Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Ancona. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ancona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ancona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Ancona get the match underway!
4.18
0-0Nicola Scarpa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Attilio Piovani. Attilio Piovani chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Van Nieuwstadt. Marcel Van Nieuwstadt kicks a strong pass forward to Samuele Gottardi. Samuele Gottardi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Oleksandr Zhuravlov easily smothers it!
16.57
0-0Attilio Piovani chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Van Nieuwstadt. Marcel Van Nieuwstadt passes the ball forward but Salvatore Grandoni is offside!
20.43
0-0Nicola Scarpa kicks a strong pass forward to Fabio Del Vecchio. Fabio Del Vecchio flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Van Nieuwstadt. Marcel Van Nieuwstadt goes all the way! Marcel Van Nieuwstadt cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.32
Marco Voria knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Del Vecchio. Fabio Del Vecchio kicks a strong pass forward to Samuele Gottardi. Samuele Gottardi knocks in a cross ball towards Salvatore Grandoni. Salvatore Grandoni heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.01
Nikolaos Devitsakis flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Alfredo Castro!
30.33
0-0Simon Radner makes a simple pass to Norberto Arroyo. Norberto Arroyo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.41
Mikkel Beck takes it forward alone. Mikkel Beck whips in a cross ball towards Norberto Arroyo. Norberto Arroyo powers a header at goal. Alfredo Castro easily picks it out of the air!
33.16
Eric Addo flicks the ball to his team mate, Nikolaos Devitsakis. Nikolaos Devitsakis makes a beautiful solo run. Nikolaos Devitsakis whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.10
0-0Nikolaos Devitsakis hacks Attilio Piovani from behind! Nikolaos Devitsakis is given a warning by the referee! Attilio Piovani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.10
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
42.57
0-1Mikkel Beck knocks the ball forward to Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano plays a perfect one-two with Philipp Fink and rushes in on goal... Carlos Serrano makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carlos Serrano!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Chievo Verona kick off the second half!
48.50
Arek Boniek makes a simple pass to Nikolaos Devitsakis. Nikolaos Devitsakis passes the ball forward to Philipp Fink. Philipp Fink kicks a strong pass forward to Norberto Arroyo. Norberto Arroyo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
55.13
0-2Samuele Gottardi hacks Arek Boniek from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arek Boniek stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.09
Paul Herzog deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Radner. Simon Radner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Alfredo Castro!
63.46
Nikolaos Devitsakis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
67.19
Marco Voria flicks the ball to his team mate, Garcia Duque Preite. Garcia Duque Preite makes a simple pass to Marcel Van Nieuwstadt. Marcel Van Nieuwstadt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuele Gottardi but he's offside!
87.46
Mikkel Beck decides to run forward with the ball. Mikkel Beck lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Serrano. Carlos Serrano is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
34.3%
41.8%
23.9%
Scorers