Venezia Leads Verona 1-0 at Halftime Thanks to Zerbin’s Debut Goal
In a critical match for Serie A survival, Venezia holds a 1-0 lead over Verona at halftime. The game’s lone goal came from Alessio Zerbin, who found the net in the 30th minute on his debut for Venezia.
Key moments from the first half:
- 45′: Ellertsson’s deflected volley nearly doubles Venezia’s lead
- 39′: Verona’s Tengstedt forced off with injury, replaced by Kastanos
- 30′: GOAL! Zerbin capitalizes on a deflection from Pohjanpalo’s pass
- 15′: Tengstedt heads wide from Suslov’s cross
- 13′: Coppola blocks Pohjanpalo’s attempt for Venezia
- 11′: Stankovic makes a crucial save to deny Serdar
This match is vital for both teams in their fight against relegation. Venezia, currently second-last with 15 points, could gain momentum with a win. Verona, just above with 19 points, aims to create distance from the drop zone.
Venezia’s lineup features new signings Candé in defense and Zerbin on the right wing. Verona maintains their recent formation with Tengstedt and Sarr up front, supported by Suslov.