Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Bentegodi where Verona Hellas play host to Sampdoria. A crowd of 17,951 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Verona Hellas are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sampdoria kick off!
2.14
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
3.14
Diego Moretti flicks the ball to his team mate, Piero Morrone. Piero Morrone knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Vernazza. Alistair Vernazza is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.04
Giampiero Lo Gatto makes a probing pass to Piero Morrone. Piero Morrone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.16
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
20.41
Bernardo Piacentini flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Vernazza. Alistair Vernazza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Camacho who gathers it comfortably.
28.19
Boubacar Dah Zadi decides to run forward with the ball. Boubacar Dah Zadi advances with the ball. Boubacar Dah Zadi knocks the ball forward to Diogo Sierra but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
36.44
Clifton Noviello kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Rosario Petruzzi had no chance!! Goal for Verona Hellas!
39.26
Diego Moretti sees space and advances. Diego Moretti shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Verona Hellas kick off and get the second half underway!
51.28
Goran Jarni threads the ball through to Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Sierra. Diogo Sierra is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Rosario Petruzzi had no chance!! Goal for Verona Hellas!
63.35
Bernardo Piacentini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Piero Morrone. Piero Morrone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Camacho who gathers it comfortably.
66.37
Alistair Vernazza barges into Boubacar Dah Zadi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Boubacar Dah Zadi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.57
Jose Luis Mora flicks the ball to his team mate, Diego Moretti. Diego Moretti kicks a strong pass forward to Piero Morrone. Piero Morrone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rúben Carvalho.
75.32
Clifton Noviello knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonid Sytnyk. Leonid Sytnyk knocks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Sierra. Diogo Sierra cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.35
Bernardo Piacentini chips the ball to his team mate, Piero Morrone. Piero Morrone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.03
Zerbini Maniero flicks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Piacentini. Bernardo Piacentini sees a break and surges forward. Bernardo Piacentini whips in a cross ball towards Alistair Vernazza. Alistair Vernazza connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.45
Goran Jarni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonid Sytnyk. Leonid Sytnyk shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Alistair Vernazza of Sampdoria
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.9%
37.1%
Play Area
24.3%
52.9%
22.9%