Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stadio P. L. Penzo where Venezia play host to Vicenza in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Venezia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vicenza appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Taibi.


0.00
Vicenza start the match!
3.03
Maurizio Di Giuliantonio brings the ball forward. Maurizio Di Giuliantonio shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
9.35
Pierluigi Brivio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnauld Cannarsa. Arnauld Cannarsa shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
10.54
Nabil Dudilica flicks a high pass forward to Ray Guidoni who brings the ball under control. Ray Guidoni changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ray Guidoni knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent block by Saul Frezza!
12.01
Stanley Kirkland barges into Saul Frezza. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Saul Frezza runs off the knock.
14.44
Fabio Bertarelli flicks a high ball forward to Stanley Kirkland who takes it down. Stanley Kirkland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.19
Ray Guidoni takes it forward alone. Ray Guidoni lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
16.26
Fabio Bertarelli makes a probing pass to Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah passes the ball forward but Stanley Kirkland is offside!
22.01
Atam Van De Hor threads a neat ball through to Arnauld Cannarsa. Arnauld Cannarsa threads the ball through to Ruggero Locatelli but he's offside!
27.29
Saul Frezza flicks a high ball forward to Pierluigi Brivio who takes it down. Pierluigi Brivio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruggero Locatelli. Ruggero Locatelli knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Arnauld Cannarsa is offside!
28.52
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.19
Rocco R. Zenoni knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Bertarelli. Fabio Bertarelli threads a neat ball through to Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.55
Saul Frezza darts forward. Saul Frezza flicks a high pass forward. Ruggero Locatelli controls it well on his chest. Ruggero Locatelli knocks in a cross ball towards Arnauld Cannarsa. Arnauld Cannarsa finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Marvin Sheringham easily picks it out of the air!
34.52
Tiago Ramos passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.35
Nabil Dudilica kicks a strong pass forward to Ray Guidoni. Ray Guidoni flicks a high pass forward to Stanley Kirkland who brings the ball neatly under control. Stanley Kirkland shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
39.28
Valerio Guardalben deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Di Giuliantonio. Maurizio Di Giuliantonio makes a probing pass to Arnauld Cannarsa. Arnauld Cannarsa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rocco R. Zenoni.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Venezia appear unchanged since the first half. Vicenza also appear unchanged since the first half. The Vicenza players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Venezia get the second half underway!
49.32
Max Evangelisti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.45
Saul Frezza plays the ball forward to Maurizio Di Giuliantonio. Maurizio Di Giuliantonio threads a neat ball through to Ruggero Locatelli. Ruggero Locatelli plays a quick one-two with Arnauld Cannarsa and rushes in on goal... Ruggero Locatelli looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball strikes Florent Salaun's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
52.35
It's a corner kick which Atam Van De Hor takes quickly, playing the ball short to Saul Frezza. Saul Frezza deftly flicks the ball on. Atam Van De Hor shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
55.58
Valerio Guardalben hits a low pass to Pierluigi Brivio. Pierluigi Brivio threads a neat ball through to Amedeo Russo. Amedeo Russo shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.20
Saul Frezza comes in with a late challenge on Tiago Ramos. The referee calls over Saul Frezza and shows him a yellow card! Tiago Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.37
Norman Bellamy knocks the ball forward to Pierluigi Brivio. Pierluigi Brivio kicks a strong pass forward to Ruggero Locatelli. Ruggero Locatelli hits a low pass to Amedeo Russo. Rocco R. Zenoni clumsily knocks into Amedeo Russo. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
61.37
The referee points to the spot..
62.31
Arnauld Cannarsa takes a cautious run up. The ball clips the right post and goes in. Goal!
67.03
Seeing a gap ahead, Tiago Ramos plays the ball forward to Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.44
Franco Perrotta flicks a high pass forward. Amedeo Russo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Amedeo Russo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Marvin Sheringham manages to gather it comfortably.
72.39
Pierluigi Brivio passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Arnauld Cannarsa. Arnauld Cannarsa edges inside the box! Arnauld Cannarsa shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
73.13
Pierluigi Brivio flicks a high pass forward. Amedeo Russo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Amedeo Russo makes a defence splitting pass to Ruggero Locatelli. Ruggero Locatelli looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.07
Saul Frezza makes a probing pass to Atam Van De Hor. Atam Van De Hor makes a beautiful solo run. Atam Van De Hor knocks in a cross ball towards Arnauld Cannarsa. Arnauld Cannarsa finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
83.53
Saul Frezza plays the ball forward to Atam Van De Hor. Atam Van De Hor knocks the ball forward to Amedeo Russo. Amedeo Russo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.30
Valerio Guardalben barges into Stanley Kirkland. Valerio Guardalben is shown the yellow card! Stanley Kirkland stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.05
Max Evangelisti makes a probing pass to Stanley Kirkland. Stanley Kirkland shoots from distance. Paolo Tarana gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
29.1%
43%
27.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ruggero Locatelli of Venezia