Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Cagliari. A crowd of 15,844 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Chievo Verona and Cagliari are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Romero.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Chievo Verona and Cagliari are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Romero.
0.00
0-0Cagliari start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.00
0-0Rocco R. Zorzi chips the ball to his team mate, William Ambrosetti. William Ambrosetti kicks a strong pass forward to Enrico Correa. Enrico Correa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.16
0-0Lari Matinpoika deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Bailey. Omer Bailey skips past Nicola Carlo Santarelli! Omer Bailey rockets a shot on goal but Matthias Lensing is on top of it.
9.26
Anthony Suker passes the ball forward to Howard Lee. Howard Lee knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Bailey. Omer Bailey is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Matthias Lensing comfortably picks it out of the air!
15.10
Lari Matinpoika picks a pass forward to Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Bailey. Omer Bailey is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Matthias Lensing!
16.07
With some swift thinking, Lari Matinpoika plays the ball forward to Omer Bailey. Omer Bailey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.32
With some swift thinking, William Ambrosetti plays the ball forward to Ricardo Neves. Ricardo Neves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.32
Seeing a gap ahead, Anthony Suker laces a through ball forward to Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe plays a one-two with Omer Bailey and advances towards the goal... Laurent Tanghe shoots from just inside the box but somehow Matthias Lensing manages to keep it out.
26.44
Garry Gemmill makes a simple pass to Ricardo Neves. Ricardo Neves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Raff.
27.45
0-0Anthony Suker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Howard Lee. Howard Lee puts a great ball through. Laurent Tanghe runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
28.53
Andre Barbosa takes it forward alone. Andre Barbosa plays a one-two with Laurent Tanghe and rushes in on goal... Andre Barbosa tries a spectacular strike. Matthias Lensing gets down and covers it.
33.11
Garry Gemmill sees a break and surges forward. Garry Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.35
William Ambrosetti flicks a high pass forward. P. Gilberto Albino controls it well on his chest. P. Gilberto Albino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Jimmy Miller knocks the ball to his team mate, Lari Matinpoika. Lari Matinpoika makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Howard Lee. Howard Lee shoots from outside the area but is denied by Matthias Lensing. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chievo Verona appear unchanged since the first half. Cagliari also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Chievo Verona start the second half!
47.43
With great vision, Kevin Raff plays the ball forward to Lari Matinpoika. Lari Matinpoika flicks a high pass forward. Laurent Tanghe collects the pass. Laurent Tanghe lofts in a cross ball towards Howard Lee. With a superhuman jump, Howard Lee connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Matthias Lensing.
48.10
0-0Andre Barbosa takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Howard Lee makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.06
Nicola Carlo Santarelli kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Hutchison. Callum Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Neves collects the pass. Ricardo Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Raff.
53.59
1-0Andre Barbosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe whips in a cross ball towards Howard Lee. Howard Lee outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.17
1-0Lari Matinpoika hits a low pass to Howard Lee. Howard Lee tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.34
Kevin Raff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lari Matinpoika. Lari Matinpoika passes the ball forward to Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
67.00
1-0Rocco R. Zorzi comes in with a late challenge on Howard Lee. The referee warns Rocco R. Zorzi to calm down! Howard Lee hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.53
1-0Garry Gemmill clumsily knocks into Lari Matinpoika. Garry Gemmill is shown the yellow card! Lari Matinpoika runs off the knock.
71.22
Adil Abdellaoui flicks a high pass forward. Andre Barbosa controls it well on his chest. Andre Barbosa flicks a high ball forward to Howard Lee who takes it down. Howard Lee shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
73.36
Kevin Raff hits a low pass to Lari Matinpoika. Lari Matinpoika chips the ball to his team mate, Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
77.13
Rocco R. Zorzi runs forward with the ball. Rocco R. Zorzi sees Ricardo Neves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Neves shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
81.15
Anthony Suker sees Howard Lee in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Howard Lee lofts in a cross ball towards Laurent Tanghe. With a superhuman jump, Laurent Tanghe connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Matthias Lensing is on top of it.
83.33
Lari Matinpoika hits a low pass to Omer Bailey. Omer Bailey knocks in a cross ball towards Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.36
Kevin Raff threads a neat ball through to Anthony Suker. Anthony Suker makes a probing pass to Omer Bailey. Omer Bailey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Omer Bailey!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
11
0
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.5%
34.5%
Play Area
22.6%
45.2%
32.1%
Scorers
| Howard Lee 54 Omer Bailey 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matthias Lensing of Cagliari |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Frank Dryden (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jimmy Miller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Raff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Garba Omolade (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Adil Abdellaoui (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andre Barbosa (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Lari Matinpoika (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Anthony Suker (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Laurent Tanghe (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Howard Lee (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Omer Bailey (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Regis Fontaine (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Roberto Monteiro (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel Carragher (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Matthias Lensing (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Alex Maresca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rocco R. Zorzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Michael Stone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicola Carlo Santarelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Callum Hutchison (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Garry Gemmill (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | William Ambrosetti (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | P. Gilberto Albino (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Enrico Correa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ricardo Neves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alberto Tagliaferri (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Davide Di Cara (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniele Marasco (GK) | 0 | |