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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Leonardo Garilli where Piacenza play host to Verona Hellas. A crowd of 8,799 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Piacenza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Verona Hellas appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bernardo Scotti.


0.00
The first half starts with Verona Hellas kicking off!
4.43
Sebastiano Melli catches Cosimo Gamberini on the ankles. Sebastiano Melli is given a warning by the referee! Cosimo Gamberini grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
10.52
Alfredo Velasco darts forward. Alfredo Velasco shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
12.51
Alfredo Velasco chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastiano Melli. Sebastiano Melli shoots from distance but it flies wide!
24.41
Vinicio E. Mutarelli makes a strong solo run forward. Vinicio E. Mutarelli threads the ball through to Garry Davidson. Garry Davidson edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Garry Davidson provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
26.29
Samir Schröder powers a long ball forward. Sebastiano Melli shoots from 20 yards. Adolfo Hierro gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
28.09
Ben Jackson lofts the ball long. Shaun Jack knocks in a cross ball towards Juri Bellucci. Juri Bellucci directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
34.01
Cristiano Antunes makes an attacking run forward. Cristiano Antunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.24
Ben Jackson clumsily knocks into Garry Davidson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Garry Davidson stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.06
Bruno Cudini clumsily knocks into Emiliano Lemme. The referee calls over Bruno Cudini and shows him a yellow card! Emiliano Lemme stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Francesco Manzo passes the ball forward to Garry Davidson. Garry Davidson plays a one-two with Emiliano Lemme and advances towards the goal... Garry Davidson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Giacomo Allegri.
45.00
Jose E. Amerini takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Bruno Cudini gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Piacenza appear unchanged since the first half. Verona Hellas have changed their lineup with Roberto Bertarelli replacing Ben Jackson.

45.00
The second half starts with Piacenza kicking off!
49.06
Alfredo Velasco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastiano Melli. Sebastiano Melli advances inside the box! Sebastiano Melli strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.53
With a delightful solo run, Eugenio Mero stretches the opposition's defence. Eugenio Mero shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.30
Jose E. Amerini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Lindner. Nikolas Lindner knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Davidson. Garry Davidson makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
57.38
Cristiano Antunes threads a neat ball through to Garry Davidson. Garry Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Emiliano Lemme. Emiliano Lemme makes a deft header. Giacomo Allegri manages to gather it comfortably.
60.48
Verona Hellas have made a substitution with Ian Ince replacing Alfredo Velasco .
67.45
Gian Matteo Lambertini advances with the ball. Gian Matteo Lambertini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shaun Jack. Shaun Jack whips in a cross ball towards Juri Bellucci. Juri Bellucci directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.06
Jose E. Amerini chips the ball to his team mate, Emanuele Poggi. Emanuele Poggi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Emanuele Poggi finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
75.08
Cristiano Antunes catches Roberto Bertarelli on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Bertarelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.29
Piacenza have made a substitution with Kevin Spengler replacing Garry Davidson .Verona Hellas have made a substitution with Lorenzo Francioso replacing Bruno Cudini .
83.18
Nikolas Lindner knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Spengler. Kevin Spengler plays a one-two with Emiliano Lemme and advances towards the goal... Kevin Spengler shoots from just inside the box but it flies just off target!
85.42
Vinicio E. Mutarelli makes a probing pass to Emiliano Lemme. Emiliano Lemme knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.37
Eugenio Mero makes a simple pass to Cristiano Antunes. Cristiano Antunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emiliano Lemme. Emiliano Lemme shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Emanuele Poggi makes an attacking run forward. Emanuele Poggi whips in a cross ball towards Nikolas Lindner. Nikolas Lindner powers a header at goal. The ball strikes Oscar Galeoto's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
90.00
Jose E. Amerini takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Shaun Jack jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
64.5%
35.5%
Play Area
22.4%
44.7%
32.9%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Emanuele Poggi of Piacenza

Match Ratings