Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play Celtic in this Champions League game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Genoa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Genoa are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Genoa get the match underway!
6.44
0-0JŸrgen Nelisse clumsily knocks into Ray Gorgone. JŸrgen Nelisse is given a warning by the referee! Ray Gorgone runs off the knock.
8.32
0-0Ismael Türkyilmaz knocks the ball forward to Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Centurioni. Claudio Centurioni directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
10.33
0-0JŸrgen Nelisse advances with the ball. JŸrgen Nelisse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.30
1-0Lonnie Edwards flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora plays a perfect one-two with Claudio Centurioni and rushes in on goal... Ivan Mora shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.12
1-0Dmitri Blokhin flicks the ball to his team mate, Edvard Keckonius. Edvard Keckonius shoots from 20 yards. Salomon Song easily smothers it.
22.02
Alun Minto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ismael Türkyilmaz. Ismael Türkyilmaz sees space and advances. Ismael Türkyilmaz whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Vergassola. Oscar Vergassola is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Ebi Lato manages to keep it out.
27.33
Ismael Türkyilmaz makes a beautiful solo run. Ismael Türkyilmaz knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora directs the ball goalwards with his head. Ebi Lato easily picks it out of the air!
28.01
Alun Minto barges into Uruguay Luna. Alun Minto is given a warning by the referee! Uruguay Luna hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.29
Rainer Schnellinger sees space and advances. Rainer Schnellinger plays a perfect one-two with Edvard Keckonius and rushes in on goal... Rainer Schnellinger tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Salomon Song has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.10
Alun Minto makes a probing pass to Ismael Türkyilmaz. Ismael Türkyilmaz makes a simple pass to Claudio Centurioni. Claudio Centurioni plays a perfect one-two with Oscar Vergassola and rushes in on goal... Claudio Centurioni cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
42.04
Dmitri Blokhin chips the ball to his team mate, Uruguay Luna. Uruguay Luna knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Greig.
44.09
Ismael Türkyilmaz threads the ball through to Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Vergassola. Oscar Vergassola directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Ebi Lato has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Celtic start the second half!
47.58
Dmitri Blokhin flicks the ball to his team mate, Edvard Keckonius. Edvard Keckonius shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Salomon Song manages to gather it comfortably.
48.02
Ramzi Moussa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Valakari. Fredrik Valakari knocks the ball forward to Mariano Acosta. Mariano Acosta whips in a cross ball towards Uruguay Luna. Uruguay Luna flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Salomon Song.
53.47
Ray Gorgone makes a beautiful solo run. Ray Gorgone kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Vergassola. Oscar Vergassola tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.55
Anthony Chevallier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lonnie Edwards. Lonnie Edwards deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Vergassola. Oscar Vergassola is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Ebi Lato has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.20
Rainer Schnellinger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mariano Acosta. Mariano Acosta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.23
Minori Fujita controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rainer Schnellinger. Rainer Schnellinger chips the ball to his team mate, Mariano Acosta. Mariano Acosta shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Salomon Song.
65.01
Fredrik Valakari makes a simple pass to Mariano Acosta. Mariano Acosta lofts in a cross ball towards Uruguay Luna. Uruguay Luna connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Salomon Song!
69.09
Rainer Schnellinger makes a probing pass to Edvard Keckonius. Edvard Keckonius lofts in a cross ball towards Mariano Acosta. Mariano Acosta directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Salomon Song!
75.55
Dmitri Blokhin knocks the ball forward to Uruguay Luna. Uruguay Luna knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anthony Chevallier.
78.55
JŸrgen Nelisse kicks a strong pass forward to Edvard Keckonius. Edvard Keckonius knocks in a cross ball towards Mariano Acosta. Mariano Acosta directs the ball goalwards with his head. Salomon Song is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.01
Alun Minto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ismael Türkyilmaz. Ismael Türkyilmaz chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Centurioni. Claudio Centurioni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
83.45
Alun Minto makes a probing pass to Ismael Türkyilmaz. Ismael Türkyilmaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Centurioni. Claudio Centurioni shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.51
Viorel Dalakis threads the ball through to Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin flicks the ball to his team mate, Uruguay Luna. Uruguay Luna shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
87.49
Lonnie Edwards sees a break and surges forward. Lonnie Edwards lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora flicks the ball with his head. Ebi Lato is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Oscar Vergassola clumsily knocks into Minori Fujita. Oscar Vergassola is warned by the referee! Minori Fujita runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Ivan Mora 14, 87 Oscar Vergassola 44, 53, 58 | Rainer Schnellinger 30 Mariano Acosta 79 |