Match Report


Verona HellasVerona Hellas     JuventusJuventus
Computer Player Computer Player James Morrison James Morrison
Gian Paolo Di MasiG. Di Masi76
G
1
G
80Javier MillerJ. Miller
Gaetano FialdiniG. Fialdini67
D
2
D
73Rodolfo FerrerR. Ferrer
Markus BusseM. Busse61
D
3
D
73Rodrigo BurgosR. Burgos
Renzo CocoR. Coco54
D
4
D
75Roberto TavaresR. Tavares
Lamberto AnaclerioL. Anaclerio68
M
5
D
78Jóhann GudmundssonJ. Gudmundsson
Gian Paolo SimoneG. Simone68
M
6
M
77Hauke HoenessH. Hoeness
Demetrio PasqualinD. Pasqualin66
M
7
M
75Julian WittmannJ. Wittmann
Spencer HuntS. Hunt63
M
8
A
78Siaka OuattaraS. Ouattara
Alejandro CalvoA. Calvo87
A
9captain
A
80Ahmed HaoucheA. Haouche
Hamada WiartH. Wiart77
A
10
A
77Jose MoyaJ. Moya
Karim LodewijksK. Lodewijks59
A
captain11
A
72Eddie SmithE. Smith
 
Eugenio CardinaleE. Cardinale65
G
12
D
72Frank GrantF. Grant
Donato CainiD. Caini63
M
13
M
82Alen VukojaA. Vukoja
Rafael NunezR. Nunez59
A
14
A
74John BartonJ. Barton

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Bentegodi where Verona Hellas play host to Juventus. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Verona Hellas are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Juventus appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Caruso.


0.00
Verona Hellas start the match!
2.42
Spencer Hunt threads a neat ball through to Karim Lodewijks. Karim Lodewijks sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Javier Miller manages to gather it easily.
3.20
Demetrio Pasqualin threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Calvo. Alejandro Calvo whips in a cross ball towards Hamada Wiart. Hamada Wiart finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Javier Miller. What a great pair of hands!
6.57
Julian Wittmann makes a simple pass to Eddie Smith. Eddie Smith shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
8.19
Julian Wittmann passes the ball forward to Jose Moya. Jose Moya lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Smith. Eddie Smith flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
9.37
Rodrigo Burgos threads a neat ball through to Hauke Hoeness. Hauke Hoeness makes a simple pass to Siaka Ouattara. Siaka Ouattara shoots from outside the area but Gian Paolo Di Masi is on top of it.
10.56
Hauke Hoeness catches Gian Paolo Simone on the ankles. The referee warns Hauke Hoeness to calm down! Gian Paolo Simone runs off the knock.
20.03
Lamberto Anaclerio kicks a strong pass forward to Hamada Wiart. Hamada Wiart whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Calvo. Alejandro Calvo makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.35
Rodrigo Burgos threads a neat ball through to Julian Wittmann. Julian Wittmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Smith. Eddie Smith plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Moya and stumbles forward towards the goal... Eddie Smith muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.58
Rodrigo Burgos kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Wittmann. Julian Wittmann makes a simple pass to Ahmed Haouche. Ahmed Haouche shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Gian Paolo Di Masi!
33.40
Gian Paolo Simone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Karim Lodewijks. Karim Lodewijks shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
36.24
Rodrigo Burgos makes a strong solo run forward. Rodrigo Burgos hits a low pass to Ahmed Haouche. Ahmed Haouche whips in a cross ball towards Siaka Ouattara. Siaka Ouattara powers a header at goal. Markus Busse clears it off the line with his head!
44.39
Hamada Wiart comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Tavares. The referee calls over Hamada Wiart and warns him to calm down! Roberto Tavares hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Verona Hellas appear unchanged since the first half. Juventus also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Juventus start the second half!
53.34
Demetrio Pasqualin flicks a high ball forward to Karim Lodewijks who takes it down. Karim Lodewijks plays a one-two with Hamada Wiart and advances towards the goal... Karim Lodewijks side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Javier Miller. Excellent save.
60.05
Julian Wittmann kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Smith. Eddie Smith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Gian Paolo Di Masi!
63.01
Demetrio Pasqualin kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Calvo. Alejandro Calvo lofts in a cross ball towards Hamada Wiart. Hamada Wiart connects with a diving header. Solid save from Javier Miller. What a great pair of hands!
65.28
Julian Wittmann sees Ahmed Haouche in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ahmed Haouche passes the ball forward to Eddie Smith. Gaetano Fialdini hacks Eddie Smith from behind! Eddie Smith appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
67.10
Rodrigo Burgos pushes mid-way up the pitch. Rodrigo Burgos makes a simple pass to Siaka Ouattara. Siaka Ouattara lofts in a cross ball towards Ahmed Haouche. Ahmed Haouche outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Wonderful reactions from Gian Paolo Di Masi keeps it out!
77.43
Markus Busse threads a neat ball through to Gian Paolo Simone. With a delightful solo run, Gian Paolo Simone stretches the opposition's defence. Gian Paolo Simone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.22
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
85.34
Lamberto Anaclerio sees Hamada Wiart in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hamada Wiart shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Verona Hellas

Juventus
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.8%
49.2%
Play Area
20%
44.6%
35.4%

Scorers
Hamada Wiart 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hamada Wiart of Verona Hellas

Match Ratings
1.Gian Paolo Di Masi (GK)
8
2.Gaetano Fialdini (DEF)
6
3.Markus Busse (DEF)
7
4.Renzo Coco (DEF)
6
5.Lamberto Anaclerio (MID)
7
6.Gian Paolo Simone (MID)
6
7.Demetrio Pasqualin (MID)
7
8.Spencer Hunt (MID)
6
9.Alejandro Calvo (ATT)
6
10.Hamada Wiart (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Karim Lodewijks (ATT)
6
 
12.Eugenio Cardinale (GK)
0
13.Donato Caini (MID)
0
14.Rafael Nunez (ATT)
0

1.Javier Miller (GK)
8
2.Rodolfo Ferrer (DEF)
6
3.Rodrigo Burgos (DEF)
8
4.Roberto Tavares (DEF)
6
5.Jóhann Gudmundsson (DEF)
6
6.Hauke Hoeness (MID)
6
7.Julian Wittmann (MID)
7
8.Siaka Ouattara (ATT)
6
9.Ahmed Haouche (ATT)
7
10.Jose Moya (ATT)
6
11.Eddie Smith (ATT)
6
 
12.Frank Grant (DEF)
0
13.Alen Vukoja (MID)
0
14.John Barton (ATT)
0