Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadio Romeo Menti where Vicenza play host to Brescia. A crowd of 8,721 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Vicenza and Brescia are lined up in a 3-5-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luca Pellizzaro.


0.00
The whistle blows and Brescia kick off!
2.44
Bruno Sadotti catches Stanley Kirkland on the ankles. The referee calls over Bruno Sadotti and warns him to calm down! Stanley Kirkland runs off the knock.
3.03
Giovanni Di Natale kicks a strong pass forward to Duccio Gilardino. Duccio Gilardino knocks in a cross ball towards Cosimo Eranio. Cosimo Eranio is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
4.02
Giovanni Di Natale flicks a high pass forward to Duccio Gilardino who brings the ball under control. Duccio Gilardino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.00
Gennaro Ghirardello kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares makes a high pass forward. Duccio Gilardino shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Duccio Gilardino shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
21.08
Rocco R. Zenoni sees space and advances. Rocco R. Zenoni kicks a strong pass forward to Stanley Kirkland. Stanley Kirkland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.04
Hugo Tavares hits a low pass to Cosimo Eranio. Cosimo Eranio lofts in a cross ball towards Duccio Gilardino. Duccio Gilardino makes a looping header on goal but it is miles over!
28.12
Piero Radice takes it forward alone. Piero Radice knocks in a cross ball towards Duccio Gilardino. Duccio Gilardino makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.04
Cosimo Eranio barges into Rocco R. Zenoni. The referee calls over Cosimo Eranio and warns him to calm down! Rocco R. Zenoni runs off the knock.
34.26
Gennaro Ghirardello hits a low pass to Luciano Mignani. Luciano Mignani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duccio Gilardino. Duccio Gilardino shoots from distance. Solid save from Marvin Sheringham.
36.00
Luciano Mignani hacks Fabio Bertarelli from behind! The referee brings Luciano Mignani to one side and gives him a warning! Fabio Bertarelli runs off the knock.
39.51
Max Evangelisti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stanley Kirkland. Stanley Kirkland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Salvatore Viviani.
40.28
Max Evangelisti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stanley Kirkland. Stanley Kirkland shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
44.54
Luciano Mignani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duccio Gilardino. Duccio Gilardino knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florent Salaun.
45.00
Tiago Ramos makes a probing pass to Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah threads a neat ball through to Stanley Kirkland. Stanley Kirkland shoots from just inside the box. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vicenza appear unchanged since the first half. Brescia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Vicenza players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Vicenza kick off the second half!
47.49
Max Evangelisti kicks a strong pass forward to Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.45
Piero Radice advances with the ball. Piero Radice plays a one-two with Cosimo Eranio and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Piero Radice provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
51.39
Ray Guidoni flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Kirkland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stanley Kirkland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bruno Sadotti.
53.53
Gennaro Ghirardello knocks the ball to his team mate, Piero Radice. Piero Radice knocks the ball to his team mate, Duccio Gilardino. Duccio Gilardino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
54.36
Giovanni Di Natale comes in with a late challenge on Ray Guidoni. Giovanni Di Natale is warned by the referee! Ray Guidoni stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.41
Piero Radice flicks a high pass forward to Cosimo Eranio who brings the ball under control. Cosimo Eranio knocks in a cross ball towards Duccio Gilardino. Duccio Gilardino directs the ball goalwards with his head. Marvin Sheringham comfortably picks it out of the air!
61.54
Showing intelligent composure, Max Evangelisti laces a through ball forward to Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.39
Henry Mensah catches Bruno Sadotti on the ankles. Henry Mensah is given a warning by the referee! Bruno Sadotti grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.39
Rocco R. Zenoni hacks Duccio Gilardino from behind! Rocco R. Zenoni is given a warning by the referee! Duccio Gilardino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.12
Giovanni Di Natale makes a simple pass to Cosimo Eranio. Cosimo Eranio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.21
Nabil Dudilica flicks a high pass forward. Fabio Bertarelli collects the pass. Fabio Bertarelli hits a low pass to Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bruno Sadotti.
77.30
Piero Radice changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Piero Radice whips in a cross ball towards Duccio Gilardino. With a superhuman jump, Duccio Gilardino connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Marvin Sheringham is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.21
Tiago Ramos threads the ball through to Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonino Musacco who gathers it comfortably.
83.36
Giovanni Di Natale sees Duccio Gilardino in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duccio Gilardino finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Marvin Sheringham!
84.34
Gennaro Ghirardello sees space and advances. Seeing a gap ahead, Gennaro Ghirardello laces a weighted ball forward to Cosimo Eranio. Cosimo Eranio whips in a cross ball towards Duccio Gilardino. Duccio Gilardino heads the ball goalwards. Marvin Sheringham picks it out of the air!
85.12
Filipe Quaresma runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Filipe Quaresma knocks in a cross ball towards Duccio Gilardino. Duccio Gilardino rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Marvin Sheringham.
89.11
Showing composure, Gennaro Ghirardello laces a through ball forward to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares passes the ball forward to Duccio Gilardino. Duccio Gilardino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Tiago Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Henry Mensah. Henry Mensah knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Salvatore Viviani.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
6
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.5%
58.5%
Play Area
28%
45.1%
26.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duccio Gilardino of Brescia