Match Report


Chievo VeronaChievo Verona     SienaSiena
Computer Player Computer Player Gerry Montenegro Gerry Montenegro
Dayo NataliD. Natali80
G
captain1
G
89Modeste NdoM. Ndo
Giampaolo MazziG. Mazzi69
D
2
D
73Danny SchwarzerD. Schwarzer
John ShearerJ. Shearer65
D
3
D
77Ken TorresK. Torres
Ernesto SerranoE. Serrano58
D
4
D
78Rafael MoranR. Moran
Richard MccallR. Mccall73
M
5
D
77Paulo VianaP. Viana
Eric HitzlspergerE. Hitzlsperger72
M
6
M
80Jan PiquéJ. Piqué
Miguel VieraM. Viera59
M
7
M
81Fabian AriasF. Arias
Olivier FacciuttoO. Facciutto57
M
8
A
74Alex AmoahA. Amoah
Christian MatthäusC. Matthäus64
A
9
A
78Martin TomasM. Tomas
Gianmarco LannaG. Lanna60
A
10captain
A
77Emmanuel BabayaroE. Babayaro
Aladino DanottiA. Danotti60
A
11
A
73David StockdaleD. Stockdale
 
Ronnie Van BarneveldR. Van Barneveld61
G
12
G
35Nicol˜ BaronchelliN. Baronchelli
Aladino SadottiA. Sadotti57
D
13
M
77Callum HendryC. Hendry
Paul BräutigamP. Bräutigam53
M
14
A
36Federico RoccatiF. Roccati

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Siena. A crowd of 17,952 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Siena appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Caneira.


0.00
Siena kick off and get the first half underway!
2.35
Fabian Arias controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah knocks in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Babayaro. Emmanuel Babayaro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Dayo Natali manages to keep it out.
3.47
Miguel Viera threads the ball through to Christian Matthäus. Christian Matthäus skips past Ken Torres! Christian Matthäus shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
6.45
Rafael Moran plays the ball forward to Fabian Arias. Fabian Arias flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas deftly passes the ball to Alex Amoah, releasing him through on goal. Alex Amoah tries a spectacular strike but Dayo Natali is on top of it.
10.03
Fabian Arias brings the ball forward. Fabian Arias shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
14.39
Eric Hitzlsperger darts forward. Eric Hitzlsperger knocks in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Lanna. Gianmarco Lanna is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
15.19
With a delightful solo run, Eric Hitzlsperger stretches the opposition's defence. Eric Hitzlsperger shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.16
Giampaolo Mazzi decides to run forward with the ball. Giampaolo Mazzi flicks a high ball forward to Aladino Danotti who takes it down. Aladino Danotti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Modeste Ndo who gathers it comfortably.
22.38
Eric Hitzlsperger knocks the ball to his team mate, Aladino Danotti. Aladino Danotti flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Lanna. Some good footwork from Gianmarco Lanna provides some space. He shoots at goal. Superb reactions from Modeste Ndo. What a save!
24.02
Ken Torres makes a beautiful solo run. Ken Torres threads a neat ball through to Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas passes the ball forward but Emmanuel Babayaro is offside!
28.22
Fabian Arias brings the ball forward. Fabian Arias threads the ball through into the box. Martin Tomas takes a shot at goal but John Shearer is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
30.54
Richard Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Aladino Danotti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aladino Danotti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.20
Jan Piqué makes a simple pass to David Stockdale. David Stockdale controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
44.03
Eric Hitzlsperger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of 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. Siena also appear unchanged since the first half. The Siena players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Chievo Verona kick off and get the second half underway!
47.37
Eric Hitzlsperger flicks a high ball forward to Christian Matthäus who takes it down. Christian Matthäus knocks in a cross ball towards Gianmarco Lanna. Gianmarco Lanna connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.55
Miguel Viera passes the ball forward to Gianmarco Lanna. Gianmarco Lanna shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
54.07
Eric Hitzlsperger hits a low pass to Christian Matthäus. Christian Matthäus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paulo Viana.
55.56
Jan Piqué makes a simple pass to Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah runs straight at the defence! Alex Amoah shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Dayo Natali. Excellent save.
57.33
Miguel Viera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Matthäus. Christian Matthäus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.44
Ken Torres flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Arias collects the pass. Fabian Arias makes a probing pass to David Stockdale. David Stockdale skips past Ernesto Serrano! Some silky footwork from David Stockdale provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
63.31
Rafael Moran advances with the ball. Rafael Moran runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rafael Moran shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.07
Giampaolo Mazzi sees Olivier Facciutto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Olivier Facciutto flicks a high pass forward. Aladino Danotti collects the pass. Aladino Danotti whips in a cross ball towards Christian Matthäus. Christian Matthäus directs the ball goalwards with his head but Modeste Ndo reads it well. Nice keeping!
72.19
With a delightful solo run, Jan Piqué stretches the opposition's defence. Jan Piqué shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
77.22
Paulo Viana threads a neat ball through to Fabian Arias. Fabian Arias sees Emmanuel Babayaro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Emmanuel Babayaro knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Amoah. Giampaolo Mazzi barges into Alex Amoah. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
78.11
Rafael Moran passes the ball forward to Jan Piqué. Jan Piqué sees Martin Tomas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Tomas runs straight at the defence! Martin Tomas comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.14
Richard Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Christian Matthäus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christian Matthäus lofts in a cross ball towards Aladino Danotti. Aladino Danotti outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Modeste Ndo is on top of it.
84.37
Miguel Viera sees Gianmarco Lanna in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianmarco Lanna controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
89.03
Danny Schwarzer kicks a strong pass forward to Fabian Arias. Fabian Arias passes the ball forward to Emmanuel Babayaro. Emmanuel Babayaro knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Tomas. Martin Tomas is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martin Tomas!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Chievo Verona

Siena
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.3%
53.7%
Play Area
23.2%
43.9%
32.9%

Scorers
Gianmarco Lanna 47
Martin Tomas 78, 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Tomas of Siena

Match Ratings