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Serie A | Venezia 1-1 Verona: Match Report

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In a thrilling encounter marked by local rivalry, Venezia and Hellas Verona played to a 1-1 draw in the Veneto Derby, leaving both teams struggling in the bottom four of Serie A. Alessio Zerbin made a notable impact for Venezia, scoring in his first start for the club after joining on loan from Napoli.

The match was not just a fight for points but also an intense derby atmosphere. Venezia faced several absences, including Marin Sverko, Antonio Candela, Richie Sagrado, and Michael Svoboda. Despite rumors of a transfer to Palermo, Joel Pohjanpalo started for the hosts. Verona was without key players Pawel Dawidowicz and Ondrej Duda due to suspensions, along with injured Marco Davide Faraoni and Abdou Harroui.

The game began with both teams testing each other. Filip Stankovic made a crucial save from Suat Serdar’s effort at the near post, but it was Venezia who struck first. Zerbin initiated the play on the right flank, setting up Pohjanpalo’s attempt that was blocked. He followed up to score from the rebound, celebrating his debut goal.

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As the second half commenced, Verona increased their offensive pressure. Stankovic denied a header from Diego Coppola and made another vital save as Amin Sarr prepared to score from a low cross. Despite their efforts, Verona struggled to convert opportunities until they finally found an equalizer. Daniel Mosquera’s run from midfield led to a pullback pass; after Sarr’s attempt was blocked, Jackson Tchatchoua capitalized on the loose ball, scoring from a narrow angle.

Venezia nearly regained the lead against the run of play when Lorenzo Montipò made a fingertip save on Gianluca Busio’s shot. The match concluded with both teams sharing the points, which leaves them still entrenched in the relegation battle as they look to improve their standings in the coming weeks.


Goals: Zerbin 28 (Ven), Tchatchoua 76 (Ver)

Venezia (3-5-2): Stankovic; Idzes, Candé, Haps; Zampano (68′ Zampano), Doumbia (80′ Bjarkason), Nicolussi Caviglia, Busio, Zerbin (87′ Carboni); Pohjanpalo (87′ Gytkjaer), Oristanio (80′ Yeboah).

Verona (3-4-1-2): Montipò; Daniliuc, Coppola, Ghilardi; Tchatchoua, Belahyane, Serdar, Bradaric; Suslov (82′ Lazovic), Tengstedt (39′ Kastanos), Sarr (82′ Livramento).

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