Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio P. L. Penzo where Venezia play host to Lecce. A crowd of 17,823 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Venezia are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Lecce appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Venezia are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Lecce appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Venezia kick off!
9.42
0-0Diogo Fonseca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Walter Lodi. Walter Lodi flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.34
Guglielmo Zerbini threads the ball through to Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro 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!
14.12
Sergio Poggi makes a simple pass to Diogo Fonseca. Diogo Fonseca makes a simple pass to Walter Lodi. Walter Lodi goes all the way! Walter Lodi shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.54
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
24.19
0-0Stefano Nista catches Guglielmo Zerbini on the ankles. The referee calls over Stefano Nista and warns him to calm down! Guglielmo Zerbini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.13
0-0Quim Faria flicks the ball to his team mate, Walter Lodi. Walter Lodi knocks the ball forward to Fabian Natale Possanzini. Fabian Natale Possanzini shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Rocco R. Bondi manages to keep it out.
28.56
Quim Faria threads the ball through to Walter Lodi. Walter Lodi finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
30.51
0-1Guglielmo Zerbini knocks the ball forward to Walter Lodi. Walter Lodi whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Samuel Pinheiro scores for Lecce!!
33.46
Quim Faria passes the ball forward to Walter Lodi. Walter Lodi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Rocco R. Bondi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.54
Alberto Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nunzio Marchegiani. Nunzio Marchegiani knocks the ball forward to Fabiano Mazzocco. Fabiano Mazzocco shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.40
Franceco Veronese catches Manuel Scarpi on the ankles. Franceco Veronese is warned by the referee! Manuel Scarpi stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.38
Guglielmo Zerbini kicks a strong pass forward to Fabian Natale Possanzini. Fabian Natale Possanzini shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Lecce get the second half underway!
51.33
Giuseppe Zanoncelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tonino Ambrosetti. Tonino Ambrosetti kicks a strong pass forward to Fabiano Mazzocco. Fabiano Mazzocco tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.03
Stefano Nista makes a probing pass to Fabiano Mazzocco. Fabiano Mazzocco tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
54.58
Alberto Oliveira makes a simple pass to Stefano Nista. Stefano Nista sees space and advances. Stefano Nista threads the ball through to Manuel Scarpi. Manuel Scarpi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Guerino Bianchini had no chance!! Goal for Venezia!
60.18
1-2Stefano Nista threads the ball through to Manuel Scarpi. Manuel Scarpi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.39
Stefano Nista catches Guglielmo Zerbini on the ankles. Stefano Nista is given another warning by the referee! Guglielmo Zerbini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.31
Guglielmo Zerbini sees a break and surges forward. Guglielmo Zerbini knocks in a cross ball towards Walter Lodi. Walter Lodi flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
67.11
Diogo Fonseca hacks Stefano Nista from behind! Diogo Fonseca is given a warning by the referee! Stefano Nista stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.18
Venezia are easily keeping Lecce at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
73.06
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
75.14
Diogo Fonseca makes a probing pass to Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.25
Venezia are easily keeping Lecce at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
83.08
Stefano Nista knocks the ball forward to Manuel Scarpi. Manuel Scarpi knocks in a cross ball towards Fabiano Mazzocco. Fabiano Mazzocco powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fabiano Mazzocco!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
25.4%
52.1%
22.5%
Scorers