Hellas Verona 0-0 Venezia Player Ratings: Emil Bohinen Rated 8.5/10 as a Tense Match Ends in Favor of Venezia

A fiercely contested match in the Coppa Italia ended in a goalless draw between Hellas Verona and Venezia, which went on to penalties, in which Venezia came out as the winner. This was a classic Coppa Italia cup tie which saw everything other than a goal in 90 minutes. It was gritty, physical, and ultimately a battle between players. Both sides cancelled each other out for large periods of the game and kept the ball in the central area for almost 50% of the game time.

Numerous fouls and several yellow cards were issued in the fixture as both teams attempted to break the deadlock and prevent the opposition from scoring a goal. It was clear neither team wanted to give an inch. What stood out was the sheer number of missed opportunities, chances went begging for both sides. Hellas Verona will rue their wastefulness in front of goal, while Venezia came agonizingly close when a shot cannoned off the crossbar in the second half.

Ultimately, it was a day for the defenders and the more combative midfielders. The game lacked a moment of true magic to break the deadlock. Both teams will feel they could have snatched a win but a draw was probably a fair reflection of a tense and cagey encounter, which threw both teams to penalties after 90 minutes, in which Venezia came as the winner by the score of 4-5.

Here are the Hellas Verona Vs Venezia Player Ratings

Hellas Verona Player Ratings vs Venezia

Here are Hellas Verona Player Ratings vs Venezia

Goalkeeper

Simone Perilli - 7.0: The captain had a relatively quiet day but was reliable when called upon. He made two crucial saves inside the box to keep his team level. His distribution was a bit hit-or-miss, with only about half his long balls finding their man, but his command of the area was solid.

Defenders

Armel Bella-Kotchap - 7.5: An outstanding defensive display. We noticed his reading of the game was exceptional, leading to a massive six interceptions. He was calm on the ball, completing 93% of his passes, and even created a couple of chances. A truly commanding performance at the back.

Tobias Slotsager - 6.5: A mixed bag for Slotsager before he was forced off with an injury. He was solid in the air but lost a few ground duels. He did manage to put in a key pass but was also caught committing a couple of fouls. His injury late on was an unfortunate end to his night.

Enzo Ebosse - 6.0: A frustrating game for Ebosse. He picked up a yellow card for a clumsy challenge and looked a bit shaky at times. While his passing was generally accurate, he lost possession a few too many times and was dribbled past once. He did contribute one key pass, but we expected a bit more composure.

Midfielders

Moatasem Al-Musrati - 7.5: Another strong performer for the home side. Al-Musrati was everywhere, breaking up play with four interceptions and eight ball recoveries. His long passing was a feature, successfully finding his target with 8 out of 10 attempts. He was a real presence in the midfield engine room.

Cheikh Niasse - 6.0: Niasse's game was hampered by a very early yellow card, which seemed to affect his aggression. He struggled to impose himself, losing more duels than he won and giving away possession 13 times. He was subbed off after 80 minutes after a largely ineffective outing.

Grigoris Kastanos - 6.5: Kastanos was a whirlwind of activity, but without much end product. He was heavily involved, with 52 touches and eight crosses, but his passing was wayward and he lost possession a staggering 22 times. He showed flashes of danger but lacked the final quality.

Fallou Cham - 5.5: A very difficult night for Cham. He was a foul machine, giving away five free kicks, and was constantly bypassed in midfield, being dribbled past four times. From our perspective, he looked off the pace and struggled to keep up with the game's tempo.

Yellu Santiago - 6.5: A decent, if unspectacular, performance. He worked hard, won a good number of his duels, and kept his passing tidy with an 87% success rate. He had one shot off target but didn't offer a huge creative threat before being substituted.

Forwards

Junior Ajayi - 6.0: Ajayi was a handful but his finishing let him down. He had two shots off target and lost the ball too often for a forward. He worked hard defensively, making two tackles, but his primary job is to threaten the goal, and he didn't do that enough before his injury-enforced substitution.

Amin Sarr - 6.0: Sarr battled hard up front but got little change out of the Venezia defence. He won a decent number of duels but lost possession frequently and his two shots were both off target. He showed good effort but lacked the cutting edge required.

Substitutes

Ioan Vermesan - N/A: Came on late and didn't have enough time to make an impact.

