Match report

Verona Defeats Salernitana 2-1 in Serie A Clash

Salernitana
Salernitana
1–2
FT
Verona
Verona
May 20, 2024

Verona held off Salernitana to secure a vital 2-1 win in the latest Serie A fixture. Tijjani Noslin assisted Suslov for the opener, while Folorunsho extended Verona's lead with an assist from Lazović. Despite Maggiore scoring late for Salernitana, it wasn't enough to prevent Verona from claiming all three points.

Key Facts

  • • T. Suslov scored the first goal at 22 minutes with an assist from Tijjani Noslin.
  • • M. Folorunsho made it 2-0 for Verona in the 45th minute plus injury time with Lazović providing the assist.
  • • G. Maggiore pulled one back for Salernitana in the 90th minute but couldn't salvage a draw.
  • • J. Sambia and T. Basic were shown yellow cards for Salernitana.

Lineups

Salernitana

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Fiorillo (G)
  • 27 N. Pierozzi (D)
  • 17 F. Fazio (D)
  • 98 L. Pirola (D)
  • 59 A. Zanoli (M)
  • 18 L. Coulibaly (M)
  • 26 T. Bašić (M)
  • 6 J. Sambia (M)
  • 33 L. Tchaouna (F)
  • 20 G. Kastanos (F)
  • 14 S. Weissman (F)

Substitutes

  • 87 A. Candreva
  • 25 G. Maggiore
  • 44 K. Manolas
  • 43 G. Fusco
  • 55 E. Vignato
  • 4 T. Pasalidis
  • 99 M. Łęgowski
  • 65 G. Salvati
  • 24 M. Pellegrino
  • 70 L. Boncori
  • 36 A. Sfait
  • 56 B. Costil

Verona

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Montipò (G)
  • 38 J. Tchatchoua (D)
  • 27 P. Dawidowicz (D)
  • 42 D. Coppola (D)
  • 32 J. Cabal (D)
  • 33 O. Duda (M)
  • 25 S. Serdar (M)
  • 31 T. Suslov (M)
  • 90 M. Folorunsho (M)
  • 8 D. Lazović (M)
  • 17 T. Noslin (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 G. Magnani
  • 11 K. Świderski
  • 21 Dani Silva
  • 19 Rúben Vinagre
  • 6 R. Belahyane
  • 82 C. Corradi
  • 18 F. Centonze
  • 72 J. Ajayi
  • 10 S. Mitrović
  • 34 S. Perilli
  • 7 E. Tavşan
  • 37 Charlys
  • 16 M. Chiesa
  • 99 F. Bonazzoli

Timeline

  1. Salernitana
    14' Salernitana Card · Yellow Card
    J. Sambia

    Foul

  2. Verona
    22' Verona Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Suslov · Assist: Tijjani Noslin
  3. Verona
    45'+3 Verona Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Folorunsho · Assist: D. Lazović
  4. Salernitana
    46' Salernitana subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lorenzo Pirola · On: A. Candreva
  5. Salernitana
    46' Salernitana subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lassana Coulibaly · On: G. Maggiore
  6. Verona
    56' Verona Card · Yellow Card
    O. Duda

    Foul

  7. Verona
    67' Verona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Juan Cabal · On: G. Magnani
  8. Salernitana
    71' Salernitana Card · Yellow Card
    T. Basic

    Foul

  9. Salernitana
    72' Salernitana subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Fazio · On: K. Manolas
  10. Verona
    73' Verona Card · Yellow Card
    S. Serdar

    Foul

  11. Salernitana
    76' Salernitana subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Weissman · On: G. Fusco
  12. Verona
    81' Verona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Folorunsho · On: K. Swiderski
  13. Verona
    81' Verona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Suslov · On: Dani Silva
  14. Salernitana
    83' Salernitana subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Kastanos · On: E. Vignato
  15. Verona
    90'+1 Verona subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Lazović · On: Rúben Vinagre
  16. Salernitana
    90' Salernitana Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Maggiore

Match Stats

Stat Salernitana Verona
Fouls 14 19
Pass Accuracy 75% 69%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 17
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 411 353
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 3 7
Shots on Target 1 5
xG 0.59 2.15
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 309 245
Shots Inside Box 6 11
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Verona's early goal by Suslov set the tone, giving them confidence to maintain control throughout the match.
  • ▸ Folorunsho’s second goal in injury time during the first half secured Verona's lead and shifted momentum decisively in their favor.