Match Report


VeneziaVenezia     TorinoTorino
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Sergio BuffonS. Buffon64
G
captain1
G
72Francesco BravoF. Bravo
Morgan GalliM. Galli76
D
2
D
66Roberto ErraR. Erra
Sergio ManariS. Manari62
D
3
D
64Luigi ImbrianiL. Imbriani
Marvin HermansM. Hermans61
D
4
D
55Stefan FoglioS. Foglio
Stephane CavalliS. Cavalli69
M
5
D
50Gialuca LambertiniG. Lambertini
Giulio MacellariG. Macellari63
M
6captain
M
53Gianluca AlbinoG. Albino
Gennaro DoardoG. Doardo58
M
7
M
51Bakary SpenglerB. Spengler
Andres IglesiasA. Iglesias57
M
8
M
50Manuele GilardinoM. Gilardino
Zerbini PalmieriZ. Palmieri66
A
9
M
49Zerbini BonomiZ. Bonomi
Elvis GhirardelloE. Ghirardello63
A
10
A
63Andre ValenteA. Valente
Gianpaolo PavanG. Pavan59
A
11
A
61Stephane CimarelliS. Cimarelli
 
Gareth PearceG. Pearce58
A
12
G
63Sergio BrivioS. Brivio
Mark RijkaardM. Rijkaard57
D
13
A
57Giovanni TaranaG. Tarana
Amedeo AltomareA. Altomare57
D
14
A
57Alessio ApolloniA. Apolloni

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Stadio P. L. Penzo where Venezia play host to Torino. A crowd of 9,703 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Venezia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Torino appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ezio Brocchi.


0.00
The whistle blows and Venezia kick off!
2.40
Zerbini Bonomi darts forward. Zerbini Bonomi lofts in a cross ball towards Stephane Cimarelli. Stephane Cimarelli makes a deft header but it is shockingly off target!
3.22
Marvin Hermans flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Cavalli controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Stephane Cavalli stretches the opposition's defence. Stephane Cavalli makes a probing pass to Elvis Ghirardello but he's offside!
6.02
Luigi Imbriani laces a through ball forward to Gianluca Albino. Gianluca Albino kicks a strong pass forward to Andre Valente. Andre Valente rushes past Sergio Manari! Andre Valente looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Sergio Buffon. Excellent save.
9.23
Roberto Erra threads a neat ball through to Bakary Spengler. Bakary Spengler hits a low pass to Stephane Cimarelli. Stephane Cimarelli plays a quick one-two with Andre Valente and rushes in on goal... Stephane Cimarelli comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but Morgan Galli blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
14.46
Gennaro Doardo threads a neat ball through to Elvis Ghirardello. Elvis Ghirardello deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianpaolo Pavan but the linesman indicates offside!
15.03
Marvin Hermans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giulio Macellari. Giulio Macellari flicks a high pass forward to Gianpaolo Pavan who brings the ball under control. Gianpaolo Pavan passes the ball forward but Zerbini Palmieri is offside!
18.34
Marvin Hermans flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Cavalli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephane Cavalli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elvis Ghirardello. Elvis Ghirardello finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.37
Manuele Gilardino barges into Giulio Macellari. Manuele Gilardino is given a warning by the referee! Giulio Macellari stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.05
Morgan Galli flicks a high ball forward to Stephane Cavalli who takes it down. Stephane Cavalli passes the ball forward to Gianpaolo Pavan. Gianpaolo Pavan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Francesco Bravo reads it well. Superb keeping!
24.05
Marvin Hermans launches a long ball forward into the other half. Zerbini Palmieri lofts in a cross ball towards Elvis Ghirardello. Elvis Ghirardello makes a convincing header. Francesco Bravo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
32.25
Bakary Spengler flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Cimarelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephane Cimarelli runs straight at the defence! Stephane Cimarelli comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's drastically wayward!
34.05
With great vision, Gennaro Doardo plays the ball forward to Elvis Ghirardello. Elvis Ghirardello knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Erra.
38.52
Marvin Hermans flicks a high pass forward. Gennaro Doardo collects the pass. Gennaro Doardo flicks a high pass forward to Zerbini Palmieri who brings the ball under control. Zerbini Palmieri shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.07
Gennaro Doardo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gennaro Doardo plays a one-two with Gianpaolo Pavan and advances towards the goal... Gennaro Doardo comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Venezia appear unchanged since the first half. Torino also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Torino start the second half!
47.45
Luigi Imbriani sees space and advances. Luigi Imbriani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Valente. Andre Valente rushes past Sergio Manari! Andre Valente looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.31
Gennaro Doardo picks a pass forward to Zerbini Palmieri. Zerbini Palmieri advances inside the box! Zerbini Palmieri shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Francesco Bravo.
60.40
Zerbini Bonomi comes in with a late challenge on Stephane Cavalli. The referee brings Zerbini Bonomi to one side and gives him a warning! Stephane Cavalli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.19
Without breaking stride, Bakary Spengler plays the ball forward to Stephane Cimarelli. Stephane Cimarelli whips in a cross ball towards Andre Valente. Andre Valente flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.24
Gialuca Lambertini threads a neat ball through to Manuele Gilardino. Manuele Gilardino knocks the ball forward to Andre Valente. Andre Valente sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
79.14
Stephane Cavalli kicks a strong pass forward to Zerbini Palmieri. Zerbini Palmieri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Venezia

Torino
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
28.7%
43.8%
27.5%

Scorers
Zerbini Palmieri 39
Andre Valente 47, 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andre Valente of Torino

Match Ratings