Match Report
The table gap was wide: 18 points between Hellas Verona (2nd, 74 pts) and Novara (9th, 56 pts). Hellas Verona's recent output lagged their position: 7th on form over five rounds while 2nd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.14/1.19 for Novara and 1.52/0.95 for Hellas Verona (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.1.
Novara had not won in 5 games.
Stadio Comunale Silvio Piola in Novara staged the fixture, a ground that holds 17,880. On the scoreboard, Hellas Verona led 1-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 2-2.




