Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Atalanta. A crowd of 9,684 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicola Ghirardello.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicola Ghirardello.
0.00
0-0Atalanta get the match underway!
8.02
0-0Billy Hutchison pushes mid-way up the pitch. Billy Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Donato Vierchwood holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Donato Vierchwood shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
9.49
0-1Billy Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Malte Engels. Malte Engels threads a neat ball through to Donato Vierchwood. Donato Vierchwood knocks in a cross ball towards Edoardo Passoni. Edoardo Passoni connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dayo Natali with no chance!! Goal for Atalanta!
14.47
Amedeo Fortin knocks the ball forward to Donato Vierchwood. Donato Vierchwood shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.09
Billy Hutchison laces a weighted ball forward to Malte Engels. Malte Engels controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Donato Vierchwood. Donato Vierchwood shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
20.27
Miguel Viera hits a low pass to Gianmarco Lanna. Gianmarco Lanna plays the ball forward to Christian Matthäus who has made a great run into the box. Christian Matthäus side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.29
0-1With vision, Billy Hutchison plays the ball forward to Amedeo Fortin. Amedeo Fortin threads a neat ball through to Donato Vierchwood. Donato Vierchwood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.30
Emanuele Bagnacani pushes up the pitch. Emanuele Bagnacani kicks a strong pass forward to P. Gilberto Ballarin. P. Gilberto Ballarin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
26.14
0-1Atalanta are dictating the run of play here today.
30.42
With imagination, Emanuele Bagnacani plays the ball forward to Amedeo Fortin. Amedeo Fortin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edoardo Passoni. Edoardo Passoni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.19
0-1Davide Stovini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Hitzlsperger. Eric Hitzlsperger knocks the ball forward to Christian Matthäus. Christian Matthäus knocks the ball forward to Aladino Danotti but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
39.54
0-1Donato Vierchwood hacks Ernesto Serrano from behind! Donato Vierchwood is shown the yellow card! Ernesto Serrano carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.56
Eric Hitzlsperger kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Matthäus. Christian Matthäus shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
44.18
Davide Stovini flicks a high pass forward. Eric Hitzlsperger collects the pass. Eric Hitzlsperger threads a neat ball through to Aladino Danotti. Aladino Danotti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chievo Verona appear unchanged since the first half. Atalanta also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Chievo Verona kick off and get the second half underway!
47.05
Ernesto Serrano hits a low pass to Eric Hitzlsperger. Eric Hitzlsperger plays the ball forward to Christian Matthäus. Christian Matthäus passes the ball forward but Gianmarco Lanna is offside!
48.23
Malte Engels threads the ball through to Edoardo Passoni. Edoardo Passoni knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Davide Stovini.
49.20
Arjan Knopper makes a simple pass to Donato Vierchwood. Donato Vierchwood shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Dayo Natali had no chance!! Goal for Atalanta!
53.21
0-2Emanuele Bagnacani clumsily knocks into Gianmarco Lanna. The referee calls over Emanuele Bagnacani and warns him to calm down! Gianmarco Lanna hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.21
0-2Free kick to Chievo Verona just outside the area...
56.40
Eric Hitzlsperger takes a long run up and powers a low shot through the wall. The ball takes a slight deflection leaving the keeper helpless. Goal!!
59.11
1-2Malte Engels threads a neat ball through to P. Gilberto Ballarin. P. Gilberto Ballarin knocks in a cross ball towards Donato Vierchwood. Donato Vierchwood is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
60.45
1-2Chievo Verona have made a substitution with Giordano Cerioni replacing Miguel Viera .Atalanta have made 3 substitutions with Giampaolo Matteassi replacing Habib Diop, Carmelo Campagna replacing Edoardo Passoni and Max Nervo replacing Donato Vierchwood .
66.11
Andre De Icco brings the ball forward. Andre De Icco shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
73.24
1-2Giampaolo Mazzi hacks Carmelo Campagna from behind! Giampaolo Mazzi is shown the yellow card! Carmelo Campagna runs off the knock.
81.06
Eric Hitzlsperger decides to run forward with the ball. Eric Hitzlsperger shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.01
Emanuele Bagnacani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malte Engels. Malte Engels deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Max Nervo. Max Nervo shoots from distance. Dayo Natali is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.52
Giampaolo Mazzi flicks a high ball forward to Eric Hitzlsperger who takes it down. Eric Hitzlsperger chips the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Lanna. Gianmarco Lanna knocks the ball to his team mate, Aladino Danotti. Aladino Danotti muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Dino Pane smothers it!
90.00
Davide Stovini threads a neat ball through to Richard Mccall. Richard Mccall flicks a high ball forward to Christian Matthäus who takes it down. Christian Matthäus threads the ball through to Gianmarco Lanna but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
34.2%
41.1%
24.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Donato Vierchwood of Atalanta |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dayo Natali (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Giampaolo Mazzi (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Davide Stovini (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ernesto Serrano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Aladino Sadotti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Richard Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eric Hitzlsperger (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Miguel Viera (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Christian Matthäus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gianmarco Lanna (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Aladino Danotti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ronnie Van Barneveld (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Giordano Cerioni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Olivier Facciutto (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dino Pane (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Emanuele Bagnacani (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Habib Diop (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Billy Hutchison (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Amedeo Fortin (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arjan Knopper (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Malte Engels (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Andre De Icco (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edoardo Passoni (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | P. Gilberto Ballarin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Donato Vierchwood (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Giampaolo Matteassi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Carmelo Campagna (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Max Nervo (DEF) | | 8 |