Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Virtus Entella 1st with 83 points, Arezzo 5th with 64, 19 apart. The last five rounds placed Arezzo 1st in the league for form — higher than their 5th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.61/0.63 for Virtus Entella and 1.26/0.97 for Arezzo (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.18.
Virtus Entella had not lost in 15 games, having scored in 15 consecutive games. Arezzo had won three straight.
The sides have met 4 times in the GioScore results database: 1 win for Virtus Entella, 2 draws and 1 for Arezzo, at 2 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 25% of the meetings went to the host. Shutting the other side out is rare here — both scored in 75% of the meetings.
The venue was Stadio Comunale Chiavari, with room for 5,500 spectators. Virtus Entella led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 2-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Virtus Entella: Giovanni Di Noia (22'), Andrea Franzoni (61') · Arezzo: Luca Chierico (90')
Key stats
Possession: Virtus Entella 38% · Arezzo 62% · Total shots: 13-11 · On target: 5-3 · Corners: 5-5