Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Bentegodi where Verona Hellas play host to Pistoiese. A crowd of 9,785 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Verona Hellas and Pistoiese are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Verona Hellas and Pistoiese are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Pistoiese get the match underway!
8.50
0-0Gianfranco Montesanto flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Guardiola. Luis Guardiola shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Felice Poggi!
22.09
0-0Raffaele Croce comes in with a late challenge on Giulio Bonora. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Giulio Bonora runs off the knock.
27.49
0-0Giulio Bonora hacks Luis Guardiola from behind! The referee calls over Giulio Bonora and warns him to calm down! Luis Guardiola hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.21
Stephane Garzya catches Luis Guardiola on the ankles. Stephane Garzya is given a warning by the referee! Luis Guardiola hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.35
0-0Verona Hellas are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
34.01
0-0Benito Belotti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabian Natale De Liguori. Fabian Natale De Liguori makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duccio Pensalfini. Duccio Pensalfini knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Calderoni but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
38.34
0-0Daniele Flachi makes a simple pass to Massimo Aronica. Massimo Aronica makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Guardiola. Luis Guardiola knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Felice Poggi who gathers it comfortably.
42.30
Pistoiese are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
45.00
Giulio Bonora knocks the ball to his team mate, Giampietro Lucenti. Giampietro Lucenti passes the ball forward to Eugenio Calderoni. Eugenio Calderoni knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniele Flachi.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Verona Hellas kick off!
47.37
0-0Massimo Aronica makes a simple pass to Raffaele Croce. Raffaele Croce shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
48.12
Stefano Gobbi chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Guardiola. Luis Guardiola knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephane Garzya.
49.24
Benito Belotti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabian Natale De Liguori. Fabian Natale De Liguori makes a beautiful solo run. Fabian Natale De Liguori shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
54.50
Massimo Aronica threads the ball through to Luis Guardiola. Luis Guardiola shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Felice Poggi easily smothers it!
59.00
Natale Vasari threads the ball through to Duccio Pensalfini. Duccio Pensalfini goes all the way! Duccio Pensalfini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.58
0-1Daniele Flachi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianfranco Montesanto. Gianfranco Montesanto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Raffaele Croce. Raffaele Croce plays a perfect one-two with Luis Guardiola and rushes in on goal... Raffaele Croce makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Felice Poggi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
63.33
Stefano Gobbi knocks the ball forward to Raffaele Croce. Raffaele Croce shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
65.01
Manuel Lombardi passes the ball forward to Duccio Pensalfini. Duccio Pensalfini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
69.21
Stefano Gobbi barges into Natale Vasari. Stefano Gobbi is warned by the referee! Natale Vasari stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.16
Benito Belotti knocks the ball forward to Manuel Lombardi. Manuel Lombardi kicks a strong pass forward to Duccio Pensalfini. Duccio Pensalfini lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Calderoni. Eugenio Calderoni flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.54
Fabian Natale De Liguori takes it forward alone. Fabian Natale De Liguori whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Calderoni. Eugenio Calderoni flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Stephane Garzya flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Lombardi. Manuel Lombardi threads the ball through to Eugenio Calderoni. Eugenio Calderoni shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
29.6%
47.9%
22.5%
Scorers