Match Report


LecceLecce     Chievo VeronaChievo Verona
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ottavio CarrusO. Carrus60
G
1captain
G
71Riccardo GamberiniR. Gamberini
Gianmarco OshadoganG. Oshadogan73
D
2
D
79Pasquale RussoP. Russo
Adriano PisanuA. Pisanu69
D
3
D
74Yuri BonomiY. Bonomi
Patricio HidalgoP. Hidalgo62
D
4
D
70Renzo TisciR. Tisci
Kewullay MemmoK. Memmo60
D
5
M
65Adrian Di NataleA. Di Natale
Jamal HertogJ. Hertog66
M
6
M
64Vito DelpianoV. Delpiano
P. Gilberto GorettiP. Goretti64
M
captain7
M
61JŸrgen Van NistelrooyJ. Van Nistelrooy
Carmine VecchiolaC. Vecchiola63
M
8
M
60P. Gilberto IulianoP. Iuliano
Alberto José MariA. José Mari67
A
9
A
64Ross MurrayR. Murray
Emanuele MaldiniE. Maldini58
A
10
A
62Gennaro ParenteG. Parente
Juan GarridoJ. Garrido52
A
11
A
61Nunzio RipaN. Ripa
 
Fabrizio BianconeF. Biancone62
M
12
D
61Mirco CasaleM. Casale
Benito ServideiB. Servidei59
G
13
G
61Harry PriestleyH. Priestley
Moreno TaglialatelaM. Taglialatela59
D
14
M
60Emiliano De LiguoriE. De Liguori

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stadio Via Del Mare where Lecce play host to Chievo Verona. A crowd of 9,215 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lecce are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Hamann.


0.00
The whistle blows and Chievo Verona kick off!
2.35
Carmine Vecchiola barges into Vito Delpiano. Carmine Vecchiola is given a warning by the referee! Vito Delpiano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.23
Emanuele Maldini comes in with a late challenge on Pasquale Russo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pasquale Russo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.58
Renzo Tisci darts forward. Renzo Tisci deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Parente. Gennaro Parente finds some space and shoots from distance. Ottavio Carrus gets down and covers it.
12.23
Jamal Hertog hits a low pass to Alberto José Mari. Alberto José Mari knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yuri Bonomi.
14.03
Adriano Pisanu kicks a strong pass forward to Carmine Vecchiola. Carmine Vecchiola changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carmine Vecchiola knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Riccardo Gamberini who gathers it comfortably.
15.30
JŸrgen Van Nistelrooy flicks a high pass forward. Gennaro Parente controls it well on his chest. Gennaro Parente shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
18.03
JŸrgen Van Nistelrooy passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Nunzio Ripa. Nunzio Ripa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.50
JŸrgen Van Nistelrooy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ross Murray. Ross Murray knocks the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Parente. Gennaro Parente looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Ottavio Carrus manages to keep it out.
22.53
Carmine Vecchiola flicks a high pass forward to Emanuele Maldini who brings the ball under control. Emanuele Maldini shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
36.36
Jamal Hertog threads the ball through to Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto José Mari but the linesman indicates offside!
40.15
Renzo Tisci flicks a high pass forward. P. Gilberto Iuliano collects the pass. P. Gilberto Iuliano makes an attacking run forward. P. Gilberto Iuliano whips in a cross ball towards Gennaro Parente. Gennaro Parente outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Patricio Hidalgo. Excellent block.
42.52
Carmine Vecchiola decides to run forward with the ball. Carmine Vecchiola sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.33
Yuri Bonomi hacks P. Gilberto Goretti from behind! The referee calls over Yuri Bonomi and shows him a yellow card! P. Gilberto Goretti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Adriano Pisanu makes a probing pass to Carmine Vecchiola. Carmine Vecchiola knocks the ball forward to Alberto José Mari. Alberto José Mari shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lecce appear unchanged since the first half. Chievo Verona also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Lecce start the second half!
49.53
Adrian Di Natale flicks a high pass forward. Ross Murray holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ross Murray controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
60.57
Chievo Verona have made a substitution with Emiliano De Liguori replacing Nunzio Ripa .
61.66
Patricio Hidalgo knocks the ball forward to Carmine Vecchiola. Carmine Vecchiola passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido knocks in a cross ball towards Emanuele Maldini. Pasquale Russo catches Emanuele Maldini on the ankles. Emanuele Maldini appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
77.25
Lecce have made 2 substitutions with Benito Servidei replacing Kewullay Memmo and Moreno Taglialatela replacing Alberto José Mari .Chievo Verona have made 2 substitutions with Mirco Casale replacing Gennaro Parente and Harry Priestley replacing Ross Murray .
81.34
Carmine Vecchiola clumsily knocks into Vito Delpiano. Carmine Vecchiola is shown the yellow card! Vito Delpiano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.32
JŸrgen Van Nistelrooy makes a simple pass to Harry Priestley. Harry Priestley shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
87.33
JŸrgen Van Nistelrooy advances with the ball. JŸrgen Van Nistelrooy makes a simple pass, allowing Emiliano De Liguori to run into the box. Emiliano De Liguori side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
89.24
Renzo Tisci threads the ball through to P. Gilberto Iuliano. P. Gilberto Iuliano knocks the ball to his team mate, Harry Priestley. Harry Priestley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Ottavio Carrus.
90.00
Corner kick to Chievo Verona. JŸrgen Van Nistelrooy chips it to the near post. Yuri Bonomi tries a spectacular strike but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Lecce

Chievo Verona
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
28.4%
44.6%
27%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ottavio Carrus of Lecce

Match Ratings