Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Genoa play host to Verona Hellas. A crowd of 20,814 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Genoa and Verona Hellas are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Datti Mohamed Guardalben.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Genoa and Verona Hellas are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Datti Mohamed Guardalben.
0.00
0-0Genoa kick off the first half!
2.25
0-0Claudio José Mari barges into Paul Hopkin. Claudio José Mari is warned by the referee! Paul Hopkin stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.05
1-010.10
1-0Claudio José Mari boots it upfield. Neil Lofthouse shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
12.37
Amedeo Corsi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Mercier. Arturo Mercier finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Arno Arts. Excellent save.
16.09
1-0Rodolfo Jimenez threads a neat ball through to Benjamin Nafti. Benjamin Nafti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Mercier. Arturo Mercier knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claudio José Mari.
20.42
Rodolfo Jimenez takes it forward alone. Rodolfo Jimenez makes a simple pass to Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Mercier. Arturo Mercier knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Arno Arts.
21.08
1-0It's a corner kick. Amedeo Corsi loops the ball in to towards the near post. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo rockets a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.26
Jose E. Castellazzi takes a short throw-in bringing Richard Thompson into play. Richard Thompson hits a low pass to Alessandro Tasso. Alessandro Tasso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.42
Benjamin Nafti threads a neat ball through to Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.35
1-0Marino Vieri kicks a strong pass forward to Amedeo Corsi. Amedeo Corsi sees Gianmatteo Sbrizzo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Mercier. Arturo Mercier makes a convincing header but it slams into the crowd!
27.49
1-0Daniel Taylor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Lofthouse. Neil Lofthouse makes a pass forward but Alessandro Tasso is yards offside!
38.37
Tomas Piazza flicks a high pass forward. Jose E. Castellazzi controls it well on his chest. Jose E. Castellazzi flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Tasso controls it well on his chest. Alessandro Tasso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper, Damiano Gonzalez, sees it late!! Goal for Verona Hellas!
42.49
Torsten Müller flicks a high pass forward. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo controls it well on his chest. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Paul Hopkin is offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Genoa appear unchanged since the first half. Verona Hellas also appear unchanged since the first half. The Genoa players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Verona Hellas start the second half!
48.25
Torsten Müller flicks a high ball forward to Gianmatteo Sbrizzo who takes it down. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo whips in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin beats his man to it with a header. Arno Arts picks it out of the air!
54.07
Amedeo Corsi flicks a high pass forward to Gianmatteo Sbrizzo who brings the ball under control. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo shoots from long range. Solid save from Arno Arts.
57.35
William Poggi passes the ball forward to Jose Pena. Jose Pena threads the ball through to Arturo Mercier. Arturo Mercier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.57
Richard Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Tasso collects the pass. Alessandro Tasso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Damiano Gonzalez who gathers it comfortably.
60.17
1-1Genoa have made 2 substitutions with Remco De Boer replacing Rodolfo Jimenez and Kevin Greig replacing Benjamin Nafti .Verona Hellas have made a substitution with Alexandre Campos replacing Luigi Scalzo .
61.19
1-1Dominic Strachan hacks Gianmatteo Sbrizzo from behind! The referee calls over Dominic Strachan and shows him a yellow card! Gianmatteo Sbrizzo stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.14
Kevin Greig makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Greig whips in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin powers a header at goal. Arno Arts manages to gather it.
65.37
Kevin Greig chips the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arno Arts who gathers it comfortably.
66.34
Jose E. Castellazzi makes a probing pass to Neil Lofthouse. Neil Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.23
Jose Pena runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Pena lofts in a cross ball towards Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
71.53
William Poggi flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Greig who takes it down. Kevin Greig flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hopkin collects the pass. Paul Hopkin skips past Claudio José Mari! Paul Hopkin rockets a shot on goal. The keeper, Arno Arts, sees it late!! Goal for Genoa!
79.00
Remco De Boer sees a break and surges forward. Remco De Boer hits a low pass to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
83.41
2-1Genoa are in full control of this game.
84.37
Jose E. Castellazzi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose E. Castellazzi lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Lofthouse. Neil Lofthouse heads the ball goalwards but it's well over the bar!
85.14
Torsten Müller flicks a high pass forward. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo controls it well on his chest. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Mercier. Arturo Mercier gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Arturo Mercier scores for Genoa!!
89.49
Remco De Boer hits a low pass to Torsten Müller. Torsten Müller kicks a strong pass forward to Gianmatteo Sbrizzo. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Strachan.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Fouls
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Damiano Gonzalez (GK)
6
2. William Poggi (DEF)
6
3. Marino Vieri (DEF)
6
4. Rodolfo Jimenez (DEF)
6
5. Amedeo Corsi (MID)
6
6. Torsten Müller (MID)
7
7. Benjamin Nafti (MID)
6
8. Jose Pena (MID)
9
9. Arturo Mercier (ATT)
8
10. Gianmatteo Sbrizzo (ATT)
7
11. Paul Hopkin (ATT)
8
12. Remco De Boer (DEF)
6
13. Kevin Greig (MID)
8
14. Rodolfo Diez (ATT)
0
1. Arno Arts (GK)
8
2. Dominic Strachan (DEF)
6
3. Tomas Piazza (DEF)
6
4. Claudio José Mari (DEF)
6
5. Richard Thompson (MID)
6
6. Jose E. Castellazzi (MID)
7
7. Domenico Cerioni (MID)
6
8. Daniel Taylor (MID)
6
9. Alessandro Tasso (ATT)
8
10. Luigi Scalzo (ATT)
6
11. Neil Lofthouse (ATT)
6
12. Alexandre Campos (MID)
6
13. Roberto Veloso (MID)
0
14. Marco Lasalandra (DEF)
0