Match Report


VicenzaVicenza     UdineseUdinese
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Tim GreavesT. Greaves73
G
captain1
G
68Martin ZanchettaM. Zanchetta
Armin WitteA. Witte72
D
2
D
75Bakary BierhoffB. Bierhoff
Yves-A. RouxY. Roux67
D
3
D
70Francesco G. PianuF. Pianu
Danny DaviesD. Davies66
D
4
D
69Yuri BertottoY. Bertotto
Alassandro RastelliA. Rastelli60
D
5
M
71Simone GelsiS. Gelsi
Steve MidgleyS. Midgley68
M
6
M
69Vittorio LupatelliV. Lupatelli
Fabian Natale FacciniF. Faccini62
M
7
M
68Ivone BellucciI. Bellucci
Sebastien SalaunS. Salaun62
M
8
M
65Mike MurphyM. Murphy
Michelangelo ZauliM. Zauli71
A
9
A
68Juan CortesJ. Cortes
Guillaume CasanovaG. Casanova69
A
10captain
A
58Jose VegaJ. Vega
Sean BonoS. Bono58
A
11
A
56Fabio FranciosoF. Francioso
 
Damiano GianelloD. Gianello64
G
12
G
65Rodrigo BarbosaR. Barbosa
Damiano BrighiD. Brighi59
M
13
D
65Gareth HarleyG. Harley
Gianluca PinatoG. Pinato57
M
14
M
62Nunzio GanciN. Ganci

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Romeo Menti where Vicenza play host to Udinese. A crowd of 19,066 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vicenza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Udinese appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Benoit Bonora.


0.00
Vicenza kick off!
6.27
Steve Midgley makes a probing pass to Sean Bono. Sean Bono lofts in a cross ball towards Guillaume Casanova. Guillaume Casanova flicks the ball with his head. Martin Zanchetta didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
10.27
Armin Witte makes a probing pass to Fabian Natale Faccini. Fabian Natale Faccini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michelangelo Zauli. Michelangelo Zauli knocks in a cross ball towards Sean Bono. Sean Bono whips the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
12.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Steve Midgley plays the ball forward to Michelangelo Zauli. Michelangelo Zauli whips in a cross ball towards Sean Bono. Sean Bono makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.06
Fabian Natale Faccini barges into Vittorio Lupatelli. The referee brings Fabian Natale Faccini to one side and gives him a warning! Vittorio Lupatelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.45
Steve Midgley hacks Ivone Bellucci from behind! Steve Midgley is given a warning by the referee! Ivone Bellucci hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.35
Mike Murphy takes it forward alone. Mike Murphy lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Vega. Yves-A. Roux catches Jose Vega on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
21.11
Bakary Bierhoff chips the ball to his team mate, Ivone Bellucci. Ivone Bellucci flicks a high ball forward to Fabio Francioso who takes it down. Fabio Francioso cuts inside the box! Fabio Francioso muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.01
Udinese are dictating the run of play here today.
24.53
Danny Davies takes a long throw-in. Alassandro Rastelli threads a neat ball through to Steve Midgley. Steve Midgley runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Steve Midgley knocks in a cross ball towards Sean Bono. Sean Bono is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
27.42
Steve Midgley sees Guillaume Casanova in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillaume Casanova lofts in a cross ball towards Michelangelo Zauli. Michelangelo Zauli finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.08
Vittorio Lupatelli chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Cortes. Juan Cortes runs straight at the defence! Juan Cortes cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
40.02
Vittorio Lupatelli flicks a high pass forward to Juan Cortes who brings the ball under control. Juan Cortes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.33
Simone Gelsi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Simone Gelsi lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Vega. Jose Vega connects with a diving header but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
Bakary Bierhoff threads the ball through to Simone Gelsi. Simone Gelsi flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Cortes. Juan Cortes kicks a strong pass forward to Fabio Francioso but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vicenza appear unchanged since the first half. Udinese also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Udinese kick off!
47.36
Sebastien Salaun flicks a high pass forward. Sean Bono controls it well on his chest. Sean Bono lofts in a cross ball towards Michelangelo Zauli. Michelangelo Zauli rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Michelangelo Zauli!
51.49
Yuri Bertotto chips the ball to his team mate, Ivone Bellucci. Ivone Bellucci flicks a high ball forward to Jose Vega who takes it down. Jose Vega knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Juan Cortes is offside!
55.17
Yves-A. Roux catches Fabio Francioso on the ankles. Yves-A. Roux is warned by the referee! Fabio Francioso runs off the knock.
57.29
Fabian Natale Faccini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michelangelo Zauli. Michelangelo Zauli knocks in a cross ball towards Guillaume Casanova. Guillaume Casanova knocks the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
60.42
Sebastien Salaun flicks a high ball forward to Sean Bono who takes it down. Sean Bono shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
66.04
Fabian Natale Faccini plays the ball forward to Michelangelo Zauli. Michelangelo Zauli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.06
Steve Midgley makes a beautiful solo run. Steve Midgley whips in a cross ball towards Sean Bono. Sean Bono makes a convincing header his aim is horrendously poor!
73.06
Ivone Bellucci makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Cortes. Juan Cortes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabio Francioso but the linesman indicates offside!
77.22
Udinese have made 3 substitutions with Rodrigo Barbosa replacing Juan Cortes, Gareth Harley replacing Vittorio Lupatelli and Nunzio Ganci replacing Mike Murphy .
81.52
Gareth Harley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danny Davies.
85.53
Nunzio Ganci sees space and advances. Nunzio Ganci lofts in a cross ball towards Fabio Francioso. Fabio Francioso makes a convincing header but it's a lousy effort!
87.48
Sebastien Salaun threads a neat ball through to Sean Bono. Sean Bono whips in a cross ball towards Guillaume Casanova. Guillaume Casanova flicks the ball with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Martin Zanchetta!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Vicenza

Udinese
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
25.7%
48.6%
25.7%

Scorers
Michelangelo Zauli 47
Sean Bono 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sean Bono of Vicenza

Match Ratings