Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to FC Bari 1908. A crowd of 8,684 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Genoa are playing in a 4-1-4-1 formation while FC Bari 1908 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Adami.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Genoa are playing in a 4-1-4-1 formation while FC Bari 1908 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Adami.
0.00
0-0FC Bari 1908 start the match!
3.41
0-0Mauricio Foglio sees Colin Liddell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Liddell sees space and advances. Colin Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Gainza.
16.43
0-0Gennaro Ivan Viviani flicks a high pass forward to Renzo Ferazzoli who brings the ball under control. Renzo Ferazzoli sees Luca Giampieretti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luca Giampieretti knocks in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Esposito. Gianluigi Esposito knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Luciano Caputi.
26.51
0-0Edoardo Bucci knocks the ball forward to Colin Liddell. Colin Liddell decides to run forward with the ball. Colin Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Pasquale Argilli. Pasquale Argilli powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
30.45
Renzo Ferazzoli advances with the ball. Renzo Ferazzoli lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Di Canio. Gianluigi Di Canio beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
36.11
Demetrio Sassanelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Di Canio. Gianluigi Di Canio shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.20
0-1Demetrio Sassanelli chips the ball to his team mate, Luca Giampieretti. Luca Giampieretti whips in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Esposito. Gianluigi Esposito is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Genoa appear unchanged since the first half. FC Bari 1908 have changed their lineup with Giampaolo Pineda replacing Pedro Gainza, Luca Rocco replacing Renzo Ferazzoli and Benoit Manzo replacing Luca Giampieretti. The Genoa players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Genoa start the second half!
49.49
Giancarlo Tarantino decides to run forward with the ball. Giancarlo Tarantino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.26
Edoardo Bucci flicks a high pass forward. Duccio Consorti controls it well on his chest. Duccio Consorti flicks a high pass forward. Pasquale Argilli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pasquale Argilli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.50
Colin Liddell makes a probing pass to Pasquale Argilli. Pasquale Argilli finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! That brings them back into the game!
59.17
1-1Luca Rocco takes a quick throw-in. Demetrio Sassanelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianluigi Di Canio. Gianluigi Di Canio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Esposito but the linesman indicates offside!
60.31
1-1Edoardo Bucci barges into Gianluigi Esposito. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gianluigi Esposito hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.19
Demetrio Sassanelli runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Demetrio Sassanelli knocks in a cross ball towards Morgan Califano. Morgan Califano is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.24
1-1Demetrio Sassanelli surges forward with the ball. Demetrio Sassanelli whips in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Esposito. Gianluigi Esposito makes a convincing header. Magnificent block by Mauricio Foglio!
67.28
Ruggiero Lopez takes it forward alone. With a delightful solo run, Ruggiero Lopez stretches the opposition's defence. Ruggiero Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.14
Luca Rocco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morgan Califano. Morgan Califano whips in a cross ball towards Benoit Manzo. Benoit Manzo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
75.06
Gennaro Ivan Viviani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Demetrio Sassanelli. Demetrio Sassanelli makes a simple pass to Gianluigi Di Canio. Gianluigi Di Canio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.12
Giampaolo Pineda flicks a high pass forward. Demetrio Sassanelli collects the pass. Demetrio Sassanelli kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluigi Esposito. Gianluigi Esposito knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.53
Giampaolo Pineda takes it forward alone. Giampaolo Pineda flicks a high pass forward to Gianluigi Di Canio who brings the ball under control. Gianluigi Di Canio shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Luciano Caputi manages to gather it effortlessly.
90.00
Mauricio Foglio darts forward. Mauricio Foglio flicks a high pass forward. Pasquale Argilli collects the pass. Pasquale Argilli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michelangelo Sgrò who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Demetrio Sassanelli of FC Bari 1908 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Luciano Caputi (GK)
7
2. Pierpaolo Guana (DEF)
6
3. Mauricio Foglio (DEF)
8
4. Edoardo Bucci (DEF)
6
5. Moritz Schumacher (DEF)
6
6. Duccio Consorti (MID)
6
7. Giancarlo Tarantino (MID)
6
8. Paul Gallagher (MID)
6
9. Martin Goossen (MID)
6
10. Colin Liddell (MID)
8
11. Pasquale Argilli (ATT)
8
12. Renzo Berretta (ATT)
0
13. Giancarlo Armellini (DEF)
0
14. Alessio Arcadio (DEF)
0
1. Michelangelo Sgrò (GK)
6
2. Ruggiero Lopez (DEF)
7
3. Pedro Gainza (DEF)
6
4. Gennaro Ivan Viviani (DEF)
6
5. Arturo Di Fabio (DEF)
6
6. Renzo Ferazzoli (MID)
7
7. Demetrio Sassanelli (MID)
9
8. Gianluigi Esposito (ATT)
8
9. Luca Giampieretti (ATT)
7
10. Gianluigi Di Canio (ATT)
6
11. Morgan Califano (ATT)
6
12. Luca Rocco (MID)
6
13. Benoit Manzo (GK)
6
14. Giampaolo Pineda (MID)
6