Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Bologna. A crowd of 19,124 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Chievo Verona and Bologna are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Andre De Icco.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Chievo Verona and Bologna are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Andre De Icco.
0.00
0-0Chievo Verona kick off!
2.52
0-0Noel Ince surges forward with the ball. Noel Ince controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Paulo Pinto through on goal. Paulo Pinto rockets a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
3.27
0-0Ugo Woodcock knocks the ball forward to Roberto Mero. Roberto Mero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry McGrory.
4.57
With a delightful solo run, Paulo Pinto stretches the opposition's defence. Paulo Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Arno Wolters. Arno Wolters outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.33
0-0Ugo Woodcock comes in with a late challenge on Kaci Johansen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kaci Johansen stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.48
0-0Matt McGrory barges into Bjšrn Seedorf. The referee calls over Matt McGrory and shows him a yellow card! Bjšrn Seedorf carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.42
0-0Paulo Pinto kicks a strong pass forward to Ugo Woodcock. Ugo Woodcock shoots from distance but Ljubisa Martinelli is on top of it.
21.43
Paulo Pinto threads the ball through to Arno Wolters. Arno Wolters shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.02
Noel Ince kicks a strong pass forward to Ugo Woodcock. Ugo Woodcock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabian Natale Balleri.
26.03
Nicola C. Rocchi hoofs the ball up the pitch. Noel Ince lofts in a cross ball towards Arno Wolters. Arno Wolters knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
30.52
0-0Noel Ince comes in with a late challenge on Sean Cauet. The referee calls over Noel Ince and warns him to calm down! Sean Cauet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.18
Bjšrn Seedorf threads a neat ball through to Ugo Woodcock. Ugo Woodcock flicks the ball to his team mate, Arno Wolters. Arno Wolters knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabian Natale Balleri.
45.00
Ugo Woodcock catches Kaci Johansen on the ankles. The referee warns Ugo Woodcock to calm down! Kaci Johansen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chievo Verona appear unchanged since the first half. Bologna also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bologna kick off!
47.03
Jaime Campos sees space and advances. Jaime Campos plays the ball forward to Giuliano Pineda. Giuliano Pineda sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
51.38
Noel Ince flicks a high ball forward to Giuliano Pineda who takes it down. Giuliano Pineda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.10
Garry McGrory runs forward with the ball. Garry McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Sean Cauet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sean Cauet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.00
Jaime Campos barges into Samuel Verschuere. Jaime Campos is shown the yellow card! Samuel Verschuere stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.34
0-0Chievo Verona have made a substitution with Frederico Semedo replacing Sean Cauet .
65.21
0-1Noel Ince controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ugo Woodcock. Ugo Woodcock threads a neat, attacking ball through to Giuliano Pineda. Giuliano Pineda makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.54
Ugo Woodcock makes a simple pass to Giuliano Pineda. Giuliano Pineda lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Mero. Roberto Mero directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
71.36
Bjšrn Seedorf threads a neat ball through to Ugo Woodcock. Ugo Woodcock decides to run forward with the ball. Ugo Woodcock knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Mero. Roberto Mero is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
72.40
Karim Postma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kaci Johansen. Kaci Johansen threads a neat ball through to Matt McGrory. Matt McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.33
Frederico Semedo barges into Bjšrn Seedorf. Frederico Semedo is shown the yellow card! Bjšrn Seedorf hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.56
Noel Ince comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Semedo. The referee calls over Noel Ince again and warns him to calm down! Frederico Semedo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.04
Bologna have made a substitution with Rafael Jesus replacing Nicola C. Rocchi .
79.25
Fabian Natale Balleri chips the ball to his team mate, Karim Postma. Karim Postma makes an attacking run forward. Karim Postma lofts in a cross ball towards Matt McGrory. Matt McGrory powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gilles George with no chance!! Goal for Chievo Verona!
89.43
With some swift thinking, Frederico Semedo plays the ball forward to Samuel Verschuere. Samuel Verschuere knocks in a cross ball towards Karim Postma. Karim Postma is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Gilles George!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ljubisa Martinelli (GK)
7
2. Manuel Maccarone (DEF)
6
3. Fabian Natale Balleri (DEF)
6
4. Renato Amerini (DEF)
6
5. Garry McGrory (DEF)
7
6. Kaci Johansen (MID)
6
7. Sean Cauet (MID)
7
8. Karim Postma (MID)
8
9. Samuel Verschuere (ATT)
6
10. Luis Gomes (ATT)
6
11. Matt McGrory (ATT)
7
12. Stephane Baldini (MID)
0
13. Matjaz Rustico (ATT)
0
14. Frederico Semedo (MID)
5
1. Gilles George (GK)
6
2. Nicola C. Rocchi (DEF)
6
3. Jaime Campos (DEF)
6
4. Bjšrn Seedorf (DEF)
7
5. Chris Newby (DEF)
6
6. Paulo Pinto (MID)
7
7. Noel Ince (MID)
7
8. Ugo Woodcock (MID)
8
9. Arno Wolters (ATT)
6
10. Giuliano Pineda (ATT)
9
11. Roberto Mero (ATT)
6
12. Rafael Jesus (MID)
6
13. Angelo Cevoli (MID)
0
14. Morgan Pirri (MID)
0