Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Leonardo Garilli where Piacenza play host to Verona Hellas. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Piacenza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Verona Hellas appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Elvis Zanutta.


0.00
The whistle blows and Piacenza get the match underway!
2.38
Nicola C. Balli flicks the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Paramatti. Datti Mohamed Paramatti edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Datti Mohamed Paramatti provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.40
Yohan Muller runs straight at the opposition's defence. Yohan Muller knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wayne Moss who gathers it comfortably.
14.27
Alessandro Grandoni chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Naylor. Gavin Naylor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.55
Alejandro Menendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yohan Muller. Yohan Muller threads a neat ball through to Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Belardi. Stefano Belardi directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
18.24
Gianluca Ricchiuti decides to run forward with the ball. Gianluca Ricchiuti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.12
Florian Zola makes a probing pass to Paolo Gottardi. Paolo Gottardi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paolo Gottardi knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Cortes. Rodolfo Cortes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
24.22
Yohan Muller makes a simple pass to Salvatore Galli. Salvatore Galli makes a simple pass to Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti whips in a cross ball towards Stefano Belardi. Stefano Belardi beats his man to it with a header but it's a woeful effort!
32.30
Salvatore Galli breaks forward. Salvatore Galli brings the ball forward. Salvatore Galli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wayne Moss who gathers it comfortably.
33.37
Nicola C. Balli knocks the ball forward to Datti Mohamed Paramatti. Datti Mohamed Paramatti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Berti who gathers it comfortably.
34.52
Paolo Gottardi clumsily knocks into Carmine De Angelis. The referee calls over Paolo Gottardi and warns him to calm down! Carmine De Angelis stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.36
Morgan Benin makes an attacking run forward. Morgan Benin whips in a cross ball towards Stefano Belardi. Stefano Belardi whips the ball goalwards with his head but Duccio Piacentini is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Piacenza appear unchanged since the first half. Verona Hellas also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Verona Hellas kick off the second half!
53.08
Showing composure, Alejandro Menendez plays the ball forward to Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
54.09
Paolo Grabbi barges into Salvatore Galli. The referee calls over Paolo Grabbi and shows him a yellow card! Salvatore Galli runs off the knock.
57.57
Alejandro Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Yohan Muller controls it well on his chest. Yohan Muller kicks a strong pass forward to Stefano Belardi. Stefano Belardi whips in a cross ball towards Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.49
Morgan Benin clumsily knocks into Fabian Natale Gautieri. The referee calls over Morgan Benin and shows him a yellow card! Fabian Natale Gautieri runs off the knock.
66.30
Florian Zola flicks a high pass forward to Datti Mohamed Paramatti who brings the ball under control. Datti Mohamed Paramatti tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
73.37
Carmine De Angelis catches Nicola C. Balli on the ankles. The referee calls over Carmine De Angelis and shows him a yellow card! Nicola C. Balli runs off the knock.
78.28
Carmine De Angelis hits a low pass to Stefano Belardi. Stefano Belardi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alessandro Grandoni.
79.51
Morgan Benin chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Belardi. Stefano Belardi shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.41
With vision, Salvatore Galli plays the ball forward to Carmine De Angelis. Carmine De Angelis flicks a high pass forward. Gianluca Ricchiuti controls it well on his chest. Gianluca Ricchiuti lofts in a cross ball towards Carmine De Angelis. Carmine De Angelis outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
Paolo Grabbi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Gottardi. Paolo Gottardi chips the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Paramatti. Datti Mohamed Paramatti tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
27.6%
44.7%
27.6%


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