Match Report


VeneziaVenezia     FiorentinaFiorentina
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Sergio BuffonS. Buffon64
G
captain1
G
66Carmine CassanoC. Cassano
Morgan GalliM. Galli76
D
2
D
72Jimmy PalladiniJ. Palladini
Marvin HermansM. Hermans61
D
3
D
70Michelangelo FortinM. Fortin
Mark RijkaardM. Rijkaard57
D
4
D
65Wladimiro CammarataW. Cammarata
Stephane CavalliS. Cavalli69
M
5captain
M
68Gianluca BelardiG. Belardi
Vito Di CanioV. Di Canio67
M
6
M
67Ruggero TurriniR. Turrini
Giulio MacellariG. Macellari63
M
7
M
67Michele Di CanioM. Di Canio
Niccolo FletcherN. Fletcher60
M
8
M
65Stephen HughesS. Hughes
Elvis GhirardelloE. Ghirardello64
A
9
A
70Arnauld BosiA. Bosi
Gianpaolo PavanG. Pavan60
A
10
A
65Harvey LawrenceH. Lawrence
Gareth PearceG. Pearce58
A
11
A
63Mauro RuotoloM. Ruotolo
 
Gennaro DoardoG. Doardo59
M
12
G
66Anthony LaslandesA. Laslandes
Amedeo AltomareA. Altomare57
D
13
D
65Carmelo PorroC. Porro
Andres IglesiasA. Iglesias57
M
14
M
65Giovanni M. VergassolaG. Vergassola

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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Stadio P. L. Penzo where Venezia play host to Fiorentina. A crowd of 9,525 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Venezia and Fiorentina are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Giuliano Marrocolo.


0.00
Fiorentina kick off the first half!
2.10
Marvin Hermans makes a simple pass to Stephane Cavalli. Stephane Cavalli makes a simple pass to Gianpaolo Pavan. Gianpaolo Pavan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.20
Mark Rijkaard chips the ball to his team mate, Vito Di Canio. Vito Di Canio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gareth Pearce. Gareth Pearce plays a one-two with Elvis Ghirardello and rushes in on goal... Gareth Pearce takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gareth Pearce!
9.13
Michelangelo Fortin flicks a high ball forward to Ruggero Turrini who takes it down. Ruggero Turrini chips the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi whips in a cross ball towards Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
14.17
Niccolo Fletcher makes a simple pass to Gianpaolo Pavan. Gianpaolo Pavan shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.15
Harvey Lawrence catches Morgan Galli on the ankles. The referee warns Harvey Lawrence to calm down! Morgan Galli runs off the knock.
27.29
Michele Di Canio makes a probing pass to Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi makes a convincing header. Sergio Buffon manages to gather it comfortably.
28.56
Morgan Galli clumsily knocks into Mauro Ruotolo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mauro Ruotolo stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.56
Free kick to Fiorentina just outside the area...
30.05
Arnauld Bosi takes a long run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
36.09
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.30
Vito Di Canio threads the ball through to Gianpaolo Pavan. Gianpaolo Pavan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wladimiro Cammarata.
40.11
Vito Di Canio makes a simple pass to Elvis Ghirardello. Elvis Ghirardello tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Venezia kick off and get the second half underway!
48.06
Vito Di Canio flicks the ball to his team mate, Elvis Ghirardello. Elvis Ghirardello sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
59.07
Ruggero Turrini kicks a strong pass forward to Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.32
Gianluca Belardi advances with the ball. Gianluca Belardi lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence makes a deft header but is denied by Sergio Buffon. Excellent save.
63.15
Wladimiro Cammarata surges forward with the ball. Wladimiro Cammarata passes the ball forward to Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence whips in a cross ball towards Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Sergio Buffon!
66.33
Wladimiro Cammarata clumsily knocks into Gareth Pearce. The referee calls over Wladimiro Cammarata and shows him a yellow card! Gareth Pearce stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.01
Morgan Galli makes a probing pass to Giulio Macellari. Giulio Macellari brings the ball forward. Giulio Macellari whips in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Pavan. Gianpaolo Pavan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.15
Michelangelo Fortin threads a neat ball through to Michele Di Canio. With great vision, Michele Di Canio plays the ball forward to Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.36
Stephen Hughes makes a simple pass to Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi makes a looping header on goal but Sergio Buffon reads it well. Fabulous save!
75.05
Jimmy Palladini flicks a high pass forward. Michele Di Canio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michele Di Canio flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Lawrence holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harvey Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Morgan Galli is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
76.46
Corner kick to Fiorentina. Stephen Hughes plays it short to Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Morgan Galli.
77.16
Corner kick to Fiorentina. Stephen Hughes plays it out to the edge of the box. Jimmy Palladini shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
81.36
Gianluca Belardi knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.11
With some swift thinking, Michelangelo Fortin plays the ball forward to Ruggero Turrini. Ruggero Turrini chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.22
Michelangelo Fortin threads a neat ball through to Stephen Hughes. Stephen Hughes plays the ball forward to Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
89.50
Michele Di Canio flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Ruggero Turrini hacks Niccolo Fletcher from behind! Ruggero Turrini is shown the yellow card! Niccolo Fletcher runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Venezia

Fiorentina
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
35.4%
39.2%
25.3%

Scorers
Gareth Pearce 6
Arnauld Bosi 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arnauld Bosi of Fiorentina

Match Ratings