Twice ahead, Venezia was caught by Monza but still managed to move up the table after 3 defeats in a row. The final 2-2 also suited the Brianza team in the end, reduced to 10 men in the final minutes due to the expulsion of Bondo, who thus repelled the onslaught of their rivals and, at the same time, extended their lead on Genoa and Lecce in the race for salvation.
«The match report»
All 4 goals in the first half
It all happens in the first half at Brianteo: the lagoon players take the lead in the 15th minute with Ellertson: great personal action by Oristanio who serves the Icelandic, who kicks with his left foot and beats Turati. The response from the red and white team, however, was not long in coming: in the 23rd minute Kyriakopoulos equalised, after receiving the ball from Pedro Pereira, Svoboda jumped to the edge and scored with a precise diagonal left-footed shot. Svoboda redeems himself in the 38th minute by scoring the 1-2 with a perfect header from a free kick from Andersen’s right midfield. Monza rolls up their sleeves and in the 44th minute makes it 2-2 with Djuric who, unmarked on the edge of offside by Kyriakopoulos, beats Stankovic with his left foot.
Monza ended with 10 men due to Bondo’s expulsion in the 80th minute
In the second half, Di Francesco’s men were one step away from taking the lead again with Busio, who saw a shot from close range blocked by Turati. The match remains stuck at 2-2, so the two coaches try to shake up their teams through substitutions. In the 80th minute Monza remained numerically inferior due to the expulsion of Bondo who received two yellows in 4′. The orange-green forces try to win but the red-and-whites resist and defend the 2-2 until the final whistle.
MONZA-VENICE 2-2 (2-2)
Monza (3-4-2-1): Turati 6; Izzo 5.5, Marì 6, Carboni 5.5; Pereira 6 (15’st D’Ambrosio 6), Pessina 6 (33’st Maldini 5.5), Bondo 4.5, Kyriakopoulos 7; Caprari 5.5 (15’st Bianco 6), Mota 5 (39’st Valoti sv); Djuric 7. Coach: Nesta.
Venezia (4-3-2-1): Stankovic 6; Zampano 6, Svoboda 6, Idzes 6.5, Haps 5.5 (19’st Altare 6); Duncan 5.5 (19’st Nicolussi-Caviglia 6), Andersen 6.5, Ellertsson 7; Oristanio 6.5 (27’st Yeboah 5.5), Busio 5.5 (45’st Raimondo sv); Pohjanpalo 5 (27’st Gytkjaer 5.5). Coach: Francesco’s.
Referee: Rapuano of Rimini.
Rarely: 15’pt Ellertson, 23’pt Kyriakopoulos, 39’pt Svoboda, 44’pt Djuric.
Expelled: at the 35’st Bondo for warnings.
Warned: Mota, Busio, Bondo, Zampano, Djuric.
Angles: 4-3.
Recovery: 1′; 4′.
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Introduction:
To discuss the recent match between Monza and Venezia, we are joined by Monza’s coach, Nesta and Venezia’s coach, Francesco. Thank you both for joining us today. Could you give us an overview of the match and your thoughts on the final result?
Nesta: Of course, thank you for having me. It was a tough game against Venezia, they played well, and we were lucky to come away with a point. WeMissed a crucial chance to win it, but the team showed good fighting spirit until the end.
Francesco: I would agree with Nesta, it was a hard-fought match for both teams. I’m pleased with the performance from my players despite the draw. They showed resilience and determination which is key in these crucial moments of the season.
Section 1: Key Takeaways from the First Half
Interviewer: The first half of the match saw all four goals being scored. Could both coaches share their thoughts on the first-half performance and any key tactical adjustments made at halftime?
Nesta: In the first half, we struggled to find our rhythm, and Venezia took advantage of that. We made adjustments after their first goal to tighten up our defense but conceded another before halftime. We talked about continuing to press and creating more chances in the second half.
Francesco: I was happy with how my team started the game. We took the lead early but lost it quickly due to a breakdown in communication. In the second half, we adjusted our formation and created more chances, but unfortunately couldn’t find the back of the net again.
Section 2: Second-Half Changes and Substitutions
Interviewer: What changes were made during halftime, and how did they impact the second half of the game?
Nesta: We brought on Valoti to try and create more chances from midfield, and he did well, helping us control the game better. Also, we switched to a four-man defense to solidify our defensive line.
Francesco: We brought on Gytkjaer to add energy and pace upfront, hoping to create more opportunities. Unfortunately, we couldn’t convert any of our chances, and Monza
