Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Romeo Menti where Vicenza play host to Atalanta. A crowd of 17,283 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Vicenza are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Vicenza are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Vicenza kick off!
4.10
0-0Cristiano Evangelisti hacks Helder Santos from behind! The referee calls over Cristiano Evangelisti and warns him to calm down! Helder Santos runs off the knock.
6.01
0-0Vicenza are easily keeping Atalanta at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
9.11
0-0Michelangelo Centurioni barges into Paolo Hackworth. Michelangelo Centurioni is shown the yellow card! Paolo Hackworth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.30
0-0Noe Abardonado makes a simple pass to Giordano Pirlo. Giordano Pirlo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.14
Adolfo Helguera barges into Ferdinando Nista. The referee calls over Adolfo Helguera and shows him a yellow card! Ferdinando Nista stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.52
1-0Mirko Di Matteo threads the ball through to Simo Fonselius. Simo Fonselius knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Hackworth. Paolo Hackworth flicks the ball with his head. Michelangelo Zambrotta is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.31
1-0Datti Mohamed Toni knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Cossato. Rodolfo Cossato knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Hackworth. Paolo Hackworth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simo Fonselius but the linesman indicates offside!
30.17
Atalanta are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
33.10
Datti Mohamed Toni takes it forward alone. Datti Mohamed Toni knocks the ball forward to Simo Fonselius. Simo Fonselius knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.06
Noe Abardonado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giordano Pirlo. Giordano Pirlo shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.29
Noe Abardonado knocks the ball to his team mate, Adriano Serao. Adriano Serao knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Davide Apolloni who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Datti Mohamed Toni decides to run forward with the ball. Datti Mohamed Toni chips the ball to his team mate, Simo Fonselius. Simo Fonselius shoots from 25 yards. Michelangelo Zambrotta is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Atalanta get the second half underway!
48.17
Datti Mohamed Toni knocks the ball forward to Mirko Di Matteo. Mirko Di Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Hackworth. Paolo Hackworth kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Santos but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.35
Arturo Sgrò threads the ball through to Rodolfo Cossato. Rodolfo Cossato deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simo Fonselius. Simo Fonselius makes a probing pass to Helder Santos but he's offside!
53.10
Giordano Pirlo hacks Datti Mohamed Toni from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Datti Mohamed Toni hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.04
Vicenza are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Atalanta's defence.
57.23
Dagui Deroff knocks the ball forward to Helder Santos. Helder Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Hackworth. Paolo Hackworth flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.07
3-1Noe Abardonado flicks the ball to his team mate, Giordano Pirlo. Giordano Pirlo plays a perfect one-two with Donato Moriero and rushes in on goal... Giordano Pirlo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
61.07
3-1Vincent Lauret surges forward with the ball. Vincent Lauret sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.05
Vincent Lauret deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adriano Serao. Adriano Serao plays a perfect one-two with Giordano Pirlo and rushes in on goal... Adriano Serao shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.08
Simo Fonselius comes in with a late challenge on Michelangelo Centurioni. Simo Fonselius is given a warning by the referee! Michelangelo Centurioni runs off the knock.
79.54
Renato Salvetti threads the ball through to Giordano Pirlo. Giordano Pirlo lofts in a cross ball towards Adriano Serao. Adriano Serao heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.32
Simo Fonselius comes in with a late challenge on Michelangelo Centurioni. The referee calls over Simo Fonselius and shows him a yellow card! Michelangelo Centurioni runs off the knock.
89.39
Rodolfo Cossato kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Santos. Helder Santos shoots from outside the area. Michelangelo Zambrotta easily smothers it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Play Area
25%
42.1%
32.9%
Scorers
| Paolo Hackworth 25, 57 Simo Fonselius 45 | Giordano Pirlo 34 |