Match Report


UdineseUdinese     Verona HellasVerona Hellas
Scott TubbrittScott Tubbritt Computer Player Computer Player
Nico GleisensteinN. Gleisenstein62
G
1
G
65Leonardo BertiL. Berti
Corrado BigicaC. Bigica72
D
captain2
D
65Alejandro MenendezA. Menendez
Harry LawtonH. Lawton68
D
3captain
D
54Cristian ZaniniC. Zanini
George CortG. Cort68
D
4
D
54Luca BiancoL. Bianco
Neil PriorN. Prior66
M
5
D
50Salvatore GalliS. Galli
Gianfranco PagliariniG. Pagliarini69
M
6
M
61Yohan MullerY. Muller
Ludovic JuriettiL. Jurietti71
M
7
M
60Morgan BeninM. Benin
Jose Fortes GainzaJ. Gainza68
M
8
M
58Carmine De AngelisC. De Angelis
Jose RodriquezJ. Rodriquez75
A
9
M
55Generoso CorrentG. Corrent
Luca LangL. Lang72
A
10
A
70Gianluca RicchiutiG. Ricchiuti
Stephane SavinoS. Savino74
A
11
A
66Stefano BelardiS. Belardi
 
Jaime TavaresJ. Tavares54
G
12
A
60Gennaro RusticoG. Rustico
Garcia Duque VanoliG. Vanoli58
M
13
A
59Benjamin WallèmeB. Wallème
Domenico CannavaroD. Cannavaro66
A
14
G
53Fabio GobbiF. Gobbi

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Friuli where Udinese play host to Verona Hellas. A crowd of 8,307 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Udinese are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Verona Hellas appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Coco.


0.00
Udinese start the match!
4.47
Ludovic Jurietti knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Pagliarini. Gianfranco Pagliarini finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.41
Stephane Savino runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stephane Savino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
12.57
Alejandro Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Gianluca Ricchiuti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianluca Ricchiuti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nico Gleisenstein who gathers it comfortably.
14.53
Gianfranco Pagliarini sees Stephane Savino in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Without breaking stride, Stephane Savino plays the ball forward to Jose Fortes Gainza who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Jose Fortes Gainza provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Leonardo Berti.
18.09
Cristian Zanini threads the ball through to Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Nico Gleisenstein.
19.06
Generoso Corrent takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Harry Lawton reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
20.16
Jose Fortes Gainza hits a low pass to Luca Lang. Luca Lang controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
21.29
Harry Lawton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Pagliarini. Gianfranco Pagliarini plays the ball forward to Luca Lang. Luca Lang hits a low pass to Neil Prior. Carmine De Angelis barges into Neil Prior. Neil Prior appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
22.18
Seeing a gap ahead, Morgan Benin plays the ball forward to Stefano Belardi. Stefano Belardi whips in a cross ball towards Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
27.05
George Cort chips the ball to his team mate, Ludovic Jurietti. Ludovic Jurietti decides to run forward with the ball. Ludovic Jurietti shoots from outside the area. Leonardo Berti gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
28.01
Morgan Benin hits a low pass to Stefano Belardi. Stefano Belardi knocks in a cross ball towards Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti makes a convincing header. The ball comes off George Cort and the loose ball is cleared up field.
32.26
Carmine De Angelis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yohan Muller. Yohan Muller knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.46
Harry Lawton chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez plays a one-two with Stephane Savino and advances towards the goal... Jose Rodriquez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
36.54
Carmine De Angelis barges into Ludovic Jurietti. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ludovic Jurietti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.56
Corrado Bigica clumsily knocks into Gianluca Ricchiuti. The referee calls over Corrado Bigica and warns him to calm down! Gianluca Ricchiuti stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.57
Cristian Zanini decides to run forward with the ball. Cristian Zanini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
45.00
Jose Fortes Gainza comes in with a late challenge on Morgan Benin. The referee calls over Jose Fortes Gainza and shows him a yellow card! Morgan Benin runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Udinese appear unchanged since the first half. Verona Hellas also appear unchanged since the first half. The Verona Hellas players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Verona Hellas kick off!
47.03
Yohan Muller passes the ball forward to Stefano Belardi. Stefano Belardi shoots from 25 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.
66.44
Harry Lawton threads a neat ball through to Ludovic Jurietti. Ludovic Jurietti threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Gainza. Jose Fortes Gainza knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez beats his man to it with a header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.03
Neil Prior threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Gainza. Jose Fortes Gainza tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Leonardo Berti smothers it!
73.14
George Cort pushes mid-way up the pitch. George Cort passes the ball forward to Ludovic Jurietti. Ludovic Jurietti lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
85.04
Neil Prior makes an attacking run forward. Neil Prior lofts in a cross ball towards Luca Lang. Luca Lang makes a deft header but Generoso Corrent is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
89.07
Harry Lawton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Cort. George Cort passes the ball forward to Jose Fortes Gainza. Jose Fortes Gainza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Prior but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Udinese

Verona Hellas
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.3%
38.7%
Play Area
24%
49.3%
26.7%

Scorers
Gianfranco Pagliarini 4
Jose Rodriquez 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gianfranco Pagliarini of Udinese

Match Ratings