Match Report


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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Stadio Arechi where Salernitana play host to Venezia. A crowd of 8,726 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Salernitana and Venezia are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pier Giovanni Faccini.


0.00
The first half starts with Venezia kicking off!
3.34
Luca Pinton kicks a strong pass forward to P. Gilberto Zola. P. Gilberto Zola knocks the ball forward to Giancarlo Bono. Giancarlo Bono knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruggero Siviglia.
6.43
Carlos Levintsky deftly passes the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Zola. P. Gilberto Zola lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Suriano. Stefano Suriano is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Corrado Bordoni is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
16.58
Paolo Ramora knocks the ball forward to Saul Bianco. Saul Bianco flicks a high pass forward to Gianluca Caputi who brings the ball under control. Gianluca Caputi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.05
Anselmo Gritti hits a low pass to Stefano Suriano. Stefano Suriano shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
26.47
Rodrigo Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Saul Bianco collects the pass. Saul Bianco runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Saul Bianco whips in a cross ball towards Gianluca Caputi. Gianluca Caputi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.09
Oscar Fantini chips the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Caputi. Gianluca Caputi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Aimo Crovari manages to gather it.
34.30
Micka‘l André passes the ball forward to Gianluca Caputi. Gianluca Caputi whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Fantini. Oscar Fantini makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.37
With imagination, Paolo Ramora picks a pass forward to Oscar Fantini. Oscar Fantini plays the ball forward to Micka‘l André who has made a great run into the box. Micka‘l André cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.12
Anselmo Gritti brings the ball forward. Anselmo Gritti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Salernitana appear unchanged since the first half. Venezia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Salernitana start the second half!
47.41
Ruggero Siviglia hits a low pass to Phil Benjamin. Phil Benjamin flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Fantini who brings the ball under control. Oscar Fantini lofts in a cross ball towards Saul Bianco. Saul Bianco powers a header at goal. Aimo Crovari is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.58
Saul Bianco threads a neat ball through to Oscar Fantini. Oscar Fantini whips in a cross ball towards Gianluca Caputi. Gianluca Caputi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.31
With imagination, P. Gilberto Zola plays the ball forward to Carlos Levintsky. Carlos Levintsky knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.11
Saul Bianco threads the ball through to Oscar Fantini. Oscar Fantini lofts in a cross ball towards Phil Benjamin. Phil Benjamin makes a deft header but is denied by Fausto Lupatelli. Excellent block.
61.59
Ruggero Siviglia passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Moutinho. Rodrigo Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Fantini collects the pass. Oscar Fantini finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Aimo Crovari manages to keep it out.
65.01
Quim Jardim decides to run forward with the ball. Quim Jardim runs straight at the opposition's defence. Quim Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Moutinho.
67.06
Showing composure, Phil Benjamin plays the ball forward to Gianluca Caputi. Gianluca Caputi plays a one-two with Phil Benjamin and rushes in on goal... Gianluca Caputi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
69.44
Ezio Castiglione controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luca Pinton. Luca Pinton threads a neat ball through to P. Gilberto Zola. P. Gilberto Zola knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodrigo Moutinho.
71.03
Phil Benjamin knocks the ball forward to Gianluca Caputi. Gianluca Caputi finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Aimo Crovari manages to keep it out.
73.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Rodrigo Moutinho plays the ball forward to Saul Bianco. Saul Bianco makes a simple pass to Oscar Fantini. Oscar Fantini knocks in a cross ball towards Micka‘l André. Micka‘l André makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Aimo Crovari. Excellent save.
75.57
Rodrigo Moutinho kicks a strong pass forward to Ruggero Siviglia. Ruggero Siviglia flicks the ball to his team mate, Phil Benjamin. Phil Benjamin plays a one-two with Oscar Fantini and advances towards the goal... Phil Benjamin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
78.45
Luca Pinton flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Suriano. Stefano Suriano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruggero Siviglia.
84.11
Gianluca Caputi knocks the ball to his team mate, Phil Benjamin. Phil Benjamin lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluca Caputi. Gianluca Caputi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Aimo Crovari.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.8%
38.2%
Play Area
27.6%
46.1%
26.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Saul Bianco of Salernitana

Match Ratings