Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Palermo. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fabio Aldegani.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fabio Aldegani.
0.00
0-0Chievo Verona kick off and get the first half underway!
2.17
0-0Andre Tasso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cleto Cozza. Cleto Cozza threads a neat ball through to William Dei. William Dei finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
3.41
Marcello Piacentini flicks a high pass forward to William Dei who brings the ball under control. Without breaking stride, William Dei plays the ball forward to Marcello Piacentini. Marcello Piacentini finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Gary Johnstone. Excellent save.
14.46
0-0Oscar Baiocco flicks the ball to his team mate, Francesco G. De Gasperi. Francesco G. De Gasperi brings the ball forward. Francesco G. De Gasperi knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian Natale Sgrigna. Aimo Rinaldi clumsily knocks into Fabian Natale Sgrigna. Fabian Natale Sgrigna appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
15.53
0-0Palermo appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
24.20
0-0Peter Mcleod makes a probing pass to William Dei. William Dei knocks in a cross ball towards Marcello Piacentini. Marcello Piacentini directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
26.42
Marcello Piacentini flicks the ball to his team mate, Cleto Cozza. Cleto Cozza shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.34
Jose E. De Sanzo hits a low pass to Antonio Moutinho. Antonio Moutinho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Rego. David Rego controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
36.37
0-1Arno Rummenigge flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Natale Sgrigna. Fabian Natale Sgrigna whips in a cross ball towards David Rego. David Rego fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Palermo!
39.16
0-1Palermo are dictating the run of play here today.
42.47
Antonio Moutinho knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Minotti. Paolo Minotti passes the ball forward to David Rego. David Rego lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian Natale Sgrigna. Fabian Natale Sgrigna connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
44.38
Marcello Piacentini kicks a strong pass forward to William Dei. William Dei plays a quick one-two with Marcello Piacentini and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from William Dei provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chievo Verona appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Palermo appear unchanged since the first half. The Chievo Verona players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Palermo get the second half underway!
47.37
Alassandro Veronese sees a break and surges forward. Alassandro Veronese brings the ball forward. Alassandro Veronese knocks in a cross ball towards William Dei. William Dei outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
48.42
1-1Alassandro Veronese clumsily knocks into Thomas Helmer. Alassandro Veronese is shown the yellow card! Thomas Helmer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.48
Fabian Natale Sgrigna receives the ball from a throw-in from Arno Rummenigge. Fabian Natale Sgrigna flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Minotti collects the pass. Paolo Minotti lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Federico Sassanelli manages to gather it effortlessly.
59.25
1-1Oscar Baiocco flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Minotti. Paolo Minotti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aimo Rinaldi.
60.02
Jose E. De Sanzo makes a beautiful solo run. Jose E. De Sanzo threads a neat ball through to Arno Rummenigge. Arno Rummenigge sees David Rego just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Marcello Piacentini hacks David Rego from behind! David Rego appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
61.43
David Rego flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Helmer controls it well on his chest. Thomas Helmer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Mcleod.
65.10
Francesco G. De Gasperi threads a neat ball through to Antonio Moutinho. Seeing a gap ahead, Antonio Moutinho plays the ball forward to Adrian Balli. Adrian Balli lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Federico Sassanelli with no chance!! Goal for Palermo!
69.25
Paolo Minotti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Rego. David Rego plays a scrappy one-two with Adrian Balli and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from David Rego provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.48
Fabian Natale Sgrigna flicks a high pass forward to David Rego who brings the ball neatly under control. David Rego lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Rummenigge. Arno Rummenigge is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
75.03
Francesco G. De Gasperi threads the ball through to Paolo Minotti. Paolo Minotti passes the ball forward to Fabian Natale Sgrigna. Fabian Natale Sgrigna plays a quick one-two with Thomas Helmer and rushes in on goal... Fabian Natale Sgrigna looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
77.40
Arno Rummenigge hits a low pass to David Rego. David Rego knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Enrico Bizzarri.
81.07
Cleto Cozza passes the ball forward to William Dei. William Dei knocks in a cross ball towards Edoardo Tramezzani. Edoardo Tramezzani whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
83.12
Andre Tasso brings the ball forward. Andre Tasso kicks a strong pass forward to William Dei. William Dei shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
85.36
Aimo Rinaldi catches Fabian Natale Sgrigna on the ankles. The referee calls over Aimo Rinaldi and shows him a yellow card! Fabian Natale Sgrigna grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.4%
63.6%
Play Area
29.9%
44.2%
26%
Scorers
| William Dei 44 | David Rego 36, 69 Thomas Helmer 65 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Rego of Palermo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Federico Sassanelli (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alassandro Veronese (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Enrico Bizzarri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andre Tasso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Aimo Rinaldi (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Peter Mcleod (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marcello Piacentini (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Filippo Lamacchi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edoardo Tramezzani (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | William Dei (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Cleto Cozza (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tomas Gemmi (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antonio Marasco (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garcia Duque Fusco (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gary Johnstone (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Francesco G. De Gasperi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oscar Baiocco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Antonio Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose E. De Sanzo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paolo Minotti (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Arno Rummenigge (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Adrian Balli (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Fabian Natale Sgrigna (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | David Rego (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Thomas Helmer (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Moreno Grava (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | William Fayolle (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Giordano Colonnese (GK) | 0 | |