Giovane - N/A: A brief cameo with little to report.

Davide De Battisti - N/A: Not on long enough to receive a rating.

Adi Kurti - N/A: Brought on for the final moments.

Gift Orban - N/A: Introduced in stoppage time.

Manager

P. Zanetti - 6.5: His team was set up to be solid and hard to beat, which they were. However, they lacked creativity and a clear plan in the final third. His substitutions were logical but failed to change the course of the match and unlock the stubborn opposition defence.

Venezia Player Ratings vs Hellas Verona

Here are Venezia Player Ratings vs Hellas Verona

Goalkeeper

Alessandro Plizzari - 7.0: A confident performance from the Venezia keeper. He made a key save to deny Mattia Compagnon in the first half and was excellent with his feet, boasting a 94% pass accuracy. He commanded his box well and dealt with everything that came his way with minimal fuss.

Defenders

Joël Schingtienne - 6.5: A steady performance at the heart of the defence. He was tidy in possession with 90% pass accuracy and made three important interceptions. He wasn't tested too often in one-on-one duels but positioned himself well to snuff out danger throughout the game.

Michael Venturi - 7.0: Venturi was a rock for the 75 minutes he was on the pitch. He made a massive six clearances and was strong in the duel, winning five of his ten contests. His passing out from the back was superb, and he was a key reason for his team's clean sheet before being subbed.

Marin Šverko - 6.5: The captain put in a solid 45-minute shift before being replaced at halftime. He was composed, completed most of his passes, and made four clearances. It was a no-nonsense, effective performance to help set the defensive tone for his team.

Midfielders

Ridgeciano Haps - 6.0: A quiet first half for Haps before his substitution. He got forward and attempted a few dribbles but lost possession a few too many times. He was caught offside once and didn't have a major impact on the game in his 45 minutes of action.

Mattia Compagnon - 7.0: One of Venezia's brightest sparks in attack. He was a constant threat, creating two chances and forcing a good save from the keeper. He received a yellow card for his troubles but his energy and willingness to take players on stood out. He was just missing that final bit of luck.

Nunzio Lella - 6.0: A battling, if clumsy, performance in midfield. He got a yellow card and was dribbled past twice, showing some defensive frailties. He was tidy on the ball but his one shot was off target and he didn't offer much going forward.

Emil Bohinen - 8.0: The clear man of the match. What stood out to us was his dominance in midfield, winning an incredible 14 of his 19 duels. He was a monster, recovering the ball five times, making two tackles, and drawing five fouls. His work rate was immense, providing the steel that allowed his team to secure the draw. The highest-rated player on the pitch for a reason.

Kike Pérez - 7.0: A very industrious display from Pérez in his 65 minutes. He was a nuisance, drawing four fouls and winning seven of his ten duels. He also chipped in with two interceptions and some excellent long-range passing. His energy was a big plus for the team.

Forwards

Daniel Fila - 5.0: A really tough evening for the striker. From our perspective, he looked completely isolated and struggled to get involved in the game. His 20% pass accuracy tells its own story, as does losing possession seven times from just 13 touches. He never looked like a threat.

Antonio Casas - 6.0: Casas worked hard and showed some nice touches, including one key pass that set up a chance. However, he struggled to make a real impact, was dispossessed too easily and picked up a booking. He was a willing runner but lacked the physicality to trouble the Verona backline consistently.

Substitutes

Richie Sagrado - 7.0: Made a huge impact after coming on at halftime. He was unlucky not to score, rattling the crossbar with a powerful shot. He brought energy and directness to the left flank.

Ahmed Sidibé - 6.5: Looked tidy and composed after his introduction, winning his free kicks and keeping the ball moving. A solid substitute appearance.

Michael Svoboda - N/A: Came on for the final 15 minutes to help see out the draw.

Antoine Hainaut - N/A: Not on long enough to receive a rating.

John Yeboah - N/A: A late cameo with little time to influence proceedings.

Manager

G. Stroppa - 7.0: His game plan worked perfectly. He set his team up to be defensively sound and frustrate the home side, and they executed it well. His halftime substitutions, particularly bringing on Richie Sagrado, almost won his team the game. A very good tactical performance away from home.

Sportsdunia's Player of the Match is Emil Bohinen