Match Report


Verona HellasVerona Hellas     VicenzaVicenza
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Leonardo BertiL. Berti65
G
1
G
62Theo HendriksT. Hendriks
Eddy MontervinoE. Montervino61
D
2
D
58Franco PorchiaF. Porchia
Billy JamesB. James55
D
captain3captain
D
57Rosario TascaR. Tasca
Luca BiancoL. Bianco54
D
4
D
54Donato PisanoD. Pisano
Cristian ZaniniC. Zanini53
D
5
M
63Guglielmo GuastalvinoG. Guastalvino
Ruggero BaronioR. Baronio66
M
6
M
53Stephane KerkarS. Kerkar
Valentino SalaV. Sala64
M
7
M
53Evans LombardoE. Lombardo
Yohan MullerY. Muller60
M
8
M
49Stuart MatteoS. Matteo
Morgan BeninM. Benin60
M
9
A
59Duncan WallworkD. Wallwork
Gianluca RicchiutiG. Ricchiuti68
A
10
A
57Pierpaolo BerrettaP. Berretta
Gennaro RusticoG. Rustico60
A
11
A
55Callum McallisterC. Mcallister
 
Benoit VanoliB. Vanoli60
M
12
G
57Diego DoardoD. Doardo
Benjamin WallèmeB. Wallème59
A
13
D
52Malcolm LeeM. Lee
Carmine De AngelisC. De Angelis57
M
14
A
52Fabiano CaputiF. Caputi

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Bentegodi where Verona Hellas play host to Vicenza. A crowd of 7,862 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Verona Hellas are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Vicenza appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Zerbini Rossi.


0.00
Vicenza kick off!
3.30
Cristian Zanini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Valentino Sala. Valentino Sala deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Rustico. Gennaro Rustico knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.31
Stephane Kerkar makes a beautiful solo run. Stephane Kerkar makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Duncan Wallwork. Duncan Wallwork muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.18
Billy James knocks the ball to his team mate, Valentino Sala. Valentino Sala flicks a high ball forward to Gennaro Rustico who takes it down. Gennaro Rustico knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rosario Tasca.
10.09
Stephane Kerkar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierpaolo Berretta. Pierpaolo Berretta shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
14.40
Valentino Sala hacks Stuart Matteo from behind! The referee brings Valentino Sala to one side and gives him a warning! Stuart Matteo runs off the knock.
16.53
Stephane Kerkar flicks a high pass forward to Evans Lombardo who brings the ball neatly under control. Evans Lombardo makes a defence splitting pass to Stephane Kerkar. Stephane Kerkar takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
22.40
Callum Mcallister threads the ball through to Evans Lombardo. Evans Lombardo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Mcallister but the linesman indicates offside!
27.09
Yohan Muller sees Gennaro Rustico in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gennaro Rustico puts a great ball through but Gianluca Ricchiuti is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
28.57
Yohan Muller clumsily knocks into Guglielmo Guastalvino. Yohan Muller is shown the yellow card! Guglielmo Guastalvino runs off the knock.
33.55
Duncan Wallwork runs straight at the opposition's defence. Duncan Wallwork deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephane Kerkar but the linesman indicates offside!
34.12
Guglielmo Guastalvino passes the ball forward to Pierpaolo Berretta. Pierpaolo Berretta shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Leonardo Berti.
35.13
Evans Lombardo takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Billy James reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Verona Hellas appear unchanged since the first half. Vicenza also appear unchanged since the first half. The Verona Hellas players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Verona Hellas kick off the second half!
49.52
Billy James sees space and advances. Billy James kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti lofts in a cross ball towards Gennaro Rustico. Gennaro Rustico jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
51.56
Yohan Muller flicks a high ball forward to Luca Bianco who takes it down. Luca Bianco threads a neat ball through to Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.49
Yohan Muller chips the ball to his team mate, Ruggero Baronio. Ruggero Baronio shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Verona Hellas are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
57.46
With a delightful solo run, Stuart Matteo stretches the opposition's defence. Stuart Matteo edges inside the box! Stuart Matteo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
60.17
Cristian Zanini flicks a high pass forward. Valentino Sala controls it well on his chest. Valentino Sala sees a break and surges forward. Valentino Sala plays a one-two with Gennaro Rustico and advances towards the goal... Valentino Sala cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
61.52
Gennaro Rustico knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Theo Hendriks who gathers it comfortably.
65.44
Valentino Sala threads a neat ball through to Billy James. Without breaking stride, Billy James plays the ball forward to Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Franco Porchia.
67.53
Yohan Muller makes an attacking run forward. Yohan Muller lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Theo Hendriks reads it well. Good save!
69.14
Eddy Montervino flicks a high pass forward. Morgan Benin controls it well on his chest. Morgan Benin flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Theo Hendriks who gathers it comfortably.
72.28
Pierpaolo Berretta flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Wallwork who brings the ball under control. Duncan Wallwork shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
73.05
Gennaro Rustico flicks a high pass forward. Gianluca Ricchiuti controls it well on his chest. Gianluca Ricchiuti lofts in a cross ball towards Gennaro Rustico. Gennaro Rustico connects with a diving header. Theo Hendriks is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.34
Billy James brings the ball forward. Billy James kicks a strong pass forward to Gennaro Rustico. Gennaro Rustico tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
78.02
Stephane Kerkar passes the ball forward to Pierpaolo Berretta. Pierpaolo Berretta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.05
Evans Lombardo receives the ball from a throw-in from Stephane Kerkar. With a delightful solo run, Evans Lombardo stretches the opposition's defence. Evans Lombardo shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.21
Luca Bianco makes a simple pass to Ruggero Baronio. Ruggero Baronio chips the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Rustico. Gennaro Rustico knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Donato Pisano.
89.53
Rosario Tasca makes a beautiful solo run. Rosario Tasca tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Verona Hellas

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

Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
32.6%
44.2%
23.3%

Scorers
Gianluca Ricchiuti 52
Gennaro Rustico 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gianluca Ricchiuti of Verona Hellas

Match Ratings