Hellas Verona vs Virtus Verona

Marco Baroni's side, preparing for the 2026/27 Serie B season, dominated the first half and took the lead in the 21st minute. Midfielder Abdou Harroui opened the scoring with a composed finish, converting from inside the box after a well-worked move.

The Gialloblù doubled their advantage just before the break. In the 42nd minute, Antoine Bernede found the net to make it 2-0, a lead they carried into half-time after a commanding first 45 minutes. Harroui and Bernede, both central midfielders in Baroni's 4-2-3-1 setup, provided the attacking thrust from deeper positions.

The only substitution of the match arrived in the 37th minute, when Daniel Oyegoke replaced Nicola Calabrese for Hellas Verona.

Virtus Verona, who will compete in Serie D next season, mounted a late fightback. Deep into stoppage time at 90 minutes, Ferraj pulled one back (source: Hellas Live) to give the scoreline a slightly closer look, but the Gialloblù held on to secure the win.

Bernede's goal in the 42nd minute gave Hellas Verona a two-goal cushion just before half-time, killing any realistic hope of a Virtus fightback. The Serie B side were in full control by the break, having dictated possession and created the better chances. Virtus Verona's late goal — a consolation in the 90th minute — never seriously threatened the outcome.

• Abdou Harroui (Hellas Verona): Opened the scoring with a well-taken goal in the 21st minute and was a constant presence in midfield. The Moroccan international dictated the tempo from his central role.
• Antoine Bernede (Hellas Verona): Doubled the lead just before half-time with a clinical finish. The French midfielder continues to build sharpness in pre-season, forming a promising partnership with Harroui in the middle of the park.
• Thomas Suslov (Hellas Verona): The Slovakian playmaker pulled the strings from the No. 10 position, linking well with the midfield runners and causing problems for the Virtus defence.

Hellas Verona's 2-0 half-time lead reflected a clear first-half superiority. The Gialloblù controlled possession and limited Virtus to few clear chances until the dying moments. Baroni's side made only one substitution, indicating a focus on building fitness and cohesion among the starting XI. Virtus Verona's 90th-minute goal — their only shot of note — gave the final scoreline a slightly flattering look for the Serie D side.

Hellas Verona continue their pre-season preparations with a second straight win, following an 8-1 demolition of Rovereto in their first friendly. The Gialloblù are building towards the 2026/27 Serie B campaign, which is scheduled to kick off on the weekend of 21-22 August. Baroni's side will face Dolomiti Bellunesi in their third and final Folgaria friendly on Saturday 25 July (17:30 kick-off) before returning to Peschiera for the final phase of pre-season.

Virtus Verona, preparing for life in Serie D, will gain useful minutes from this test against a higher-level opponent.

A professional and controlled pre-season performance from Hellas Verona, who never looked troubled after the early breakthrough. Baroni's 4-2-3-1 system is taking shape, with Harroui and Bernede providing goals from midfield. The late concession is a minor blemish, but the priority here was sharpness — and the Gialloblù delivered.