Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadio Romeo Menti where Vicenza play host to Venezia in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vicenza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Venezia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Xavier.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vicenza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Venezia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Xavier.
0.00
The first half starts with Venezia kicking off!
2.41
Max Tamburini threads the ball through to Datti Mohamed Nodari. Datti Mohamed Nodari shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
6.01
Mauricio Colombo clumsily knocks into Datti Mohamed Nodari. The referee brings Mauricio Colombo to one side and gives him a warning! Datti Mohamed Nodari stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.16
Mauricio Apa flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Barros controls it well on his chest. Francisco Barros knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianmatteo Collauto.
10.48
Mauricio Colombo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Apa. Mauricio Apa makes a simple pass to Jimmy Di Bari. Jimmy Di Bari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Simeoni who gathers it comfortably.
12.06
Hugo Helguera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Corrado Lucarelli. Corrado Lucarelli shoots from long range. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Venezia!
22.49
Mauricio Colombo kicks a strong pass forward to Giampaolo De Ascentis. Giampaolo De Ascentis chips the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Di Bari. Jimmy Di Bari lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Barros. Jonathan Santoni barges into Francisco Barros. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
24.19
Gian Paolo Torricelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Nodari. Datti Mohamed Nodari plays a scrappy one-two with Corrado Lucarelli and stumbles forward towards the goal... Datti Mohamed Nodari tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.10
Hugo Helguera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Nodari. Datti Mohamed Nodari flicks the ball to his team mate, Corrado Lucarelli. Corrado Lucarelli strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.41
Jonathan Santoni makes a probing pass to Hugo Helguera. Hugo Helguera kicks a strong pass forward to Corrado Lucarelli. Corrado Lucarelli shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.10
Duccio Albonetti threads a neat ball through to Francisco Barros. Francisco Barros finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.30
Duccio Albonetti plays the ball forward to Gianmatteo Sbaglia. Gianmatteo Sbaglia knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Di Bari. Jimmy Di Bari is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Bruno Simeoni is on top of it.
39.32
With imagination, Duccio Albonetti plays the ball forward to Francisco Barros. Francisco Barros tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vicenza appear unchanged since the first half. Venezia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Vicenza players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Vicenza kick off!
47.51
Gary Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Apa collects the pass. Mauricio Apa makes a high pass forward. Francisco Barros shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Francisco Barros sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
48.08
Hugo Helguera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Nodari. Datti Mohamed Nodari shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
49.04
Gary Caldwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duccio Albonetti. With vision, Duccio Albonetti plays the ball forward to Francisco Barros. Francisco Barros knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Di Bari. Jimmy Di Bari jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
55.16
Mauricio Apa flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Barros who brings the ball under control. Francisco Barros whips in a cross ball towards Gianmatteo Sbaglia. Gianmatteo Sbaglia makes a deft header but it's a woeful effort!
57.29
Gianmatteo Collauto sees space and advances. Gianmatteo Collauto sees space and advances. Gianmatteo Collauto knocks in a cross ball towards Corrado Lucarelli. Corrado Lucarelli connects with a diving header but it is shockingly off target!
59.19
Arnauld Tonetto darts forward. Arnauld Tonetto plays the ball forward to Francisco Barros. Francisco Barros knocks in a cross ball towards Gianmatteo Sbaglia. Gianmatteo Sbaglia beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Bruno Simeoni had no chance!! Goal for Vicenza!
61.19
Venezia have made 2 substitutions with Jimmy Parlato replacing Stefano Di Giuliantonio and Cosimo Cudini replacing Gian Paolo Torricelli .
65.11
Giampaolo De Ascentis makes a simple pass to Jimmy Di Bari. Jimmy Di Bari lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Barros. Francisco Barros connects with a diving header but it's a lousy effort!
67.36
Mauricio Apa knocks the ball forward to Jimmy Di Bari. Jimmy Di Bari advances inside the box! Jimmy Di Bari shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.02
Giampaolo De Ascentis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianmatteo Sbaglia. Gianmatteo Sbaglia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.55
Hugo Helguera threads a neat ball through to Corrado Lucarelli. Corrado Lucarelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.20
Duccio Albonetti knocks the ball forward to Francisco Barros. Francisco Barros plays a one-two with Gianmatteo Sbaglia and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Francisco Barros provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but Francesco G. Morabito blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
77.39
Venezia have made a substitution with Pierpaolo Sgrò replacing Jonathan Santoni .
84.58
Cosimo Cudini sees Corrado Lucarelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Corrado Lucarelli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arnauld Tonetto.
85.14
Corrado Lucarelli catches Gary Caldwell on the ankles. The referee brings Corrado Lucarelli to one side and gives him a warning! Gary Caldwell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.9%
32.1%
Play Area
28.4%
46.9%
24.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Datti Mohamed Nodari of Venezia |
Match Ratings
1. | Marinus Van Wonderen (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Arnauld Tonetto (DEF) | 7 | |
3. | Gary Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Mauricio Colombo (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Eusebio Roma (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Giampaolo De Ascentis (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Mauricio Apa (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Duccio Albonetti (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Jimmy Di Bari (ATT) | 7 | |
10. | Francisco Barros (ATT) | 8 | |
11. | Gianmatteo Sbaglia (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Cesar Valente (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Robert Howey (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Jose E. Del Nero (ATT) | 0 |
1. | Bruno Simeoni (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Cristiano Birindelli (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Jonathan Santoni (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Francesco G. Morabito (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Gianmatteo Collauto (DEF) | 7 | |
6. | Stefano Di Giuliantonio (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Hugo Helguera (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Gian Paolo Torricelli (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Max Tamburini (MID) | 7 | |
10. | Datti Mohamed Nodari (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
11. | Corrado Lucarelli (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Pierpaolo Sgrò (ATT) | 6 | |
13. | Jimmy Parlato (ATT) | 6 | |
14. | Cosimo Cudini (GK) | 6 |