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 Atalanta. A crowd of 19,755 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Atalanta kicking off!
2.34
Kevin Faber passes the ball forward to Gill Montervino. Gill Montervino shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Said Boschker easily smothers it!
3.57
Arnauld Campagna chips the ball to his team mate, Artur Barros. Artur Barros makes a probing pass to Gianluca Ferazzoli. Gianluca Ferazzoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.40
Artur Barros chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Doni. Paolo Doni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.26
Brian Keane flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Doni. Paolo Doni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.11
Giuseppe Mazzocco kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Faber. Kevin Faber passes the ball forward to Gianluca Ferazzoli. Gianluca Ferazzoli whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Doni. Paolo Doni flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
15.45
Alberto Jörgensen kicks a strong pass forward to Gill Montervino. Gill Montervino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Said Boschker easily smothers it.
16.11
Fausto Rinaldi knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Erra. Tiziano Erra shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
20.46
Craig McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fausto Rinaldi. Fausto Rinaldi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maurizio Falcone. Maurizio Falcone finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.06
Craig McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Serafim Ripnu. Serafim Ripnu sees a break and surges forward. Serafim Ripnu whips in a cross ball towards Tiziano Agliardi. Tiziano Agliardi heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
24.38
Serafim Ripnu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Agliardi. Tiziano Agliardi plays a perfect one-two with Maurizio Falcone and rushes in on goal... Tiziano Agliardi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.41
Chievo Verona are easily keeping Atalanta at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
32.18
Serafim Ripnu passes the ball forward to Tiziano Agliardi. Tiziano Agliardi shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Scott Morrison!
34.34
Craig McGrory barges into Paolo Doni. Craig McGrory is shown the yellow card! Paolo Doni stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.16
Giuseppe Mazzocco sees a break and surges forward. Giuseppe Mazzocco threads the ball through to Gill Montervino. Gill Montervino goes all the way! Gill Montervino cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Said Boschker manages to keep it out.
40.09
Arnauld Campagna hits it upfield. Paolo Doni knocks in a cross ball towards Gill Montervino. Gill Montervino directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.00
Gabriel Martin passes the ball forward to Alberto Jörgensen. Alberto Jörgensen knocks the ball forward to Gianluca Ferazzoli. Gianluca Ferazzoli whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Doni. Paolo Doni is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Chievo Verona kick off and get the second half underway!
47.50
Craig McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcus Luzhny. Marcus Luzhny kicks a strong pass forward to Tiziano Erra. Tiziano Erra shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
48.29
Marcus Luzhny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Falcone. Maurizio Falcone shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.12
Marcus Luzhny kicks a strong pass forward to Maurizio Falcone. Maurizio Falcone finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Scott Morrison has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.23
Marcus Luzhny decides to run forward with the ball. Marcus Luzhny shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
60.38
Alberto Jörgensen knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Doni. Paolo Doni whips in a cross ball towards Gill Montervino. Gill Montervino connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.50
Arnauld Campagna comes in with a late challenge on Tiziano Agliardi. Arnauld Campagna is warned by the referee! Tiziano Agliardi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.50
Marcus Luzhny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Erra. Tiziano Erra shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.38
Alberto Jörgensen flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Ferazzoli. Gianluca Ferazzoli tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.12
Gabriel Martin lofts the ball long. Gill Montervino whips in a cross ball towards Gianluca Ferazzoli. Gianluca Ferazzoli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Said Boschker is on top of it.
73.12
Marcus Luzhny threads the ball through to Tiziano Erra. Tiziano Erra shoots from outside the area. Scott Morrison easily smothers it.
77.54
Gill Montervino hacks Ruggiero Melosi from behind! The referee calls over Gill Montervino and shows him a yellow card! Ruggiero Melosi stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.54
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
78.39
Craig McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Serafim Ripnu. Serafim Ripnu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Agliardi. Tiziano Agliardi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.22
Alberto Jörgensen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Doni. Paolo Doni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.16
Fausto Rinaldi brings the ball forward. Fausto Rinaldi finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
90.00
Marcus Luzhny brings the ball forward. Marcus Luzhny sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Gill Montervino of Chievo Verona
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.7%
46.3%
Play Area
32.9%
37.8%
29.3%