Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Bentegodi where Verona Hellas play host to Fiorentina. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Verona Hellas are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Verona Hellas are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Fiorentina kick off and get the match underway!
3.09
0-0Mourad Amrani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marco Favre. Marco Favre goes all the way! Marco Favre shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.11
0-0Stephen Garcia makes a probing pass to Juan Santana. Juan Santana shoots from 25 yards. Felice Franchi easily smothers it.
14.35
0-0Michael Doppler catches Stephan Amoah on the ankles. The referee calls over Michael Doppler and warns him to calm down! Stephan Amoah stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.13
Mourad Amrani comes in with a late challenge on Mihai Punga. The referee calls over Mourad Amrani and warns him to calm down! Mihai Punga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.14
0-0Davor Vugrinec deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mihai Punga. Mihai Punga flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Santana. Juan Santana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Felice Franchi who gathers it comfortably.
30.09
Stephan Amoah catches Darrell Bennett on the ankles. The referee calls over Stephan Amoah and warns him to calm down! Darrell Bennett runs off the knock.
33.05
Christian Edusei makes a probing pass to Mihai Punga. Mihai Punga chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Santana. Juan Santana shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
34.45
Ray Conte comes in with a late challenge on Dinu Leonte. The referee calls over Ray Conte and warns him to calm down! Dinu Leonte stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.08
Francesco G. Pensalfini threads the ball through to Marco Favre. Marco Favre knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.40
0-0Ray Conte barges into Stephen Garcia. The referee calls over Ray Conte and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Garcia stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.19
Ray Conte chips the ball to his team mate, Toyo Akio. Toyo Akio whips in a cross ball towards Hermann Gíslason. Hermann Gíslason heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
42.18
Dinu Leonte chips the ball to his team mate, Uruguay Davila. Uruguay Davila lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Santana. Juan Santana is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Felice Franchi!
44.32
Dinu Leonte makes a simple pass to Juan Santana. Juan Santana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darrell Bennett.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Verona Hellas get the second half underway!
48.13
Dinu Leonte makes a beautiful solo run. Dinu Leonte lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Santana. Juan Santana is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
49.44
Davor Vugrinec makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Garcia. Stephen Garcia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Santana. Juan Santana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vincenzo Mazzi.
51.16
Mourad Amrani passes the ball forward to Toyo Akio. Toyo Akio shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.26
1-0Mourad Amrani chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Favre. Marco Favre whips in a cross ball towards Hermann Gíslason. Hermann Gíslason directs the ball goalwards with his head. Hermann Gíslason scores for Verona Hellas!!
57.02
Stephen Garcia flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Santana. Juan Santana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michael Doppler.
65.23
Mourad Amrani knocks the ball to his team mate, Toyo Akio. Toyo Akio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
66.53
Mourad Amrani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hermann Gíslason. Hermann Gíslason shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.35
Marco Favre hacks Davor Vugrinec from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Davor Vugrinec runs off the knock.
72.43
Mihai Punga makes a probing pass to Juan Santana. Juan Santana controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Felice Franchi is on top of it.
77.01
Vincenzo Mazzi knocks the ball forward to Francesco G. Pensalfini. Francesco G. Pensalfini kicks a strong pass forward to Hermann Gíslason. Hermann Gíslason shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.16
Robert Weingartner makes a beautiful solo run. Robert Weingartner knocks the ball forward to Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah knocks in a cross ball towards Uruguay Davila. Uruguay Davila flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
81.12
Stephan Amoah hacks Vincenzo Mazzi from behind! Stephan Amoah is warned by the referee again! Vincenzo Mazzi stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.20
Mihai Punga kicks a strong pass forward to Uruguay Davila. Uruguay Davila lofts in a cross ball towards Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.19
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
87.53
Davor Vugrinec makes a probing pass to Mihai Punga. Mihai Punga sees space and advances. Mihai Punga shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
André Trevino kicks a strong pass forward to Mourad Amrani. Mourad Amrani flicks the ball to his team mate, Toyo Akio. Toyo Akio plays a perfect one-two with Marco Favre and rushes in on goal... Toyo Akio shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
34.6%
65.4%
Play Area
29.6%
44.4%
25.9%
Scorers