Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadio Bentegodi where Verona Hellas play host to Pescara. A crowd of 13,532 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Verona Hellas and Pescara are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nicol˜ Bianchessi.


0.00
Pescara kick off the first half!
2.08
Gabriele Cesari threads a neat ball through to Nicola Carlo Di Masi. Nicola Carlo Di Masi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.15
Alessandro Cristiano plays the ball forward to Nicola Carlo Di Masi. Nicola Carlo Di Masi knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Yoann Bassila is offside!
8.31
Yuri De Patre clumsily knocks into Anselmo Guana. The referee calls over Yuri De Patre and shows him a yellow card! Anselmo Guana hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.52
Pier Giovanni Flachi plays the ball forward to Ciro Sterchele. Ciro Sterchele flicks a high pass forward to Riccardo Allegri who brings the ball under control. Riccardo Allegri shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
14.14
Cristian Marcolini threads a neat ball through to Anselmo Guana. Anselmo Guana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ben Vernazza.
20.02
Danilo Cannarsa threads a neat ball through to Ciro Sterchele. Ciro Sterchele laces a weighted ball forward to Cristian Marcolini. Cristian Marcolini whips in a cross ball towards Anselmo Guana. Anselmo Guana shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.16
Dayo Pizzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicola Carlo Di Masi. Nicola Carlo Di Masi lofts in a cross ball towards Yoann Bassila. Yoann Bassila heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
34.28
Gabriele Cesari changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gabriele Cesari shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
36.56
Yuri De Patre comes in with a late challenge on Pier Giovanni Flachi. Yuri De Patre is warned by the referee! Pier Giovanni Flachi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Verona Hellas appear unchanged since the first half. Pescara also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Verona Hellas kick off!
47.39
With some swift thinking, Ben Vernazza plays the ball forward to Edoardo Nunziata. Edoardo Nunziata flicks a high pass forward. Yoann Bassila collects the pass. Yoann Bassila plays a quick one-two with Nicola Carlo Di Masi and rushes in on goal... Yoann Bassila side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
54.36
Arnauld Margiotta chips the ball to his team mate, Yoann Bassila. Yoann Bassila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.51
Pier Giovanni Flachi hits a low pass to Riccardo Allegri. Riccardo Allegri lofts in a cross ball towards Anselmo Guana. Anselmo Guana finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Lee Granville with no chance!! Goal for Pescara!
59.45
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.21
Mike Williamson knocks the ball to his team mate, Riccardo Allegri. Riccardo Allegri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edoardo Nunziata.
61.30
Pier Giovanni Flachi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristian Marcolini. Cristian Marcolini threads the ball through to Anselmo Guana. Anselmo Guana finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Lee Granville.
62.21
Anselmo Guana takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Danilo Cannarsa provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
65.40
Nicola Carlo Di Masi takes it forward alone. Nicola Carlo Di Masi finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
66.04
Mike Williamson catches Gabriele Cesari on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gabriele Cesari runs off the knock.
67.15
Riccardo Allegri passes the ball forward to Pier Giovanni Flachi. Pier Giovanni Flachi shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Lee Granville manages to gather it comfortably.
71.53
Danilo Cannarsa catches Nicola Carlo Di Masi on the ankles. The referee brings Danilo Cannarsa to one side and gives him a warning! Nicola Carlo Di Masi stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.19
Ben Vernazza flicks a high ball forward to Yuri De Patre who takes it down. Yuri De Patre flicks a high pass forward. Yoann Bassila controls it well on his chest. Yoann Bassila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.02
Ben Vernazza passes the ball forward to Yuri De Patre. Yuri De Patre flicks a high ball forward to Nicola Carlo Di Masi who takes it down. Nicola Carlo Di Masi shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
79.07
Showing composure, Alessandro Cristiano picks a pass forward to Dayo Pizzi. Dayo Pizzi lofts in a cross ball towards Yoann Bassila. Yoann Bassila connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Helder Andrade.
85.18
With vision, Ben Vernazza picks a pass forward to Dayo Pizzi. Dayo Pizzi flicks a high pass forward. Yoann Bassila collects the pass. Yoann Bassila tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
21.7%
48.2%
30.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Yoann Bassila of Verona Hellas