. Matinpoika
Alfonso FabbriA. Fabbri66
M
8
M
78Andre BarbosaA. Barbosa
Richard WhiteR. White72
A
9
A
76Hryhoriy KasyanovH. Kasyanov
Zerbini SalvatoriZ. Salvatori70
A
10
A
84Laurent TangheL. Tanghe
Rodrigo BarrosR. Barros68
A
11
A
86Thomas GutiérrezT. Gutiérrez
 
Quim VianaQ. Viana65
D
12
D
70Youl Alidor SoumahY. Soumah
Elvis MazzantiniE. Mazzantini65
A
13
M
76Roberto MonteiroR. Monteiro
Ciro BelliniC. Bellini62
D
14
A
76Omer BaileyO. Bailey

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Bentegodi where Verona Hellas play host to Chievo Verona in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Verona Hellas are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Banchelli.


0.00
The first half starts with Chievo Verona kicking off!
9.38
Andre Barbosa takes it forward alone. Andre Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
10.36
Eusebio Sturba sees Antonino Ambrosetti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonino Ambrosetti sees Richard White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard White tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
18.16
Andre Traversa sees space and advances. Andre Traversa flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Barros collects the pass. Rodrigo Barros lofts in a cross ball towards Richard White. Richard White is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
21.05
Manuele Grandoni passes the ball forward to Alfonso Fabbri. Alfonso Fabbri knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Barros. Rodrigo Barros tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.31
Verona Hellas are in full control of this game.
24.28
Hryhoriy Kasyanov barges into Manuele Grandoni. Hryhoriy Kasyanov is warned by the referee! Manuele Grandoni runs off the knock.
28.27
Craig Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Richard White. Richard White controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Zerbini Salvatori through on goal. Zerbini Salvatori rockets a shot on goal. Zerbini Salvatori scores for Verona Hellas!!
33.24
Anthony Suker passes the ball forward to Hryhoriy Kasyanov. Hryhoriy Kasyanov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.20
Anthony Suker passes the ball forward to Hryhoriy Kasyanov. Hryhoriy Kasyanov knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
39.31
Thierry Brighton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lari Matinpoika. Lari Matinpoika advances with the ball. Lari Matinpoika advances inside the box! Lari Matinpoika rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
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. Chievo Verona also appear unchanged since the first half. The Verona Hellas players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Verona Hellas kick off!
47.32
Anthony Suker flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Gutiérrez controls it well on his chest. Thomas Gutiérrez shoots from 25 yards. Karim Vos gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
54.29
Lari Matinpoika makes a probing pass to Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez lofts in a cross ball towards Hryhoriy Kasyanov. Hryhoriy Kasyanov outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Karim Vos didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
55.19
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
57.45
Kelvin Jeffers threads a neat ball through to Lari Matinpoika. Lari Matinpoika threads a neat ball through to Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez plays a scrappy one-two with Hryhoriy Kasyanov and advances towards the goal... Thomas Gutiérrez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a woeful effort!
59.13
Kevin Raff catches Rodrigo Barros on the ankles. The referee brings Kevin Raff to one side and gives him a warning! Rodrigo Barros gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.15
Verona Hellas have made a substitution with Quim Viana replacing Zerbini Salvatori .
61.19
Antonino Ambrosetti sees a break and surges forward. Antonino Ambrosetti lofts in a cross ball towards Richard White. Richard White outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.17
Jimmy Miller hacks Quim Viana from behind! The referee calls over Jimmy Miller and warns him to calm down! Quim Viana hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.47
Lari Matinpoika runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Lari Matinpoika whips in a cross ball towards Hryhoriy Kasyanov. Hryhoriy Kasyanov makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Karim Vos.
71.43
Anthony Suker passes the ball forward to Hryhoriy Kasyanov. Hryhoriy Kasyanov knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eusebio Sturba.
72.01
With a delightful solo run, Andre Barbosa stretches the opposition's defence. Andre Barbosa makes a great pass forward. Thomas Gutiérrez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
73.08
Anthony Suker knocks the ball forward to Hryhoriy Kasyanov. Hryhoriy Kasyanov knocks in a cross ball towards Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe beats his man to it with a header. Wonderful reactions from Karim Vos keeps it out!
81.32
Anthony Suker hits a low pass to Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
85.38
Lari Matinpoika flicks a high pass forward. Hryhoriy Kasyanov collects the pass. Hryhoriy Kasyanov knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Verona Hellas

Chievo Verona
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
37.7%
44.3%
18%

Scorers
Zerbini Salvatori 28
Thomas Gutiérrez 34, 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Thomas Gutiérrez of Chievo Verona

Match Ratings
1.Karim Vos (GK)
7
2.Eusebio Sturba (DEF)
6
3.Andre Traversa (DEF)
6
4.Manuele Grandoni (DEF)
6
5.Simon Schönenborn (MID)
6
6.Antonino Ambrosetti (MID)
6
7.Craig Rae (MID)
6
8.Alfonso Fabbri (MID)
6
9.Richard White (ATT)
7
10.Zerbini Salvatori (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Rodrigo Barros (ATT)
6
 
12.Quim Viana (DEF)
6
13.Elvis Mazzantini (ATT)
0
14.Ciro Bellini (DEF)
0

1.Frank Dryden (GK)
6
2.Jimmy Miller (DEF)
5
3.Thierry Brighton (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Raff (DEF)
5
5.Kelvin Jeffers (DEF)
6
6.Anthony Suker (MID)
7
7.Lari Matinpoika (MID)
8
8.Andre Barbosa (MID)
6
9.Hryhoriy Kasyanov (ATT)
7
10.Laurent Tanghe (ATT)
6
11.Thomas Gutiérrez (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Youl Alidor Soumah (DEF)
0
13.Roberto Monteiro (MID)
0
14.Omer Bailey (ATT)
0