Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Bentegodi where Verona Hellas play Arsenal in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Verona Hellas are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal get the match underway!
2.03
Ahmed Yoffou controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonid Sytnyk. Leonid Sytnyk knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Sierra. Diogo Sierra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.13
Julian Riemann chips the ball to his team mate, Diogo Sierra. Diogo Sierra lofts in a cross ball towards Leonid Sytnyk. Leonid Sytnyk powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.39
Mario Vugrinec advances with the ball. Mario Vugrinec lofts in a cross ball towards Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.34
Ahmed Yoffou makes a simple pass to Diogo Sierra. Diogo Sierra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Johan Haeldermans.
20.36
Mariano Colacone comes in with a late challenge on Aki Stenius. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aki Stenius runs off the knock.
24.08
Zeljko Bosnich advances with the ball. Zeljko Bosnich decides to run forward with the ball. Zeljko Bosnich plays a perfect one-two with Diogo Sierra and rushes in on goal... Zeljko Bosnich cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
34.35
Dragan Tomic knocks the ball forward to Aki Stenius. Aki Stenius kicks a strong pass forward to Kieron Maclean but the referee indicates it's offside!
39.47
Ahmed Yoffou threads the ball through to Leonid Sytnyk. Leonid Sytnyk lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Sierra. Diogo Sierra flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Dragan Tomic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kieron Maclean. Kieron Maclean makes a probing pass to Carl Marsden but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Verona Hellas kick off!
53.25
Mario Vugrinec takes it forward alone. Mario Vugrinec plays a perfect one-two with Kieron Maclean and rushes in on goal... Mario Vugrinec shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Patricio Camacho had no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
57.53
Marek Lato catches Goran Jarni on the ankles. Marek Lato is given a warning by the referee! Goran Jarni hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.29
Arsenal are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Verona Hellas's defence.
60.10
Zeljko Bosnich threads the ball through to Goran Jarni. Goran Jarni sees a break and surges forward. Goran Jarni shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.32
Egutu Garba makes a probing pass to Christian Mela. Christian Mela makes a probing pass to Diogo Sierra. Diogo Sierra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.45
Goran Jarni knocks the ball forward to Leonid Sytnyk. Leonid Sytnyk lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Sierra. Diogo Sierra flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
85.45
Goran Jarni chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Høgh. Marc Høgh kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Sierra but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Johan Haeldermans chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Vugrinec. Mario Vugrinec threads the ball through to Carl Marsden. Carl Marsden threads the ball through to Aki Stenius but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Mario Vugrinec of Arsenal

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 3
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 55.8823529411765 vs 44.1176470588235
Play Area
Home team third: 26.47%, Midfield: 44.12%, Away team third: 29.41%