Match Report


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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Stadio Bentegodi where Verona Hellas play host to Parma. A crowd of 18,664 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Verona Hellas and Parma are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Aldo Damiani.


0.00
Verona Hellas kick off the first half!
9.53
Antonino Ambrosetti kicks a strong pass forward to Zerbini Salvatori. Zerbini Salvatori threads the ball through into the box. Some awkward footwork from Carlo Pellizzaro provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Francesco Paschetta gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
10.34
Graziano Robbiati flicks a high pass forward. Clarence Verhoeven controls it well on his chest. Clarence Verhoeven advances inside the box! Clarence Verhoeven muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Karim Vos had no chance!! Goal for Parma!
14.03
Craig Rae flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Barros. Rodrigo Barros runs straight at the defence! Rodrigo Barros rockets a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.33
Graziano Robbiati threads a neat ball through to Alec James. Alec James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuele Grandoni.
22.43
Craig Rae makes an attacking run forward. Craig Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Zerbini Salvatori. Zerbini Salvatori flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.46
Eusebio Sturba threads a neat ball through to Cosimo Ziliani. Cosimo Ziliani makes a probing pass to Zerbini Salvatori. Zerbini Salvatori advances inside the box! Zerbini Salvatori side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
28.53
Andre Traversa barges into Alec James. The referee brings Andre Traversa to one side and gives him a warning! Alec James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.14
Eusebio Sturba hacks Marinus Janssen from behind! Eusebio Sturba is shown the yellow card! Marinus Janssen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.38
Ruddy Govou controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marinus Janssen. Marinus Janssen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.25
Simon Schönenborn makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Barros. Rodrigo Barros controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.14
Simon Schönenborn advances with the ball. Simon Schönenborn shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
44.35
Roberto Carrasco passes the ball forward to Teddy White. Teddy White flicks a high pass forward. Clarence Verhoeven collects the pass. Clarence Verhoeven whips in a cross ball towards Alec James. Alec James flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Karim Vos.
45.00
Ruddy Govou makes a probing pass to Marinus Janssen. Marinus Janssen plays a quick one-two with Alec James and rushes in on goal... Marinus Janssen comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Parma!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Verona Hellas appear unchanged since the first half. Parma 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 Parma kick off!
47.27
Andre Traversa threads a neat ball through to Cosimo Ziliani. Cosimo Ziliani flicks a high ball forward to Zerbini Salvatori who takes it down. Zerbini Salvatori controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.39
Antonino Ambrosetti darts forward. Antonino Ambrosetti skips past Ljubisa Ferro! Antonino Ambrosetti side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
49.35
Eusebio Sturba makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Schönenborn. Simon Schönenborn flicks a high pass forward. Carlo Pellizzaro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlo Pellizzaro shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
57.35
Graziano Robbiati flicks a high pass forward to Marinus Janssen who brings the ball under control. Marinus Janssen whips in a cross ball towards Alec James. Alec James makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.44
Verona Hellas have made a substitution with Quim Viana replacing Rodrigo Barros .
63.58
Zerbini Salvatori comes in with a late challenge on Ljubisa Ferro. The referee calls over Zerbini Salvatori and shows him a yellow card! Ljubisa Ferro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.15
Cosimo Ziliani sees space and advances. Cosimo Ziliani plays a quick one-two with Zerbini Salvatori and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Cosimo Ziliani provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
73.25
Antonino Ambrosetti makes a simple pass to Quim Viana. Quim Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Carlo Pellizzaro. Carlo Pellizzaro rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
78.50
Hans de Groot hits a low pass to Teddy White. Teddy White flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec James. Alec James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manuele Grandoni.
79.35
Eusebio Sturba makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cosimo Ziliani. Cosimo Ziliani makes a probing pass to Zerbini Salvatori. Zerbini Salvatori knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francesco Paschetta who gathers it comfortably.
84.47
Eusebio Sturba threads a neat ball through to Craig Rae. Craig Rae flicks a high pass forward. Quim Viana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Quim Viana shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Francesco Paschetta.
85.53
Antonino Ambrosetti threads a neat ball through to Zerbini Salvatori. Zerbini Salvatori finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Ruddy Govou threads the ball through to Marinus Janssen. Marinus Janssen whips in a cross ball towards Clarence Verhoeven. Clarence Verhoeven directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Karim Vos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
7
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
22.5%
46.2%
31.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Clarence Verhoeven of Parma

Match Ratings