Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio P. L. Penzo where Venezia play host to Sampdoria. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Venezia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Venezia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Venezia kick off!
10.06
0-0George Noica makes a beautiful solo run. George Noica goes all the way! George Noica takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Giampietro De Luca.
12.38
1-0Stefano Nista makes a beautiful solo run. Stefano Nista plays a perfect one-two with Fabiano Mazzocco and rushes in on goal... Stefano Nista takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Guy Bodart has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.08
1-0Luca Argilli comes in with a late challenge on Mark Fuser. Luca Argilli is given a warning by the referee! Mark Fuser hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.50
1-0Mark Fuser knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Brooking. Eddie Brooking shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.15
Anthony Asara knocks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Lloyd. Trevor Lloyd makes a beautiful solo run. Trevor Lloyd tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.03
Jonathan Bellavista chips the ball to his team mate, Rocco R. Riccio. Rocco R. Riccio goes all the way! Rocco R. Riccio rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.10
1-0Luca Argilli knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Mccann. Simon Mccann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.56
Mark Fuser passes the ball forward to Eddie Brooking. Eddie Brooking finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Giampietro De Luca.
45.00
George Noica chips the ball to his team mate, Moustapha Chippo. Moustapha Chippo shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Giampietro De Luca manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Sampdoria kick off the second half!
48.14
Mark Fuser flicks the ball to his team mate, Moustapha Chippo. Moustapha Chippo tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
69.55
Mark Fuser flicks the ball to his team mate, Moustapha Chippo. Moustapha Chippo shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.15
Fabiano Mazzocco clumsily knocks into Fabrizio Sarli. The referee calls over Fabiano Mazzocco and warns him to calm down! Fabrizio Sarli runs off the knock.
81.52
Alberto Oliveira kicks a strong pass forward to Stefano Nista. Stefano Nista controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabiano Mazzocco. Fabiano Mazzocco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabrizio Sarli.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.3%
53.7%
Play Area
31.3%
49.3%
19.4%
Scorers