Match Report
| Genoa | Genoa |  |  | Carlisle United | Carlisle United | ||||||||||||||||
| Anthony Nash | Anthony Nash | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Gennaro Ivan Zanoncelli | G. Zanoncelli |  | 40 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Vasco Nunes | V. Nunes | |||||||||
| Craig Greig | C. Greig |  | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 |  | Steve Westwood | S. Westwood | |||||||||
| Paul Tiatto | P. Tiatto |  | 42 | D | | 3 | | D | 68 | | Jody Brighton | J. Brighton | |||||||||
| Alun Minto | A. Minto | | 73 | D | | 4 | | D | 68 | | Simon Youds | S. Youds | |||||||||
| Ray Gorgone | R. Gorgone | | 69 | M | | 5 | | M | 69 | | Harry Fletcher | H. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Carmelo Ripa | C. Ripa | | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 | | Gary Merson | G. Merson | |||||||||
| Lonnie Edwards | L. Edwards |  | 71 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Darren Redknapp | D. Redknapp | |||||||||
| Natale Bernardi | N. Bernardi | | 67 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Steve Power | S. Power | |||||||||
| Giampiero Fresi | G. Fresi | | 63 | A | | 9 | | A | 73 | | Antonio Postiga | A. Postiga | |||||||||
| Claudio Centurioni | C. Centurioni | | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Tim Beckham | T. Beckham | |||||||||
| Jose E. Turato | J. Turato | | 69 | A | | 11 | | A | 63 | | Dean Beagrie | D. Beagrie | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play Carlisle United in this friendly game. A crowd of 17,937 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Genoa and Carlisle United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Genoa and Carlisle United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Genoa start the match!
2.21
0-0Tim Beckham hacks Paul Tiatto from behind! Tim Beckham is given a warning by the referee! Paul Tiatto stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.17
0-0Lonnie Edwards kicks a strong pass forward to Jose E. Turato. Jose E. Turato shoots from long range. Vasco Nunes easily smothers it.
6.19
Alun Minto threads the ball through to Natale Bernardi. Natale Bernardi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giampiero Fresi. Giampiero Fresi lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Centurioni. Claudio Centurioni directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Vasco Nunes manages to keep it out.
8.42
Alun Minto knocks the ball forward to Ray Gorgone. Ray Gorgone makes a beautiful solo run. Ray Gorgone whips in a cross ball towards Giampiero Fresi. Giampiero Fresi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Vasco Nunes!
14.38
0-1Harry Fletcher chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Beckham. Tim Beckham whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Postiga. Antonio Postiga is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.12
Ray Gorgone knocks the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Fresi. Giampiero Fresi lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Centurioni. Claudio Centurioni flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Claudio Centurioni!
24.49
1-1Paul Tiatto threads the ball through to Natale Bernardi. Natale Bernardi passes the ball forward to Giampiero Fresi. Giampiero Fresi goes all the way! Giampiero Fresi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
26.26
1-1Natale Bernardi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose E. Turato. Jose E. Turato knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steve Westwood.
27.05
1-1Alun Minto clumsily knocks into Tim Beckham. The referee calls over Alun Minto and warns him to calm down! Tim Beckham carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.13
Gary Merson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Postiga. Antonio Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alun Minto.
32.12
1-1Darren Redknapp clumsily knocks into Lonnie Edwards. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lonnie Edwards hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.38
Steve Power knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Postiga. Antonio Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.44
Carmelo Ripa knocks the ball forward to Jose E. Turato. Jose E. Turato shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
39.18
Jody Brighton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Merson. Gary Merson sees space and advances. Gary Merson lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Beagrie. Dean Beagrie heads the ball goalwards. Gennaro Ivan Zanoncelli manages to gather it comfortably.
40.32
Simon Youds makes a simple pass to Darren Redknapp. Darren Redknapp flicks the ball to his team mate, Tim Beckham. Tim Beckham whips in a cross ball towards Dean Beagrie. Dean Beagrie is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.31
1-1Carmelo Ripa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose E. Turato. Jose E. Turato makes a probing pass to Claudio Centurioni but he's offside!
45.00
Paul Tiatto flicks the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Ripa. Carmelo Ripa sees a break and surges forward. Carmelo Ripa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasco Nunes who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Carlisle United get the second half underway!
47.43
Carmelo Ripa flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Centurioni. Claudio Centurioni plays a perfect one-two with Jose E. Turato and rushes in on goal... Claudio Centurioni makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Vasco Nunes easily smothers it.
48.45
Alun Minto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ray Gorgone. Ray Gorgone flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose E. Turato. Jose E. Turato knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.04
Claudio Centurioni clumsily knocks into Simon Youds. Claudio Centurioni is given a warning by the referee! Simon Youds stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.35
1-1Carlisle United are easily keeping Genoa at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
60.43
Lonnie Edwards barges into Gary Merson. Lonnie Edwards is given a warning by the referee! Gary Merson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.40
Alun Minto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Ripa. Carmelo Ripa sees a break and surges forward. Carmelo Ripa shoots from long range but it flies wide!
66.40
Gary Merson passes the ball forward to Dean Beagrie. Dean Beagrie knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Postiga. Antonio Postiga flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.23
Carmelo Ripa advances with the ball. Carmelo Ripa lofts in a cross ball towards Jose E. Turato. Jose E. Turato is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Vasco Nunes manages to gather it comfortably.
75.24
Carmelo Ripa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Fresi. Giampiero Fresi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasco Nunes who gathers it comfortably.
78.07
Ray Gorgone makes a simple pass to Claudio Centurioni. Claudio Centurioni knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Youds.
81.03
Darren Redknapp sees a break and surges forward. Darren Redknapp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.43
Steve Power makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tim Beckham. Tim Beckham kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Beagrie but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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