Match Report


Chievo VeronaChievo Verona     PistoiesePistoiese
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Guillermo Del SolG. Del Sol67
G
1captain
G
63Bernardo De IccoB. De Icco
Juan MoyaJ. Moya58
D
2
D
63Stefano GrittiS. Gritti
William MaltagliatiW. Maltagliati57
D
3
D
63Carlo PoggiC. Poggi
Romero P. MartinR. Martin56
D
4
D
60Ottavio SesiaO. Sesia
Giacomo ScarlatoG. Scarlato54
D
5
M
65Cataldo FioreC. Fiore
Generoso ItalianoG. Italiano75
M
captain6
M
61Samuele GrassadoniaS. Grassadonia
Dominic FergusonD. Ferguson70
M
7
M
55Sean BellottoS. Bellotto
Roberto RomeroR. Romero58
M
8
M
54Jaap BergerJ. Berger
Elvis MondiniE. Mondini80
A
9
A
62Saul LantignottiS. Lantignotti
Gian Luca VoriaG. Voria69
A
10
A
61Anselmo OrlandoA. Orlando
Emmerick KeitaE. Keita63
A
11
A
57Adrian CasaleA. Casale
 
Manuele Di FrancescoM. Di Francesco60
A
12
G
61Alfredo Di BariA. Di Bari
Ciro SommeseC. Sommese57
M
13
D
57Fabiano MercierF. Mercier
Simon RufusS. Rufus54
M
14
A
54Tommaso ValotiT. Valoti

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Pistoiese. A crowd of 9,505 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gabriele Carbone.


0.00
Chievo Verona start the match!
2.01
Gian Luca Voria catches Carlo Poggi on the ankles. Gian Luca Voria is given a warning by the referee! Carlo Poggi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.40
Samuele Grassadonia comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Romero. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Romero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.27
William Maltagliati makes a beautiful solo run. William Maltagliati knocks the ball forward to Gian Luca Voria. Gian Luca Voria threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Emmerick Keita provides some space. He shoots at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Bernardo De Icco!
16.32
Sean Bellotto laces a weighted ball forward to Saul Lantignotti. Saul Lantignotti lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Casale. Adrian Casale flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
18.49
Dominic Ferguson barges into Carlo Poggi. Dominic Ferguson is shown the yellow card! Carlo Poggi runs off the knock.
21.28
Dominic Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Gian Luca Voria. Gian Luca Voria knocks in a cross ball towards Elvis Mondini. Elvis Mondini directs the ball goalwards with his head but Bernardo De Icco reads it well. Good keeping!
27.40
Samuele Grassadonia flicks a high ball forward to Adrian Casale who takes it down. Adrian Casale rushes past Generoso Italiano! Adrian Casale muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Adrian Casale!
30.29
Sean Bellotto comes in with a late challenge on Gian Luca Voria. The referee calls over Sean Bellotto and warns him to calm down! Gian Luca Voria runs off the knock.
32.15
Stefano Gritti hits a low pass to Jaap Berger. Jaap Berger threads a neat ball through to Samuele Grassadonia. Samuele Grassadonia whips in a cross ball towards Saul Lantignotti. Saul Lantignotti powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
33.03
Romero P. Martin flicks a high pass forward. Juan Moya holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Moya flicks a high pass forward. Emmerick Keita controls it well on his chest. Emmerick Keita plays a scrappy one-two with Gian Luca Voria and stumbles forward towards the goal... Emmerick Keita makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Carlo Poggi is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
39.56
Generoso Italiano surges forward with the ball. Generoso Italiano lofts in a cross ball towards Gian Luca Voria. Gian Luca Voria powers a header at goal. Bernardo De Icco gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
44.28
With imagination, Dominic Ferguson plays the ball forward to Generoso Italiano. Generoso Italiano whips in a cross ball towards Elvis Mondini. With a superhuman jump, Elvis Mondini connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Stefano Gritti flicks a high ball forward to Sean Bellotto who takes it down. Sean Bellotto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Generoso Italiano.
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. Pistoiese also appear unchanged since the first half. The Pistoiese players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Pistoiese kick off!
49.29
Juan Moya knocks the ball to his team mate, Gian Luca Voria. Gian Luca Voria lofts in a cross ball towards Generoso Italiano. Generoso Italiano connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.23
Roberto Romero flicks a high pass forward. Generoso Italiano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Generoso Italiano tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
54.43
Generoso Italiano threads the ball through to Gian Luca Voria. Gian Luca Voria knocks in a cross ball towards Elvis Mondini. Elvis Mondini whips the ball goalwards with his head. Bernardo De Icco didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
55.56
Stefano Gritti threads a neat ball through to Ottavio Sesia. Ottavio Sesia decides to run forward with the ball. Ottavio Sesia shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
59.06
Sean Bellotto sees Jaap Berger in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaap Berger plays a one-two with Anselmo Orlando and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Jaap Berger provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Guillermo Del Sol gets down and covers it.
60.57
Giacomo Scarlato takes it forward alone. Giacomo Scarlato flicks a high ball forward to Emmerick Keita who takes it down. Emmerick Keita shoots from long range but it flies wide!
66.45
Generoso Italiano kicks a strong pass forward to Elvis Mondini. Elvis Mondini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Bernardo De Icco is on top of it.
75.57
Sean Bellotto sees Samuele Grassadonia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuele Grassadonia lofts in a cross ball towards Anselmo Orlando. Anselmo Orlando knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by William Maltagliati. That should have been a goal!
78.02
Dominic Ferguson makes a probing pass to Gian Luca Voria. Gian Luca Voria shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
79.10
Carlo Poggi threads a neat ball through to Cataldo Fiore. Cataldo Fiore threads the ball through to Adrian Casale. Adrian Casale shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Pistoiese are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
84.50
Generoso Italiano runs up as Juan Moya takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Generoso Italiano flicks a high ball forward to Gian Luca Voria who takes it down. Gian Luca Voria runs straight at the defence! Gian Luca Voria side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Good keeping from Bernardo De Icco as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
86.56
Dominic Ferguson takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Jaap Berger reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
87.19
Generoso Italiano flicks a high pass forward. Emmerick Keita collects the pass. Emmerick Keita lofts in a cross ball towards Gian Luca Voria. Gian Luca Voria beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Chievo Verona

Pistoiese
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
22.6%
45.2%
32.1%

Scorers
Gian Luca Voria 87
Adrian Casale 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gian Luca Voria of Chievo Verona

Match Ratings