Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play Aston Villa in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Genoa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Genoa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Genoa kick off and get the match underway!
2.11
0-0Duncan Venus chips the ball to his team mate, Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Seifert. Paul Seifert is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.24
0-0Patrick Schenning makes a simple pass to Paul Seifert. Paul Seifert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.32
Patrick Schenning makes a probing pass to Paul Seifert. Paul Seifert sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.53
Lonnie Edwards advances with the ball. Lonnie Edwards knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guglielmo Lavecchia.
15.09
Natale Bernardi makes a simple pass to Jose E. Turato. Jose E. Turato plays a perfect one-two with Giacomo Comazzi and rushes in on goal... Jose E. Turato tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
20.11
Giorgio Servidei threads the ball through to Claudio Centurioni. Claudio Centurioni plays a perfect one-two with Giacomo Comazzi and rushes in on goal... Claudio Centurioni shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.45
Guglielmo Lavecchia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrick Schenning. Patrick Schenning makes a simple pass to Syd Woodcock. Syd Woodcock lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Seifert. Paul Seifert connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
32.35
0-0Giacomo Comazzi barges into Stephan Zermatten. Giacomo Comazzi is given a warning by the referee! Stephan Zermatten hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.45
0-0Claudio Centurioni barges into Erik Willems. Claudio Centurioni is warned by the referee! Erik Willems carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.52
0-0Jonatan Farnerud knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Seifert. Paul Seifert finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Salomon Song manages to gather it comfortably.
38.54
Gennaro Ivan Zanoncelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Lonnie Edwards. Lonnie Edwards flicks the ball to his team mate, Giacomo Comazzi. Giacomo Comazzi knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Centurioni. Claudio Centurioni is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Aston Villa kick off and get the second half underway!
47.33
Natale Bernardi threads the ball through to Giacomo Comazzi. Giacomo Comazzi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zeljko Laybutt who gathers it comfortably.
48.58
Ivan Vicente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Ripa. Carmelo Ripa makes a probing pass to Jose E. Turato. Jose E. Turato knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guglielmo Lavecchia.
49.51
Stephan Zermatten knocks the ball forward to Duncan Venus. Duncan Venus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Seifert. Paul Seifert plays a perfect one-two with Syd Woodcock and rushes in on goal... Paul Seifert shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
51.15
Guglielmo Lavecchia passes the ball forward to Duncan Venus. Duncan Venus knocks the ball forward to Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana plays a perfect one-two with Syd Woodcock and rushes in on goal... Xavier Orellana shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
53.12
Stephan Zermatten makes a simple pass to Patrick Schenning. Patrick Schenning sees space and advances. Patrick Schenning kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Seifert. Paul Seifert shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Salomon Song is on top of it.
54.53
Claudio Centurioni comes in with a late challenge on Guglielmo Lavecchia. Claudio Centurioni is given another warning by the referee! Guglielmo Lavecchia carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.53
0-0Genoa are easily keeping Aston Villa at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
57.26
0-1Duncan Venus kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Woodcock. Syd Woodcock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.31
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
63.22
Lonnie Edwards passes the ball forward to Claudio Centurioni. Claudio Centurioni passes the ball forward to Giacomo Comazzi. Giacomo Comazzi takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.33
Natale Bernardi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose E. Turato. Jose E. Turato tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Zeljko Laybutt manages to gather it comfortably.
67.45
Aston Villa are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Genoa's defence.
69.47
Giorgio Servidei comes in with a late challenge on Jonatan Farnerud. Giorgio Servidei is warned by the referee! Jonatan Farnerud carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.29
0-1Carmelo Ripa kicks a strong pass forward to Jose E. Turato. Jose E. Turato kicks a strong pass forward to Giacomo Comazzi but the referee indicates it's offside!
73.03
Natale Bernardi flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose E. Turato. Jose E. Turato plays a perfect one-two with Giacomo Comazzi and rushes in on goal... Jose E. Turato shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.07
Patrick Schenning controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Syd Woodcock. Syd Woodcock finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
77.16
Gennaro Ivan Zanoncelli threads the ball through to Lonnie Edwards. Lonnie Edwards makes a probing pass to Jose E. Turato. Jose E. Turato whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Centurioni. Claudio Centurioni is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
78.28
Natale Bernardi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giacomo Comazzi. Giacomo Comazzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.14
Ivan Vicente threads the ball through to Giorgio Servidei. Giorgio Servidei chips the ball to his team mate, Jose E. Turato. Jose E. Turato plays a perfect one-two with Claudio Centurioni and rushes in on goal... Jose E. Turato cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Zeljko Laybutt easily smothers it!
81.31
Giorgio Servidei knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Centurioni. Claudio Centurioni whips in a cross ball towards Giacomo Comazzi. Giacomo Comazzi heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.11
Jonatan Farnerud knocks the ball forward to Paul Seifert. Paul Seifert knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Tiatto.
89.03
Lonnie Edwards deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giacomo Comazzi. Giacomo Comazzi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tommy Carragher.
90.00
Tommy Carragher sees space and advances. Tommy Carragher knocks the ball to his team mate, Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana makes a probing pass to Syd Woodcock. Syd Woodcock makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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