Verona definitively says goodbye to the lower areas of the table and continues its climb towards calmer waters of Serie A. Tudor’s team is forced to work harder than expected to get the better of La Spezia. After a first half of great balance, the Scala in the second half found the advantage thanks to Caprari who then after 11 minutes also scored the goal of doubling. In the end, however, Spezia reopens the games by making Verona live 10 rather complicated minutes. It is Verona who immediately start better with Simeone who becomes dangerous after two minutes with a conclusion that ends up on the side.
Spezia immediately responds with Erlic who hits his head on a corner action, but does not frame the goal. Simeone is the number one danger for the defense of the Ligurians; at 8 ‘he tries with a header but once again lacks precision; at 10 ‘the same attacker tries with his left but is stopped for an offside position. It is a monologue of Verona who continue to push very hard and force Spezia on the defensive but Provedel is not at risk. The hosts showed up in the 23rd minute with the action of Reca, who entered the penalty area and left kicked towards the goal, finding Pandur’s deviation.
The match remains balanced and in the 33rd minute it is Verona’s moment to become dangerous with Lazovic kicking for the first time finding Amian on his way, while on the second he hits the crossbar in full. The first half ends 0-0 with Verona building more chances while Spezia shows up on the counterattack. At the resumption of the game it is Verona that continues to push and in the 53rd minute becomes dangerous with Lasagna taking advantage of a throw from Lazovic, Provedel intervenes but on the rebound Lasagna tries again and kicks out. After 6 ‘comes the goal of Hellas’ advantage. Lasagna serves Simeone who wins a rebound with Erlic, the ball arrives on Caprari’s feet who puts Provedel on. La Spezia’s reaction is entrusted to Verde who seeks Erlic providentially anticipated by Lasagna.
Tudor’s team seems to be in control of the game but Spezia is close to par with a cross from Verde. At 70 ‘comes the goal of doubling. Once again the protagonist is Lasagna serving Caprari, whose left from about 20 meters pierces an innocent Provedel. Spezia struggles to strike up a reaction, Verona manages and is also looking for the final knockout goal. Kalinic also tries but his conclusion is not lucky. Thiago Motta’s team, however, reopens the games in the 85th minute with Erlic, who finds the winning deviation from a corner kick. In the end, however, the Ligurians remain in ten due to the expulsion of Agudelo. The result doesn’t change anymore. With these 3 points, Verona temporarily reaches Bologna in tenth place, while Spezia remains in fourth from last place.