Match report

Chievo Secures Crucial 2-1 Win Over Crotone in Serie A

Chievo
Chievo
2–1
FT
Crotone
Crotone
May 6, 2018

Chievo secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Crotone in a heated Serie A clash, with goals from V. Birsa and M. Stępkowski ensuring they maintained their position in the league standings. Despite Crotone's late goal by M. Tumminello, Chievo's defense held firm to earn the three points.

Key Facts

  • • Chievo 2–1 Crotone
  • • V. Birsa scored the opening goal in the 12th minute
  • • M. Stępkowski doubled the lead in the 82nd minute
  • • M. Tumminello pulled a goal back for Crotone in the 90th minute +4 seconds
  • • Chievo had multiple yellow cards but managed to secure the win

Lineups

Chievo

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 70 S. Sorrentino (G)
  • 3 D. Dainelli (D)
  • 18 M. Gobbi (D)
  • 40 N. Tomović (D)
  • 29 F. Cacciatore (D)
  • 23 V. Birsa (M)
  • 4 N. Rigoni (M)
  • 56 P. Hetemaj (M)
  • 8 I. Radovanović (M)
  • 17 E. Giaccherini (M)
  • 45 R. Inglese (F)

Substitutes

  • 77 S. Bastien
  • 9 M. Stępiński
  • 14 M. Bani
  • 2 P. Jaroszyński
  • 5 A. Gamberini
  • 12 B. Cesar
  • 19 L. Castro
  • 20 M. Pucciarelli
  • 31 S. Pellissier
  • 69 R. Meggiorini
  • 90 A. Seculin
  • 98 A. Confente

Crotone

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Cordaz (G)
  • 37 D. Faraoni (D)
  • 23 M. Capuano (D)
  • 87 B. Martella (D)
  • 7 F. Ceccherini (D)
  • 5 A. Stoian (M)
  • 10 A. Barberis (M)
  • 9 A. Nalini (F)
  • 38 R. Mandragora (M)
  • 29 M. Trotta (F)
  • 99 S. Nwankwo (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 F. Ricci
  • 6 M. Rohdén
  • 32 M. Tumminello
  • 3 M. Festa
  • 13 M. Izco
  • 19 M. Diaby
  • 20 D. Pavlovic
  • 21 N. Zanellato
  • 31 M. Sampirisi
  • 34 S. Simič
  • 89 G. Crociata
  • 93 Arlind Ajeti

Timeline

  1. Chievo
    12' Chievo Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Birsa · Assist: Massimo Gobbi
  2. Chievo
    42' Chievo Card · Yellow Card
    I. Radovanović
  3. Chievo
    53' Chievo Card · Yellow Card
    N. Rigoni
  4. Chievo
    56' Chievo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Rigoni · On: S. Bastien
  5. Chievo
    61' Chievo Card · Yellow Card
    P. Hetemaj
  6. Chievo
    71' Chievo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Inglese · On: M. Stępiński
  7. Crotone
    71' Crotone subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Stoian · On: F. Ricci
  8. Chievo
    77' Chievo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Cacciatore · On: Mattia Bani
  9. Chievo
    78' Chievo Card · Yellow Card
    Mattia Bani
  10. Crotone
    79' Crotone subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Nalini · On: M. Rohden
  11. Crotone
    82' Crotone Card · Yellow Card
    D. Faraoni
  12. Chievo
    82' Chievo Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Stępiński · Assist: Massimo Gobbi
  13. Crotone
    86' Crotone subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Trotta · On: M. Tumminello
  14. Chievo
    88' Chievo Card · Yellow Card
    S. Sorrentino
  15. Crotone
    90'+4 Crotone Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Tumminello · Assist: B. Martella

Match Stats

Stat Chievo Crotone
Fouls 15 14
Pass Accuracy 71% 77%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 13
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 330 461
Yellow Cards 5 1
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 3 3
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 42% 58%
Accurate Passes 234 357
Shots Inside Box 7 6
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ V. Birsa's early goal in the 12th minute put Chievo in control, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ The introduction of M. Stępkowski in the 71st minute proved crucial as he scored the second goal, securing the victory for Chievo