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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Reggina. A crowd of 20,248 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Genoa are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Reggina appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The whistle blows and Genoa kick off!
6.22
Ismael Türkyilmaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Vergassola. Oscar Vergassola whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Giacomo Robbiati has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.29
Anthony Chevallier makes a simple pass to Girolamo Rizzitelli. Girolamo Rizzitelli passes the ball forward to Cleto Brighi. Cleto Brighi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felice Marasco.
10.22
David Zapata flicks the ball to his team mate, Giorgio Servidei. Giorgio Servidei threads the ball through to Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Vergassola. Oscar Vergassola powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.45
Fernando Serrano threads the ball through to Saidu A. Babayaro. Saidu A. Babayaro whips in a cross ball towards Alessio Cassano. Alessio Cassano connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Salomon Song.
22.46
Girolamo Rizzitelli makes a beautiful solo run. Girolamo Rizzitelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giacomo Robbiati who gathers it comfortably.
24.55
Anthony Chevallier barges into Felice Marasco. The referee calls over Anthony Chevallier and shows him a yellow card! Felice Marasco stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.06
Fernando Serrano kicks a strong pass forward to Alessio Cassano. Alessio Cassano shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
32.19
Giorgio Servidei flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Vergassola. Oscar Vergassola goes all the way! Oscar Vergassola shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Giacomo Robbiati.
33.58
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
38.41
Giorgio Servidei decides to run forward with the ball. Giorgio Servidei makes a probing pass to Cleto Brighi but he's offside!
40.32
Simão Quintana threads the ball through to Lonnie Edwards. Lonnie Edwards advances with the ball. Lonnie Edwards knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giacomo Robbiati who gathers it comfortably.
42.10
Oscar Vergassola comes in with a late challenge on Felice Marasco. Oscar Vergassola is warned by the referee! Felice Marasco grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Reggina kick off the second half!
47.03
Girolamo Rizzitelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Vergassola. Oscar Vergassola knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora directs the ball goalwards with his head. Giacomo Robbiati manages to gather it comfortably.
55.11
Felice Marasco barges into Oscar Vergassola. Felice Marasco is given a warning by the referee! Oscar Vergassola stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.16
Anthony Chevallier knocks the ball forward to Giorgio Servidei. Giorgio Servidei brings the ball forward. Giorgio Servidei knocks the ball forward to Ivan Mora. Ivan Mora rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Giacomo Robbiati!
63.58
Fernando Serrano knocks the ball to his team mate, Alessio Cassano. Alessio Cassano lofts in a cross ball towards Saidu A. Babayaro. Saidu A. Babayaro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Saidu A. Babayaro!
69.34
Cleto Brighi comes in with a late challenge on Felice Marasco. Cleto Brighi is given a warning by the referee! Felice Marasco is taking some rough treatment out there!
72.28
Nicola Carlo Sullo takes it forward alone. Nicola Carlo Sullo whips in a cross ball towards Alessio Cassano. Alessio Cassano heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Salomon Song has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.35
Vincenzo Zanetti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Fontana. Arturo Fontana makes a beautiful solo run. Arturo Fontana shoots from 25 yards but somehow Salomon Song manages to keep it out.
77.20
Fernando Serrano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alessio Cassano. Alessio Cassano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
87.41
Giorgio Servidei clumsily knocks into Walter Lopez. Giorgio Servidei is given a warning by the referee! Walter Lopez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.41
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
89.31
Anthony Chevallier sees a break and surges forward. Anthony Chevallier passes the ball forward to Cleto Brighi. Cleto Brighi knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Vergassola. Oscar Vergassola is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Alessio Cassano of Reggina

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 4 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 57.8947368421053 vs 42.1052631578947
Play Area
Home team third: 26.32%, Midfield: 44.74%, Away team third: 28.95%