Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadio Friuli where Udinese play host to Chievo Verona. A crowd of 9,199 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Udinese 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 Nicola Carlo Francioso.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Udinese 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 Nicola Carlo Francioso.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Chievo Verona kicking off!
2.30
1-0Nicola Pineda makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Davies. Nicholas Davies sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nicholas Davies!
6.29
1-0Renzo Tisci controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, P. Gilberto Iuliano. P. Gilberto Iuliano brings the ball forward. P. Gilberto Iuliano shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
8.17
Pierre G. Tacchini flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos takes it forward alone. Alejandro Farinos whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Davies. Nicholas Davies rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.46
2-0Nicholas Davies hacks Pasquale Russo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pasquale Russo stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.46
Gianfranco Fabris advances with the ball. Gianfranco Fabris shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
16.41
Nicola Pineda knocks the ball forward to Emanuele Pegolo. Emanuele Pegolo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
20.45
Vito Delpiano flicks a high pass forward. Gennaro Parente collects the pass. Gennaro Parente lofts in a cross ball towards Nunzio Ripa. Nunzio Ripa finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
27.17
Nicola Pineda hits a low pass to Emanuele Pegolo. Emanuele Pegolo knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Davies. Nicholas Davies directs the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.50
Alejandro Farinos flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Ferrari collects the pass. Antonio Ferrari whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Davies. Nicholas Davies outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
32.12
Nicola Pineda knocks the ball forward to Emanuele Pegolo. Emanuele Pegolo finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.23
Pierre G. Tacchini kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Ferrari who takes it down. Antonio Ferrari shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
40.42
Pasquale Russo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Di Natale. Adrian Di Natale knocks the ball to his team mate, Ross Murray. Ross Murray edges inside the box! Ross Murray muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
42.52
3-0Gianfranco Fabris hacks Vito Delpiano from behind! Gianfranco Fabris is warned by the referee! Vito Delpiano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Alessandro Baldi flicks a high pass forward. Gianfranco Fabris holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Gianfranco Fabris plays the ball forward to Antonio Ferrari. Antonio Ferrari shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Udinese appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Chievo Verona appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Udinese kicking off!
48.58
3-0Gianfranco Fabris makes a simple pass to Nicholas Davies. Nicholas Davies shoots from 20 yards but somehow Riccardo Gamberini manages to keep it out.
59.40
With great vision, Pierre G. Tacchini plays the ball forward to Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alejandro Farinos lofts in a cross ball towards Emanuele Pegolo. Emanuele Pegolo heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.40
4-0Chievo Verona have made a substitution with Emiliano De Liguori replacing Nunzio Ripa .
65.01
Alejandro Farinos flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Ferrari who takes it down. Antonio Ferrari controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
67.00
Alejandro Farinos knocks the ball forward to Emanuele Pegolo. Emanuele Pegolo finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
69.16
4-0P. Gilberto Iuliano kicks a strong pass forward to Emiliano De Liguori. Emiliano De Liguori knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.02
Renzo Tisci threads a neat ball through to JŸrgen Van Nistelrooy. JŸrgen Van Nistelrooy flicks a high pass forward to Emiliano De Liguori who brings the ball under control. Emiliano De Liguori tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.58
Amedeo Conti volleys a long ball forward. Nicholas Davies shoots from 20 yards but Riccardo Gamberini is on top of his game. Great save!
77.11
Chievo Verona have made 2 substitutions with Mirco Casale replacing Gennaro Parente and Harry Priestley replacing Ross Murray .
78.11
Alejandro Farinos flicks the ball to his team mate, Emanuele Pegolo. Emanuele Pegolo shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
81.38
Alessandro Baldi flicks a high pass forward. Gianfranco Fabris holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianfranco Fabris makes a probing pass to Antonio Ferrari. Antonio Ferrari shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Udinese are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
84.30
4-0Udinese are in full control of this game.
87.58
Alessandro Baldi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Farinos. Alejandro Farinos hits a low pass to Nicholas Davies. Nicholas Davies shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
7
0
Shots off Target
10
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
71.2%
28.8%
Play Area
24.7%
43.8%
31.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alejandro Farinos of Udinese |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bruno Caputo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Amedeo Conti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pierre G. Tacchini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alessandro Baldi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Darl Tuhuteru (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicola Pineda (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gianfranco Fabris (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alejandro Farinos (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Antonio Ferrari (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Nicholas Davies (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Emanuele Pegolo (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Gaetano Malusci (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Giacomo Salvatori (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Giancarlo Foglio (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Riccardo Gamberini (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pasquale Russo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Yuri Bonomi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Renzo Tisci (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Adrian Di Natale (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vito Delpiano (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | JŸrgen Van Nistelrooy (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | P. Gilberto Iuliano (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ross Murray (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gennaro Parente (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nunzio Ripa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mirco Casale (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Harry Priestley (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Emiliano De Liguori (MID) | 6 | |