Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Juventus. A crowd of 18,794 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Juventus appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Conte.
The pitch is in good condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Juventus appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Conte.
0.00
0-0Juventus get the match underway!
3.46
1-0Without breaking stride, Peter Mcleod plays the ball forward to Filippo Melli. Filippo Melli plays a scrappy one-two with Wilson Sankhare and advances towards the goal... Filippo Melli looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Enzo Gabriel Taffarel with no chance!! Goal for Chievo Verona!
6.46
1-0Peter Mcleod passes the ball forward to Carlos Torres. Carlos Torres chips the ball to his team mate, Wilson Sankhare. Wilson Sankhare knocks in a cross ball towards Aldo Rustico. Aldo Rustico rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Enzo Gabriel Taffarel is on top of his game. Great keeping!
8.02
1-0Eric Kohler knocks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Thatcher. Robbie Thatcher chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.41
Peter Mcleod deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wilson Sankhare. Wilson Sankhare rushes past Robbie Thatcher! Wilson Sankhare looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Enzo Gabriel Taffarel!
10.32
1-0Andre Tasso breaks forward. Andre Tasso threads a neat ball through to Edoardo Tramezzani. Edoardo Tramezzani plays a scrappy one-two with Peter Mcleod and stumbles forward towards the goal... Edoardo Tramezzani makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
14.46
Felipe Fernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alassandro Veronese.
16.55
Peter Mcleod sees Aldo Rustico in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aldo Rustico whips in a cross ball towards Wilson Sankhare. Wilson Sankhare finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Enzo Gabriel Taffarel. Excellent save.
21.23
Nicolás Poblete passes the ball forward to Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.22
Robbie Thatcher chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alassandro Veronese.
27.50
Eric Kohler chips the ball to his team mate, Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini makes an attacking run forward. Cesare Antonellini lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Federico Sassanelli had no chance!! Goal for Juventus!
32.52
Peter Mcleod sees Aldo Rustico in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aldo Rustico whips in a cross ball towards Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
33.37
Carlos Torres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edoardo Tramezzani. Edoardo Tramezzani shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Enzo Gabriel Taffarel.
34.21
1-2Peter Mcleod takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Enrico Bizzarri rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
40.47
Robbie Thatcher makes a simple pass to Cedric Tanghe. Cedric Tanghe tries a spectacular long range effort. Federico Sassanelli gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
45.00
The referee blows for 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. Juventus 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 Chievo Verona get the second half underway!
48.51
Peter Mcleod flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Torres controls it well on his chest. Carlos Torres knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Enzo Gabriel Taffarel who gathers it comfortably.
51.31
Felipe Fernandez sees Cedric Tanghe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cedric Tanghe finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
53.12
1-2Aldo Rustico comes in with a late challenge on Aimo Mercier. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aimo Mercier gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.06
Peter Mcleod flicks a high ball forward to Wilson Sankhare who takes it down. Wilson Sankhare skips past Aimo Mercier! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Wilson Sankhare provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
55.02
Carl Moncur runs up as Eric Kohler takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Carl Moncur knocks the ball to his team mate, Aimo Mercier. Aimo Mercier threads a neat ball through to Cesare Antonellini. Cesare Antonellini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Enrico Bizzarri.
65.21
Wilson Sankhare runs straight at the opposition's defence. Wilson Sankhare lofts in a cross ball towards Filippo Melli. Filippo Melli beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.45
2-2Edoardo Tramezzani knocks the ball forward to Carlos Torres. Carlos Torres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wilson Sankhare but he's offside!
73.45
2-2Peter Mcleod hacks Felipe Fernandez from behind! Peter Mcleod is warned by the referee! Felipe Fernandez runs off the knock.
77.56
Robbie Thatcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolás Poblete. Nicolás Poblete lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Beattie. Peter Beattie makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! That's his third!
83.16
Nicolás Poblete passes the ball forward to Robbie Thatcher. Robbie Thatcher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rosario Giorgetti.
87.50
Felipe Fernandez surges forward with the ball. Felipe Fernandez shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Federico Sassanelli. Excellent save.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
27.1%
47.1%
25.7%
Scorers
| Filippo Melli 3, 65 | Peter Beattie 21, 27, 78 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Peter Beattie of Juventus |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Federico Sassanelli (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alassandro Veronese (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rosario Giorgetti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andre Tasso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Enrico Bizzarri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Torres (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Peter Mcleod (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Filippo Melli (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Edoardo Tramezzani (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Aldo Rustico (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 11. | Wilson Sankhare (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Marcello Piacentini (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antonio Marasco (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marco Marino (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Enzo Gabriel Taffarel (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Carl Moncur (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Aimo Mercier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eric Kohler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alfred Bowyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Felipe Fernandez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Robbie Thatcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nicolás Poblete (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Cedric Tanghe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Peter Beattie (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Cesare Antonellini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jose Roman (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | James Boertien (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oberdan Zanoncelli (ATT) | 0 | |