Match Report


FiorentinaFiorentina     Verona HellasVerona Hellas
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Garry GallacherG. Gallacher67
G
captain1
G
76Gian Paolo Di MasiG. Di Masi
Neil CleggN. Clegg71
D
2
D
77Mirco Di MatteoM. Di Matteo
Vinicio E. MoraV. Mora71
D
3
D
67Gaetano FialdiniG. Fialdini
Maarten ScifoM. Scifo70
D
4
D
61Markus BusseM. Busse
Roberto GroenendijkR. Groenendijk62
D
5
M
68Lamberto AnaclerioL. Anaclerio
David TavaresD. Tavares77
M
6
M
68Gian Paolo SimoneG. Simone
Giordano DoniG. Doni73
M
7
M
66Demetrio PasqualinD. Pasqualin
George MintoG. Minto72
M
8
M
63Donato CainiD. Caini
Eugenio RossittoE. Rossitto73
A
9
A
86Alejandro CalvoA. Calvo
Vito PirriV. Pirri58
A
10
A
77Hamada WiartH. Wiart
Alessio De PoliA. De Poli54
A
11captain
A
59Karim LodewijksK. Lodewijks
 
Sean MaterazziS. Materazzi71
M
12
G
65Eugenio CardinaleE. Cardinale
Dries ZimmermanD. Zimmerman57
D
13
A
59Rafael NunezR. Nunez
Giovanni MaiuriG. Maiuri57
M
14
A
57Rui MendesR. Mendes

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Franchi where Fiorentina play host to Verona Hellas. A crowd of 18,264 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fiorentina are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Verona Hellas appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francesco G. Degano.


0.00
Fiorentina start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.03
With a delightful solo run, Lamberto Anaclerio stretches the opposition's defence. Lamberto Anaclerio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
3.04
Neil Clegg hacks Karim Lodewijks from behind! The referee calls over Neil Clegg and shows him a yellow card! Karim Lodewijks runs off the knock.
6.08
Lamberto Anaclerio threads the ball through to Karim Lodewijks. Karim Lodewijks whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Calvo. Alejandro Calvo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
8.24
Markus Busse passes the ball forward to Gian Paolo Simone. Gian Paolo Simone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Calvo. Alejandro Calvo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.06
Demetrio Pasqualin threads the ball through to Alejandro Calvo. Alejandro Calvo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Garry Gallacher has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.41
Demetrio Pasqualin plays the ball forward to Alejandro Calvo. Alejandro Calvo knocks in a cross ball towards Hamada Wiart. Hamada Wiart makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.36
Demetrio Pasqualin threads the ball through to Alejandro Calvo. Alejandro Calvo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Gallacher who gathers it comfortably.
24.39
Gaetano Fialdini comes in with a late challenge on Vito Pirri. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vito Pirri stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.33
Gian Paolo Simone flicks a high ball forward to Hamada Wiart who takes it down. Hamada Wiart puts a great ball through. Karim Lodewijks runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
27.44
George Minto flicks a high pass forward. Vito Pirri controls it well on his chest. Vito Pirri plays a scrappy one-two with Eugenio Rossitto and advances towards the goal... Vito Pirri shoots from just inside the box but it flies just off target!
28.02
Gian Paolo Simone flicks a high pass forward to Alejandro Calvo who brings the ball under control. Alejandro Calvo whips in a cross ball towards Hamada Wiart. Hamada Wiart beats his man to it with a header. Garry Gallacher is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.16
Gian Paolo Simone sees Karim Lodewijks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Karim Lodewijks lofts in a cross ball towards Hamada Wiart. With a superhuman jump, Hamada Wiart connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Garry Gallacher has to pick the ball from the back of the net! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Frenchman!
36.14
George Minto threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Rossitto. Eugenio Rossitto shoots from distance but it flies wide!
38.20
Maarten Scifo flicks a high pass forward. George Minto controls it well on his chest. George Minto passes the ball forward to Vito Pirri. Vito Pirri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Rossitto but he's offside!
40.42
David Tavares passes the ball forward to Vito Pirri. Vito Pirri makes a great pass forward. Alessio De Poli runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
42.45
Giordano Doni flicks a high pass forward. Alessio De Poli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alessio De Poli passes the ball forward to Vito Pirri. Vito Pirri rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Fiorentina appear unchanged since the first half. Verona Hellas also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fiorentina players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Verona Hellas kick off!
48.23
Markus Busse flicks a high pass forward. Demetrio Pasqualin collects the pass. Demetrio Pasqualin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Calvo. Alejandro Calvo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.51
Markus Busse makes a simple pass to Gian Paolo Simone. Gian Paolo Simone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Calvo. Alejandro Calvo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Garry Gallacher gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
54.06
Donato Caini flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Calvo collects the pass. Alejandro Calvo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Groenendijk.
57.11
Giordano Doni threads a neat ball through to Vito Pirri. Vito Pirri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.21
Fiorentina have made 3 substitutions with Sean Materazzi replacing Vito Pirri, Dries Zimmerman replacing Giordano Doni and Giovanni Maiuri replacing Maarten Scifo .
63.44
David Tavares makes a simple pass to Sean Materazzi. Sean Materazzi runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Sean Materazzi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
66.21
Neil Clegg threads a neat ball through to George Minto. George Minto sees space and advances. George Minto shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
67.56
Roberto Groenendijk clumsily knocks into Karim Lodewijks. The referee brings Roberto Groenendijk to one side and gives him a warning! Karim Lodewijks hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.33
Donato Caini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Calvo. Alejandro Calvo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Garry Gallacher as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
72.08
It's a corner kick. Donato Caini loops the ball in to towards the near post. Alejandro Calvo rockets a shot on goal. Garry Gallacher is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
73.59
Gian Paolo Simone makes a simple pass to Karim Lodewijks. Karim Lodewijks knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Gallacher who gathers it comfortably.
75.34
Demetrio Pasqualin chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Calvo. Alejandro Calvo knocks in a cross ball towards Karim Lodewijks. Karim Lodewijks is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.08
Verona Hellas have made a substitution with Rafael Nunez replacing Alejandro Calvo and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
79.59
Rafael Nunez knocks the ball forward to Hamada Wiart. Hamada Wiart knocks the ball forward to Karim Lodewijks but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
81.53
With a delightful solo run, David Tavares stretches the opposition's defence. David Tavares plays a scrappy one-two with Eugenio Rossitto and stumbles forward towards the goal... David Tavares comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but Gian Paolo Di Masi manages to gather it easily.
83.16
Donato Caini makes a probing pass to Hamada Wiart. Hamada Wiart knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giovanni Maiuri.
84.20
Roberto Groenendijk advances with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Roberto Groenendijk plays the ball forward to Alessio De Poli. Alessio De Poli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.16
Donato Caini clumsily knocks into Dries Zimmerman. The referee warns Donato Caini to calm down! Dries Zimmerman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Fiorentina

Verona Hellas
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
2
9
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.2%
57.8%
Play Area
32.5%
45.8%
21.7%

Scorers
Vito Pirri 42
Alejandro Calvo 9, 72
Hamada Wiart 15, 28, 32

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alejandro Calvo of Verona Hellas

Match Ratings